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Illinois 5th Grade ELA Curriculum

Lessons and practice for every 5th grade ELA topic. Aligned to Illinois Learning Standards so your child keeps up with what their school is teaching.

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1.1.1

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.1:

2.1.2

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.1.B:

2.1.3

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.1.C:

2.1.4

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.1.D:

2.1.5

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.1.E:

2.1.7

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.2.B:

2.1.8

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.2.C:

2.1.9

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.2.D:

2.1.10

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.2.E:

2.2.2

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.3.B:

2.3.2

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.4.B:

2.3.5

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.5.B:

3.1.2

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.1.B:

3.1.3

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.1.C:

3.1.4

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.1.D:

3.1.6

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.3:

4.1.2

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.B:

4.1.3

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.C:

4.1.4

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.D:

4.1.6

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.2.B:

4.1.7

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.2.C:

4.1.8

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.2.D:

4.1.9

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.2.E:

4.1.11

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.3.B:

4.1.12

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.3.C:

4.1.13

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.3.D:

4.1.14

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.3.E:

5.2.1

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.5.4.A:

5.2.2

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.5.4.B:

6.4.1

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.10:

Illinois 5th Grade ELA — What Students Learn

In 5th grade, Illinois students build on the literacy skills developed in earlier grades. Reading comprehension deepens as students analyze both fiction and nonfiction texts, identify themes, and compare authors' perspectives. Writing expectations increase too, with students crafting narrative, informative, and opinion pieces with clearer structure and supporting details.

How StudyPug Supports Illinois 5th Grade ELA

StudyPug provides guided lessons and practice exercises for every major 5th grade ELA skill. Each lesson breaks down a concept clearly so students can understand it independently, then practice with similar exercises to build confidence. Content is aligned to Illinois Learning Standards for English Language Arts, which means students are always working on skills their teacher expects them to know.

Key 5th Grade ELA Topics Covered

  • Reading comprehension — fiction and nonfiction
  • Literary analysis — theme, character, point of view
  • Informational text — main idea, text structure, evidence
  • Narrative, opinion, and informative writing
  • Grammar, usage, and mechanics
  • Vocabulary and context clues

Illinois Assessment — IAR in Grade 5

Illinois students in 5th grade take the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) in English Language Arts. The IAR tests reading comprehension and writing skills that are central to the Illinois Learning Standards. StudyPug lessons cover the same skills assessed on the IAR, giving students consistent practice throughout the year.

Homework Help for Illinois 5th Graders

When a student is stuck on a reading assignment or a writing task, StudyPug makes it easy to find the right lesson fast. Students can search by topic, work through a lesson at their own pace, and then apply what they learned to their homework. Parents can also follow along to better support their child at home.