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New Jersey 5th Grade ELA Curriculum

Lessons and practice for every 5th grade ELA topic. Aligned to NJ Student Learning Standards so your child keeps up with what New Jersey schools teach.

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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:

5th Grade ELA in New Jersey

New Jersey 5th grade students are expected to read complex fiction and nonfiction texts, write structured essays, and apply grammar and vocabulary skills across all subject areas. These expectations are set by the NJ Student Learning Standards for English Language Arts, which guide what every New Jersey classroom teaches at the 5th grade level.

Reading and Comprehension Skills

At Grade 5, students in New Jersey work on understanding main ideas, analyzing story structure, comparing multiple texts, and identifying an author's purpose. StudyPug breaks these skills into focused lessons with guided practice so students can build confidence one concept at a time.

Writing and Grammar

5th grade writing in New Jersey includes opinion essays, informative writing, and narrative pieces. Students also develop grammar skills like using correct punctuation, verb tenses, and sentence structure. StudyPug provides worked examples and practice exercises for every writing and grammar standard.

Vocabulary and Language

Students expand their vocabulary by using context clues, understanding figurative language, and learning academic words that appear across subjects. StudyPug lessons help students recognize and use these words with confidence.

Preparing for the NJSLA-ELA

New Jersey 5th graders take the NJSLA-ELA assessment. StudyPug's lessons and practice problems are aligned to the same NJ Student Learning Standards tested on the NJSLA, giving students consistent preparation throughout the school year.

  • Reading literary and informational texts
  • Writing opinion, informative, and narrative pieces
  • Grammar, conventions, and sentence structure
  • Vocabulary acquisition and figurative language
  • Speaking, listening, and research skills