NGLS Standard W.5 Worksheets (Writing for ELA and Literacy)

Below you’ll find materials aligned to Next Generation Learning Standards (NGLS). This page houses print-ready PDFs and digital PDF worksheets, packets, and lessons aligned to the NGLS standards for English Language Arts. Writing, Standard 5 (W5) is “Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.” This standard applies to grades K-12.

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Frayer Model Template - Printable PDF

Frayer Model Template Library

Teachers often use a Frayer Model template for teaching vocabulary. It’s a helpful graphic organizer that has four sections: definition, characteristics, examples, and non-examples. These sections are usually arranged in quadrants around the target word or concept in the middle. For example, let’s say you’re learning about the term “ecosystem.”…

Free, Printable KWL Chart Template

KWL Chart Templates (15 Printable PDFs)

Free, Printable KWL Chart PDFs A KWL chart is often used in classrooms to help students organize their thoughts and make learning more effective. The chart is divided into three columns labeled ‘K’, ‘W’, and ‘L’, standing for “What I Know,” “What I Want to Know,” and “What I Learned.”…

Main Idea Anchor Chart

Main Idea Anchor Chart

Welcome to our main idea anchor chart resources! Analyzing a text for the main idea is central to literacy development. From the time learners are very young, all through their schooling and into real-world reading experiences, it’s important to understand the main idea of a text. This can be achieved…

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Fun Facts About Saturn

It’s out of this world! Saturn is one cool planet– lots of rings! Lots of moons! Each Fun Facts About Saturn Activity Packet contains one article, multiple choice questions and extended activities. For the earlier grade levels, there are several different options to help learners envision astronaut adventures and alien…

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Fun Facts About Gold

We’ll take some of that! This learning is pure gold! Each Fun Facts About Gold Activity Packet contains one article, multiple choice questions and extended activities. For the earlier grade levels, there are several different options that connect learners to stories about found treasure, homes made of gold, and items…

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Fun Facts About Penguins

Waddle this way! Penguins are adorable and oh-so-interesting! These small, but mighty cold-weather wonders give us a lot to think about. Each Fun Facts About Penguins Activity Packet contains one article, multiple choice questions and extended activities. For the earlier grade levels, there are two different creative tasks to engage…

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What Animal Has the Best Hearing?

Did you hear that? We did, too! Did you know that barn owls and African elephants have the best hearing? When we heard that, we thought it was pretty cool. Each Fun Fact Activity Packet focusing on which animal has the best hearing contains one article, multiple choice questions and…

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Fun Facts About Butterflies

We love a good butterfly– don’t you? These friendly, flying insects color our world and possess many amazing features that make them worthy of study. Each Fun Facts About Butterflies Activity Packet contains one article, multiple choice questions and extended activities. For the earlier grade levels, there is an option…

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What Animal Has the Biggest Eyes?

We saw that coming from a mile away! Ostriches are incredible animals. In fact, they boast the largest eyes of all land animals. Let’s keep an eye on this cool topic! Each Fun Fact Activity Packet contains one article, multiple choice questions and extended activities. For the earlier grade levels,…

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Can Cats Be Service Animals?

But where’s the cat? She’s working! Dogs receive a lot of attention as service animals, but cats can be trained as well. Let’s get our claws into this one. Each Fun Fact Activity Packet contains one article, multiple choice questions and extended activities. For the earlier grade levels, there are…