These August lesson plans for 5th & 6th grade math and ELA are packed with the perfect back-to-school and fall-themed activities! Your students will love the math and ela activities and you can rest easy knowing they are busy with meaningful math and language arts.
Please look through the preview which includes an overview of the August lesson plans for 5th & 6th grade PLUS sample pages. Additionally, please note that these sub-plans are NOT editable. They are print-and-go!
The August lesson plans for 5th & 6th grade math includes:
“August Math Sub Plans” Binder or Folder Cover
This adorable cover can be at the front of your folder or binder! The back cover is also included.
“August Math Sub Plans” Binder Spines
These spines will work if you put your plans in a 1″, 1.5″ or 2″ binder!
Table of Contents
A list of everything that is included!
Note to Teacher
This note to YOU explains what you need to do to get the sub plans ready. Basically, you just need to print, copy, etc!
Apple Themed Thank You Notes to your Substitute(s)
These print-and-go thank-you notes are fall-themed! They are a half page so you can save on paper and ink.
Apple Themed “How Did Your Day Go?” Substitute Notes Form
This substitute notes form gives your sub a space to write students who did well, those who struggled, what they didn’t get to, and any additional notes. Perfect to be sure you know just how the day went. It also includes the fun apple theme!
Bookworm Themed Substitute Punch Cards
These punch cards make a great behavior incentive for JUST when there is a sub- a.k.a. when students may need a little more help! ???? These will do the trick!
Copies for Students List
A clear layout of what you, a staff member, or the sub will need to copy for the students for the entire day
Math Lesson Plan Checklist
This is where you let the sub know which lessons to use for the day. You can check a box to let them know to use ALL the lessons for a full day of plans, OR you can check individual lessons you would like used during your math block.
THREE math lessons that each include lesson plans and back to school math activities to go with each of the following lessons:
Quick Math Review: These quick reviews will go over grade- appropriate math content. 2 versions are included, one for each grade level, per lesson. A total of 6 quick math reviews are included.
Fluency Practice: These include quick problems that the students should be able to solve quickly. 2 versions are included, one for each grade level, per lesson. A total of 6 fluency practice pages are included.
Math Riddle: Students will need to solve the math problems to find the answer to the August-themed riddle. 2 versions are included, one for each grade level, per lesson. A total of 6 fluency practice pages are included.
Word Problems: Each lesson includes two pages of word problems. Use the one that is most appropriate or use both and differentiate. A total of 6 word problem pages are included.
What’s The Question? Each lesson ends with a “What’s the Question?” Backward story problem. The students are given an answer and need to come up with a problem that has their answer. Then, they will brainstorm who and what the problem is about, write the problem, and draw a picture. Three of these activities are included.
Math Game: See more about the games listed below.
Color by Number/Math Problem: 3 total color-by-math problem pages are included.
Card Game Math Lesson
A set of cards are included, as well as instructions to play Go Fish and war with the same set of cards. Cards are included in color and black and white!
Colorful Classroom Math Board Game
Students will practice fact fluency and story problems with a FUN and engaging math game! A game board, dice (to fold and glue), game pieces, and game cards are all included. Your kids will want to play it over and over! A colored version of the game has also been added in case you want to use it for more than just sub days, but black and white is also included.
Answer Keys & Worksheet Guides
Answer keys are included for ALL student worksheets
The August lesson plans for 5th & 6th grade ELA includes:
“August ELA Sub Plans” Binder or Folder Cover
This adorable cover can be at the front of your folder or binder! The back cover is also included.
“August ELA Sub Plans” Binder Spines
These spines will work if you put your plans in a 1″, 1.5″ or 2″ binder!
Table of Contents
A list of everything that is included!
Note to Teacher
This note to YOU explains what you need to do to get the sub plans ready. Basically, you just need to print, copy, etc!
Apple Themed Thank You Notes to your Substitute(s)
These print-and-go thank-you notes are fall-themed! They are a half page so you can save on paper and ink.
Apple Themed “How Did Your Day Go?” Substitute Notes Form
This substitute notes form gives your sub a space to write students who did well, those who struggled, what they didn’t get to, and any additional notes. Perfect to be sure you know just how the day went. It also includes the fun apple theme!
Bookworm Themed Substitute Punch Cards
These punch cards make a great behavior incentive for JUST when there is a sub- a.k.a. when students may need a little more help! ???? These will do the trick!
Copies for Students List
A clear layout of what you, a staff member, or the sub will need to copy for the students for the entire day
ELA Lesson Plan Checklist
This is where you let the sub know which lessons to use for the day. You can check a box to let them know to use ALL the lessons for a full day of plans, OR you can check individual lessons you would like used during your ELA block.
ELA Lesson Plan #1: August Fill-In-The-Blanks
These basic fill-in-the-blanks allow students to fill in the blanks of stories using nouns, verbs, colors, adjectives, adverbs, etc. Students will get a kick out of these while practicing their parts of speech.
Includes lesson plan & 4 worksheets
ELA Lesson Plan #2: August Fixing Sentences
Students will fix sentences at an upper-grade level with these fun and engaging worksheets. Two of the worksheets have a back-to-school theme and two have a fall theme!
Includes lesson plan & 4 worksheets
Writing Lesson: Summer Story Comic Writing
Students will write a comic about their “summer story”- one exciting day during their summer!
A lesson plan and 3 Graphic Organizers are included
Writing Lesson: My Goal This Year
Students will brainstorm an academic goal and a non-academic goal they can make for the year and how they will achieve it. They will write their goals and illustrate them.
Includes lesson plan and 3 Graphic Organizers
Reading Prompts & Lesson
2 reading prompts are included at 2 different levels. Choose one to use or use both and differentiate! One of the prompts is Independence Day themed and another is summer themed.
A lesson plan is included to introduce the topics for each reading prompt as well!
Reading Lesson to use with ANY Book!
This reading lesson can be used for a class read-aloud OR silent reading of any narrative story. It is focused on asking questions before, during, and after reading. The great thing is that it can be used over and over!
A lesson plan and 2 graphic organizers included
“Catch the Bus!” ELA Review Game
Students will practice their parts of speech AND figurative language with a FUN and engaging board game! A game board, dice (to fold and glue), game pieces, and game cards are all included. Your kids will want to play it over and over! A colored version has also been added if you’d like to use the game for more than just sub plans!
FULL-COLOR version is also included!
Apple Craftivity
This interactive apple craftivity has students write what they are looking forward to this year and illustrate it on the inside of an apple. They will then put it together and decorate it!
Answer Keys & Worksheet Guides
Answer Keys and Worksheet Guides are included for ALL student worksheets.
WHAT HAVE PEOPLE SAID ABOUT MY SUB PLANS PREVIOUSLY? You can find these reviews on my “Ready To Go Sub Plans” on TpT, which follow the same formatting as these brand-new ones.
“These sub plans have been the BEST discovery I have made on TPT! Thank you for making these wonderful and all inclusive plans that are so easy to use, especially when you are sick and the last thing you want to do is write sub plans!”
“I have purchased several sets of emergency sub plans, and they just never fit my needs. These, however, are just what I’ve been looking for! Easy prep, easy for the sub to follow! I recommend this to anyone needing emergency plans.”
“These are fantastic! I purchased, copied, and stored in a sub tub. I told a neighbor where the tub was and all she did was put my tub on my desk and the day ran SO SMOOTHLY!”
17 reviews for August Sub Plans 5th and 6th Grade Math and ELA Mini Bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Amanda E. –
This is a great resource. So very helpful for when I cannot be in the classroom
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Rated 5 out of 5
Lynda L. –
I love anything that follows a holiday or seasonal theme because the kids seem to be more engaged in these sorts of activities. Thank you!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Katie Crowell –
I love your plans! I own many different products of yours and they never disappoint!
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 5 out of 5
Nicole H. –
Such a time saver! And great additional resource for surprise Distance Learning! Thank you.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Nicole H. –
Love this resource….And the whole site! Thank you!!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Karla K. –
Huge time saver! I always go to these when I have a sub.
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Rated 4 out of 5
MsH –
Great resource!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Ann L. –
This very organized set has it all! I love that I could just pull things apart and have them ready to be copied in a rush.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Blayke –
Great resource for using with a sub! So easy to plan with!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Brianna H. –
This was a life saver!! So glad I purchased this, Im sure I will reuse it next year!
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 5 out of 5
Courtney S. –
Great resource.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Brittany Forsythe –
Thank you for this resource I love it and it is helpful for my students!
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 5 out of 5
Lori M. –
As an educator always on the lookout for efficient and engaging resources, I recently came across the “August Sub Plans Math for 5th and 6th Grades” package, and I couldn’t be happier with my find! This resource is a game changer for those hectic back-to-school days and comes packed with fun, thematic math activities that not only align with the curriculum but also keep students excited about learning.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Ryan G. –
Thanks!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Katherine S. –
This resource is such a time-saver! I love that I have several days of plans ready to go in case an emergency comes up!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
nicole D. –
This was an easy resource to have for sub plans. It was easy to download and print. Students were engaged and enjoyed doing the work. The sub was happy because it left her with plenty of work for the students to do to keep them busy.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Paige Jordan –
This is a great resource to have for a review at the beginning of class for my students.
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Amanda E. –
This is a great resource. So very helpful for when I cannot be in the classroom
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Lynda L. –
I love anything that follows a holiday or seasonal theme because the kids seem to be more engaged in these sorts of activities. Thank you!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Katie Crowell –
I love your plans! I own many different products of yours and they never disappoint!
Reviewed on TPT
Nicole H. –
Such a time saver! And great additional resource for surprise Distance Learning! Thank you.
Verified review · Individual resource in this bundle
Nicole H. –
Love this resource….And the whole site! Thank you!!
Verified review · Individual resource in this bundle
Karla K. –
Huge time saver! I always go to these when I have a sub.
Verified review · Individual resource in this bundle
MsH –
Great resource!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Ann L. –
This very organized set has it all! I love that I could just pull things apart and have them ready to be copied in a rush.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Blayke –
Great resource for using with a sub! So easy to plan with!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Brianna H. –
This was a life saver!! So glad I purchased this, Im sure I will reuse it next year!
Reviewed on TPT
Courtney S. –
Great resource.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Brittany Forsythe –
Thank you for this resource I love it and it is helpful for my students!
Reviewed on TPT
Lori M. –
As an educator always on the lookout for efficient and engaging resources, I recently came across the “August Sub Plans Math for 5th and 6th Grades” package, and I couldn’t be happier with my find! This resource is a game changer for those hectic back-to-school days and comes packed with fun, thematic math activities that not only align with the curriculum but also keep students excited about learning.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Ryan G. –
Thanks!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Katherine S. –
This resource is such a time-saver! I love that I have several days of plans ready to go in case an emergency comes up!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
nicole D. –
This was an easy resource to have for sub plans. It was easy to download and print. Students were engaged and enjoyed doing the work. The sub was happy because it left her with plenty of work for the students to do to keep them busy.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Paige Jordan –
This is a great resource to have for a review at the beginning of class for my students.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle