These November lesson plans for 5th & 6th grade are full of Thanksgiving, Veteran’s Day, and Dia de los Muertos activities that your students will love! The lesson plans can fill several days of your math and ELA block or can be used as Thanksgiving sub plans so you can rest easy knowing they are busy with meaningful math and language arts activities while you are away.
Please look through the preview which includes an overview of the November lesson plans for 5th & 6th grade PLUS sample pages. Additionally, please note that these Thanksgiving sub plans are NOT editable. They are print-and-go!
The November lesson plans for 5th & 6th grade math include:
“November 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.
“November 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 in the November lesson plans for 5th & 6th grade!
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!
Wishbone Themed Thank You Notes to your Substitute(s)
These print-and-go thank-you notes are wishbone themed! They are a half page so you can save on paper and ink.
Turkey 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 turkey theme!
Thanksgiving 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 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 with lesson plans and 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 monthly 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!
Colossal Cornucopia 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 November lesson plans for 5th & 6th grade ELA includes:
“November 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.
“November 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 in the November lesson plans for 5th & 6th grade!
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!
Wishbone Themed Thank You Notes to your Substitute(s)
These print-and-go thank-you notes are wishbone themed! They are a half page so you can save on paper and ink.
Turkey 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 boasts a fun turkey theme!
Thanksgiving 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 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 #1: November Fill-In-The-Blanks
These basic fill-in-the-blanks allow students to fill in the blanks of stories using nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc.! Students will get a kick out of these while practicing their parts of speech.
Includes lesson plan & 4 worksheets
ELA Lessons #2: November Fixing Sentences
Students will fix sentences at an upper-grade level with these fun and engaging worksheets.
Letter Writing Lesson- Thank You to a Veteran
Students will write a letter to thank a veteran for their service!
Includes lesson plan, brainstorming pages, and writing pages
Descriptive Writing: Turkey in Disguise
Students will write a descriptive writing piece about a turkey in disguise… and then draw a picture of the turkey in disguise!
Reading Prompts & Lesson- Giving Thanks & Dia de los Muertos Reading Passages
2 reading prompts, giving thanks & Dia de los Muertos reading passages, are included at 2 different levels. Choose one to use or use both and differentiate!
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 for any narrative story. It is focused on making connections during reading. This lesson can be used over and over with new stories!
“Turkey!” 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!
Sugar Skull Craftivity
This Sugar Skull craftivity is in honor of Dia de los Muertos (a Mexican holiday on November 2). The lesson includes a brief description of the holiday and directions for students to create their own sugar school flap book!
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!”
Preview
November Math Preview:
November ELA Preview:
35 reviews for November Sub Plans 5th and 6th Grade Math and ELA Mini Bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Sixth Grade A. –
Wonderful resource!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Teaching Naturally –
Perfect activities for a sub. I needed to find some great review activities for my students for this month. These are perfect! Love the theme and the activities! Thank you!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Carol A. –
This is a great resource for a sub or even as additional resources for the days just before Thanksgiving.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Cathleen Waldridge –
thanks
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Rated 5 out of 5
Shannon P. –
These were easy to use and well thought out. Thank you!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Shannon P. –
It’s nice to have something to go to when you need sub plans quickly! Thank you 🙂
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Priscilla Woodard – Tasked 2 Teach –
This was very practical…great product!! Thank you!!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Kathy L. –
Very helpful when I was out sick. Thank you
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Stephanie Noe –
These resources were super helpful when I found myself in need of a sub for a week in November! Easy to use and straightforward.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Tina S. –
This resource is nice to have in handy during the month of November. Thank you.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Sheila S. –
Great Resource!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Angie K. –
Great!!!!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Once Upon A 5th Grade Classroom –
Great resource!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Deanna M. –
This is a great resource!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Andrea C. –
My kids loved it!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Julie H. –
Great resources with more than enough for one class period!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Miss Bumbaco –
Great maternity leave plans!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Teach Inspire Repeat –
My students worked on this with a substitute when I was unexpectedly out for a day. The activities are fun, but also incorporate a lot of review material for them. They had fun trying to fix the sentences and enjoyed the coloring activities as well.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Educate & Rejuvenate –
So wonderful to hear! Hope you were able to relax knowing plans were already prepared for your unexpected day away from your class. Especially love that they had fun doing the activities… while unknowingly reviewing material 😉
Rated 5 out of 5
Nicole H. –
Amazing plans. Save me so much time!
Verified review · Individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Nicole H. –
Love this! So happy I got the bundle.
Verified review · Individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Rooted Classroom Co. –
Great resource!
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 5 out of 5
Jessica F. –
These resources were easy for the sub to use when I was absent.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 4 out of 5
Anne S. –
Great resource, thanks.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Janorise Robinson –
This resource was a life saver! One of my teachers experienced a death in his family and I had to step into his math class to teach a 2-hour block. My students were so engaged with the math activities.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
ANDREA M. –
This resource was a huge help when I was preparing to be out of town for a Literacy Conference- my substitute said it was well organized and easy to follow!
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 4 out of 5
Anna Callender –
This saved me so much time and extra work when I had to create emergency sub plans for my students! Thanks for the great resource!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Debra J. –
This is great to have on hand when something unexpected comes up. I highly recommend!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Jessica S. –
Such a fun resource. Thanks so much for creating such an engaging resource for students!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
BigCityTeach12 –
Students were engaged and learned a lot from this unit. Thanks!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Kaylyn L. –
I loved this material! No prep and my students found it very engaging!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Samantha D. –
This is a great set to leave for a sub, or even as a filler activity. I will be purchasing more of these sets.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Andrea F. –
This resource was a great addition to my classroom!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Jennifer F. –
This is well worth the purchase! It keeps kids engaged and makes my life easier.
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 5 out of 5
Kristine S. –
Great resource, easy to use and students enjoyed this lesson!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Tracey H. –
Overall, I love that there is such a variety of worksheets so I can differentiate the packets for my different levels. My students say they really like them because they’re fun and seasonal, which they appreciate. I’m just happy there’s a resource out there that I can print and go for a sub.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
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Sixth Grade A. –
Wonderful resource!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Teaching Naturally –
Perfect activities for a sub. I needed to find some great review activities for my students for this month. These are perfect! Love the theme and the activities! Thank you!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Carol A. –
This is a great resource for a sub or even as additional resources for the days just before Thanksgiving.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Cathleen Waldridge –
thanks
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Shannon P. –
These were easy to use and well thought out. Thank you!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Shannon P. –
It’s nice to have something to go to when you need sub plans quickly! Thank you 🙂
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Priscilla Woodard – Tasked 2 Teach –
This was very practical…great product!! Thank you!!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Kathy L. –
Very helpful when I was out sick. Thank you
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Stephanie Noe –
These resources were super helpful when I found myself in need of a sub for a week in November! Easy to use and straightforward.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Tina S. –
This resource is nice to have in handy during the month of November. Thank you.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Sheila S. –
Great Resource!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Angie K. –
Great!!!!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Once Upon A 5th Grade Classroom –
Great resource!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Deanna M. –
This is a great resource!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Andrea C. –
My kids loved it!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Julie H. –
Great resources with more than enough for one class period!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Miss Bumbaco –
Great maternity leave plans!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Teach Inspire Repeat –
My students worked on this with a substitute when I was unexpectedly out for a day. The activities are fun, but also incorporate a lot of review material for them. They had fun trying to fix the sentences and enjoyed the coloring activities as well.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Educate & Rejuvenate –
So wonderful to hear! Hope you were able to relax knowing plans were already prepared for your unexpected day away from your class. Especially love that they had fun doing the activities… while unknowingly reviewing material 😉
Nicole H. –
Amazing plans. Save me so much time!
Verified review · Individual resource in this bundle
Nicole H. –
Love this! So happy I got the bundle.
Verified review · Individual resource in this bundle
Rooted Classroom Co. –
Great resource!
Reviewed on TPT
Jessica F. –
These resources were easy for the sub to use when I was absent.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Anne S. –
Great resource, thanks.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Janorise Robinson –
This resource was a life saver! One of my teachers experienced a death in his family and I had to step into his math class to teach a 2-hour block. My students were so engaged with the math activities.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
ANDREA M. –
This resource was a huge help when I was preparing to be out of town for a Literacy Conference- my substitute said it was well organized and easy to follow!
Reviewed on TPT
Anna Callender –
This saved me so much time and extra work when I had to create emergency sub plans for my students! Thanks for the great resource!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Debra J. –
This is great to have on hand when something unexpected comes up. I highly recommend!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Jessica S. –
Such a fun resource. Thanks so much for creating such an engaging resource for students!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
BigCityTeach12 –
Students were engaged and learned a lot from this unit. Thanks!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Kaylyn L. –
I loved this material! No prep and my students found it very engaging!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Samantha D. –
This is a great set to leave for a sub, or even as a filler activity. I will be purchasing more of these sets.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Andrea F. –
This resource was a great addition to my classroom!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Jennifer F. –
This is well worth the purchase! It keeps kids engaged and makes my life easier.
Reviewed on TPT
Kristine S. –
Great resource, easy to use and students enjoyed this lesson!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Tracey H. –
Overall, I love that there is such a variety of worksheets so I can differentiate the packets for my different levels. My students say they really like them because they’re fun and seasonal, which they appreciate. I’m just happy there’s a resource out there that I can print and go for a sub.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle