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The 5th & 6th grade summer ELA lesson plans are packed full of summer learning activities your students will love! They make the perfect lesson plans for schools that go into the summer, begin early, year-round schools, or any time of the year that you and your students are dreaming about summer! ;). The summer learning activities also work as great summer review packets to send home with the kids!
The 5th & 6th grade summer ELA lesson plans will fill several days of your ELA block or can be used as emergency sub plans so you can rest easy knowing your kids are engaged in meaningful work!
The themes in the summer learning activities include swimming, surfing, The 4th of July, Canada Day, Father’s Day, camping, sandcastles, summer treats, and more!
The 5th & 6th grade summer ELA lesson plans include:
“Summer 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.
“Summer 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 summer learning activities!
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!
Beach Themed Thank You Notes to your Substitute(s)
These print-and-go thank-you notes are beach themed! They are a half page so you can save on paper and ink.
Sun 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-in-the-sun theme!
Beach 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 & Summer Learning Activities 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: Summer 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: Fixing Sentences for Summer
Students will fix sentences with these fun and engaging worksheets. These include fun winter & Summer themes!
Includes lesson plan & 4 worksheets
How To Writing Lesson: How To Build a Sandcastle
Students will write about how they will build a sandcastle and draw a picture to go with it.
Includes lesson plan, brainstorming page, writing page, and illustration page.
Opinion Writing Lesson: The Best Summer Treat
Students will write about what summer treat they think is the best and draw a picture to go with it.
Includes lesson plan, brainstorming page, and writing page.
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 a narrative about a summer barbecue and the other is an informational piece about surfing.
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 making visualizing during reading. This lesson can be used over and over.
A lesson plan and 2 graphic organizers included
“Beach Ball Party” ELA Review Game
Students will practice 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!
Sun Flap Book Activity
Students will draw and color the sun flap book and also draw a picture inside it. The lesson plan is also included.
Answer Keys & Worksheet Guides
Answer Keys and Worksheet Guides are included for ALL student worksheets included in the 5th & 6th grade summer ELA lesson plans.
WHAT HAVE PEOPLE SAID ABOUT MY SUB PLANS PREVIOUSLY?
“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!”
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