A series of fun printable spelling worksheets for fifth grade students.

These 5th grade spelling worksheets contain spelling activities that your 5th graders will find fun and engaging. Activities include answering short questions with words from a word bank, unscrambling spelling words, filling out crossword puzzles, matching words to their definitions, dividing spelling words into groups by number of syllables, placing spelling words into alphabetical order, finding spelling words in a word search puzzle, completing spelling words using definition clues, using given spelling words in a sentence, completing word shape boxes, and more. 5th grade students are getting ready for their middle school years. We find by this age students that had a strong background in phonics have an advantage when spelling. This is mostly due to the sounding out backbone of phonics.



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Printable 5th Grade Spelling Worksheets

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Spelling Workbook Worksheet

5th Grade Spelling Workbook

To which word must you double the final consonant before adding -ing?

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Match the Meanings Worksheet

Match the Meanings

Given a bunch of words, you will find the matching definition.

Vocabulary Maze Worksheet

5th Grade Vocabulary Maze

You must navigate your way through maze. Using the clues, spell out the words in order. Start from the letter marked "START". Make your way through the maze until you reach the letter in BOLD LETTER.

Alphabetical Order Worksheet

Alphabetical Order

Put all the 5th grade vocabulary words in order.

Fill in the Blanks Worksheet

Fill in the Blanks

Put all those letters to good use. You are given vocabulary words that are missing a series of letters.

Lesson Two Spelling Workbook

Lesson Two Spelling Workbook

Which words have to double the final consonant before adding a suffix?

Hidden Phrase Worksheet

Hidden Phrase Puzzle

This is part word find and then part riddle worksheet. Your will solve the riddle by using the unused letters!

Word Unscramble Worksheet

Word Unscramble

Rearrange the letters that are given to form words and then use the numbers that are located above it to solve the riddle.

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Sentence Complete and Syllable Chart

Use your vocabulary words to finish up the sentences. You will then evaluate the sounds contained within the terms.

Q Words Worksheet

Test Your Q Words

A crossword puzzle filled with words that start with the letter "Q".

Lesson Three 5th Grade Spelling Workbook

Lesson Three 5th Grade Spelling Workbook

You are given a vocabulary bank and then asked a series of questions of where they might fit best. An example problem: This is a word which has a prefix which means to enter or go into.

Cross Letter Puzzle Worksheet

Cross Letter Puzzle

Only a few letter cross in this crossword puzzle for the 5th grade students. You can build a great deal off of the vowels that are present.

Cross Letter Puzzle Worksheet

Clover Word Search

You will find all of the words that you can in this letter matrix that is shaped like a four-leaf clover. Hint: There are a dozen terms in there.

Missing Letters Worksheet

Fill in the Missing Letters

Don't look at the spelling list! Try this on your own! You will be given terms with their definitions, but the terms are missing some letters.

Decoder Girl Worksheet

Secret Decoder Girl

Unscramble the letters to solve the puzzle that is in front of you.

Serious Words Worksheet

Serious Spelling Words

This includes terms that seen as more upper level. It may even require the use of pictures to help students understand the terms. The word series includes: beige, conceives, conscientious, forfeit, grievance, leisure, lien, perceive, proficient, yield, accessories, avocados, cameos, dynamos, embargoes, journeys, ratios, sketches, sopranos, and wharves.

Hand It Down Worksheet

Hand It Down

Use the word bank to complete all that is presented to you.

Cryptogram Worksheet

Cryptograms

Use this space to unscramble the words, use the circled letters to solve the message.

A Message Worksheet

Puzzle For A Message

I almost always spell "Avocados" wrong. Guess that is why I make guacamole so infrequently.

Spiral Spelling Worksheet

Spiral Spelling Words

In the table below, use as many spelling words or their plural or singular forms as possible, starting with any word, then the next word has to begin with the last letter of the previous word. Use a pencil so you can make changes as required.

What It Takes Worksheet

What It Takes

Using your spelling words above, state the root words of the following, using a dictionary where necessary.

A Good Guess Worksheet

A Good Guess

Given a solid meaning for each word, write the word that they represent.

Vocabulary Maze Worksheet

Awesome Vocabulary Maze

Note that the clues are now in BOLD so that they can be easily read. Students really love these unique types of puzzle worksheets.

Vocabulary Maze Worksheet

Alphabetical Order

Sort that word list to be in the order of best fit. remind them that we process these from left to right.

Secret Decoder Worksheet

Secret Decoder Worksheet

Unscramble those words to make your 5th grade vocabulary list.

Lesson Six Spelling Workbook

Lesson Six Spelling Workbook

The suffix is what makes these words hard to spell from the list of: Falsify, readiness, personify, horrendous, venomous, unify, utterance, Testimony, exonerate, sanctuary, heinous, torrential, beautify, Gracious, treaty, judicial, ramifications, momentous, and pleasure.

Part Two Worksheet

Part Two Worksheet

Use any four words from the word bank and write a sensible sentence.

Car Puzzle Worksheet

Car Puzzle

Find the 5th grade spelling words in the puzzle that is shaped like a car.

Word Shape Worksheet

Make a Word Shape

Using the words above, make your own word shapes making boxes for each letter in the word; i.e. small ones for small letters, high boxes for tall letters and hang down boxes for below the line letters. Make more word shapes on the back of this paper for messages to your classmates.

Sentence Fill Worksheet

Sentence Fills

Use the word bank to complete the sentences. An example is: The city does a good job of trying to ___________ its parks and gardens.

Tips for Spelling Better

By the fifth-grade spelling has become a routine to most classrooms. Students thrive off of routine. Spelling is a fundamental skill that many people neglect, or think is unimportant. This notion may be bolstered by the fact that there has not been a peer reviewed piece of research that has shown a link between intelligence and spelling. Spelling skills are important because they help us become better readers and find a connection between letters and words. Some people rely so heavily on spell check that they have trouble communicating their message. Most elite business interviews require a handwritten portion. You will definitely wish you paid more attention to spelling once you are at one of those interviews.

Have you ever gotten a B in English because of a few spelling mistakes? Misspelled words can make even the best writing lose its charm and look unprofessional. Whether it's an email, a school essay, or a Facebook message, misspelled words can make a wrong impression.

Do you want to work on your spelling and be able to spell even the most complex words correctly? Keep on reading to find out the top 6 tips for spelling better that will completely change your spelling game.

6 Tips for Spelling Better

These simple tips will help you spell better and unlock your true potential in writing.

Create a List of Problem Words

Everyone has a few problem words that they tend to spell wrong. The trick is to read a few of your written pieces and write down the problem words you tend to misspell. Write down these words on flashcards and practice spelling them correctly several times throughout the day.

Doing so will help you spell these problem words correctly in a few days. After that, you can work on more complex words that you have problems spelling.

Spell Each Word Out Loud

You must have noticed how written words or concepts are harder to remember when compared to spoken words that your teacher might have told you in class. This is because our auditory memory is strong, and our minds have an easier time storing that information.

Hence, we can't stress enough how important it is to spell each word out loud before writing it. By spelling words aloud, you will find it easier to recall the spelling when you practice writing them again.

Read

Make reading a part of your daily habit. You don't have to finish whole novels every day. Take time out to read even one page. Reading not only helps fix spelling errors but also improves your writing skills. You will be exposed to new words through reading, and your vocabulary will enhance.

Additionally, by reading, you will see words, and without realizing it, your brain will indirectly start memorizing them.

Play Spelling Games

There are so many fun spelling games that you can download on your phone. By playing these games in your leisure time, you have fun, but it will improve your spelling and introduce you to new words.

'I' Before 'E' Except After 'C'

A common spelling mistake is getting confused between words such as thief; many people tend to spell it 'theif.' An easy way to fix this error is to remember 'I' before 'e' except after 'c.' The exception of putting 'ie' after 'c' is for words like 'receive.' So if you have a 'c' before a word, you have to put 'ei.' However, remember that there are a few exceptions to this rule.

Don't Click On the Red Squiggly Line on Word without Noticing Your Mistake

This era of technology has made writing much easier for us. We have tools like Grammarly or Microsoft Word options that point out any spelling mistakes in our text and fix them. We tend to ignore these corrections and click left click to fix them.

However, the next time you get these corrections, don't ignore them. Instead, notice where you were wrong and remember not to repeat that error.

Wrapping Up

The six tips for spelling better mentioned above can help you become a pro at spelling any and every word and improve your writing significantly. So, write down the words you struggle spelling to start working on them today. Remember, it is never too late to learn and improve.