5th Grade English Language Arts Games
Reading, writing, vocabulary & grammar
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Adages and Proverbs
Choose the proverb that fits what happened in each story.
Correlative Conjunctions
Sort sentences by the partner word that completes the pair: and, or, nor, or but also.
Narrative Techniques
Sort passages by the technique the writer used: dialogue, description, pacing or flashback.
Persuasive Writing and Debate
Sort persuasive sentences by the technique they use.
Summarizing Fiction and Nonfiction
Choose the summary that keeps the key ideas and leaves out the extras.
Writing a Book Report
Wire each part of a book report to what goes in it.
Character Development
Read how characters change and tap the sentence that proves it.
Citing Sources
Wire research words to what they mean — quoting, paraphrasing and giving credit.
Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions
Read closely and tap the clue that supports each inference.
Informational Writing
Order informational paragraphs from introduction through linked facts to a conclusion.
Literary Analysis
Wire the terms readers use to analyse stories to their meanings.
Theme Analysis
Read classic tales and tap the sentence that best reveals the theme.
Point of View
Sort passages: first person, third person limited, or third person omniscient.
Presentation Skills
Make the choices that turn a nervous talk into a clear presentation.
Citing Text Evidence
Read informational passages and tap the evidence that supports each claim.
Cause and Effect
Wire causes from science and history to their effects.
Compare and Contrast
Sort facts into a Venn diagram comparing Earth and Mars.
Context Clues
Use the sentences around a hard word to work out its meaning — tap the clue.
Dialogue Punctuation
Tap the one word with a dialogue punctuation or capital mistake and fix it.
Editing for Grammar
Find the one grammar mistake in each sentence and fix it.
Essay Structure and Outlines
Order the parts of essays, paragraphs, introductions and conclusions.
Fact and Opinion
Sort statements: can they be proved, or are they someone's judgement?
Figurative Language
Sort lines by their sound and meaning devices: personification, hyperbole, onomatopoeia or alliteration.
Main Idea and Details
Read each passage and tap the sentence that states its main idea.
Paragraph Coherence
Choose transitions and sentences that make a paragraph flow.
Poetry Analysis and Performance
Wire poem forms and poetry terms to what they mean.
Word Choice
Choose the precise, vivid word that makes each sentence stronger.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many free 5th Grade english language arts games are there?
- LittleActivity has 33 free, interactive english language arts games designed specifically for 5th Grade students. New games are added regularly.
- Are these english language arts games aligned with school curriculum?
- Yes. All 5th Grade english language arts games are aligned with Common Core and state standards. They cover the key skills and concepts taught at this grade level.
- Do I need to create an account to play?
- No. All games are 100% free with no signup required. Just pick a game and start playing instantly in your browser on any device.
- Can my child play these games on a tablet?
- Yes. All LittleActivity games are designed to work on any device — desktop, tablet, or phone. No app download is needed.
- What skills do these english language arts games develop?
- These games develop english language arts fluency, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through interactive gameplay. They reinforce classroom learning in a fun, pressure-free environment.