Grade 5 EnglishLessons & Games for Kids Ages 10–11
A complete, game-based grade 5 english path for homeschool and after school (Year 6 english in the UK). 10 courses, from Greek Roots to Writing Like an Author, each with a read-aloud lesson, practice games and a quiz.
- 10 courses
- 255+ practice questions
- Ages 10–11
- first 2 courses free
10 courses in order
Grade 5 English Courses
Open any course to see what's inside: the lesson, the games, practice questions and ideas to try at home.
- Course 1
Greek Roots
Tele, photo, graph, micro! Greek word parts in English words.
English typing course · 27 questions · about 15 min
- Course 2
Latin Roots
Port, struct, dict, rupt! Latin word parts in English words.
English typing course · 27 questions · about 15 min
- Course 3
-able, -ible and -ous
Comfortable, possible, famous! Endings that describe.
English typing course · 27 questions · about 15 min
- Course 4
Verb Tenses
Have finished, had eaten, will have left! Perfect tenses.
English typing course · 24 questions · about 15 min
- Course 5
Joining Words
Because, although, unless, therefore! Words that connect ideas.
English typing course · 26 questions · about 15 min
- Course 6
History and Geography
Continent, equator, citizen, explorer! Words about our world.
English typing course · 27 questions · about 15 min
- Course 7
Idioms and Expressions
Raining cats and dogs! Sayings that don't mean what they say.
English typing course · 21 questions · about 10 min
- Course 8
Science Vocabulary
Atom, orbit, organism, evaporation! Big science words.
English typing course · 27 questions · about 15 min
- Course 9
Spelling Challenges
Receive, believe, neighbor, tomorrow! I before e… or not?
English typing course · 29 questions · about 15 min
- Course 10
Writing Like an Author
Type rich, detailed sentences like a real author.
English typing course · 20 questions · about 10 min
Skills
Grade 5 English Skills Covered
Every practice question is linked to a skill, so the parent dashboard can show what your child has mastered and what to practice next.
- Greek and Latin Roots
- Word Endings
- Verb Tenses and Joining Words
- Idioms
- Science and History Vocabulary
- Spelling
Questions from parents
Grade 5 English: FAQ
What do kids learn in grade 5 english?
SkillBloom's grade 5 english path has 10 courses: Greek Roots, Latin Roots, -able, -ible and -ous, Verb Tenses, Joining Words, History and Geography, Idioms and Expressions, Science Vocabulary, Spelling Challenges and Writing Like an Author. Each one has a read-aloud lesson, hands-on games or experiments and a quiz.
What age is grade 5?
Grade 5 is usually for kids ages 10–11. In the UK that is Year 6, and in Australia it is Year 5. Kids can also use another grade's courses for review or an extra challenge.
Is SkillBloom grade 5 english free?
The first courses in every subject (first 2 courses) are free with a parent account. SkillBloom Premium unlocks all 10 grade 5 english courses and every other subject.
Can I use this as a grade 5 english homeschool curriculum?
Yes. The courses follow the topics most curricula teach in 5th grade, in a sensible order. Kids learn on their own with voice support, and the parent dashboard and planner show progress and the skills that need more practice.
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