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Fifth Grade Planning Templates

Printable templates to organize and track your homeschool year focused on systems and structures

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Weekly Planning Template

Plan your week across all subjects with space for activities and notes.

Daily Schedule Template

Structure your homeschool day with time blocks for each subject.

Attendance Tracker

Track your 180 days of instruction as required by NYS.

Quarter Planning Overview

Big picture planning for each 9-week quarter.

Assessment Checklist

Track skills mastery and portfolio items for quarterly reports.

Quarterly Report Template

Required documentation for NYS homeschool reporting.

Fifth Grade Weekly Planning Template

Week of: ____________________ | Week #: ____ | Quarter: ____
Subject
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Materials
ELA
Math
Science
Social Studies
Other

Weekly Goals:

Notes & Observations:

Fifth Grade Daily Schedule

Customize this template to create a predictable daily routine
Time Activity Notes
8:00 - 8:15 Morning Meeting Calendar, weather, daily objectives
8:15 - 9:15 Math Focus on operations with fractions and decimals
9:15 - 9:35 Movement Break Physical activity, snack
9:35 - 10:35 ELA/Writing Using Essentials in Writing Level 5
10:35 - 11:20 Science CKSci units & experiments
11:20 - 12:20 Lunch & Free Time
12:20 - 1:05 Social Studies Western Hemisphere focus
1:05 - 1:35 Read-Aloud & Discussion Literature tied to Social Studies
1:35 - 2:20 Enrichment/Projects Art, music, hands-on activities
2:20 - 3:00 Independent Reading & Wrap-Up Review day's learning, preview tomorrow

Scheduling Tips:

Customized Schedule Notes:

Fifth Grade Attendance Tracker

School Year: 2026-2027 | Student Name: ______________________

New York State requires documentation of 180 days of instruction. Check off each day of instruction completed.

Quarter 1 (Sep-Nov)

Week 1
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Week 2
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Week 3
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Week 4
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Week 5
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Week 6
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Week 7
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Week 8
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Week 9
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Q1 Total: _____ days

Quarter 2 (Nov-Jan)

Week 10
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Week 11
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Week 12
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Week 13
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Week 14
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Week 15
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Week 16
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Week 17
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Week 18
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Q2 Total: _____ days

Quarter 3 (Jan-Mar)

Week 19
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Week 20
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Week 21
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Week 22
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Week 23
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Week 24
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Week 25
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Week 26
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Week 27
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Q3 Total: _____ days

Quarter 4 (Mar-Jun)

Week 28
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Week 29
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Week 30
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Week 31
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Week 32
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Week 33
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Week 34
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Week 35
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Week 36
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Q4 Total: _____ days
YEAR TOTAL: _____ days

Quarter Planning Overview

Quarter: ____ | Dates: ___________________

Quarter Theme & Focus:

Major Topics & Skills by Subject:

ELA/Writing
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Mathematics
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Science
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Social Studies
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Books & Resources Needed:

Core Materials
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Library Books
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Projects, Field Trips & Special Activities:

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NYS Standards Addressed (for IHIP/Quarterly Reports):

ELA Standards
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Math Standards
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Science Standards
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Social Studies Standards
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Fifth Grade Assessment Checklist

Quarter: ____ | Student Name: ___________________

Use this checklist to track mastery of key skills and concepts. Mark each skill as: M (Mastered), P (Progressing), or N (Needs Support)

English Language Arts

Determines theme/main idea from text details
Integrates information from multiple texts
Writes opinion pieces with supporting reasons
Writes informative/explanatory texts clearly
Writes narratives with clear sequence and details
Conducts short research projects from sources
Produces complex sentences with correct grammar
Interprets figurative language in context

Mathematics

Evaluates expressions with parentheses/brackets
Fluently multiplies multi-digit numbers
Divides with two-digit divisors
Adds/subtracts fractions with unlike denominators
Multiplies fractions and whole numbers
Divides unit fractions by whole numbers
Adds, subtracts, multiplies, divides decimals
Calculates volume of rectangular prisms
Graphs points on the coordinate plane

Science

Develops models of particles in matter
Investigates mixtures and chemical changes
Explains plant growth from air and water
Models matter movement in ecosystems
Describes interactions between Earth's spheres
Explains star brightness and distance
Represents patterns in day/night and seasons
Generates multiple solutions to problems

Social Studies

Describes early Western Hemisphere settlement
Identifies characteristics of civilizations
Explains Maya, Aztec, Inca adaptations
Analyzes European exploration motivations
Describes impacts of the Columbian Exchange
Compares government forms in Americas
Analyzes economic systems in hemisphere
Uses maps, primary sources effectively

Portfolio Documentation (for Quarterly Report):

ELA Samples:

□ _____________________
□ _____________________
□ _____________________

Math Samples:

□ _____________________
□ _____________________
□ _____________________

Science Samples:

□ _____________________
□ _____________________
□ _____________________

Social Studies Samples:

□ _____________________
□ _____________________
□ _____________________

Standardized Test Preparation (Required in 5th Grade)

Practice with multiple choice format questions
Timed reading comprehension practice
Familiarity with test directions and format
Test-taking strategies reviewed
Sample practice test administered

Fifth Grade Quarterly Report

Quarter: ____ | Dates: ___________________

Student Information

5th Grade
2026-2027

Hours of Instruction

□ On Track □ Needs Attention

Description of Material Covered

NYS Standards: (e.g., 5.R.2, 5.W.1, 5.L.5a)
NYS Standards: (e.g., NY-5.NBT.5, NY-5.NF.1, NY-5.G.1)
NYS Standards: (e.g., 5-PS1-1, 5-LS2-1, 5-ESS2-1)
NYS Standards: (e.g., 5.1b, 5.2a, 5.3c)

Student Progress Evaluation

Subject
Excellent
Good
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
ELA/Reading
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Writing
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Mathematics
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Science
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Social Studies
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Standardized Testing Preparation (Required in Grade 5)

□ CAT □ ITBS □ Stanford □ Other: _________