5th Grade Spelling Words
circle
A circle does not have straight sides.
according
According to my friend, my shoelaces are untied.
getting
All her friends are getting together after school.
although
Although you are done with your work, please remain quiet.
beside
Beside the bed is a large alarm clock.
bread
Bread is my favorite food.
breakfast
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
beneath
Bury the box beneath the tree.
dog
Cats usually don't like dogs.
already
She finished her test already!
gave
She gave her best effort in class.
hard
She hit the ball hard.
forward
She pushed the bike forward.
forth
She rocked back and forth.
between
She stood between her parents.
evening
This evening, we will go for a walk.
bank
To keep safe, money is kept at the bank.
can't
We can't lose this game.
breath
We could see the dog's breath in the chilly air.
found
We found the ring on the sidewalk.
grade
Welcome to fifth grade!
ice
When frozen, water turns into ice.
like
Would you like to have an apple?
death
You scared me to death!
act
You will act with your best manners please.
join
Join us after school to work on homework together.
hit
Keep your eyes on the ball, and you may hit it.
copy
Please copy your spelling words to a notebook.
decide
Please decide whether you are going with us.
finish
Please finish your homework every day.
get
Please get your books out of your backpack.
bring
Please remember to bring your homework every day.
fine
Please tell me everything is fine.
eat
Remember to eat breakfast tomorrow.
fire
Roasting marshmallows over the fire is really fun.
idea
The teacher would love to hear your idea.
grandmother
Their grandmother loved to cook.
four
There are four girls in that group.
farm
There are many animals on the farm.
beyond
Look beyond the tree.
across
Looking across the lake, the deer saw the bear.
baseball
Many people consider baseball to be their favorite sport.
easy
Many people find spelling easy.
band
Mr. Braun teaches 5th grade band.
farmer
My father is a farmer.
happy
My goal is for you to be happy every day.
are
My shoes are wet.
best
It is best to raise your hand in class.
job
It is my job to take out the garbage.
corn
Corn is an abundant crop in Nebraska.
grass
Cows love to munch on grass.
deep
Deep in the forest, the deer into the cave.
don't
Don't forget to pack your lunch.
hold
Don't hold the roses or you might get pricked.
edge
Don't stand too close to the edge of the cliff!
choose
Each year, I get to choose my favorite meal for my birthday.
history
Each year, you will study the history of the world.
eating
Eating fruit is good for you.
language
English is our primary language.
everybody
Everybody is going to have fun on the field trip.
cool
Fall is a time when the weather becomes more cool.
first
First, we will go to school.
dollar
Four quarters equal one dollar.
happiness
Happiness is a box of chocolates.
also
He is also supposed to do his chores.
famous
He is famous for his colorful paintings.
deal
He made a deal with his friend to study for the test after school.
himself
He threw himself into the pool.
doll
Her favorite memory was the doll she received for her birthday.
his
His friends came to play soccer with him.
dear
His grandmother always called him a dear.
break
Hitting the ball near a window might break it.
happiest
I am happiest when I get to sleep in.
I've
I've had a lot of things on my mind.
ever
If you ever get lost, remember to call home.
if
If you smile, many people will think you are friendly.
better
If you study, your grade might get better.
capital
In fifth grade, you will learn the capital city of each state.
general
In general, we will stay together the entire day.
apple
The apple fell off the tree.
area
The area around the playground is filled with happy children.
baby
The baby raised her arms up, asking to be held.
farther
The baby ran farther ahead than his parents wanted him to.
finger
The ball hit my finger and sprained it.
harden
The cement will harden in a few hours.
church
The church bells rang throughout the town.
form
The coach expects perfect form when throwing the ball.
cannot
The dog cannot jump up on the chair.
every
The dog greeted his master every day.
has
The dog has beautiful fur.
far
The dog ran far away from home.
itself
The dog ran itself into a frenzy.
gray
The fog made for a gray morning.
done
The football season is now done.
girl
The girl ran into the library.
government
The government makes many laws.
bright
The light was bright.
base
The pitcher threw the ball to home base.
hole
The raccoon ran into the hole.
barn
The rooster sat on the roof of the red barn.
