Elementary English Language Arts Lesson Plans

What skills do students learn in elementary English language arts? Elementary English language arts (ELA) focuses on reading, writing, speaking, listening and language development. In grades K–5, students build foundational skills in phonics, vocabulary, grammar and reading comprehension while learning to express their ideas through discussion and writing.

What grade levels does this ELA collection cover? This collection primarily supports kindergarten through fifth grade. Teachers can find foundational literacy activities for grades K–2, along with reading comprehension, writing and language arts resources for grades 3–5. Check individual lesson pages for specific grade-level recommendations.

What types of elementary ELA lessons and activities are included? The collection includes phonics lessons, grammar worksheets, creative writing activities, read-alouds, book guides and instructional strategies. Resources are organized by topic so teachers can find materials that support the skills they're teaching.

Are these elementary ELA lesson plans and activities free? Yes. Share My Lesson provides free English language arts lesson plans, worksheets and classroom activities for elementary educators. Creating an account is also free, although some resources may require you to sign in before downloading materials.

How can teachers use these resources to support phonics and grammar instruction? The Grammar & Phonics section includes activities focused on letter recognition, word sorting, parts of speech, punctuation and other foundational language skills. Teachers can select activities that reinforce a skill students are learning or provide additional practice in small groups.

What activities help elementary students improve reading comprehension? Read-alouds, book guides and discussion activities help students practice understanding and interpreting texts. Teachers can use these resources to encourage predictions, examine characters, identify important details and discuss what students have read. Activities can be adjusted to suit students' reading levels.

What writing activities are available for elementary students? The collection includes creative writing prompts, storytelling exercises, narrative writing lessons and poetry activities. Younger students can practice putting their ideas into words through guided writing, while students in grades 3–5 can work on developing stories, organizing paragraphs and revising their writing.