Looking for a meaningful (but easy to prep!) March literacy activity for your 5th grade classroom?
 
This two page printable PDF combines a fun, engaging St. Patrick's Day themed close reading passage with targeted practice using the Fry 5th 100 List Two sight words.
 
Perfect for March, St. Patrick's Day week, early finishers, sub plans, literacy centers, or a quick filler activity that still builds real reading skills.
 
What’s Included:
 
Page 1:
• High interest St. Patrick's Day themed reading passage
• Student “Word Hunt” activity
• Students read the story and find and circle all 25 Fry 5th 100 List Two words hidden naturally in the text
 
Page 2:
• Word search featuring all 25 Fry 5th 100 List Two words
• Reinforces word recognition and spelling patterns
 
Bonus:
• Answer key for the Word Hunt
• Answer key for the Word Search
 
Why Teachers Love This Resource:
✔ No prep – print and go
✔ Reinforces high frequency word recognition in context
✔ Encourages careful close reading
✔ Builds fluency and scanning skills
✔ Engaging seasonal theme for March and St. Patrick's Day
✔ Great for early finishers or literacy centers
✔ Works well for independent work or small groups
 
Instead of isolated sight word drills, students practice recognizing high frequency words in authentic text. The St. Patrick's Day theme keeps it fun and seasonal while still maintaining academic focus.
 
This makes a perfect low stress literacy activity during a busy March week when students need something structured but enjoyable.
 
Skills Covered:
• Reading
• High frequency word recognition
• Word identification in context
• Visual scanning skills
• Spelling reinforcement
• Independent literacy practice
 
If you’re looking for a quick, meaningful literacy activity to add to your March plans, this resource makes it simple and effective.