Collaborate in discussions that serve various purposes and address various situations. 5.1

  • 1

    Collaborate in discussions that serve various purposes and address various situations. 5.1

With guidance and support students can:

  • a

    Actively engage during a discussion and express an opinion.5.1.a

  • b

    Engage in collaborative discussions (EE.SL.5.1). 5.1.b

    1. i

      Come to discussion prepared to share information. (EE.SL.5.1a).5.1.b.i

    2. ii

      Carry out assigned role in a discussion (EE.SL.5.1b).5.1.b.ii

    3. iii

      Ask questions related to information in a discussion (EE.SL.5.1c).5.1.b.iii

    4. iv

      Make comments that contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of others (EE.SL.5.1d). 5.1.b.iv

  • c

    Recall key details from a text read aloud or information presented from diverse media and formats.5.1.c

  • d

    Identify the reasons and evidence supporting a specific point (EE.SL.5.3).5.1.d

Present to express an opinion, persuade, or explain/provide information.5.2

  • 2

    Present to express an opinion, persuade, or explain/provide information.5.2

With guidance and support students can:

  • a

    Report on a familiar topic or text or present an opinion including related facts (EE.SL.5.4).5.2.a

  • b

    Express ideas clearly using appropriate communication conventions (e.g., eye contact, pitch, intonation).5.2.b

  • c

    Select or create audio recordings and visual/tactile displays to enhance a presentation (EE.SL.5.5).5.2.c

  • d

    Differentiate between contexts that require formal and informal communication (EE.SL.5.6).5.2.d

  • e

    Differentiate between contexts that require formal and informal communication (EE.SL.5.6).5.2.e

Apply strategies to interpret and analyze various types of literary texts.5.3

  • 3

    Apply strategies to interpret and analyze various types of literary texts.5.3

With guidance and support students can:

  • a

    Use a familiar pre-reading strategy, such as identifying a purpose for reading, generating questions to answer while reading, previewing sections of text and activating prior knowledge.5.3.a

  • b

    Identify words in the text to answer a question about explicit information (EE.RL.5.1).5.3.b

    1. i

      Identify the central idea or theme of a story, drama or poem (EE.RL.5.2).  5.3.b.i

    2. ii

      Compare two characters in a familiar story (EE.RL.5.3). 5.3.b.ii

  • c

    Determine the intended meaning of multi-meaning words in a text (EE.RL.5.4).5.3.c

    1. i

      Use simple, common idioms (e.g., You bet!, It’s a deal, We’re cool) (EE.RL.5.45a).5.3.c.i

    2. ii

      Identify story element that undergoes change from beginning to end (EE.RL.5.5). 5.3.c.ii

    3. iii

      Determine the point of view of the narrator (EE.RL.5.6).5.3.c.iii

  • d

    Identify illustrations, tactual or multimedia elements that add to understanding of a text (EE.RL.5.7). 5.3.d

    1. i

      Compare stories, myths, or texts with similar topics or themes (EE.RL.5.9). 5.3.d.i

  • e

    Demonstrate understanding of text while engaged in individual or group reading of stories, dramas, and poems (EE.RL.5.10).5.3.e

Apply strategies to interpret and analyze various types of informational texts.5.4

  • 4

    Apply strategies to interpret and analyze various types of informational texts.5.4

With guidance and support students can:

  • a

    Identify words in the text to answer a question about explicit information (EE:RI.5.1).5.4.a

    1. i

      Identify the main idea of a text when it is not explicitly stated (EE:RI.5.2).5.4.a.i

    2. ii

      Compare two individuals, events or ideas in a text (EE:RI.5.3). 5.4.a.ii

  • b

    Determine the meanings of domain-specific words and phrases (EE:RI.5.4).5.4.b

    1. i

      Determine if a text tells about events, gives directions, or provides information on a topic (EE:RI.5.5).5.4.b.i

    2. ii

      Compare two books on the same topic (EE:RI.5.6).5.4.b.ii

    3. iii

      Use informational text features (such as bold type, headings, graphic organizers, numbering schemes, glossary) and text structures to answer questions.5.4.b.iii

  • c

    Locate information in print or digital sources (EE:RI.5.7).5.4.c

    1. i

      Identify the relationship between a specific point and supporting reasons in an informational text (EE:RI.5.8).5.4.c.i

    2. ii

      Compare and contrast details gained from two texts on the same topic (EE:RI.5.9). 5.4.c.ii

  • d

    Demonstrate understanding of text while actively engaging in shared reading of history/social studies, and science, and technical texts (EE:RI.5.10).5.4.d

Apply knowledge of word meanings (morphology) and word relationships to determine the meaning of unknown words in and out of context.5.5

  • 5

    Apply knowledge of word meanings (morphology) and word relationships to determine the meaning of unknown words in and out of context.5.5

With guidance and support students can:

  • a

    Use letter-sound knowledge to read words (EE.RF.5.3). 5.5.a

    1. i

      Read common sight words and decode single syllable words (EE.RF.5.3a).5.5.a.i

  • b

    Read words in text (EE.RF.5.4). 5.5.b

    1. i

      Read text comprised of familiar words with accuracy and understanding (EE.RF.5.4a).5.5.b.i

    2. ii

      Use text to confirm or self-correct word recognition when reading (EE.RF.5.4c). 5.5.b.ii

    3. iii

      Use words acquired through conversations, being read to, and during shared reading activities including domain-specific words (EE.RF.5.4d).5.5.b.iii

  • c

    Communicate using complete sentences when asked (EE.L.5.3.a). 5.5.c

  • d

    Demonstrate knowledge of word meanings (EE.L.5.4). 5.5.d

    1. i

      Use sentence level context to determine which word is missing from a content area (EE.L.5.4a).5.5.d.i

    2. ii

      Use frequently occurring root words (e.g., talk) and the words that result when word endings are added (e.g., talked, talking, talks) (EE.L.5.4b). 5.5.d.ii

    3. iii

      Demonstrate understanding of words that have similar meanings (EE.L.5.4d).5.5.d.iii

  • e

    Read and identify the meaning of words and phrases based on targeted prefixes and suffixes.5.5.e

  • f

    Apply knowledge of derivational suffixes that change the part of speech of the base word (e.g., active and activity) from a targeted list of familiar words.5.5.f

  • g

    Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph or text; a word’s position in a sentence) to determine the meaning of unknown or multiple-meaning words.5.5.g

  • h

    Use common targeted roots and affixes as clues to determining the meaning of a word.5.5.h

  • i

    Identify a story element that undergoes change from beginning to end (EE.L.5.5).5.5.i

    1. i

      Use simple common idioms (e.g., You bet! It’s a deal., We’re cool) (EE.L.5.5a).5.5.i.i

    2. ii

      Demonstrate understanding of words that have similar meanings (EE.L.5.5c).5.5.i.ii

  • j

    Use words acquired through conversations, being read to, and during shared reading activities including domain-specific words (EE.L.5.6).  5.5.j

Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information, for a variety of purposes and audiences.5.6

  • 6

    Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information, for a variety of purposes and audiences.5.6

With guidance and support students can:

  • a

    Write opinions about topics or text (EE.W.5.1).5.6.a

    1. i

      Introduce a topic or text and state an opinion about it (EE.W.5.1a).5.6.a.i

  • b

    Provide reasons to support an opinion (EE.W.5.1b).5.6.b

  • c

    Link opinions and reasons using words, phrases and clauses using a variety of communication modalities.5.6.c

  • d

    Provide a clear concluding statement or section related to the opinion stated.5.6.d

Write informative/explanatory texts that provide a clear focus and the use of text features to group related information on a welldeveloped topic, using precise language and domain-specific vocabulary.5.7

  • 7

    Write informative/explanatory texts that provide a clear focus and the use of text features to group related information on a welldeveloped topic, using precise language and domain-specific vocabulary.5.7

With guidance and support students can:

  • a

    Write to share information supported by details (EE.W.5.2). 5.7.a

    1. i

      Introduce a topic and write to convey information about it including visual, tactual, or multimedia information as appropriate (EE.W.5.2a). 5.7.a.i

  • b

    Provide facts, details, or other information related to the topic (EE.W.5.2b).5.7.b

  • c

    Link ideas within and across categories of information using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., in contrast, especially).5.7.c

  • d

    Use precise language and targeted vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic using a variety of communication modalities.5.7.d

  • e

    Provide a concluding statement of section related to the information or explanation presented using a variety of communication modalities.5.7.e

Write engaging, real or imagined narratives using literary techniques, character development, sensory and descriptive details, and a variety of transition words to signal a clear sequence of events.5.8

  • 8

    Write engaging, real or imagined narratives using literary techniques, character development, sensory and descriptive details, and a variety of transition words to signal a clear sequence of events.5.8

With guidance and support students can:

  • a

    Write about events or personal experiences (EE.W.5.3).5.8.a

    1. i

      Write about an experience or event including three or more events in sequence (EE.W.5.3a).5.8.a.i

  • b

    Use narrative techniques (e.g., dialogue, description) to organize ideas and events.5.8.b

  • c

    Use targeted transitional words and phrases to manage the sequence of events.5.8.c

  • d

    Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events.5.8.d

  • e

    Provide a conclusion that follows experiences or events.5.8.e

Apply understanding of the conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics to make meaning clear and to strengthen style.5.9

  • 9

    Apply understanding of the conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics to make meaning clear and to strengthen style.5.9

With guidance and support students can:

  • a

    Demonstrate understanding of conventions of standard English (EE.L.5.2).5.9.a

    1. i

      Spell untaught words phonetically, drawing on letter-sound relationships and common spelling patterns (EE.L.5.2e).5.9.a.i

  • b

    Produce writing that is appropriate for an explicitly stated task or purpose (EE.W.5.4).5.9.b

  • c

    Plan before writing and revise own writing (EE.W.5.5). 5.9.c

  • d

    Use technology, including the Internet, to produce writing while interacting and collaborating with others (EE.W.5.6).5.9.d

  • e

    Write routinely for a variety of tasks, purposes, and audiences (EE.W.5.10).5.9.e

Research to locate, summarize, synthesize and document information from print and digital sources, and communicate findings appropriately.5.10

  • 10

    Research to locate, summarize, synthesize and document information from print and digital sources, and communicate findings appropriately.5.10

With guidance and support students can:

  • a

    Conduct short research projects using two or more sources (EE.W.5.7).5.10.a

    1. i

      Develop a short summary statement based on the research.5.10.a.i

  • b

    Gather and sort relevant information on a topic from print and digital sources into given categories (EE.W.5.8).5.10.b

  • c

    Use information from literary and informational text to support writing (EE.W.5.9).5.10.c

    1. i

      Apply Essential Elements of Grade 5 Reading Standards to literature (e.g., “Compare and contract two characters in the story.”) (EE.W.5.9a).5.10.c.i

    2. ii

      Apply Essential Elements of Grade 5 Reading Standards to informational texts (e.g., “Use specific reasons and evidence for supporting specific points in an informational text.”) (EE.W.5.9b).5.10.c.ii

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Grade 5
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READING, WRITING, AND COMMUNICATING

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