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IA.L.5.Language Standards
Vocabulary Acquisition and UseL.5.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.L.5.4.a. Use context (e.g., cause/effect relationships and comparisons in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. (L.5.4) (DOK 1,2,3)Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary
L.5.4.b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., photograph, photosynthesis). (L.5.4) (DOK 1,2,3)Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Root Words Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Root Words
L.5.4.c. Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases. (L.5.4) (DOK 1,2,3)
L.5.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.L.5.5.a. Interpret figurative language, including similes and metaphors, in context. (L.5.5) (DOK 1,2,3)
L.5.5.c. Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonyms, antonyms, homographs) to better understand each of the words. (L.5.5) (DOK 1,2,3)Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Analogies Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary
L.5.6. Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and other logical relationships (e.g., however, although, nevertheless, similarly, moreover, in addition).
Conventions of Standard EnglishL.5.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.L.5.1.a. Explain the function of conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections in general and their function in particular sentences. (L.5.1) (DOK 1,2)Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Grammar
L.5.1.c. Use verb tense to convey various times, sequences, states, and conditions. (L.5.1) (DOK 1,2)
L.5.1.d. Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense. (L.5.1) (DOK 1,2)
L.5.1.e. Use correlative conjunctions (e.g., either/or, neither/nor). (L.5.1) (DOK 1,2)Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Grammar
L.5.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.L.5.2.a. Use punctuation to separate items in a series. (L.5.2) (DOK 1)
L.5.2.e. Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed. (L.5.2) (DOK 1)
Knowledge of LanguageL.5.3. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.L.5.3.b. Compare and contrast the varieties of English (e.g., dialects, registers) used in stories, dramas, or poems. (L.5.3) (DOK 2,3,4)
IA.RF.5.Reading Standards: Foundational Skills
Reading Standards: Foundational Skills
Phonics and Word RecognitionRF.5.3. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.RF.5.3.a. Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology (e.g., roots and affixes) to read accurately unfamiliar multisyllabic words in context and out of context. (RF.5.3) (DOK 1)Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Root Words Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Root Words
FluencyRF.5.4. Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.RF.5.4.b. Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. (RF.5.4) (DOK 1,2)Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Genre
RF.5.4.d. Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary. (RF.5.4) (DOK 1,2)Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary
IA.RI.5.Reading Standards for Informational Text
Reading Standards for Informational Text
Integration of Knowledge and IdeasRI.5.8. Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text, identifying which reasons and evidence support which point(s). (RI.5.8) (DOK 2,3,4)
RI.5.9. Integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably. (RI.5.9) (DOK 2,3,4)
Key Ideas and DetailsRI.5.1. Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. (RI.5.1) (DOK 1,2,3)
RI.5.2. Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text. (RI.5.2) (DOK 2,3)Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Main Idea Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Summarize Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Summarize Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Summarizing
Craft and StructureRI.5.4. Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 5 topic or subject area. (RI.5.4) (DOK 1,2,3)
RI.5.5. Compare and contrast the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in two or more texts. (RI.5.5) (DOK 2,3,4)
RI.5.6. Analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences in the point of view they represent. (RI.5.6) (DOK 2,3,4)
IA.RL.5.Reading Standards for Literature
Reading Standards for Literature
Integration of Knowledge and IdeasRL.5.7. Analyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to the meaning, tone, or beauty of a text (e.g., graphic novel, multimedia presentation of fiction, folktale, myth, poem). (RL.5.7) (DOK 2,3,4)
RL.5.9. Compare and contrast stories in the same genre (e.g., mysteries and adventure stories) on their approaches to similar themes and topics. (RL.5.9) (DOK 1,2)
Key Ideas and DetailsRL.5.1. Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. (RL.5.1) (DOK 1,2,3)
RL.5.2. Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text. (RL.5.2) (DOK 2,3)Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Main Idea Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Summarize Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Summarize Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Summarizing
RL.5.3. Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact). (RL.5.3) (DOK 2,3)
Range of Reading and Level of Text ComplexityRL.5.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, at the high end of the grades 4–5 text complexity band independently and proficiently. (RL.5.10) (DOK 1,2,3,4)Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Genre
Craft and StructureRL.5.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes. (RL.5.4) (DOK 1,2,3)
RL.5.5. Explain how a series of chapters, scenes, or stanzas fits together to provide the overall structure of a particular story, drama, or poem. (RL.5.5) (DOK 2,3)
RL.5.6. Describe how a narrator’s or speaker’s point (perspective) of view influences how events are described. (RL.5.6) (DOK 2,3,4)
IA.SL.5.Speaking and Listening Standards
Speaking and Listening Standards
Comprehension and CollaborationSL.5.2. Summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. (SL.5.2) (DOK 2,3)Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Summarize Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Summarize Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Summarizing
IA.W.5.Writing Standards
Research to Build and Present KnowledgeW.5.7. Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic. (W.5.7) (DOK 3,4)
W.5.9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.W.5.9.a. Apply grade 5 Reading standards to literature (e.g., "Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or a drama, drawing on specific details in the text [e.g., how characters interact]"). (W.5.9) (DOK 2,3)
W.5.9.b. Apply grade 5 Reading standards to informational texts (e.g., "Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text, identifying which reasons and evidence support which point[s]"). (W.5.9) (DOK 2,3)
Text Types and PurposesW.5.1. Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.W.5.1.a. Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writer’s purpose. (W.5.1) (DOK 3,4)
W.5.1.b. Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details. (W.5.1) (DOK 3,4)
W.5.1.c. Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., consequently, specifically). (W.5.1) (DOK 3,4)
W.5.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.W.5.2.a. Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. (W.5.2) (DOK 3,4)
W.5.2.b. Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic. (W.5.2) (DOK 3,4)
W.5.2.c. Link ideas within and across categories of information using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., in contrast, especially). (W.5.2) (DOK 3,4)Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Sequencing
W.5.2.d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. (W.5.2) (DOK 3,4)
W.5.2.e. Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented. (W.5.2) (DOK 3,4)
W.5.3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.W.5.3.a. Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally. (W.5.3) (DOK 3,4)
W.5.3.b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, description, and pacing, to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations. (W.5.3) (DOK 3,4)
W.5.3.c. Use a variety of transitional words, phrases, and clauses to manage the sequence of events. (W.5.3) (DOK 3,4)Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Sequencing
W.5.3.d. Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely. (W.5.3) (DOK 3,4)
W.5.3.e. Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events. (W.5.3) (DOK 3,4)
Range of WritingW.5.10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. (W.5.10) (DOK 2,3,4)
Production and Distribution of WritingW.5.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above) (W.5.4) (DOK 3,4)
W.5.5. With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1–3 up to and includin