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MA.CCRA.L.College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Language
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Language
Knowledge of LanguageCCRA.L.3. Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.
Vocabulary Acquisition and UseCCRA.L.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and specialized reference materials, as appropriate.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary
CCRA.L.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
CCRA.L.6. Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge.
Conventions of Standard EnglishCCRA.L.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Grammar
CCRA.L.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
MA.CCRA.R.College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading
Range of Reading and Level of Text ComplexityCCRA.R.10. Independently and proficiently read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Genre
Craft and StructureCCRA.R.4. Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.
CCRA.R.5. Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of a text relate to each other and the whole.
CCRA.R.6. Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.
Integration of Knowledge and IdeasCCRA.R.7. Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.
CCRA.R.8. Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.
CCRA.R.9. Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Main Idea
Key Ideas and DetailsCCRA.R.1. Read closely to determine what a text states explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from a text.
CCRA.R.2. Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Main Idea 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
CCRA.R.3. Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Main Idea
MA.CCRA.SL.College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listening
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listening
Comprehension and CollaborationCCRA.SL.2. Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
MA.CCRA.W.College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Writing
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Writing
Range of WritingCCRA.W.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 tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Production and Distribution of WritingCCRA.W.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Research to Build and Present KnowledgeCCRA.W.7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
CCRA.W.8. When conducting research, gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.
CCRA.W.9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, interpretation, reflection, and research.
Text Types and PurposesCCRA.W.1. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
CCRA.W.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
CCRA.W.3. Write narratives to develop experiences or events using effective literary techniques, well-chosen details, and well-structured sequences.
MA.L.5.Grade 5 Language Standards [L]
Grade 5 Language Standards [L]
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.
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.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).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 or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases.
L.5.4.d. Recognize and use appropriately abbreviations related to grade-level content or common in everyday life, including abbreviations derived from words or phrases in other languages (e.g., lb., oz., etc.).Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Punctuation
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.c. Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonyms, antonyms, homographs) to better understand each of the words.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
Conventions of Standard EnglishL.5.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking; retain and further develop language skills learned in previous grades. (See grade 5 Writing Standard 5 and Speaking and Listening Standard 6 on strength Sentence Structure and MeaningL.5.1.a. Use verb tense to convey various times, sequences, states, and conditions, choosing among verb tenses depending on the overall meaning of the sentence.
L.5.1.b. Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.
L.5.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.L.5.2.b. Use punctuation to separate items in a series.
L.5.2.f. Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed.
MA.RF.5.Grade 5 Reading Standards for Foundational Skills [RF]
Grade 5 Reading Standards for Foundational Skills [RF]
FluencyRF.5.4. Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.RF.5.4.b. Read grade-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Genre
RF.5.4.c. Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary
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.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Root Words Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Root Words
MA.RI.5.Grade 5 Reading Standards for Informational Text [RI]
Grade 5 Reading Standards for Informational Text [RI]
Range of Reading and Level of Text ComplexityRI.5.10. Independently and proficiently read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, mathematical, and technical texts, exhibiting complexity appropriate for at least grade 5.
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. (See grade 5 Language Standards 4–6 on applying knowledge of vocabulary to reading.)
RI.5.5. Describe how an author uses one or more structures (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, to present information in a text.
RI.5.6. Analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences among the points of view they represent.
Integration of Knowledge and IdeasRI.5.7. Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources, demonstrating the ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or to solve a problem efficiently.
RI.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).Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Main Idea
RI.5.9. Integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to write or speak knowledgeably about the subject.
Key Ideas and DetailsRI.5.1. Quote or paraphrase a text accurately when explaining what the text states explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. (See grade 5 Writing Standard 8 for more on paraphrasing.)
RI.5.2. Determine one or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize a text.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
RI.5.3. Explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, mathematical, or technical text based on specific information in the text.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Genre
MA.RL.5.Grade 5 Reading Standards for Literature [RL]
Grade 5 Reading Standards for Literature [RL]
Range of Reading and Level of Text ComplexityRL.5.10. Independently and proficiently read and comprehend literary texts representing a variety of genres, cultures, and perspectives and exhibiting complexity appropriate for at least grade 5.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; identify and explain the effects of figurative language such as metaphors and similes. (See grade 5 Language Standards 4–6 on applying knowledge of vocabulary to reading.)
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.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Genre
RL.5.6. Describe how a narrator’s or speaker’s point of view influences how events are described in a story, myth, poem, or drama.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Main Idea
Integration of Knowledge and IdeasRL.5.9. Compare and contrast stories in the same genre (e.g., mysteries or adventure stories) on their approaches to similar themes and topics.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Genre Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Main Idea
Key Ideas and DetailsRL.5.1. Quote or paraphrase a text accurately when explaining what the text states explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. (See grade 5 Writing Standard 8 for more on paraphrasing.)
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 a text.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).Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Main Idea
MA.SL.5.Grade 5 Speaking and Listening Standards [SL]
Grade 5 Speaking and Listening Standards [SL]
Presentation of Knowledge and SkillsSL.5.4. Report on a topic, text, procedure, or solution to a mathematical problem, or present an opinion, sequencing ideas logically and using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable
MA.W.5.Grade 5 Writing Standards [W]
Grade 5 Writing Standards [W]
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.
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.5.5. Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.W.5.5.a. Demonstrate command of standard English conventions (as described in Language Standards 1–3 up to and including grade 5).Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Grammar
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.5.9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support written analysis, reflection, and research, applying one or more grade 5 standards for Reading Literature or Reading Informational Text as needed.
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 in paragraphs and sections to support the writer’s purpose.
W.5.1.b. Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details.
W.5.1.c. Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., consequently, specifically).Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Sequencing
W.5.1.d. Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
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 in paragraphs and sections; include text features (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
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.c. Link ideas within and across categories of information using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., in contrast, especially).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.e. Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented.
W.5.3. Write narratives in prose or poem form to develop experiences or events using effective literary techniques, descriptive details, and clear sequences.W.5.3.a. Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a speaker, narrator, and/or characters; organize an appropriate narrative sequence.
W.5.3.b. Use narrative techniques such as dialogue, description, and pacing to develop experiences or events or show responses to situations.
W.5.3.c. Use a variety of transitional words, phrases, and clauses to manage sequence.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Sequencing
W.5.3.d. Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences or events precisely.
W.5.3.f. For prose narratives, draw on characteristics of traditional or modern genres (e.g., tall tales, myths, mysteries, fantasies, historical fiction) from diverse cultures as models for writing. (See grade 5 Reading Literature Standard 9.)
W.5.3.g. For poems, draw on characteristics of traditional poetic forms (e.g., ballads, couplets) or modern free verse from diverse cultures as models for writing.