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ND.5.L.Language Standards
Language Standards
Knowledge of Language
5.L.3. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
5.L.3.b. Compare and contrast the varieties of English (e.g., dialects, registers) used in stories, dramas, or poems.
5.L.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.
5.L.4.a. Use context (e.g., cause/effect relationships and comparisons in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
5.L.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.
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5.L.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).
5.L.2.c. Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed and/or using spelling patterns and generalizations (e.g., word families, position-based spelling, syllable patterns, ending rules, meaningful word parts).
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Phonics and Word Recognition
5.RF.3. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
5.RF.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.
5.RI.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.
5.RI.8. Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text, identifying which reasons and evidence supports which point(s).
5.RI.1. Quote accurately using textual evidence when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. Summarize the text.
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ND.5.RL.Reading Standards for Literature/Fiction
Reading Standards for Literature/Fiction
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
5.RL.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, on grade level10 independently and proficiently.
5.RL.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).
5.RL.1. Quote accurately using textual evidence when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text; summarize the text.
5.RL.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.
5.RL.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).
5.W.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.)
5.W.9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
5.W.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].").
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5.W.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 supports which point[s].").
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Text Types and Purposes
5.W.1. Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
5.W.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.
5.W.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
5.W.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.
5.W.3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
5.W.3.b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, description, and pacing, to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations.