English Language Arts
Curriculum
Grade 5
Site Based on the CCS, some of the skills students will be developing in Grade 5 include...
Foundational Skills
-
read multisyllable words, applying knowledge of syllabication patterns, roots and affixes
-
read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension
-
read with purpose and understanding
-
use context to confirm or correct word recognition during reading
Writing/Language
-
write opinion pieces such as a research-based argument essay
-
write narratives such as personal narratives and memoirs
-
write informational pieces such as feature articles and research reports
-
strengthen writing through editing and revising
-
use precise vocabulary to inform or explain about a topic
-
demonstrate command of grammar conventions and usage when writing or speaking
-
demonstrate command of spelling and punctuation when writing
Reading
-
summarize texts and determine two or more main ideas or themes in text, supported by evidence
-
quote accurately when referring to details and examples in text to support an inference
-
compare/contrast the overall structure in two or more texts
-
analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic
-
determine the meaning of general and academic words in a text
-
integrate information from several texts on the same topic
Speaking and Listening
-
have meaningful conversations and contribute to others' ideas
-
determine main ideas and supporting ideas of a text read orally
-
summarize information presented orally
-
pose and respond to questions to clarify or develop a topic being discussed
-
report on a topic , sequencing ideas logically, using relevant facts and descriptive detail
-
adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks
