5th+Grade+Language+Arts

English/Language Arts
1.01 Expand and refine vocabulary through knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, roots, derivatives, context clues, and etymologies (word origins) to assist comprehension. 1.02 Select key vocabulary critical to the text and apply appropriate meanings as necessary for comprehension. 1.03 Increase reading and writing vocabulary through: 1.04 Use word reference materials (e.g., glossary, dictionary, thesaurus, online reference tools) to identify and comprehend unknown words. 1.05 Read independently daily from self-selected materials (consistent with the student’s independent reading level) to: increase fluency. [] 2.01 Use metacognitive strategies independently and flexibly to monitor comprehension and extend vocabulary (e.g., skim, scan, reread the text, consult other sources, ask for help, summarize, paraphrase, question). 2.02 Interact with the text before, during, and after reading, listening, and viewing by: 2.03 Read a variety of texts, such as: > [] > [] > [] 2.04 Identify elements of fiction and nonfiction and support by referencing the text to determine the: 2.05 Evaluate inferences, conclusions, and generalizations and provide evidence by referencing the text(s). 2.06 Analyze choice of reading materials congruent with purposes (e.g., reading for information, reading to extend content area learning, reading for pleasure, entertainment). 2.07 Evaluate the usefulness and quality of information and ideas based on purpose, experiences, text(s), and graphics. 2.08 Explain and evaluate relationships that are: 2.09 Listen actively and critically by: 2.10 Identify strategies used by a speaker or writer to inform, entertain, or influence an audience. 3.01 Respond to fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama using interpretive, critical, and evaluative processes by: > [] > [] 3.02 Make connections within and between texts by recognizing similarities and differences based on a common lesson, theme, or message. 3.03 Justify evaluation of characters and events from different selections by citing supporting evidence in the text(s). 3.04 Make informed judgments about television, radio, video/film productions, other electronic mediums and/or print formats. 3.05 Integrate main idea and supporting details from multiple sources to expand understanding of texts. 3.06 Conduct research (with assistance) from a variety of sources for assigned or self-selected projects (e.g., print and non-print texts, artifacts, people, libraries, databases, computer networks). 3.07 Make informed judgments about: **Competency Goal 4: The learner will apply strategies and skills to create oral, written, and visual texts.** 4.01 Read aloud grade-appropriate text with fluency, comprehension, expression, and personal style demonstrating an awareness of volume, pace, audience, and purpose. 4.02 Use oral and written language to: 4.03 Make oral and written presentations to inform or persuade selecting vocabulary for impact. 4.04 Select a self-evaluated composition for publication and justify rationale for selection. 4.05 Use a variety of preliminary strategies to plan and organize the writing and speaking task considering purpose, audience, and timeline. [] 4.06 Compose a draft that elaborates on major ideas and adheres to the topic by using an appropriate organizational pattern that accomplishes the purpose of the writing task and effectively communicates its content. 4.07 Compose a variety of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama using selfselected topic and format (e.g., poetry, research reports, news articles, letters to the editor, business letters). [] (click on Agre Group: 12-14) 4.08 Focus revision on target elements by: 4.09 Produce work that follows the conventions of particular genres (e.g., essay, feature story, business letter). 4.10 Use technology as a tool to enhance and/or publish a product. 5.01 Consistently use correct capitalization (e.g., names of magazines, newspapers, organizations) and punctuation (e.g., colon to introduce a list, commas in apposition, commas used in compound sentences). [] (click “Play the game”) [] (click “Play the game” buttons)
 * Competency Goal 1: The learner will apply enabling strategies and skills to read and write. **
 * wide reading.
 * word study.
 * word reference materials.
 * content area study.
 * writing process elements.
 * writing as a tool.
 * debate.
 * discussions.
 * seminars.
 * examining the author’s craft.
 * build background knowledge.
 * expand and refine vocabulary.
 * Competency Goal 2: The learner will apply strategies and skills to comprehend text that is read, heard, and viewed.**
 * making predictions.
 * formulating questions.
 * supporting answers from textual information, previous experience, and/or other sources.
 * drawing on personal, literary, and cultural understandings.
 * seeking additional information.
 * making connections with previous experiences, information, and ideas.
 * fiction (tall tales, myths).
 * nonfiction (books of true experience, newspaper and magazine articles, schedules).
 * poetry (narrative, lyric, and cinquains).
 * drama (plays and skits).
 * plot development.
 * author’s choice of words.
 * effectiveness of figurative language (e.g., personification, flashback).
 * tone.
 * [[image:http://www.internet4classrooms.com/1smallapple.gif width="24" height="22" align="absmiddle" caption="A resource for the teacher to use in planning their lessons" link="http://its.leesummit.k12.mo.us/writing.htm#AUDIENCE%20AND%20PURPOSE"]][|Audience and Purpose] - links to numerous lessons and activities.
 * [|Author's Purpose] - matching game [[image:http://www.internet4classrooms.com/images/quiz_icon.gif width="12" height="16" align="absmiddle" caption="This site includes questions for your students to check their understanding"]]
 * [|Author's Point of View] - on-line version of a slide show - [ Grades 3-5 ] [[image:http://www.internet4classrooms.com/1smspkr.gif width="26" height="19" align="absmiddle" caption="This resource includes voice instructions for students"]]
 * [|Author's Purpose] - lesson and practice [[image:http://www.internet4classrooms.com/images/quiz_icon.gif width="12" height="16" align="absmiddle" caption="This site includes questions for your students to check their understanding"]]
 * [|Author's Purpose] - lesson and practice [[image:http://www.internet4classrooms.com/images/quiz_icon.gif width="12" height="16" align="absmiddle" caption="This site includes questions for your students to check their understanding"]]
 * Author's Purpose Quizzes - [|Quiz One] | [|Quiz Two] [[image:http://www.internet4classrooms.com/images/quiz_icon.gif width="12" height="16" align="absmiddle" caption="This site includes questions for your students to check their understanding"]]
 * [|Different Text Types] - learn about the different text types (persuasion, informative, descriptive, or instructive) with this game [[image:http://www.internet4classrooms.com/images/icon-interactive.gif width="41" height="13" align="absmiddle" caption="This site is interactive and allows students to play a game or input or collect data"]]
 * [|Different Types of Text] - understand the purpose of different text types - quizzes [[image:http://www.internet4classrooms.com/images/icon-interactive.gif width="41" height="13" align="absmiddle" caption="This site is interactive and allows students to play a game or input or collect data"]]
 * [|Evaluate Author's Purpose] - read story and print out answer sheet for completion [[image:http://www.internet4classrooms.com/1printer.gif width="18" height="16" align="absmiddle" caption="This link includes something for the teacher to print"]]
 * [|Game - Author's Purpose] - matching game [[image:http://www.internet4classrooms.com/images/icon-interactive.gif width="41" height="13" align="absmiddle" caption="This site is interactive and allows students to play a game or input or collect data"]]
 * [|Worksheets for Author's Intent]- [ //scroll past the membership information// ] Four activities you might want to do as a class to practice Author's Purpose.
 * causal.
 * hierarchical.
 * temporal.
 * problem-solution.
 * asking questions.
 * delving deeper into the topic.
 * elaborating on the information and ideas presented.
 * evaluating information and ideas.
 * making inferences and drawing conclusions.
 * making judgments.
 * Competency Goal 3: The learner will make connections through the use of oral language, written language, and media and technology.**
 * analyzing word choice and content.
 * examining reasons for a character’s actions, taking into account the situation and basic motivation of the character.
 * creating and presenting a product that effectively demonstrates a personal response to a selection or experience.
 * examining alternative perspectives.
 * evaluating the differences among genres.
 * examining relationships among characters.
 * making and evaluating inferences and conclusions about characters, events, and themes.
 * bias.
 * propaganda.
 * stereotyping.
 * media techniques.
 * formulate hypotheses.
 * evaluate information and ideas.
 * present and support arguments.
 * influence the thinking of others.
 * improving word choice.
 * rearranging text for clarity.
 * creating simple and/or complex sentences for clarity or impact.
 * developing a lead, characters, or mood.
 * Competency Goal 5: The learner will apply grammar and language conventions to communicate effectively.**

5.02 Demonstrate understanding in speaking and writing by using: 5.03 Elaborate information and ideas in speaking and writing by using: 5.04 Determine the impact of word choice on written and spoken language. 5.05 Spell most commonly used words accurately using a multi-strategy approach to the learning of new spellings. 5.06 Proofread for accuracy of spelling using appropriate strategies to confirm spelling and to correct errors. 5.07 Edit final product for grammar, language conventions, and format. 5.08 Create readable documents through legible handwriting (cursive) and word processing.
 * troublesome verbs.
 * nominative, objective, and possessive pronouns.
 * prepositional phrases.
 * transitions.
 * coordinating and/or subordinating conjunctions.