FIFTH1+ELA

5th Grade Reading-1st 9-Weeks

 * **//Standard 2: Acquisition of Vocabulary//** ||
 * **I** **can define the meaning of unknown words by using context clues and the author's use of definition, restatement and example.** ||
 * **//Standard 3: Concepts of Print, Comprehension Strategies and Self-Monitoring Strategies//** ||
 * I can establish and adjust purposes for reading, including to find out, to understand, to interpret, to enjoy and to solve problems. ||
 * **I can predict and support my predictions with specific references to textual examples that may be in widely separated sections of text.** ||
 * I can choose independent reading materials (example: personal interest, knowledge of authors and genres, or recommendations from others). ||
 * I can independently read books for various purposes (example: for enjoyment, to gain information, to perform a task, etc). ||
 * **//Standard 4: Informational, Technical and Persuasive Text//** ||
 * **I can analyze the difference between fact and opinion.** ||
 * **I can identify and understand an author's purpose for writing, including to explain, to entertain or to inform.** ||
 * **//Standard 5: Literary Text//** ||
 * **I can explain how a character's thoughts, words and actions reveal his or her motivations.** ||
 * **I can explain the influence of setting on the selection.** ||
 * **I can identify the main incidents of a plot sequence and explain how they influence future action.** ||
 * I can describe the defining characteristic of literary forms and genres, including poetry, drama, chapter books, biographies, fiction, and non-fiction. ||
 * **//Standard 6: Writing Process//** ||
 * I can generate writing ideas through discussions with others and from printed material, and keep a list of writing ideas. ||
 * I can conduct background reading, interviews or surveys when appropriate. ||
 * ** I can state and develop a clear main idea for writing. ** ||
 * ** I can use organizational strategies (e.g. rough outlines, diagrams, maps, webs, and Venn diagrams) to plan writing. ** ||
 * **//Standard 7: Writing Applications//** ||
 * ** I can write informational essays or reports, including research, that organizes information with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion and includes facts. ** ||
 * **//Standard 8: Writing Conventions//** ||
 * ** I can spell high-frequency words correctly. ** ||
 * I can spell contractions correctly. ||
 * I can spell roots, suffixes, and prefixes correctly. ||
 * I can use commas, end marks, apostrophes and quotation marks correctly. ||
 * ** I can use correct capitalization. ** ||
 * ** I can use various parts of speech, such as nouns, pronouns and verbs (regular and irregular). ** ||
 * I can use objective and nominative case pronouns. ||
 * I can use indefinite and relative pronouns. ||
 * **//Standard 9: Research//** ||
 * I can locate sources and gather relevant information from multiple sources (e.g. school library catalogs, online databases, electronic resources and internet-based resources). ||
 * ** I can identify important information found in sources and paraphrase the findings in a systematic way (e.g. notes, outlines, charts, tables, or graphic organizers). ** ||
 * I can compare and contrast important findings and select sources to support central ideas, concepts and themes. ||
 * I can use a variety of communication techniques, including oral, visual, written or multimedia reports, to present information gathered. ||
 * **//Standard 10: Communication: Oral & Visual//** ||
 * I can demonstrate an understanding of the rules of the English language and select language appropriate to purpose and audience. ||
 * ** I can deliver informational presentations (e.g. expository, research) that: **
 * ** I can identify important information found in sources and paraphrase the findings in a systematic way (e.g. notes, outlines, charts, tables, or graphic organizers). ** ||
 * I can compare and contrast important findings and select sources to support central ideas, concepts and themes. ||
 * I can use a variety of communication techniques, including oral, visual, written or multimedia reports, to present information gathered. ||
 * **//Standard 10: Communication: Oral & Visual//** ||
 * I can demonstrate an understanding of the rules of the English language and select language appropriate to purpose and audience. ||
 * ** I can deliver informational presentations (e.g. expository, research) that: **
 * ** I can deliver informational presentations (e.g. expository, research) that: **


 * ** can demonstrate an understanding of the topic and present events or ideas in a logical sequence **
 * ** can organize information, including a clear introduction, body and conclusion and follow common organiztional structures when appropriate (e.g. cause-effect, compare-contrast) **
 * ** can use appropriate visual materials (e.g. diagrams, charts, illustrations) and available technology; and be able to use graphic organiers **
 * ** can draw from several sources and identify sources used. ** ||