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Fifth Grade
conclusions in light of information and
knowledge gained from the discussions
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Summarize a written text read aloud or
information presented in diverse media and
formats, including visually, quantitatively,
and orally
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Summarize points speaker makes and explain
how claim is supported by reasons and
evidence
Presentation of knowledge and ideas
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Report on a topic or text or present an
opinion, sequencing ideas logically and using
appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive
details to support main ideas or themes
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Include multimedia components and visual
displays in presentations when appropriate
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Adapt speech to variety of contexts and tasks,
using formal English when appropriate to task
Language
Conventions of standard English
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Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking
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Explain function of conjunctions, prepositions,
and interjections and their function in sentences
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Form and use the perfect verb tenses
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Use verb tense to convey various times,
sequences, states, and conditions
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Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in
verb tense
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Use correlative conjunctions
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Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English capitalization, punctuation,
and spelling when writing
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Use punctuation to separate items in a series
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Use a comma to separate an introductory
element from the rest of the sentence
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Use comma to set off words “yes” and “no” to
set off tag question from rest of the sentence
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Use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to
indicate titles of works
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Spell grade-appropriate words correctly,
consulting references as needed
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Understand proofreading marks
Knowledge of language
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Use knowledge of language and its conventions
when writing, speaking, reading, or listening
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Expand, combine, and reduce sentences for
meaning, reader/listener interest, and style
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Compare and contrast the varieties of English
used in stories, dramas, or poems
Vocabulary acquisition and use
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Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown
and multiple-meaning words and phrases
choosing flexibly from range of strategies
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Use context as a clue to the meaning of a word
or phrase
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Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin
affixes and roots as clues to meaning of a word
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Consult reference materials to find
pronunciation and determine or clarify precise
meaning of key words and phrases
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Demonstrate understanding of figurative
language, word relationships, and nuances in
word meanings
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Interpret figurative language, including similes
and metaphors, in context
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Recognize and explain the meaning of common
idioms, adages, and proverbs
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Use the relationship between particular words
(e.g., synonyms, antonyms, homographs) to
better understand each of the words
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Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate
general academic and domain-specific
words and phrases, including those that
signal contrast, addition, and other logical
relationships
WRITING
Conventions
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Write a variety of complete sentences avoiding
fragments and run-ons
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Use the following parts of speech correctly:
nouns, verbs, personal pronouns, adjectives,
conjunctions, adverbs, prepositions, and
prepositional phrases
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Use commas to punctuate items in a series,
greeting and closing of letters, dates,
introductory words, dialogue, and direct address
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Use quotations to punctuate dialogue and titles
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Use apostrophes to punctuate contractions and
singular possessives
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Use colons to punctuate time and business
letter salutations
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Spell age-level words correctly on final draft
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Incorporate diphthongs, consonant digraphs,
vowel digraphs, and affixes (prefixes and suffixes)
to improve writing
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Form extended paragraphs with main ideas
and supporting details
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Use textual markers to help the reader move
through text (e.g., paragraphs, table of contents,
title, etc.)
Ideas
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Select and develop a narrow, manageable
topic
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Maintain consistent focus
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Use at least three to five specific details to
enhance or support topic
Organization
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Use effective organization (e.g., paragraphing,
transition words, etc.)
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Create inviting introductions and thoughtful
conclusions
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Explore pacing to allow for smooth flow of text
Voice
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Write in an engaging, compelling manner
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Reveal unique and personal expression through
words
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Communicate own perspective and personal
preferences
Word Choice
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Use patterns and vocabulary from diverse
writings
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Use more complex figurative language such as
similes and metaphors
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Use rhyme, rhythm and pattern
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Use imagery and sensory words
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Begin to use personification
Sentence Fluency
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Use a variety of sentence structures: simple,
compound, and complex
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Vary sentence beginnings and lengths to
express more complex thoughts
Presentation
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Use correct cursive letter formation
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Use format suited to audience
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Use margins in final copies
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Include first and last name and date on work
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Use correct fonts and sizes when using word
processing
Styles/Audiences
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Determine and write for a variety of audiences
including outside/distance audiences (e.g.,
businesses, community members, etc.)
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Respond to a variety of writing prompts (e.g.,
visual, written, pictorial)
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Write in a variety of creative forms (e.g., jokes,
plays, fairy tales, tall tales, fables, poems,
journals, stories, narratives, friendly letters, lists,
stories)
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Write in a variety of informative forms:
newspaper articles, persuasive papers,
research, brochures, observations, biographies,
mathematical explanations, procedures, and
directions
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Cite sources when writing reports
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Recognize, discuss, and begin to create a
bibliography
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Identify and understand the kinds of
documents required to write in a career setting
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Write and maintain assignment lists and
personal schedules
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Show an awareness of audience
Prewriting
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Organize and plan writing using the following:
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Story mapping
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Discussion
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Webbing
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Outlining
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Brainstorming
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Role playing
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