Grades
Standard
Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to [...]
Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.
Compare and contrast the experience of reading a story, drama, or poem to listening to or viewing an audio, video, [...]
Use context (e.g., cause/effect relationships and comparisons in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., photograph, photosynthesis).
Form and use the perfect (e.g., I had walked; I have walked; I will have walked) verb tenses.
Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the [...]
Use verb tense to convey various times, sequences, states, and conditions.
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
Interpret figurative language, including similes and metaphors, in context.
Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Use a comma to separate an introductory element from the rest of the sentence.
Use a comma to set off the words yes and no (e.g., Yes, thank you), to set off a tag [...]
Use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles of works.
Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed.
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
Expand, combine, and reduce sentences for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style.
Compare and contrast the varieties of English (e.g., dialects, registers) used in stories, dramas, or poems.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing [...]
With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as [...]
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
Explain the function of conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections in general and their function in particular sentences.
Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes [...]
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Apply grade 5 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a [...]
Apply grade 5 Reading standards to informational texts (e.g., “Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular [...]
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics [...]
Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about [...]
Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.
Pose and respond to specific questions by making comments that contribute to the discussion and elaborate on the remarks of [...]
Review the key ideas expressed and draw conclusions in light of information and knowledge gained from the discussions.
Summarize written a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
Summarize the points a speaker makes and explain how each claim is supported by reasons and evidence.
Report on a topic or text or present an opinion, sequencing ideas logically and using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive [...]
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations [...]
Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, sound) and visual displays in presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas [...]
With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or [...]
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when appropriate to task and situation. (See grade [...]
Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., consequently, specifically).
Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, [...]
Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.
Link ideas within and across categories of information using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., in contrast, especially).
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
Grades
Standard
Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to [...]
Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.
Compare and contrast the experience of reading a story, drama, or poem to listening to or viewing an audio, video, [...]
Use context (e.g., cause/effect relationships and comparisons in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., photograph, photosynthesis).
Form and use the perfect (e.g., I had walked; I have walked; I will have walked) verb tenses.
Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the [...]
Use verb tense to convey various times, sequences, states, and conditions.
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
Interpret figurative language, including similes and metaphors, in context.
Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Use a comma to separate an introductory element from the rest of the sentence.
Use a comma to set off the words yes and no (e.g., Yes, thank you), to set off a tag [...]
Use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles of works.
Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed.
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
Expand, combine, and reduce sentences for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style.
Compare and contrast the varieties of English (e.g., dialects, registers) used in stories, dramas, or poems.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing [...]
With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as [...]
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
Explain the function of conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections in general and their function in particular sentences.
Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes [...]
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Apply grade 5 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a [...]
Apply grade 5 Reading standards to informational texts (e.g., “Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular [...]
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics [...]
Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about [...]
Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.
Pose and respond to specific questions by making comments that contribute to the discussion and elaborate on the remarks of [...]
Review the key ideas expressed and draw conclusions in light of information and knowledge gained from the discussions.
Summarize written a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
Summarize the points a speaker makes and explain how each claim is supported by reasons and evidence.
Report on a topic or text or present an opinion, sequencing ideas logically and using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive [...]
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations [...]
Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, sound) and visual displays in presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas [...]
With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or [...]
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when appropriate to task and situation. (See grade [...]
Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., consequently, specifically).
Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, [...]
Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.
Link ideas within and across categories of information using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., in contrast, especially).
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.