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Category: Grade 5 ELA

  • Grade 5 ELA Unit 4

    Literary Analysis and Narrative Writing

    Unit description: Students will identify and analyze story elements and how they are used to develop a fictional text. They will use the knowledge that they have acquired to help them write their own personal narratives.  

    Essential Outcomes of the Unit

    Reading

    5R1 Locate and refer to relevant details and evidence when explaining what a text says explicitly/implicitly and make logical inferences.

    Reading Foundations- Fluency

    5RF4 Read grade-level text with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

    Language

    5L1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of academic English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

    5L2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of academic English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

    5L4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

    5L6 Acquire and accurately use general academic and content-specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and other logical relationships (e.g., however, although, nevertheless, similarly, moreover, in addition).

    Writing

    5W3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective techniques, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.

    Speaking and Listening

    5SL1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners; express ideas clearly and persuasively, and build on those of others

    Other Standards Addressed in the Unit

    • 5R1
    • 5RF3, 5RF4
    • 5L1 , 5L2, 5L3, 5L4, 5L5, 5L6
    • 5W3, 5W5
    • 5SL1-5SL6

    Essential Questions and Big Ideas

    How does an author develop an impactful plot?

    • Authors use sequenced events to develop the plot of a story 
    • Authors use story elements to create a certain effect on the plot of a story
    • Good readers identify the impact key story elements have on a story and its plot development 
    • Readers look for trends in story elements and plot events within and across texts 

    How can my personal experiences impact my writing? 

    • Writers draw on lived experiences to create powerful personal narratives 
    • Writers use story elements carefully to create a certain effect in personal narrative
    • Good writers plan their topic, sequence of events, and story elements before they begin to draft 

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  • Grade 5 ELA Unit 3

    Using Reasons and Evidence to Support Claims

    Unit description:  Students will locate and analyze how multiple  points of view are developed over the course of a text, and how points of view impact plot or text events. Students will use this knowledge to draft an argument of their own, and will provide key, relevant details to support their claim in writing and discussion. 

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    Essential Outcomes

    Reading

    5R6. In literary texts, explain how a narrator’s or speaker’s point of view influences how events are described. (RL) In informational texts, analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences in the point of view they represent. (RI) 

    5R8. Explain how claims in a text are supported by relevant reasons and evidence, identifying which reasons and evidence support which claims. 

    Reading Foundations- Fluency

    5RF4. Read grade-level text with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

    Language

    5L1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of academic English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

    5L2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of academic English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

    5L4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

    5L6. Acquire and accurately use general academic and content-specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and other logical relationships (e.g., however, although, nevertheless, similarly, moreover, in addition).

    Writing

    5W1 Write an argument to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

    Speaking and Listening

    5SL2: Summarize information presented in diverse formats (e.g., including visual, quantitative, and oral).

    Other Standards Addressed in the Unit

    • 5R6, 5R8 
    • 5RF3, 5RF4
    • 5L1 , 5L2, 5L3, 5L4, 5L5, 5L6
    • 5W1, 5W4, 5W5
    • 5SL1 -5SL6, 5SL2

    Essential Questions and Big Ideas

    How do strategic readers identify multiple points of view?

    • Good readers must locate and track points of view within and across stories and texts.
    • Readers determine how a point of view(s) impacts the plot of a story or events of a text. 
    • Readers consider authors’ points of view from multiple sources to synthesize their own argument.

    Why is it important to make and support a strong claim?

    • We make claims all the time in life; it’s important to provide valid support for your argument.
    • Authors make claims in their writing; good readers identify them and determine if they are valid by looking at the relevancy of their evidence. 
    • Good writers create their own claims and choose multiple pieces of relevant evidence to support them from different sources. 

    How can I use information from two or more texts to draft my own claim on a topic?

    • Good readers utilize multiple sources to consider various perspectives or view points about a topic.
    • Readers and writers synthesize claims from multiple sources to create their own argument on a topic. 
    • Writers must determine the relevancy of their evidence and choose the best evidence to support their claim.

  • Grade 5 ELA Unit 2

    Theme, Central Idea and Point of View

    Unit description: Students will apply their knowledge of key details to identify theme, central idea, and point of view across literary and informational texts. Students will then analyze and discuss how an author uses key details to develop their theme or central idea.

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    Essential Outcomes

    Reading

    • 5R2 Determine a theme or central idea and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize a text.
    • 5R4 Determine the meaning of words, phrases, figurative language, academic, and content-specific words and analyze their effect on meaning, tone, or mood.
    • 5R6 In literary texts, explain how a narrator’s or speaker’s point of view influences how events are described. (RL) In informational texts, analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences in the point of view they represent. (RI)

    Reading Foundations – Fluency

    • 5RF4 Read grade-level text with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

    Language

    • 5L1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of academic English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
    • 5L2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of academic English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
    • 5L4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

    Writing

    • 5W5: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to respond and support analysis, reflection, and research by applying the Grade 5 Reading Standards.
    • 5W7: Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from multiple sources; summarize or paraphrase; avoid plagiarism and provide a list of sources.

    Speaking and Listening

    • 5SL1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners; express ideas clearly and persuasively, and build on those of others.

    All Standards Addressed in this Unit

    • 5R1, 5R3, 5R4, 5R6, 5R7, 5R9
    • 5RF3, 5RF4
    • 5L1 , 5L2, 5L3, 5L4, 5L5, 5L6
    • 5W2, 5W5, 5W6, 5W7
    • 5SL1 -5SL6

    Essential Questions and Big Ideas

    • Does the theme of a story always impact the reader?
      • Authors of literary texts include details that help readers determine the theme or central idea.
      • The theme of a story is designed to teach the reader a lesson, typically about life.
    • What is the purpose of knowing the viewpoint of a story?
      • Readers recognize that there are some similarities and differences between first and third person point of view to help with comprehension.
      • The POV impacts the depth of understanding of a text/passage.
      • The POV also impacts readers’ understanding of characters feelings and actions and also their overall opinion of characters and events in the text.
    • Is it important to determine the meaning of an unknown word?
      • Readers actively seek the meaning of unknown words/phrases to clarify understanding of text.
      • Understanding and using figurative language may help readers form mental images and draw readers into their work to further understanding.

    Prerequisite Skills

    • 4R2 Determine a theme or central idea of text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize a text.
    • 4R6 In literary texts, compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations. (RL) In informational texts, compare and contrast a primary and secondary source on the same event or topic.
    • 4W5 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to respond and support analysis, reflection, and research by applying the grade 4 Reading Standards

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  • Grade 5 ELA Unit 1

    Using Texts to Create Meaning

    Students will read both informational and literary texts to determine how an author uses structure and story elements to create meaning. Students will read, write and discuss these findings, with a focus on utilizing relevant key details.

    Essential Outcomes

    Reading

    • 5R1: Locate and refer to relevant details and evidence when explaining what a text says explicitly/implicitly and make logical inferences.
    • 5R3: In literary texts, compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, and events, drawing on specific details in the text. (RL) In informational texts, explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts based on specific evidence from the text. (RI)
    • 5R7: Analyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to meaning of literary and informational texts.

    Reading Foundations – Fluency

    • 5RF4: Read grade-level text with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

    Language

    • 5L1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of academic English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
    • 5L2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of academic English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
    • 5L4: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

    Writing

    • 5W5: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to respond and support analysis, reflection, and research by applying the Grade 5 Reading Standards.
    • 5W7: Recall relevant information from experiences or
      gather relevant information from multiple sources; summarize or paraphrase; avoid plagiarism and provide a list of sources.

    Speaking and Listening

    • 5SL1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners; express ideas clearly and persuasively, and build on those of others.

    All Standards Addressed in This Unit

    • 5R1, 5R3, 5R4, 5R6, 5R7, 5R9
    • 5RF3, 5RF4
    • 5L1 , 5L2, 5L3, 5L4, 5L5, 5L6
    • 5W2, 5W5, 5W6, 5W7
    • 5SL1 -5SL6

    Essential Questions and Big Ideas

    • How do strategic readers create meaning from informational and literary text?
      • Comparing and contrasting ideas help readers build understanding.
    • How does interaction with text provoke thinking and response?
      • Texts provide details and evidence to support logical inferences.
    • How do readers know what information is relevant?
      • Writers use information/evidence/details to explain a topic

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