quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text
determine themes of stories, dramas, or poems by referring to details in texts, including how characters respond to challenges or how narrators reflect upon topics; summarize texts, including the most important details
compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details and inferences from the text (e.g., how characters interact and change)
determine the meaning of words and phrases, including figurative and connotative language; describe the impact of the word choice on meaning and tone
explain how a series of chapters, scenes, or stanzas fit into the overall structure of a particular story, drama, or poem and describe the effect of structure on meanings of texts
describe how a narrator's or speaker's point of view and perspective influence how detailed events are described
explain how visual and multimedia elements contribute to meaning, tone, or beauty of texts (e.g., graphic novels, multimedia presentations or fiction, folktales, myths, poems)
compare and contrast stories in the same genre (e.g., mysteries, adventure stories) on their approaches to similar themes and topics
read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of the grades 4-5 text complexity band independently and proficiently by the end of grade 5
B - Reading Informational Text
quote accurately from the text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text
determine the relationship between two or more main ideas/central messages of a text and explain how they are supported by key details, referring to the text; provide an objective summary of the text
analyze the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text using evidence from the text to support analysis
determine the meaning of academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 5 topic/subject area
compare and contrast the overall structure of events, ideas, concepts, or information in two or more texts and describe how that structure contributes to the overall meaning of the texts
analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences in the point of view they represent and use evidence from the texts as support
draw on evidence from information in different media formats to make inferences, answer questions quickly, or solve a problem efficiently
explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text and analyze the strength of the reasons and evidence the author uses to support particular points in a text
integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably
read and comprehend informational texts at the high end of the grades 4-5 text complexity band independently and proficiently by the end of grade 5
C - Reading Foundation
know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words
read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension
D - Writing
write opinion/argumentative pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information
write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly
write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events, using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences
produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience
develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, drafting, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, with guidance and support from peers and adults
use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills, with some guidance and support from adults
conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic
recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources
draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research
write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences
expand and elaborate writing appropriate to the type of writing
produce writing that reflects the author's voice and perspective
E - Speaking and Listening
engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (e.g., one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and text, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly
summarize a written 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 details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace
include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, sound) and visual displays in presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes
adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when appropriate to task and situation
F - Language
demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking
demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing
use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening
determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies
demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings
acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain- specific words and phrases, vocabulary, including words and phrases that signal contrast, addition, and other logical relationships (e.g., however, although, nevertheless, similarly, moreover, in addition)
