Academic standards
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.5
- Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.4
- Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.5
- Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.5.4
- Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.5.5
- Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.5.6
- Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition,...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.3.3
- Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.3.4
- Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.4.3
- Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.4.4
- Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.5.3
- Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.5.4
- Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.4.10
- By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 4-5 text...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.10
- By the end of the year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, at the high end of...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.3
- Explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.4
- Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 5 topic or subject area.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4.10
- By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, in the grades 4-5 text complexity band proficiently,...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.5.10
- By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, at the high end of the grades 4-5 text complexity...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.5.2
- Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.5.4
- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.5.9
- Compare and contrast stories in the same genre (e.g., mysteries and adventure stories) on their approaches to similar themes and topics.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.3.1
- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.4.1
- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.5.1
- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.5.2
- Summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.5.4
- Report on a topic or text or present an opinion, sequencing ideas logically and using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.4
- With guidance and support from adults, produce writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task and purpose. (Grade-specific...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.5
- With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. (Editing for conventions...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.4
- Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.5
- With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. (Editing for conventions...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.6
- With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.1
- Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.10
- Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two)...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.2
- Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.3
- Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.4
- Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.5
- With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.6
- With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.9
- Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
- GLE 0301.1.2
- Demonstrate knowledge of strategies and resources to determine the definition, pronunciation, and usage of words and phrases.
- GLE 0301.2.1
- Continue to develop basic listening skills necessary for communication.
- GLE 0301.2.2
- Continue to develop basic speaking skills necessary for communication.
- GLE 0301.3.1
- Write for a variety of purposes to different audiences.
- GLE 0301.3.3
- Know and apply the steps of the writing process: prewriting, drafting,
revising, editing, evaluating, and publishing.
- GLE 0301.8.1
- Use active comprehension strategies before, during, and after reading.
- GLE 0401.1.2
- Demonstrate knowledge of strategies and resources to determine the definition, pronunciation, and usage of words and phrases.
- GLE 0401.2.1
- Continue to develop oral language skills necessary for communication.
- GLE 0401.2.2
- Continue to develop listening skills necessary for communication.
- GLE 0401.3.1
- Write for a variety of purposes and to a variety of audiences.
- GLE 0401.3.3
- Know and apply the steps of the writing process: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, evaluating, and publishing.
- GLE 0401.6.1
- Apply skills and strategies to comprehend informational texts.
- GLE 0401.8.1
- Use active comprehension strategies to derive meaning while reading and
check for understanding after reading.
- GLE 0501.1.2
- Demonstrate knowledge of strategies and resources to determine the definition, pronunciation, and usage of words and phrases.
- GLE 0501.2.1
- Continue to develop critical listening skills necessary for comprehension and
task completion.
- GLE 0501.2.2
- Continue to develop strategies for expressing thoughts and ideas clearly and
effectively.
- GLE 0501.2.4
- Participate in teams for work and discussion.
- GLE 0501.3.1
- Write for a variety of purposes and to different audiences.
- GLE 0501.3.2
- Write in various modes and genres, including narration, literary response,
personal expression, description, and imaginative.
- GLE 0501.3.3
- Know and apply the steps of the writing process: prewriting, drafting,
revising, editing, evaluating, and publishing.
- GLE 0501.4.1
- Conduct research to access and present information.
- GLE 0501.5.1
- Refine logic skills to facilitate learning and to enhance thoughtful reasoning.
- GLE 0501.5.2
- Use logic to make inferences and to draw conclusions in a variety of oral and
written contexts.
- GLE 0501.6.1
- Apply appropriate skills and strategies to comprehend informational texts
(e.g., pre-reading strategies, comprehension strategies, graphic organizers,...
- GLE 0501.8.1
- Use previously learned comprehension strategies before, during, and after
reading.
- GLE 0501.8.2
- Experience various literary genres, including fiction and nonfiction, poetry,
drama, chapter books, biography/autobiography, short stories, folk tales, myths,...
- GLE 0601.4.4
- Write a research paper, using primary and secondary sources and technology
and graphics, as appropriate.
- SPI 0301.1.12
- Choose correctly (or incorrectly) spelled words in context.
- SPI 0301.1.15
- Recognize root words and their various inflections (e.g., walks, walking,
walked).
- SPI 0301.1.16
- Determine word meanings using prefixes, suffixes and/or context clues.
- SPI 0301.1.19
- Recognize grade appropriate vocabulary, including multiple-meaning words,
within context.
- SPI 0401.1.12
- Select appropriate antonyms, synonyms, and homonyms within context.
- SPI 0401.1.13
- Recognize and use grade appropriate vocabulary within context.
- SPI 0401.1.14
- Use prefixes, suffixes, and root words as aids in determining meaning within context.
- SPI 0401.1.16
- Determine the meaning of unfamiliar words using context clues, dictionaries, and glossaries.
- SPI 0401.8.6
- Identify and interpret similes and metaphors.
- SPI 0501.1.11
- Determine word meanings within context.
- SPI 0501.1.12
- Recognize root words, prefixes, and syllabication as aids in determining
meaning within context.
- SPI 0501.1.15
- Recognize and use grade appropriate vocabulary within context.
- SPI 0501.1.16
- Determine the correct meaning/usage of multiple meaning words within
context.
- SPI 0501.2.4
- Organize ideas in the most effective order for an oral presentation.
- SPI 0501.3.10
- Select appropriate time-order or transitional words/phrases to enhance the
flow of a writing sample.
- SPI 0501.5.2
- Identify stated or implied cause and effect relationships in text.
- SPI 0501.7.2
- Determine the main idea in a visual image.
- SPI 0501.8.7
- Identify similes, metaphors, personification, and hyperbole in context.
- TSS.ELA.3.FL.F.5
- Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
- TSS.ELA.3.FL.PWR.3
- Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills when decoding isolated words and in connected text.
- TSS.ELA.3.SL.CC.1
- Prepare for collaborative discussions on 3rd grade level topics and texts; engage effectively with varied partners, building on others' ideas and...
- TSS.ELA.3.W.PDW.4
- With guidance and support, produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
- TSS.ELA.3.W.PDW.5
- With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
- TSS.ELA.4.FL.F.5
- Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
- TSS.ELA.4.FL.PWR.3
- Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills when decoding isolated words and in connected text.
- TSS.ELA.4.FL.VA.7a
- Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of...
- TSS.ELA.4.FL.VA.7b
- Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
- TSS.ELA.4.FL.VA.7c
- Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal precise actions, emotions,...
- TSS.ELA.4.RI.RRTC.10
- Read and comprehend stories and informational texts throughout the grades 4-5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding at the high end as needed.
- TSS.ELA.4.RL.RRTC.10
- Read and comprehend stories and poems throughout the grades 4-5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding at the high end as needed.
- TSS.ELA.4.SL.CC.1
- Prepare for collaborative discussions on 4th grade level topics and texts; engage effectively with varied partners, building on others' ideas and...
- TSS.ELA.4.W.PDW.4
- Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
- TSS.ELA.4.W.PDW.5
- With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
- TSS.ELA.4.W.PDW.6
- With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing, as well as to interact and collaborate...
- TSS.ELA.5.FL.F.5
- Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
- TSS.ELA.5.FL.PWR.3
- Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills when decoding isolated words and in connected text.
- TSS.ELA.5.FL.VA.7a
- 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...
- TSS.ELA.5.FL.VA.7b
- Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
- TSS.ELA.5.FL.VA.7c
- Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and...
- TSS.ELA.5.RI.CS.4
- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text relevant to a grade 5 topic or subject area, including figurative, connotative, and...
- TSS.ELA.5.RI.IKI.9
- Integrate information from two or more texts on the same topic in order to build content knowledge.
- TSS.ELA.5.RI.KID.2
- Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text.
- TSS.ELA.5.RI.RRTC.10
- Read and comprehend stories and informational texts at the high end of the grades 4-5 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
- TSS.ELA.5.RL.CS.4
- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language with emphasis on similes and metaphors; analyze the...
- TSS.ELA.5.RL.IKI.9
- Compare and contrast stories in the same genre on their approaches to similar themes and topics.
- TSS.ELA.5.RL.KID.2
- Determine a theme or central idea of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text.
- TSS.ELA.5.RL.RRTC.10
- Read and comprehend stories and poems at the high end of the grades 4-5 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
- TSS.ELA.5.SL.CC.1
- Prepare for collaborative discussions on 5th grade level topics and texts; engage effectively with varied partners, building on others' ideas and...
- TSS.ELA.5.SL.CC.2
- Summarize a text presented in diverse media such as visual, quantitative, and oral formats.
- TSS.ELA.5.SL.PKI.4
- Report on a topic or text, or present an opinion, sequencing ideas logically and using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main...
- TSS.ELA.5.W.PDW.4
- Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
- TSS.ELA.5.W.PDW.5
- With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
- TSS.ELA.5.W.PDW.6
- With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing, as well as to interact and collaborate...
- TSS.ELA.5.W.RBPK.9
- Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research, applying grade 5 standards for reading.
- TSS.ELA.5.W.RW.10
- Write routinely over extended time frames for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences; promote writing fluency.
- TSS.ELA.5.W.TTP.1
- Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
- TSS.ELA.5.W.TTP.3
- Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using an effective technique, such as descriptive details and clear event sequences.
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