Academic standards
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.5.1
- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.5.2
- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.5.3
- Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
- 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.L.6.1
- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.2
- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.4
- Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.5
- Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.1
- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.7.2
- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
- 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.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.5.4
- 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.RI.6.4
- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.
- 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.RL.6.4
- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.5.6
- Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when appropriate to task and situation. (See grade 5 Language standards 1...
- 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.6.1
- Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.5
- With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a...
- GLE 0501.1.1
- Demonstrate knowledge of Standard English usage, mechanics, and spelling.
- GLE 0501.1.2
- Demonstrate knowledge of strategies and resources to determine the definition, pronunciation, and usage of words and phrases.
- GLE 0501.3.2
- Write in various modes and genres, including narration, literary response,
personal expression, description, and imaginative.
- 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 0601.1.1
- Demonstrate control of Standard English through the use of grammar and
mechanics (punctuation, capitalization, and spelling).
- GLE 0601.1.2
- Employ a variety of strategies and resources to determine the definition,
pronunciation, and usage of words and phrases.
- GLE 0601.3.1
- Write in a variety of modes for different audiences and purposes.
- GLE 0601.3.2
- Employ various prewriting strategies.
- GLE 0601.3.3
- Organize ideas into an essay with an introduction, developing paragraphs,
conclusion, and appropriate transitions.
- GLE 0601.3.4
- Refine strategies for editing and revising written work.
- GLE 0601.4.2
- Gather relevant information from a variety of print and electronic sources, as well as from direct observation, interviews, and surveys.
- GLE 0601.4.3
- Make distinctions about the credibility, reliability, consistency, strengths, and
limitations of resources, including information gathered from websites.
- GLE 0601.8.5
- Identify and analyze common literary terms (e.g., personification, conflict,
theme).
- GLE 0701.1.1
- Demonstrate control of Standard English through grammar usage, and mechanics (punctuation, capitalization, and spelling).
- GLE 0701.1.3
- Understand and use correctly a variety of sentence structures.
- 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 0501.1.2
- Identify the correct use of verbs (i.e., action/linking, regular/irregular,
agreement, tenses) within context.
- SPI 0501.3.10
- Select appropriate time-order or transitional words/phrases to enhance the
flow of a writing sample.
- SPI 0501.8.7
- Identify similes, metaphors, personification, and hyperbole in context.
- SPI 0601.1.1
- Identify the correct use of nouns (i.e., common/proper, singular/plural,
possessives) and pronouns (i.e., agreement, subject, object) within context.
- SPI 0601.1.10
- Identify the correct spelling of plurals and possessives.
- SPI 0601.1.15
- Use context clues and prior knowledge of roots and affixes to determine the
meaning of multi-meaning words.
- SPI 0601.1.16
- Use context clues and prior knowledge of roots and affixes to determine the
meaning of unfamiliar words.
- SPI 0601.1.17
- Use dictionaries, thesauruses, electronic sources, and glossaries as aids in
determining the meaning of unfamiliar words.
- SPI 0601.1.18
- Identify correctly and incorrectly spelled words in context.
- SPI 0601.1.20
- Use knowledge of root words, affixes, syllabication, and/or spelling patterns
as aids in determining meaning within context.
- SPI 0601.5.5
- Specify a logical word choice to complete an analogy using synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, categories, subcategories, whole/part, and functions.
- SPI 0601.8.7
- Analyze figurative language (i.e., hyperbole, simile, metaphor, personification,) within context.
- SPI 0701.1.16
- Identify correctly and incorrectly spelled words in context.
- SPI 0701.1.3
- Identify the correct use of adjectives (i.e., common/proper,
comparative/superlative, adjective clauses) and adverbs (i.e., comparative and superlative
forms)...
- SPI 0701.1.6
- Identify the correct use of commas (i.e., compound sentences, coordinating
conjunctions, introductory words, appositives, interrupters) within context.
- SPI 0701.1.7
- Identify within context a variety of appropriate sentence combining techniques
(i.e., comma with coordinating conjunction, use of semicolon, introductory...
- 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.SC.6
- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when speaking and conventions of standard English grammar and usage, including...
- 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.FL.WC.4
- Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills when encoding words; write legibly.
- 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.PKI.6
- Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when appropriate to task and situation.
- 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.
- TSS.ELA.6.L.CSE.1
- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage.
- TSS.ELA.6.L.CSE.2
- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. When reading or writing, explain the functions of...
- TSS.ELA.6.L.VAU.4
- Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on 6th grade-level text by choosing flexibly from a range of...
- TSS.ELA.6.L.VAU.5
- When reading, listening, writing, and speaking, explain the function of figurative language, word relationships, and connotation/denotation and use them ...
- TSS.ELA.6.RI.CS.4
- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.
- TSS.ELA.6.RL.CS.4
- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word...
- TSS.ELA.6.W.PDW.5
- With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new...
- TSS.ELA.6.W.TTP.1
- Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
- TSS.ELA.7.L.CSE.1
- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage.
- TSS.ELA.7.L.CSE.2
- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. When reading or writing, explain the function of...
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