Grade 5 - English Language Arts & Literature

English Language Arts & Literature

Text Forms and Structures: Identifying and applying text forms and structures improves understanding of content, literary style, and our rich language traditions.

Oral Language: Listening and speaking form the foundation for literacy development and improve communication, collaboration, and respectful mutual understanding.

Vocabulary: Communication and comprehension are improved by understanding word meaning and structures.

Comprehension: Text comprehension is supported by applying varied strategies and processes and by considering both particular contexts and universal themes.

Writing: Ideas and information can be articulated accurately and imaginatively through the use of writing processes and an understanding of the author's craft.

Conventions: Understanding grammar, spelling, and punctuation makes it easier to communicate clearly, to organize thinking, and to use language for desired effects

How can text organization support expression and influence meaning?

How can the presentation of ideas and information be enhanced through oral communication?

How does vocabulary support communication?

How does the interpretation of evidence support comprehension of texts?

How does proficient writing enhance communication skills?

How might an informed use of conventions support effective communication?

Students examine how text genres, forms, and structures support and enhance communication.

Students investigate how oral language can be designed to communicate ideas and information.

Students analyze how knowledge of vocabulary supports meaning and use of language.

Students analyze information, contexts, and perspectives, using a variety of comprehension strategies.

Students enhance the accuracy and artistry of expression through creative- and critical-thinking processes.

Students apply and experiment with conventions to enhance precision and artistry of communication.