Fifth Grade Literacy Objectives

2011-2012

Language Structures and Vocabulary (R5:3, R5:5, R5:6) Student applies word identification, decoding skills and vocabulary knowledge to reading.

1. Student identifies multi-syllable words using knowledge of sounds, six syllable types/syllable division, & word patterns.
2. Student uses strategies to unlock meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary using knowledge of base words, prefixes and suffixes.
3. Student identifies synonyms, antonyms, homonyms/homophones and shades of meaning.
4. Student defines words in terms of categories, functions, and/or features.
5. Student explains use of words in context, including content-specific vocabulary, words with multiple meanings, precise vocabulary.

Strategies Used During Text Reading (R5:4, R5:7, R5:8) Student uses comprehension strategies when reading or listening to text.

1. Student predicts, monitors, adjusts, confirms text using cues from syntax, semantics, word structure, or context cues.
2. Student uses comprehension strategies while reading or listening, generates clarifying & inferential questions, takes notes.
3. Student monitors comprehension by adjusting rate, stopping to reread as necessary.
4. Student previews text selections and samples for readability.

Reading with Accuracy and Fluency (R5:9, R5:17, R5:18) Student reads grade level material with accuracy and fluency, and reads extensively.

1. Student reads grade level text (Level W/end gr 5) with 90-94 % acc.
2. Student reads grade level text with silent & oral fluency rate determined by text demands (about 125-150 wcpm).
3. Student reads equivalent of at least 2 books per month, including school & home.
4. Student reads from at least 3 genres including primary and secondary sources, a  variety of authors, and internet websites.

Understanding, Analysis, and Interpretation of Text (R5:10-16 & 19) Student understands, analyzes and interprets text, citing evidence as appropriate when reading and when listening to text. Student participates in in-depth discussions about text.

1. Student describes characters, setting, problem, solution, &/or plot.
2. Student summarizes key ideas/plot with major events sequenced.
3. Student makes inferences about relationships of text elements (plot, character, setting within text).
4. Student describes characters’ interactions and changes over time.
5. Student identifies the narrator.
6. Student identifies the author’s implied message or theme.
7. Student compares stories to personal experience, prior knowledge, orother books.
8. Student generates well-developed & grounded personal response to text.
9. Student identifies literary devices appropriate to genre (e.g. imagery, metaphors).
10. Student identifies characteristics of variety of types of literary & informational text.
11. Student obtains information from text features of informational text (e.g. glossary, index, charts, graphs, graphic organizers).
12. Student organizes & records info to show understanding of central ideas: charting, paraphrasing, summarizing, comparing/contrasting.
13. Student synthesizes information within and across informational text.
14. Student draws inferences about author’s purpose, forms judgments & makes assertions about central ideas in informational text.
15. Student distinguishes fact from opinion, infers cause & effect.
16. Student reads equivalent of two books a month, selects reading materials in line with reading ability & interests.
17. Student participates in in-depth discussions about text, responds to comments & recommendations from peers and teachers.

Writing Process and Conventions (W5:1-19) Student writes independently, demonstrating command of the writing process and writing conventions. Student writes to express, inform, and respond to text.

1. Student uses prewriting, drafting, revising, editing and critiquing to produce final draft.
2. Student uses punctuation to clarify meaning (commas, apostrophes, quotations).
3. Student spells HF words including homonyms, applies syllable division & morpheme & affix spelling patterns to new situations.
4. Student uses varied sentence length to enhance meaning.
5. Student proofreads & edits own writing for spelling, grammar, consistent verb tense.
6. Student uses organizational text structures within paragraphs (description, chronology, supposition/support).
7. In response to text, student states & maintains focus, summarizes key ideas, provides closure at end, addresses readers’ questions.
8. Student writes to inform/report, uses text structure appropriate to focus, obtains info from more than one source.
9. Student writes a narrative, with coherent story line, uses dialogue to advance action, develops characters through description.
10. Student writes a reflective essay, using concrete details to establish context (purpose), establish or evolve a focus, show evidence of individual voice.
11. Student writes poems with a voice for audience, attention to vocab, & a variety of poetic forms.

Speaking and Listening Student listens and speaks effectively in a variety of situations.

1. Student uses age appropriate standard English.
2. Student participates in-group discussion. States a point of view & is able to support it. Includes introduction and closing remark.
3. Student responds respectfully to different points of view.
4. Student demonstrates active listening skills .