FIFTH GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS CURRICULUM

VOCABULARY

The Learner Will:

·        apply prior knowledge and personal experiences to understand text

·        determine the meaning of content area vocabulary

·        master alphabetizing skills

·        be introduced to word origins and histories through the use of the dictionary

·        continue to use the thesaurus to develop a variety of word choices

·        apply their knowledge of synonyms, antonyms and homophones 

WORD ATTACK

The Learner Will:

·        extend knowledge of structural analysis (prefixes, suffixes, root words)

COMPREHENSION

The Learner Will:

·        infer logical conclusions

·        evaluate and make judgments

·        identify and apply information contained in directions and forms to complete authentic tasks

·        respond (discuss, write, draw) to a variety of reading materials by summarizing, identifying, sequence, generalizing, comparing and contrasting, and applying previous knowledge and experiences

·        construct a simple outline of main ideas from content area text

·        begin to recognize various propaganda techniques used in text 

LITERARY CONCEPTS

The Learner Will:

·        recognize and classify characteristics and elements of different kinds of literary  works.

·        classify similes, metaphors, and alliteration

·        differentiate between first and third person points of view

·        recognize the structure and purpose of non-fiction

LITERARY APPRECIATION

The Learner Will:

·        choose and classify various genres (prose, poetry, stories, biographies, non-fiction, etc.)

·        distinguish between literal and figurative language using the terms literal and figurative

·        form opinions about literary works

·        identify meaning from a variety of reading materials, making connections to students’ lives, to real world issues, and/or to current events

·        select and read a variety of materials from various authors and genres

·        read for enjoyment