Grade 5 ELA Missouri standards Standards

Speaking/Listening

Language

Writing

Foundational Skills

Reading (Literary and Informational)

In speech and written form, apply standard English grammar to:

In speech and written form, apply standard English grammar.

Explain and use the 8 parts of speech: noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection.

Explain and use the eight parts of speech

Use relative pronouns and relative adverbs.

Use pronouns consistently across a text.

Use and correct verb tenses.

Produce a variety of complex sentences in writing.

Produce a variety of complex sentences in writing

In written text:

In written text, apply punctuation, capitalization and spelling.

Write legibly.

Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction when writing compound sentences.

Use a comma to separate an introductory clause in a complex sentence.

Use a comma to separate an introductory clause in a complex sentence

Use a comma to set off the words yes and no.

Use italics when keyboarding titles of books, magazines, and newspapers.

Use underlining when writing titles of books, magazines, and newspapers.

Use quotation marks when writing titles of stories, songs, poems, articles.

Use apostrophes in singular nouns to show possession.

Use apostrophes in singular nouns to show possession

Write apostrophes in regular plural nouns to show possession.

Write apostrophes in regular plural nouns to show possession

Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology (roots, affixes) to read and spell unfamiliar multisyllabic words in context.

Develop and demonstrate reading skills in response to text by:

Develop and demonstrate comprehension-reading skills in response to texts.

Drawing conclusions, inferring by referencing textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

Drawing conclusions and inferring by referencing textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

Drawing conclusions by providing textual evidence of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

Drawing conclusions by providing textual evidence of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

Monitoring comprehension and making corrections and adjustments when understanding breaks down.

Develop an understanding of vocabulary by:

Develop an understanding of vocabulary.

Determining the meaning of academic English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic root words , prefixes and suffixes through context.

Determining the meaning of academic English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic root words and their prefixes and suffixes through context

Using context to determine meaning of unfamiliar or multiple meaning words.

Using context to determine meaning of unfamiliar or multiple-meaning words

Constructing analogies.

Explaining the meaning of common idioms, adages, similes, metaphors, hyperboles and other sayings in text.

Explaining the meaning of common idioms, adages, similes, metaphors, hyperboles, and other sayings in text

Identifying and using words and phrases that signal contrast, addition, and other logical relationships.

Using a dictionary, a glossary, or a thesaurus (printed or electronic) to determine pronunciations, parts of speech, meanings, and alternate word choices.

Using conversational, general academic, and domain specific words and phrases.

Using conversational, general academic, and domain- specific words and phrases

Compare, contrast, and analyze relevant connections between:

Text to text (ideas and information in various fiction and nonfiction works, compare and contrast).

Text to world (text ideas and the world by responding to literature reflects a culture and historic time frame).

Read independently for multiple purposes over sustained periods of time by:

Read independently for multiple purposes over sustained periods of time.

Reading text that is developmentally appropriate.

Producing evidence of reading.

Read, infer, analyze, and draw conclusions to:

Read, infer, analyze and draw conclusions using fiction texts including poetry and drama.

Compare and contrast the roles and functions of characters in various plots, their relationships and their conflicts.

Compare and contrast the roles and functions of characters in various plots, their relationships, and their conflicts

Explain the theme or moral lesson, conflict and resolution in a story or novel.

Explain the theme or moral lesson, conflict, and resolution in a story or novel

Describe how a narrator's or speaker's point of view influences events.

Describe how a narrator’s or speaker’s point of view influences others

Recognize foreshadowing.

Explain the effect of a historical event or movement in a work of literature.

Introduce origin myths and culturally significant characters and events in mythology.

Introduce different forms of third-person points of view in stories.

Read, infer and draw conclusions to:

Explain how poets use sound and visual elements in poetry.

Identify forms of poems.

Read, infer and draw conclusions to:

Analyze the similarities between an original text and its dramatic adaptation.

Identify structural elements of dramatic literature.

Evaluate the critical impact of sensory details, imagery, and figurative language.

Read, infer and draw conclusions to:

Read, infer and draw conclusions using text features in nonfiction texts.

Use multiple text features and graphics to locate information and gain an overview of the contents of text information.

Use multiple text features and graphics to locate information and gain an overview of the contents of text information

Interpret details from procedural text to complete a task, solve a problem, or perform procedures.

Interpret factual or quantitative information.

Read, infer and draw conclusions to:

Read, infer and draw conclusions using literary techniques in nonfiction texts.

Evaluate how well the author's purpose was achieved, identify reasons for the decision and provide evidence to support the claim.

Evaluate if the author’s purpose was achieved, identify reasons for the decision, and provide evidence to support the claim

Analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences in the point of view they represent.

Verify facts through established methods.

Identify the author's viewpoint or position, supporting premises and evidence, and conclusion of a persuasive argument.

Recognize exaggerated, contradictory, or misleading statements.

Explain the type of evidence used to support a claim in a persuasive text.

Use reasoning to determine the logic of an author's conclusion and provide evidence to support reasoning.

Use reasoning to determine the logic of an author’s conclusion and provide evidence to support reasoning

Read, infer and draw conclusions to:

Read, infer and draw conclusions using text structures in nonfiction texts.

Identify devices used in biographies and autobiographies, including how an author presents major events in a person's life.

Explain the difference between a stated and implied purpose for an expository text.

Analyze how the pattern of organization of a text influences the relationships.

Analyze how the pattern of organization of a text influences the relationships

Analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences in the point of view.

Integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.

Integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably

Read to develop an understanding of media and its components by:

Explaining how messages conveyed in various forms of media are presented differently.

Comparing and contrasting the difference in techniques used in media.

Identifying the point of view of media presentations.

Analyzing various digital media venues for levels of formality and informality.

Explaining textual and graphics features of a web page and how they help readers to comprehend text.

No expectations for grade 5.

No expectations for grade 5.

Develop phonics in the reading process by:

Develop phonics in the reading process.

Decoding words using knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology to read unfamiliar multi-syllabic words in context.

Decoding words using knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology to read unfamiliar multisyllabic words in context

Reading roots words, prefixes, and suffixes and important words from all specific content curricula.

Reading root words, prefixes, suffixes, and important words from all specific content curricula

Read appropriate texts with fluency (rate, accuracy, expression, appropriate phrasing) with purpose and for comprehension.

Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.

Develop and apply effective listening skills and strategies in formal and informal settings by:

Develop and apply effective listening skills and strategies in formal and informal settings.

Following agreed upon rules for listening and fulfilling discussion rules independently.

Posing and responding to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information, and making comments that contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of others.

Posing and responding to specific questions to clarify or following up on information and making comments that contribute to the discussion to link to the remarks of others

Following, restating, and giving multi-step instructions from or to others in collaborative groups, according to classroom expectations.

Listening for speaker's message and summarizing main points based on evidence.

Listening for speaker’s message and summarizing main points based on evidence

Develop and apply effective listening skills and strategies in formal and informal settings by:

Evaluating and modifying own active listening skills.

Speak clearly and to the point, using conventions of language when presenting individually or with a group by:

Summarizing points made by others before presenting own ideas, according to classroom expectations.

Providing and evaluating evidence to support opinion.

Speak clearly, audibly and to the point, using conventions of language when presenting individually or with a group by:

Using efficient presentation skills with available resources using a variety of media.

Planning an appropriate presentation, based on audience.

Employing appropriate pacing, vocabulary, and gestures to communicate a clear viewpoint.

Follow a writing process to plan a first draft by:

Selecting a genre appropriate for conveying the purpose to an intended audience.

Formulating questions related to the topic.

Accessing prior knowledge or building background knowledge related to the topic.

Using a prewriting strategy.

Appropriate to genre type, develop a draft from prewriting by:

Appropriate to genre, type develop a draft from prewriting.

Choosing an appropriate organizational structure and building on one main idea to create a multiple paragraph text appropriate to the genre.

Establishing and supporting a main idea with an overall topic sentence at or near the beginning of the first paragraph.

Categorizing, organizing, and sequencing facts, details, and/or events (from sources when appropriate) into clear introductory, supporting, and concluding paragraphs applicable to the organizational structure.

Restating the overall main idea in the concluding statement.

Addressing an appropriate audience, organization, and purpose.

Reread, revise, and edit drafts with assistance to:

Reread, revise and edit drafts with assistance.

Develop and strengthen writing by revising<ul><li>main idea</li><li>sequence (ideas)</li><li>focus</li><li>organizational structure</li><li>details/facts (from multiple sources, when appropriate)</li><li>word choice (related to the topic)</li><li>sentence structure</li><li>transitions</li><li>audience/purpose</li><li>voice</li></ul>.

Edit for language conventions.

With assistance from adults/peers:

Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing.

Demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of two pages, ideally in a single sitting.

Write opinion texts that:

Write opinion texts.

Introduce a topic or text being studied using an introductory paragraph that clearly supports the writer's purpose.

State an opinion or establish a position and provide relevant reasons for the opinion supported by multiple facts and details.

Use specific and accurate words that are related to the topic, audience, and purpose.

Contain information using student's original language, except when using direct quotation from a source.

Reference the name of the author(s) or name of the source used for details or facts included in the text.

Use transitions to connect opinion and reason.

Organize the supporting details/reasons into introductory, supporting, and concluding paragraphs.

Write informative/explanatory texts that:

Write informative/explanatory texts.

Introduce a topic using a topic sentence in an introductory paragraph.

Develop the topic into supporting paragraphs from sources, using topic sentences with facts, details, examples, and quotations.

Use an organizational format that suits the topic.

Use specific, relevant, and accurate words that are suited to the topic, audience, and purpose.

Contain information using student's original language, except when using direct quotations from a source.

Use transition words to connect ideas within and across categories of information.

Use text structures when useful.

Create a concluding paragraph related to the information.

Write fiction or non-fiction narratives and poems that:

Write fiction or nonfiction narratives and poems.

Establish a setting, situation/topic and introduce a narrator and/or characters.

Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, motivation, and descriptions.

Organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally to establish a beginning/middle/end.

Use a variety of transitions to manage the sequence of events.

Use specific, relevant, and accurate words that are suited to the topic, audience, and purpose.

Apply research process to:

Apply a research process to use information from a variety of sources.

Generate a list of subject appropriate topics.

Formulate and refine an open-ended researchable question.

Follow guidelines for collecting and recording information.

Select relevant resources, literary and informational.

Select relevant sources, literary and informational

Assess relevance, accuracy, and reliability of information in print and digital sources.

Convert graphic/visual data into written notes.

Differentiate between paraphrasing and plagiarism when using ideas of others.

Differentiate between paraphrasing and plagiarism when using ideas of others

Present and evaluate how completely, accurately, and efficiently the research question was explored or answered using previously established teacher/student criteria.

Record bibliographic information from sources according to a standard format.

Language

Communicate using conventions of English language.

Grammar

Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling

Reading

Develop and apply skills to the reading process.

Comprehension

Vocabulary

Making Connections

Independent Text

Develop and apply skills and strategies to comprehend, analyze and evaluate fiction, poetry and drama from a variety of cultures and times.

Fiction

Poetry

Drama

Develop and apply skills and strategies to comprehend, analyze and evaluate nonfiction (e.g., narrative, information/explanatory, opinion, persuasive, argumentative) from a variety of cultures and times.

Text Features

Literary Techniques

Text Structures

Comprehend and analyze words, images, graphics, and sounds in various media and digital forms to impact meaning.

Digital and Media Literacy

Reading Foundations

Understand how English is written and read.

Print Awareness

Understand how English is written and read.

Phonemic Awareness

Understand how English is written and read.

Phonics

Understand how English is written and read.

Fluency

Speaking/Listening

Listen for a purpose.

Purpose

Listen for entertainment.

Entertainment

Speak effectively in collaborative discussions.

Collaborative Discussions

Speak effectively when presenting.

Presenting

Writing

Apply writing process to develop a text for audience and purpose.

Prewriting

Draft

Revise/Edit

Produce/Publish and Share Writing

Compose well-developed writing texts for audience and purpose.

Opinion/Argumentative

Informative/Explanatory

Narrative/Literary

Gather, analyze, evaluate and use information from a variety of sources.

Research Process