RL 5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from
the text.
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 speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text.
RL 5.3 Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific
details in the text (e.g., how characters interact).
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.
L 5.3 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
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 range of strategies.
L 5.4 C Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the
pronunciation and determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases.
L 5.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
W 5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
W 5.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task,
purpose, and audience.
W 5.7 Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge through investigation of
different aspects of a topic.