Language Arts
Reading
determine key idea and details
analyze characters
draw inferences
compare/contrast
determine theme
study vocabulary
Greek/Latin roots
use context clues
improve fluency
determine theme
analyze figurative language
metaphors, similies
compare point of view
read poetry
find connections
use visual/multimedia elements
complete research
Writing
opinion writing
informative/explanatory writing
narrative writing
event sequencing
character development
organization
include details
complete research projects
use transitional words
include conclusions
summarize/paraphrase
revise/edit/rewrite, publish
attend to conventions - punctuation, quotations, verb tenses, spelling
use technology
Speaking & Listening
collaborative discussions
express ideas clearly
listen to others' ideas and build upon them
multimedia presentations
use grammar rules when speaking
clarify meaning of unknown words
Social
civics - rules/laws
questions/inquiries
point of view
fact/opinion
evidence/sources
consensus & voting
cause and effect
U.S. history
global interactions
economy
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