Fifth Grade ELA Expectations
At the end of Fifth Grade students should be able to:
- Determine the theme of a story, play, or poem, including how characters respond to challenges.
-Compare and contrast stories that deal with similar themes or topics.
-Explain how authors use reasons and evidence to support their points or ideas.
-Draw on information from multiple books, articles, or online sources to locate an answer or to solve a problem quickly.
-Learn the rules of spoken and written English.
-Learn and using new words, including words related to specific subjects (such as science words) Understand figurative language.
-Participate in class discussions by listening, asking questions, sharing ideas, and building on the ideas of others.
-Give a class presentation on a topic or telling a story, introducing relevant facts and details in a clear, logical order.
-Write research or opinion papers over extended periods of time.