Students in fifth grade will study and master the Language Arts concepts of oral expression and listening, reading for all purposes, writing and composition, and research inquiry and design. Reading instruction will focus on phonics/word study, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension in order to read, comprehend and analyze grade level literary and informational text. During writing instruction students will use the writing process while writing to a variety of genres and audiences to create proficient writing. Students will also gain and master grammar and mechanics skills. These concepts and associated skills are aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards for Language Arts and Common Core College and Career Readiness in Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening & Language.