Osborn School District #8 Osborn School District #8

5th Grade Reading Standard Launch Page

Montecito Community School

http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills_5th_lang.htm

Strand 1: Reading Process Concept 4: Vocabulary

PO 1. Use knowledge of

  • · root words,
  • · prefixes, and
  • · suffixes

to determine the meaning of unknown words.

http://www.quia.com/jg/65963.html prefix game

Prefix Mix - working with "Pre" and "Post," prefixes with opposite meanings.

Fish Tanks - Fill a tank with tropical fish using prefixes, roots, and suffixes

Success with Suffixes - fill in the blanks with words ending in "er."

www.tv411.org/lessons/cfm/vocabulary.cfm?
str=vocabulary&num=10&act=1 - suffixs quiz with contxt clues

Suffixes Make New Words - Drag and drop the suffix to the correct root word to make a new word

Suffix-ly - use simple strategies to determine meaning and increase vocabulary

PO 2.Use context clues to determine correct definition of multiple meanings words.

http://www.quia.com/cb/6344.html

http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/
elementary/palmasola/ps4mm1.htm Multiple Meanings #1

Using Multiple Meanings - students decide which sentences use a word correctly

PO 3. Determine the difference between figurative language and literal language.

PO 4. Determine the meaning of

figurative language, including

  • · similes,
  • · metaphors
  • · personification, and
  • · idioms.

Idiom - FunBrain activity

Personification

Giving something human qualities

The stuffed bear smiled as the little boy hugged him close.

PO 5. Determine the

  • · meanings,
  • · pronunciations,
  • · syllabication,
  • · synonyms,
  • · antonyms, and
  • · parts of speech of words, by using a variety of reference aids, including
  • Ø dictionaries,
  • Ø thesauri,
  • Ø glossaries, and
  • Ø CD-ROM and Internet when available).

PO 6. Identify

  • · antonyms,
  • · synonyms, and
  • · homonyms

for given words within text.

Antonym Matching - Find pairs with opposite meaning

Antonyms - When you see the word that is a antonym of the given word, click on the button at the bottom right of the screen. Be quick! The choices for each antonym will only cycle through twice.

Homophone Challenge - find correct word to complete sentence

Synonym Matching - Find pairs or words with same meaning

Concept 5: Fluency

PO 1. Read from familiar prose and poetry with fluency and appropriate rhythm, pacing, intonation, and expression relevant to the text.

Concept 6: Comprehension Strategies

PO 1. Predict text content using prior knowledge and text features (e.g., illustrations, titles, topic sentences, key words).

PO 2. Confirm predictions about text for accuracy.

PO 3. Generate clarifying questions in order to comprehend text.

PO 4. Use graphic organizers in order to clarify the meaning of the text.

PO 5. Connect information and events in text to life experiences and to related text and sources.

PO 6. Use reading strategies (e.g.,

  • · drawing conclusions,
  • · determining cause and effect,
  • · making inferences,
  • · sequencing) to comprehend text.

Strand 2: Comprehending Literary Text Concept 1: Elements of Literature

PO 1. Identify the components of a plot (e.g.,

  • · main events,
  • · conflict,
  • · exposition
  • · rising action,
  • · climax,
  • · falling action,
  • · resolution).

Characters, plot and setting - create your own story using story elements

PO 2. Identify the theme (

  • · moral,
  • · lesson,
  • · meaning,
  • · message,
  • · view or
  • · comment on life) of a literary selection.

PO 3. Distinguish between

  • · major characters and
  • · minor characters.

Characters, plot and setting - create your own story using story elements

PO 4. Analyze how a character's traits influence that character's actions.

PO 5. Identify the narrative point of view (e.g.,

  • · first person,
  • · third person,
  • · omniscient)

in a literary selection.

PO 6. Determine of all the aspects of the setting (e.g.,

  • · time of day or year,
  • · historical period,
  • · place,
  • · situation)

in a literary selection.

Characters, plot and setting - create your own story using story elements

PO 7. Identify the intended effect of the techniques (e.g.,

  • · appeal of characters,
  • · believability of characters and plot,
  • · use of figurative language)

that the author uses to influence readers' feelings and attitudes.

PO 8. Identify types of poetry (e.g.,

  • · free verse,
  • · haiku,
  • · cinquain,
  • · limericks).

PO 9. Identify various genres of fiction (e.g.,

  • · mysteries,
  • · science fiction,
  • · historical fiction,
  • · adventures,
  • · fantasies,
  • · fables,
  • · myths)

based upon their characteristics

Strand 3: Comprehending Informational Text Concept 1: Expository Text

PO 1. Identify the

  • · main idea and
  • · supporting details

in expository text.

PO 2. Distinguish fact from opinion in expository text, using supporting evidence from text.

PO 3. Determine author's main purpose (e.g.,

  • · to inform,
  • · to describe,
  • · to explain
  • · to persuade)

for writing the expository text.

PO 4. Locate specific information by using organizational features (e.g.,

  • · table of contents,
  • · headings,
  • · captions,
  • · bold print,
  • · glossaries,
  • · indices (index),
  • · italics,
  • · key words,
  • · topic sentences,
  • · concluding sentences)
  • · of expository text.

PO 5. Locate appropriate print and electronic reference sources (e.g.,

  • · encyclopedia,
  • · atlas,
  • · almanac,
  • · dictionary,
  • · thesaurus,
  • · periodical,
  • · textbooks,
  • · CD-ROM,
  • · website)

for a specific purpose.

PO 6. Interpret information from graphic features (e.g.,

  • · charts,
  • · maps,
  • · diagrams,
  • · illustrations,
  • · tables,
  • · timelines)

in expository text.

PO 7. Identify cause and effect relationships (stated and implied).

PO 8. Draw valid conclusions based on information gathered from expository text.

Concept 2: Functional Text

PO 1. Locate specific information from functional text (e.g.,

  • · letters,
  • · memos,
  • · directories,
  • · menus,
  • · schedules,
  • · pamphlets,
  • · search engines,
  • · signs,
  • · manuals,
  • · instructions,
  • · recipes,
  • · labels,
  • · forms).

PO 2. Interpret details from functional text for a specific purpose

(e.g.,

  • · to follow directions,
  • · to solve problems,
  • · to perform procedures,
  • · to answer questions).

Concept 3: Persuasive Text

PO 1. Determine an author's position regarding a particular idea, subject, concept, or object, using supporting evidence from the text.

PO 2. Identify the intended effect of persuasive vocabulary (e.g.,

  • · loaded/emotional words,
  • · exaggeration,
  • · euphemisms)

that the author uses to influence readers' opinions.

PO 3. Identify the intended effect of persuasive strategies (e.g.,

  • · peer pressure,
  • · bandwagon,
  • · repetition)

that the author uses to influence readers' perspectives.

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