Reading - 5th Grade
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Reading curriculum is an integrative, multi-thematic course of study including reading, writing, speaking, and listening instruction. An advanced understanding with the application of the following areas are incorporated into the reading curriculum- critical reading of all content areas, listening, speaking, and literary analysis/interpretation.
UNIT: 1: Where can an idea begin?
Students will understand that . . .
Individuals have different ways of meeting their basic needs.
Problems are often solved through trial and error
An experience in nature can change how an individual views the natural world.
Innovations in science and technology can lead to creative ideas and processes in different fields, including the arts.
Technology plays a role in their lives on a daily basis.
Students will know…
How to listen for purpose and how to identify characteristics of realistic fiction
How to read text to increase understanding
Identify characters of realistic fiction
How to identify figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
How to analyze models to identify strong words and phrases
Characteristics of a biography
Persuasive techniques in a speech
Students will be able to…
Summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in media and formats, including visually, quantitatively and orally
Quote accurately from a given text
Describe characters in a story and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events
Consult reference materials to find pronunciation and meaning of key words and phrases
Analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic noting important similarities and differences
Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text, identifying which reasons and evidence support which points
Determine the meaning of unknown and multiple meaning words and phrases based on 5th grade reading and content
Use common Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word
UNIT: 2: What does it take to put a plan into action?
Understanding(s):
People in new and challenging situations often need to compromise in order to be successful.
Putting a plan into action often requires additional information and a person seeking information may need to try more than one way to get it.
Investigations help us understand the natural world in different ways.
Accomplishing a task or overcoming an obstacle often requires a plan
Making something happen and working toward a goal takes determination and willingness to follow good advice.
Students will know…
That expository text provides facts, includes text features such as headings, and presents information in a logical order
Other sources, such as photographs, can reveal further information about a subject
A biography tells the story of a real person’s life, is told in the third person and may include photographs and illustrations
Predictions should be based on details about a character, their interactions with other characters, and on text evidence within the material
A narrative poem tells a story, has characters and dialogue, and it also may rhyme
Students will be able to…
Identify characteristics of an expository text
Discuss and identify different sources and method of gathering information
Identify characteristics of a biography using specific examples from reading “Thomas Moran, Landscape Painter.”
Make, confirm, and revise predictions based on evidence from the text
Identify specific characteristics of a narrative poem using the text “How to Make a Friend.”
UNIT: 3: What kind of experiences can lead to new discussions?
Understanding(s):
People from different cultures can share their traditions while learning more about their own.
Being resourceful means using available skills, materials, or knowledge to accomplish a goal and learning about nature is one way people can become more resourceful.
Patterns can be found throughout nature and they serve many different purposes.
People that work together as a team often accomplish amazing goals.
The past sometimes presents challenging puzzles to solve for historians, archaeologists, and other experts.
Students will know…
Some features of realistic fiction include characters, settings, and events that are like people, places, and events in real life; details that reflect life as it is in modern times; descriptive details and dialogue that help the reader experience the story
There are differences between expository text and fictional text
Informational texts can be challenging because they introduce new concepts and provide detailed explanations
When encountering parts of an expository text that are confusing, you should ask themselves questions and then reread the text or read on to see if a later passage will help clarify the information
Summarizing persuasive articles as they read can help them identify important points in a text
Students will be able to…
Recognize characteristics of realistic fiction from “A Reluctant Traveler” selection.
Compare the fictional selection, “They Don’t Mean It?” and the expository text, “Where Did That Come From?”
Explain the relationships between two or more individuals, events, ideas or concepts in a historical, scientific or technical text based on specific information in the text
Work with a partner to ask and answer questions based on a specific expository text selection
Summarize a persuasive text, identifying two or more main ideas and explain how they are supported by specific details within the text
UNIT: 4: How do we decide what’s important?
Understanding(s):
People love to share stories about people they admire and storytellers often use exaggeration to the story entertaining.
Discoveries can sometimes be made by looking at things in a new or different way.
There are many ways in which individuals can take action to bring about positive change.
Natural resources, or materials that come from nature, can be very valuable.
One way to express thoughts and feelings is through poetry.
Students will know . . .
How background knowledge helps us enjoy and understand stories
There are many types of stories that range from tall tales which include exaggeration to heroic adventures of courageous men and women
A story’s point of view refers to how the story is being told
An author’s point of view is the author’s attitude toward the person or subject that he or she is writing about
When reading expository text, students may encounter many ideas and details
Lyric poetry expresses thoughts and feelings and often uses a regular meter or pattern of sounds.
Free verse poetry expresses thoughts and feelings but has no set rhyming pattern, meter or line length
Students will be able to…
Build background knowledge by sharing stories
Identify examples of exaggeration within a story
Describe how a narrator’s or speaker’s point of view influences how events are described
Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text
Determine two or more main ideas in an expository text, explain how they are supported by key details, and summarize the text
Explain major differences between poem styles referring to differences in verse, rhyme and meter
UNIT: 5 In what ways can things change?
Understanding(s):
Having new experiences can change the way we think about ourselves and the world around us.
People that share an experience can often help each other adapt to change.
The earth is an ever-changing environment and our planet’s changes affect all living things.
Scientific knowledge about the world can change as we acquire new information.
Natural events and human activities can affect our environment in both positive and negative ways.
Students will know…
When reading a realistic fiction text, predictions can be made by using details within the story
Making predictions gives readers a purpose and helps keep them actively engaged in story
The structure of a text organizes the ideas by sometimes comparing and contrasting
Nonfiction authors often pose their own questions in the text and these questions can give readers clues about what will come
An author of a persuasive text gives his or her point of view about, or position on, a topic
Students will be able to…
Accurately quote from a text when drawing inferences and forming predictions
Make, confirm, and revise predictions based on details in the text
Identify compare-and-contrast words (like and unlike) within a text and construct a graphic organizer showing like and unlike from the text
Ask and answer questions from a given text
Determine an author’s point of view and explain how they uses reasons/evidence to support their view
UNIT: 6: How are we all connected?
Understanding(s):
People from different groups and backgrounds often join forces, or work together, for a common cause.
There are times when people cannot get along because of a conflict, but there are often actions available to resolve the conflict.
People can learn about connections by exploring how living things adapt to their environment.
Actions we take can have an impact on the world around us.
Being out in the world often involves connecting with people who share a common experience.
Students will know…
Summarizing restates a story’s important events, ideas, and details in your own words
The theme of a story is the important message that the author wants to share with readers
A text organized by cause and effect explains how or why something happens
Key characteristics of a biography include that it tells the true story of someone’s life, is written in the third person, and often includes photographs or illustrations
Lyric poetry expresses thoughts and feelings using a musical quality, containing imagery and often rhyme and rhythm
Narrative poetry tells a story using characters who may communicate their thoughts and feelings through dialogue. Narrative poems include imagery and may use regular meter and repeated pattern of sounds
Students will be able to…
Summarize a written text by including details within the text
Determine a theme of a story from details in the text
Identify cause-and-effect relationship examples within a text
Interpret information presented quantitatively (diagrams, time lines, . . . ) and explain how this information contributes to the understanding of the text
Identify and explain differences between lyric poems and narrative poems citing specific examples from each style
CC.1.1.5.D
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology to read accurately unfamiliar multisyllabic words.
CC.1.1.5.E
Read with accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
Read on-level text with purpose and understanding.
Read on-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings.
Use context to confirm or self- correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.
CC.1.2.5.A
Determine two or more main ideas in a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text.
CC.1.2.5.B
Cite textual evidence by quoting accurately from the text to explain what the text says explicitly and make inferences.
CC.1.2.5.C
Explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in a text based on specific information in the text.
CC.1.2.5.D
Analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences in the point of view they represent.
CC.1.2.5.E
Use text structure, in and among texts, to interpret information (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution).
CC.1.2.5.F
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in grade- level text, including interpretation of figurative language.
CC.1.2.5.G
Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources, demonstrating the ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or to solve a problem efficiently.
CC.1.2.5.H
Determine how an author supports particular points in a text through reasons and evidence.
CC.1.2.5.I
Integrate information from several texts on the same topic to demonstrate understanding of that topic.
CC.1.2.5.J
Acquire and use accurately grade- appropriate conversational, general academic, and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and other logical relationships.
CC.1.2.5.K
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade-level reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies and tools.
CC.1.2.5.L
Read and comprehend literary nonfiction and informational text on grade level, reading independently and proficiently.
CC.1.3.5.A
Determine a theme of a text 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.
CC.1.3.5.B
Cite textual evidence by quoting accurately from the text to explain what the text says explicitly and make inferences.
CC.1.3.5.C
Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text.
CC.1.3.5.D
Analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences in the point of view they represent.
CC.1.3.5.E
Explain how a series of chapters, scenes or stanzas fits together to provide the overall structure of a particular story, drama, or poem.
CC.1.3.5.F
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in grade level text, including interpretation of figurative language.
CC.1.3.5.G
Analyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to the meaning, tone, or beauty of a text (e.g., graphic novel, multimedia presentation of fiction, folktale, myth, poem).
CC.1.3.5.H
Compare and contrast texts in the same genre on their approaches to similar themes and topics as well as additional literary elements.
CC.1.3.5.I
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 and tools.
CC.1.3.5.J
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate conversational, general academic, and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and other logical relationships.
CC.1.3.5.K
Read and comprehend literary fiction on grade level, reading independently and proficiently.
CC.1.3:
Reading Literature: Students read and respond to works of literature - with emphasis on comprehension, making connections among ideas and between texts with focus on textual evidence.
CC.1.3.5.A
Determine a theme of a text 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.
CC.1.3.5.B
Cite textual evidence by quoting accurately from the text to explain what the text says explicitly and make inferences.
CC.1.3.5.C
Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text.
CC.1.3.5.D
Analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences in the point of view they represent.
CC.1.3.5.E
Explain how a series of chapters, scenes or stanzas fits together to provide the overall structure of a particular story, drama, or poem.
CC.1.3.5.F
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in grade level text, including interpretation of figurative language.
CC.1.3.5.G
Analyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to the meaning, tone, or beauty of a text (e.g., graphic novel, multimedia presentation of fiction, folktale, myth, poem).
CC.1.3.5.H
Compare and contrast texts in the same genre on their approaches to similar themes and topics as well as additional literary elements.
CC.1.3.5.I
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 and tools.
CC.1.3.5.J
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate conversational, general academic, and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and other logical relationships.
CC.1.3.5.K
Read and comprehend literary fiction on grade level, reading independently and proficiently.
UNIT: 1: Where can an idea begin?
Study of biography learning:
Read and decipher anthology biographies.
Read biography book, write book report, and present to class using Ipad technology project.
UNIT: 2: What does it take to put a plan into action?
Study of steps to accomplishing a plan:
Read and gain knowledge from anthology stories.
Develop personal plan, noting steps to achieve.
UNIT: 3: What kind of experiences can lead to new discussions?
Study of past experiences influencing discussions:
Read and note experiences of characters in anthology stories.
Note prior experiences lead to future discussions, endeavors, and inventions.
Develop through cooperative discussions an innovative idea.
UNIT: 4: How do we decide what’s important?
Study of information from anthology tales, poems, and fables:
Using a series of poems with a humorous spin on classics, determine theme based on what is important.
In a class competition format, explore meaning of a selected poem, read it to the class, and determine its theme.
UNIT: 5 In what ways can things change?
Study the novel, Holes.
Students read and study characters’ interrelationships.
Answering text determined analytical questions as reading novel lets students recall information.
Inferences, text structure, and activities affecting the environment are noted.
Compare and contrast the book and movie version of noel.
UNIT: 6: How are we all connected?
Study national parks with research and collaborative team effort:
Students use various resources to determine factual, important information.
Complete an outline using information based on chosen national park.
Take charge of what portion of long range project each member should tackle.
Assemble materials, information, pictures into a slide presentation to present to the class.
Respectfully submitted by Mrs. Patti Jacobs, FCEC fifth grade reading teacher