English/Language Arts SOL Pacing Guide – 5th Grade August-October Oral Language Reading 5.1 The student will listen, draw 5.4 The student will expand vocabulary when reading. conclusions, and share responses a. Use context to clarify meanings of in subjectrelated group learning unfamiliar words and phrases. activities. e. Use dictionary, glossary, thesaurus, and a. Participate in and contribute to other wordreference materials. discussions across content f. Develop vocabulary by listening to and areas. reading a variety of texts. d. Communicate new ideas to g. Study word meanings across content areas. others. 5.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction texts, and poetry. a. Describe the relationship between text and previously read materials. g. Identify main idea. h. Summarize supporting details from text. k. Make, confirm, or revise predictions. m. Read with fluency and accuracy. 5.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction texts. b. Use prior knowledge and build additional background knowledge as context for new learning. d. Identify the main idea of nonfiction texts. e. Summarize supporting details in nonfiction texts. k. Identify new information gained from reading. m. Read with fluency/accuracy. Writing 5.7 The student will write for a variety of purposes: to describe, to inform, to entertain, to explain, and to persuade. a. Identify intended audience. b. Use a variety of prewriting strategies. d. Write a clear topic sentence focusing on the main idea. i. Include supporting details that elaborate the main idea. 5.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing. b. Use adjective and adverb comparisons. e. Use quotation marks with dialogue. j. Use correct spelling of commonly used words. CAFÉ STRATEGIES: August-October Comprehension Check for understanding Back up and reread Monitor and fix up Use prior knowledge to connect with text Make a picture or mental image Ask questions throughout the reading process Predict what will happen; Use text to confirm Infer and support with evidence Use text features Summarize text; include sequence of main events Use main idea and supporting details to determine importance Determine and analyze author’s purpose and support with text Recognize literacy elements (genre, plot, character, setting, problem/solution, theme) Recognize and explain causeandeffect relationships Compare and contrast within and between text Set a purpose for reading and apply different strategies Accuracy Use the pictures Use beginning and ending sounds Blend sounds; stretch and reread Chunk letters and sounds together Cross checking Fluecy Voracious reading Read appropriateleveled texts (good fit books) Practice common sight words and highfrequency words Adjust and apply different reading rates to match text Use punctuation to enhance phrasing and prosody Expand Vocabulary Voracious reading Tune into interesting words and use new vocabulary when speaking and writing Use pictures, illustrations and diagrams Use word parts to determine the meaning of words (prefixes, suffixes, origins abbreviations, homophones) Use prior knowledge and context to predict and confirm meaning Use dictionaries, thesauruses and glossaries as tools Use vocabulary from other content areas Identify the author’s use of figurative language th English/Language Arts SOL Pacing Guide – 5 Grade October-December Oral Language Reading 5.1 The student will listen, draw 5.4 The student will expand vocabulary when conclusions, and share responses in reading. subjectrelated group learning b. Use context and sentence structure to activities. determine meaning and differentiate b. Organize information to present in among multiple meanings of words. reports of group activities. e. Use dictionary, glossary, thesaurus, and c. Summarize information gathered other wordreference materials. in group activities. f. Develop vocabulary by listening to and e. Demonstrate the ability to reading a variety of texts. collaborate with diverse teams. g. Study word meanings across content f. Demonstrate the ability to work areas. independently. 5.5 The student will read and demonstrate 5.2 The student will use effective verbal comprehension of fictional texts, narrative and nonverbal communication skills nonfiction texts, and poetry. to deliver planned oral presentations. e. Describe how an author’s choice of f. Organize content sequentially vocabulary contributes to the author’s around major ideas. style. g. Summarize main points as they l. Use reading strategies throughout the relate to main idea or supporting reading process to monitor details. comprehension. 5.4 Read with fluency and accuracy. Writing 5.7 The student will write for a variety of purposes: to describe, to inform, to entertain, to explain, and to persuade. a. Identify intended audience. b. Use a variety of prewriting strategies. c. Organize information to convey a central idea. d. Write a clear topic sentence focusing on the main idea. e. Write multiparagraph compositions. f. Use precise and descriptive vocabulary to create tone and voice. g. Vary sentence structure by using transition words. h. Revise for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information. i. Include supporting details that elaborate the main idea. 5.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing. f. Use commas to indicate interrupters. g. Use a hyphen to divide words at the end of a line. h. Edit for fragments and runon sentences. i. Eliminate double negatives. j. Use correct spelling of commonly used words. th English/Language Arts SOL Pacing Guide – 5 Grade October-December (Continued) Oral Language Reading 5.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction texts. a. Use text organizers, such as type, headings, and graphics, to predict and categorize information in both print and digital texts. c. Skim materials to develop a general overview of content and to locate specific information. g. Locate information to support opinions, predictions, and conclusions. k. Identify new information gained from reading. l. Use reading strategies throughout the reading process to monitor comprehension. m. Read with fluency and accuracy. Writing Research 5.9 The student will find, evaluate, and select appropriate resources for a research product. a. Construct questions about a topic. b. Collect information from multiple resources including online, print, and media. c. Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate, and communicate information. d. Organize information presented on charts, maps, and graphs. e. Develop notes that include important concepts, summaries, and identification of information sources. f. Give credit to sources used in research. g. Define the meaning and consequences of plagiarism. CAFÉ STRATEGIES: October-December Comprehension Check for understanding Back up and reread Monitor and fix up Use prior knowledge to connect with text Make a picture or mental image Ask questions throughout the reading process Predict what will happen; Use text to confirm Infer and support with evidence Use text features Summarize text; include sequence of main events Use main idea and supporting details to determine importance Determine and analyze author’s purpose and support with text Recognize literacy elements (genre, plot, character, setting, problem/solution, theme) Recognize and explain causeandeffect relationships Compare and contrast within and between text Set a purpose for reading and apply different strategies Accuracy Use the pictures Use beginning and ending sounds Blend sounds; stretch and reread Chunk letters and sounds together Cross checking Fluency Voracious reading Read appropriateleveled texts (good fit books) Practice common sight words and highfrequency words Adjust and apply different reading rates to match text Use punctuation to enhance phrasing and prosody Expand Vocabulary Voracious reading Tune into interesting words and use new vocabulary when speaking and writing Use pictures, illustrations and diagrams Use word parts to determine the meaning of words (prefixes, suffixes, origins abbreviations, homophones) Use prior knowledge and context to predict and confirm meaning Use dictionaries, thesauruses and glossaries as tools Use vocabulary from other content areas Identify the author’s use of figurative language th English/Language Arts SOL Pacing Guide – 5 Grade December-February Oral Language Reading 5.2 The student will use effective verbal and 5.4 The student will expand vocabulary when nonverbal communication skills to deliver reading. planned oral presentations. c. Use knowledge of roots, affixes, a. Maintain eye contact with listeners. synonyms, antonyms, and homophones. d. Use posture appropriate for e. Use dictionary, glossary, thesaurus, and communication setting. other wordreference materials. e. Determine appropriate content for f. Develop vocabulary by listening and audience. reading a variety of texts. h. Incorporate visual media to support g. Study word meanings across content the presentation. areas. 5.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction texts, and poetry. b. Describe character development c. Describe the development of plot and explain the resolution of conflict(s). f. Identify and ask questions that clarify various points of view. j. Identify cause and effect relationships. l. Use reading strategies throughout the reading process to monitor comprehension. Read with fluency and accuracy. Writing 5.7 The student will write for a variety of purposes: to describe, to inform, to entertain, to explain, and to persuade. a. Identify intended audience. b. Use a variety of prewriting strategies. c. Organize information to convey a central idea. d. Write a clear topic sentence focusing on the main idea. e. Write multiparagraph compositions. f. Use precise and descriptive vocabulary to create tone and voice. g. Vary sentence structure by using transition words. h. Revise for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information. i. Include supporting details that elaborate the main idea. 5.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing. a. Use plural possessives. c. Identify and use interjections. d. Use apostrophes in contractions and possessives. j. Use correct spelling of commonly used words. k. Identify and use conjunctions. th English/Language Arts SOL Pacing Guide – 5 Grade December-February (Continued) Oral Language Reading 5.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction texts. f. Identify structural patterns found in nonfiction. h. Identify cause and effect relationships following transition words signaling the pattern. i. Differentiate between fact and opinion. k. Identify new information gained from reading. l. Use reading strategies throughout the reading process to monitor comprehension. m. Read with fluency and accuracy. Writing Research 5.9 The student will find, evaluate, and select appropriate resources for a research product. a. Construct questions about a topic. b. Collect information from multiple resources including online, print, and media. c. Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate, and communicate information. d. Organize information presented on charts, maps, and graphs. e. Develop notes that include important concepts, summaries, and identification of information sources. f. Give credit to sources used in research. g. Define the meaning and consequences of plagiarism. CAFÉ STRATEGIES: December-February Comprehension Check for understanding Back up and reread Monitor and fix up Use prior knowledge to connect with text Make a picture or mental image Ask questions throughout the reading process Predict what will happen; Use text to confirm Infer and support with evidence Use text features Summarize text; include sequence of main events Use main idea and supporting details to determine importance Determine and analyze author’s purpose and support with text Recognize literacy elements (genre, plot, character, setting, problem/solution, theme) Recognize and explain causeandeffect relationships Compare and contrast within and between text Set a purpose for reading and apply different strategies Accuracy Use the pictures Use beginning and ending sounds Blend sounds; stretch and reread Chunk letters and sounds together Cross checking Fluency Voracious reading Read appropriateleveled texts (good fit books) Practice common sight words and highfrequency words Adjust and apply different reading rates to match text Use punctuation to enhance phrasing and prosody Expand Vocabulary Voracious reading Tune into interesting words and use new vocabulary when speaking and writing Use pictures, illustrations and diagrams Use word parts to determine the meaning of words (prefixes, suffixes, origins abbreviations, homophones) Use prior knowledge and context to predict and confirm meaning Use dictionaries, thesauruses and glossaries as tools Use vocabulary from other content areas Identify the author’s use of figurative language th English/Language Arts SOL Pacing Guide – 5 Grade February-May Oral Language 5.2 The student will use effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills to deliver planned oral presentations. b. Use gestures to support, accentuate, and dramatize verbal message. c. Use facial expressions to support and dramatize verbal message. i. Use language and style appropriate to the audience, topic, and purpose. 5.3 The student will learn how media messages are constructed and for what purposes. a. Differentiate between auditory, visual, and written media messages. b. Identify the characteristics and effectiveness of a variety of media messages. Reading 5.4 The student will expand vocabulary when reading. d. Identify an author’s use of figurative language. e. Use dictionary, glossary, thesaurus, and other wordreference materials. f. Develop vocabulary by listening to and reading a variety of texts. g. Study word meanings across content areas. 5.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction texts, and poetry. i. Draw conclusions and make inferences from text. d. Describe the characteristics of free verse, rhymed, and patterned poetry. m. Read with fluency and accuracy. 5.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction texts. j. Identify, compare, and contrast relationships. k. Identify new information gained from reading. m. Read with fluency and accuracy . Writing 5.7 The student will write for a variety of purposes: to describe, to inform, to entertain, to explain, and to persuade. a. Identify intended audience. b. Use a variety of prewriting strategies. d. Write a clear topic sentence focusing on the main idea. i. Include supporting details that elaborate the main idea. 5.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing. h. Use commas to indicate interrupters. i. Use a hyphen to divide words at the end of a line. j. Use correct spelling of commonly used words. CAFÉ STRATEGIES: February-May Comprehension Check for understanding Back up and reread Monitor and fix up Use prior knowledge to connect with text Make a picture or mental image Ask questions throughout the reading process Predict what will happen; Use text to confirm Infer and support with evidence Use text features Summarize text; include sequence of main events Use main idea and supporting details to determine importance Determine and analyze author’s purpose and support with text Recognize literacy elements (genre, plot, character, setting, problem/solution, theme) Recognize and explain causeandeffect relationships Compare and contrast within and between text Set a purpose for reading and apply different strategies Accuracy Use the pictures Use beginning and ending sounds Blend sounds; stretch and reread Chunk letters and sounds together Cross checking Fluency Voracious reading Read appropriateleveled texts (good fit books) Practice common sight words and highfrequency words Adjust and apply different reading rates to match text Use punctuation to enhance phrasing and prosody Expand Vocabulary Voracious reading Tune into interesting words and use new vocabulary when speaking and writing Use pictures, illustrations and diagrams Use word parts to determine the meaning of words (prefixes, suffixes, origins abbreviations, homophones) Use prior knowledge and context to predict and confirm meaning Use dictionaries, thesauruses and glossaries as tools Use vocabulary from other content areas Identify the author’s use of figurative language
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