A Parent’s Guide to
READING
READS 5TH GRADE LEVEL MATERIALS
Reads material written for 5th grade
READS FLUENTLY WITH EXPRESSION
AND ACCURACY
Reads fluently 161 or more words per
minute from a 5th grade passage
Varies voice to add interest
Adjusts reading rate by observing
punctuation while reading aloud
COMPREHENDS LITERATURE AND
INFORMATIONAL TEXT
Uses strategies such as visualization,
questioning, graphic organizers to
comprehends fiction and nonfiction
Identifies and or infers main idea and
details
Summarizes selections
Compares and contrasts elements of a
story or stories
Makes predictions and draw conclusions
based on information in a story
Distinguishes fact from opinion
Determines cause and effect
Relates reading to own experiences
Analyzes literature for literary elements
such as plot, setting, character, tone,
theme, point of view, and author’s purpose
Interprets literary devices, poetic devices
and dramatic devices
UNDERSTANDS & USES NEW
VOCABULARY
Use familiar word parts to determine the
meaning ( Base word/root word, prefixes and
suffixes)
Uses strategies to determine meaning of
new words (context clues)
Language Arts...
Identifies synonyms, antonyms,
homonyms, idioms, and multiple meaning
words
Consults dictionary or other source for
meaning
Applies vocabulary knowledge in reading,
writing, speaking, and listening
READS INDEPENDENTLY
Independently chooses texts at
appropriate reading level
Completes independent reading
assignments
WRITING
Uses prewriting techniques (brainstorming,
identifying target audience)
Writes and edits multiple drafts
Organizes ideas in a logical manner
Uses strong verbs and sensory language
Writes for a variety of purposes
Varies vocabulary and sentence structure
MECHANICS AND GRAMMAR
Writes complete sentences
Makes few usage errors in written work
Uses correct capitalization, punctuation
and spelling
Publishes or presents work using
appropriate tools
SPEAKING, VIEWING, LISTENING
AND MEDIA LITERACY
DEMONSTRATES COMMUNICATION
AND LISTENING SKILLS
Identifies differences in media sources
print vs non-print