Grade 5 ELA Idaho Standards

Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology (roots and affixes) to read accurately unfamiliar grade-level multisyllabic words (e.g., disallow, misinform, transaction) in context and out of context.

Demonstrate command of the conventions of English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

Form and use irregular verbs (e.g., lie/lay, sit/set, rise/raise) correctly in sentences.

Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense and number.

Use nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections appropriate to function.

Ensure subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement.

Use coordinating (e.g., and, but), subordinating (e.g., although, because), and correlative (e.g., either/or) conjunctions to join words and phrases in a sentence.

Expand, combine, and reduce sentences for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style.

Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when appropriate to task and situation.

Demonstrate command of the conventions of English punctuation and capitalization when writing and reading aloud to create meaning.

Commas before a coordinating conjunction.

Commas to separate an introductory element from the rest of the sentence (e.g., Yes, thank you, It's true, isn't it?).

Underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles of works.

Spell grade-level words correctly, including commonly confused words (e.g., its/it's, affect/effect).

Engage in collaborative discussions about grade-level topics and texts with peers by carrying out assigned roles; making comments and posing and responding to questions that contribute to the discussion and elaborate on others' remarks; and reviewing key ideas expressed and drawing conclusions considering the discussion.

Summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

Summarize the major points a speaker makes and explain how each is supported by reasons and evidence.

Report orally on a topic or text or present an argument, sequencing ideas logically and using appropriate facts and relevant descriptive details to support main ideas or themes and speaking clearly at an understandable pace.

Consider the source of information gathered digitally through such means as domains (e.g., .gov; .edu vs. .com or .tv).

Use information from multiple digital sources, demonstrating the ability to locate an answer to a question or to solve a problem efficiently.

Analyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to the meaning, tone, or beauty of a text presented digitally.

Independently and proficiently read and comprehend texts representing a balance of genres, cultures, and perspectives that exhibit complexity at the higher end of the grades 4–5 band.

Regularly engage in a volume of reading, independently, with peers, or with modest support related to the topics and themes being studied to build knowledge and vocabulary.

Draw evidence from grade-level texts to explain what is said explicitly and when drawing inferences, including quoting from texts accurately.

Read grade-level text with accuracy, automaticity, appropriate rate, and expression in successive readings to support comprehension.

Use evidence from literature to demonstrate understanding of grade-level texts.

Summarize a text and determine the central themes of stories, plays, or poems, including how they are developed using details.

Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in stories and plays, drawing on specific details in the texts.

Explain how chapters, scenes, or stanzas work together to provide the overall structure of a literary text.

Explain how a narrator's or speaker's point of view influence how events are described in stories, plays, or poems.

Compare and contrast stories in the same genre on their approaches to similar themes.

Use evidence from nonfiction works to demonstrate understanding of grade-level texts.

Explain the central ideas of texts, including how they are developed using details; summarize texts.

Explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in historical, scientific, or technical texts.

Explain how series of chapters or sections fit together to provide the overall structure of informational texts (e.g., description, sequence, comparison, problem-solution, cause-effect).

Explain how authors use evidence and reasons to support specific claims in texts, identifying which reasons and evidence support which claims.

Integrate information from several texts on the same event or topic to demonstrate a coherent understanding of the information.

Conduct short research tasks to take some action or share findings orally or in writing by formulating research questions; gathering relevant and reliable information from both primary and secondary sources as appropriate; paraphrasing and quoting ideas and information; and respecting copyright guidelines for use of that information and any images.

Read a series of texts organized around a variety of conceptually related topics to build knowledge about the world. (These texts should be at a range of complexity levels so students can read the texts independently, with peers, or with modest support.)

Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade-level content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

Use context (e.g., definitions, examples, or restatements in text) as clues to the meaning of words or phrase.

Use common Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of words (e.g., biography, biology, biohazard).

Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), print or digital, to find the pronunciation and clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases.

Determine how words and phrases provide meaning and nuance to grade-level texts.

Recognize and explain the meaning of figurative language such as metaphors and similes, in context.

Distinguish shades of meaning among related words that describe different states or subtleties (e.g., sang, trilled, chirped, chorused).

Acquire and use accurately general academic and content-specific words and phrases occurring in grade-level reading and content, including those that signal contrast, addition, connection, and other logical relationships (e.g., therefore, for example, meanwhile, on the other hand). Use these words in discussions and writing.

Develop flexibility in writing by routinely engaging in the production of shorter and longer pieces for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences. This could include, among others, summaries, reflections, descriptions, critiques, letters, and poetry, etc.

Write arguments that introduce the topic clearly; express a distinct opinion supported with adequate facts, ideas, and reasons that are logically grouped and provide a concluding section.

Write informational texts that introduce the topic; develop the focus with relevant facts, details, and examples from multiple sources that are logically grouped, including headings to support the purpose; and provide a concluding section.

Write personal or fictional narratives that establish a situation and narrator; organize around a central problem, conflict, or experience using descriptions, dialogue or pacing to develop the characters, event(s), or experience(s); and provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated events.

Produce clear and coherent organizational structures of multiple paragraphs in which facts and details are logically grouped and linking words and phrases connect details and ideas.

With support from adults and peers, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. (Editing should demonstrate command of grade-level Grammar and Conventions.)

Write in cursive legibly and fluently by hand with a consistent form and recognizable signature.

Use technology to produce and publish writing demonstrating sufficient command of keyboarding skills.

Mechanics

Reading Comprehension

Textual Evidence

Text Complexity

Oral and Digital Communications Strand

Grammar and Usage

Academic Vocabulary

Nonfiction Text

Grammar and Conventions

Range of Writing

Foundational Reading

Reading Fluency

Word Building

Vocabulary Development

Literature

Phonics and Decoding

Digital Communications

Inquiry Process to Build, Present, and Use Knowledge

Handwriting and Keyboarding

Research Strand

Writing Strand

Oral Communications

Deep Reading on Topics to Build Knowledge

Volume of Reading to Build Knowledge

Follow Oral Directions

Understand Social and Academic Conversations

Understand Main Idea of Information Presented Orally

Ask and Answer Questions

Communicate Information Orally

Plan Oral Presentations

Deliver Oral Presentations

Use Text Features to Locate Information

Use Graphic Features to Support Understanding of Text

Decode Words Using Phonological Awareness Skills

Decode Words Using Knowledge of Syllables

Decode and Determine Meaning of Words Using Knowledge of Word Parts

Identify and Use Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms, and Words with Multiple Meanings

Read With Fluency

Follow Written Directions

Describe Main Idea in Text

Draw Conclusions Based on Text

Describe Characters, Settings, and Plots

Plan, Write, Revise, and Edit a Draft

Write Narratives

Write Reports

Spell Words Correctly

Write a Variety of Sentence Types

Apply Capitalization and Punctuation Rules

Use Grammatical Forms

Identify orally the main characters and basic sequence of events in simple stories read aloud with visuals.

Decode most grade-level multisyllabic words using knowledge of syllable types and patterns.

Demonstrate comprehension of academic discussions on concrete and abstract topics.

Identify and apply grade-level capitalization and punctuation rules with few errors.

Ask and answer very simple questions using words or phrases.

Organize oral presentations that maintain a clear focus; use expanded word choice and sentence structure.

Describe detailed aspects of characters, setting, and plot in stories at grade level.

Identify and apply basic capitalization and punctuation rules for proper nouns and very simple sentences.

Describe main ideas and supporting details of information presented orally at grade level.

Follow multi-step oral directions.

Organize simple oral presentations that maintain a clear focus.

Apply the writing process to: organize ideas and select an appropriate format; write a draft and revise for meaning and clarity; and use a grade-level editing checklist.

Speaking Applications

Demonstrate comprehension of academic discussions on mostly concrete topics.

Identify orally facts in brief text read with support and retell facts in logical order.

Draw conclusions based on text with visuals at independent reading level, and locate some evidence in the text.

Identify the main idea and a few supporting details in brief, simple stories and information presented orally with visual support.

Identify and apply increasingly complex capitalization and punctuation rules.

Follow simple multi-step oral directions.

Use text features to locate information in familiar and some unfamiliar print formats at grade level.

Use knowledge of vowel digraphs, diphthongs, and r-controlled letter-sound association to read new words.

Decode simple, familiar words.

Identify and use common synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, and words with multiple meanings at independent reading level.

Deliver narrative and informative oral presentations that maintain a focus on key events or ideas with some supporting details.

Identify main ideas in text at independent reading level and retell important information from the text.

Copy high-frequency words and use inventive spelling for some words.

Describe the main idea and most supporting details of information presented orally near grade level.

Use text features to locate information in various print formats at grade level.

Use basic text features (e.g., bold print, paragraphing) to locate information in familiar print formats.

Deliver narrative and informative oral presentations that maintain a clear focus on important events or ideas with supporting details.

Read simple sentences with familiar vocabulary with fluency and accuracy appropriate to reading level.

Decode and determine meaning of words using knowledge of common base words and a few simple prefixes and suffixes.

Decode words of two to four syllables at independent reading level using knowledge of syllable types and patterns.

Decode and determine meaning of most words using knowledge of common roots, prefixes, and suffixes near grade level.

Identify first, middle, and last sounds in a single-syllable word.

Listening

Match vowel and consonant sounds to all letters.

Identify orally the main characters, setting, and sequence of events, after reading simple stories with visuals and other support.

Complete a graphic organizer on a familiar topic that follows a logical sequence of events.

Spell correctly one-syllable words with blends, contractions, and compounds, and use reference tools to correct errors.

Speaking

Write short narratives that have a beginning, middle, and end, using increasingly complex sentences.

Organize a central idea and some supporting details; write a brief paragraph and revise for meaning; and use a simple editing checklist of basic rules.

Identify common, simple antonym pairs (e.g., hot/cold).

Spell many one-syllable, high-frequency words correctly.

Demonstrate comprehension of brief, very simple social conversations on familiar topics with contextual support.

Identify and use grade-level grammatical forms (e.g., verb tense, pronouns, adjectives) with some errors.

Complete a graphic organizer to show ideas for a narrative; write a series of short sentences; and use a simple editing checklist of very basic rules with support.

Follow simple two-step written directions.

Describe detailed aspects of characters, setting, and plot in stories near grade level.

Demonstrate comprehension of simple social conversations on mostly familiar topics with contextual support.

Identify common, simple antonyms and synonyms.

Determine the number of syllables in familiar one- to three-syllable spoken words.

Write full-length narratives about specific events or situations including some precise details.

Identify letters of the alphabet, words, numerals, and parts of a book (e.g., cover, title).

Identify main ideas and summarize information in grade-level text.

Retell experiences or familiar stories in response to prompts; use words, phrases, and props.

Identify and use synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, and words with multiple meanings at grade level.

Consistently spell grade-appropriate words correctly, and independently use reference tools to correct spelling.

Follow written directions represented by signs, symbols, and one or two words.

Use familiar graphic features to find information and support understanding of text at independent reading level.

Write reports that include a main idea and supporting details, using detailed sentences.

Identify and use subject-verb agreement and basic verb tenses in simple sentences.

Follow some simple multi-step written directions.

Express basic needs using simple words or phrases.

Follow simple multi-step written directions.

Read text at independent reading level with fluency and accuracy appropriate to reading level.

Use familiar graphic features (e.g., illustrations, charts) to support understanding of written words and phrases.

Writing

Follow simple two-step oral directions.

Writing Process

Express basic needs and feelings using phrases and simple sentences.

Identify and use subject-verb-object order in very simple sentences.

Read grade-level text with fluency and accuracy at grade level.

Use familiar graphic features (e.g., diagrams, maps) to support understanding of brief, simple text.

Use familiar and some newly learned graphic features to find information and support understanding of most grade-level text.

Identify main ideas and summarize important information in text near grade-level.

Write short narratives with a beginning, middle, and end, using detailed sentences.

Identify and write simple declarative, exclamatory, and interrogative sentences.

Writing Applications

Write simple sentences with support for the beginning, middle, and end of a narrative.

Ask and answer questions using standard grammar with few errors.

Draw conclusions based on grade-level text and locate evidence in the text.

Follow multi-step written directions.

Identify nouns and verbs in very simple sentences.

Identify literal concepts in very brief, simple stories and information presented orally with visual support.

Reading

Decode basic words of two to three syllables using knowledge of syllable types and patterns.

Identify and apply basic capitalization and punctuation rules in simple sentences.

Ask and answer questions with some details and more complex sentences.

Writing Conventions

Ask and answer simple questions using phrases or simple sentences.

Dictate simple sentences for the beginning, middle, and end of a narrative.

Identify and write sentences of varying types and complexity at grade level.

Demonstrate comprehension of social conversations and simple academic discussions on mostly familiar, concrete topics.

Use various graphic features to find information and support understanding of grade-level text.

Summarize major ideas and supporting details.

Identify basic text features (e.g., end-sentence punctuation, headings) in familiar print formats.

Draw conclusions orally based on brief, simple text with visuals on a familiar topic.

Write brief reports that include a main idea and supporting details, using increasingly complex sentences.

Write simple expository sentences with support.

Complete a graphic organizer or label a series of illustrations on an experience or familiar story using words or phrases.

Follow simple one-step oral directions.

Identify and apply grade-level capitalization and punctuation rules with some errors.

Listening Comprehension

Draw pictures or complete a graphic organizer to show ideas for a narrative.

Paraphrase information on familiar topics with support.

Decode and determine meaning of words using knowledge of common roots, prefixes, and suffixes at independent reading level.

Reading Process

Write short narratives with support that have a beginning, middle, and end.

Complete a graphic organizer or an outline for simple narrative and informative presentations.

Deliver brief narrative oral presentations on a familiar topic in response to prompts; use simple sentences and props.

Draw conclusions orally based on brief, simple text read aloud with visuals.

Identify and write sentences of varying types and increasing complexity.

Draw conclusions based on text near grade level and locate evidence in the text.

Read grade-level text with fluency and accuracy near grade level.

Reading Comprehension

Write expository paragraphs with support that include a main idea and some supporting details, using simple sentences.

Identify and use grade-level grammatical forms (e.g., verb tense, pronouns, adjectives) with few errors.

Describe basic aspects of characters, setting, and plot in stories with visuals at independent reading level.

Decode and determine meaning of words using knowledge of various roots, prefixes, and suffixes at grade level.

Identify and write very simple declarative sentences.

Read sight words and other familiar words and phrases accurately.

Apply the writing process to: organize more complex ideas and supporting details; write a draft and revise for meaning and clarity; and use a modified grade-level editing checklist.

Identify orally some facts in simple text with visuals read aloud.

Deliver brief narrative oral presentations following a logical sequence and using expanded sentences.

Dictate simple expository sentences.

Use word patterns and/or word families to decode words.

Briefly describe the main idea and some supporting details of information presented orally.

Spell most grade-appropriate words correctly, and independently use reference tools to correct spelling.