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English Language Arts
Grade 5

Standard Standard Language Key Citations Additional Practice and Application

LITERATURE
Key Ideas and Details
RL.5.1 Quote accurately from a text when 5-1: T32–T33 5-1: T32, T33, T34, T39, T64, T65, T94, T100, T108, T109, T110,
explaining what the text says 5-2: T112–T113, T247, T252, T111, T146, T147, T148, T149, T150, T151, T154, T172, T173,
explicitly and when drawing T253, T260–T261, T269, T411 T178, T180, T182, T184, T190, T191, T192, T193, T197, T222,
inferences from the text. 5-3: T34 T223, T224, T225, T226, T227, T271, T294, T295, T326, T328,
5-4: T258, T259, T336, T337 T330, T332, T338, T339, T340, T341, T374, T375, S7, S15, S19,
5-5: T36–T37 S27, S29, S35, S37, S39, S45, S47, S49
5-2: T45, T100, T104, T106, T107, T114, T116, T146, T147, T148,
T149, T246, T248, T253, T254, T256, T257, T258, T261, T262,
T263, T264, T265, T296, T297, T298, T299, T302, T395, T398,
T399, T401, T402, T403, T404, T405, T413, T414, T417, T425, S15,
S25, S29, S31, S35, S37, S39
5-3: T18, T20, T26, T30, T33, T35, T36, T37, T68, T69, T70, T71,
T72, T73, S11
5-4: T20, T21, T24, T26, T28, T29, T31, T32, T33, T34, T35, T39,
T64, T65, T66, T67, T68, T72, T94, T96, T102, T104, T106, T110,
T111, T112, T113, T142, T143, T144, T145, T146, T150, T222,
T240, T242, T244, T246, T248, T254, T255, T257, T258, T259,
T260, T261, T290, T291, T292, T293, T294, T298, T326, T328,
T336, T337, T338, T339, T374, T375, T376, T380, S11, S21, S41,
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5-5: T22, T26, T28, T36, T37, T38, T39, T70, T71, T72, T73, T74,
T78, T100, T102, T104, T106, T108, T112, T113, T114, T146, T147,
T148, T152, T226, T260, T261, T262, T294, T295, T296, T297, S14,
S30, S41
5-6: T64, T82, T158, T160, T161, T163, T166, T174, T204, T216,
S15, S17, S19, S31, S35, S41
RL.5.2 Determine a theme of a story, 5-1: T17, T90, T105, T106–T107, 5-1: T26, T32, T64, T65, T87, T109, T110, T111, T113, T116, T120,
drama, or poem from details in the T121, T333, T336–T337, T345 T146, T147, T148, T149, T150, T151, T154, T180, T186, T190,
text, including how characters in a 5-3: T351 T197, T270, T319, T322, T332, T338, T339, T341, T344, T374,
story or drama respond to 5-4: T241, T244, T248, T333, T375, T376, T377, T378, T379, T382, S5, S9, S11, S17, S19, S21,
challenges or how the speaker in a T334–T335 S27, S44, S47, S51
poem reflects upon a topic; 5-2: T44, T104, T113, T254, T273, T342, T417, T418, S17, S19,
summarize the text. S27, S29, S31, S37, S39, S41
5-3: T196, T346, T351
5-4: T20, T22, T24, T26, T28, T29, T33, T98, T110, T136, T188,
T189, T241, T244, T246, T248, T250, T252, T257, T313, T333,
T334, T335, T343, T360, T364, T365, S31, S35
5-5: T24, T98, T109, T111, T113, T119, T144, T145, T146, T147,
T148, T152, T165, T192, T193, T255, T340, S14
5-6: T61, T62, T65, T69, T74, T94, T120, T168, T215, S11, S14,
S17, S19
RL.5.3 Compare and contrast two or more 5-1: T99, T106–T107, T181, 5-1: T94, T96, T98, T100, T102, T104, T113, T114, T116, T121,
characters, settings, or events in a T188–T189, T338–T339 T169, T172, T174, T178, T180, T182, T190, T191, T193, T222,
story or drama, drawing on 5-2: T107, T110–T111 T223, T224, T225, T226, T227, T230, T326, T329, T341, T368, S9,
specific details in the text (e.g., 5-4: T253 S19, S21, S24, S25, S27, S29, S49, S51
how characters interact). 5-5: T36– T37 5-2: T41, T96, T98, T102, T108, T144, T145, T146, T147, T148,
T149, T256, T258, T401, T424, S15, S17, S19, S39
5-3: T20, T24, T35
5-4: T117, T172, T250, T252, T257, T336, T364
5-5: T13, T20, T28, T30, T39, T96, T102, T250, T254, T263
5-6: T13, T68, T74, T76, T166, T215, S19, S51

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Craft and Structure
RL.5.4 Determine the meaning of words 5-1: T114, T330 5-1: T24, T28, T40–T41, T94, T98, T113, T118, T176, T177, T189,
and phrases as they are used in a 5-2: T252, T254 T344
text, including figurative language 5-3: T20, T24, T124–T125 5-2: T41, T42, T100, T104, T250, T252, T254, T395, S35, S37
such as metaphors and similes. 5-4: T20, T324, T345 5-3: T20, T24, T68, T69, T196, S3, S13, S23, S43
5-5: T29, T34–T35, T251, T258– 5-4: T20, T22, T97, T109, T134, T174, T244, T246, T248, T254,
T259 T320, T322, T324, T328, T329, T332, T334, T335, S3, S13, S23,
S33, S43
5-5: T34, T35, T62, T100, T192, T248, T251, T252, T254, T256,
T284, S3, S13, S23, S33, S43
5-6: T27, T64, T74, T120, T200, T214
RL.5.5 Explain how a series of chapters, 5-1: T27, T30–T31, T101, T106– 5-1: T13, T16, T18, T25, T34, T64, T65, T66, T67, T68, T69, T72,
scenes, or stanzas fits together to T107 T96, T100, T102, T105, T108–T109, T110, T296, T297, T304, T334,
provide the overall structure of a 5-2: T394, T399, T410 T368, S4. S7, S11, S17, S19, S27, S31, S37, S47
particular story, drama, or poem. 5-3: T351 5-2: T42, T106, T250, T258, T342, T391, T403, T413, T415, T417,
5-4: T103, T108–T109, T112, T418, T419, T422, S41
T316–T317, T338 5-3: T28, T76, T194, T196, T346, T351
5-4: T20, T24, T87, T92, T106, T109, T134, T144, T145, T146,
T150, T178, T179, T186, T188, T313, T318, T323, T330, T335,
T360, T372, T373, S14
5-5: T13, T16, T18, T23, T26, T28, T37, T72, T73, T74, T78, T90,
T104, T192, T244, T250, T259, T292, T293, T300, T340
5-6: T26, T75, T156, T158, T166, T168, T214
RL.5.6 Describe how a narrator’s or 5-1: T25, T30–T31 5-1: T33, T270, T332, T344, S4, S5, S7, S9, S11
speaker’s point of view influences 5-3: T351 5-2: T102, T194, T255, T261, T263, T342, T413, S16, S17
how events are described. 5-4: T101, T108–T109 5-3: T23, T24, T26, T33, T196, T346, S40
5-5: T253, T258–T259 5-4: T20, T21, T24, T26, T96, T101, T109, T111, T134, T170, T172,
T178, T179, T188, T320, T322, T324, T327, T335
5-5: T106, T114, T192, T246, T253, T254, T259, T284, T340
5-6: T26, T64, T121, T166

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Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
RL.5.7 Analyze how visual and 5-1: T125 5-1: T20, T22, T98, T100, T108, T112, T114, T116, T118, T331,
multimedia elements contribute to 5-3: T25, T32–T33 T334, T344, S19
the meaning, tone, or beauty of a 5-4: T27, T30–T31 5-2: T41, T44, T104, T254, T258, T393, S37, S39
text (e.g., graphic novel, 5-5: T105, T110–T1 5-3: T22, T25, T28, T33, T60, S17
multimedia presentation of fiction, 5-4: T22, T24, T26, T27, T31, T32, T56, T100, T252, T320, T326,
folktale, myth, poem). S7
5-5: T22, T32, T105, T111, T136, T256, T261
5-6: T64, T205, S4, R2
RL.5.8 (Not applicable to literature)
RL.5.9 Compare and contrast stories in 5-1: T121, T345 5-2: T424
the same genre (e.g., mysteries 5-4: T343 5-6: T26, T27, T75, T94, T121, T166, T167, T215
and adventure stories) on their 5-5: T45, T119
approaches to similar themes and
topics.
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
RL.5.10 By the end of the year, read and 5-2: T98–T111, T383–T422 5-1: T18, T34, T110, T112, T174, T175, T192, T224, T225, T226,
comprehend literature, including 5-3: T18–T33 T227, T268, T323, T324, T330, T335, T340, S5, S7, S9, S11, S15,
stories, dramas, and poetry, at the 5-4: T18–T31, T242–T257, T318– S17, S19, S25, S27, S29, S31, S35, S37, S39, S45, S47, S49, S51
high end of the grades 4-5 text T335 5-2: T40, T114, T194, T248, T264, T322, S15, S17, S19, S25, S27,
complexity band independently 5-5: T98–T111 S29, S31, S35, S37, S39, S41
and proficiently. 5-3: T18, T36, T112, T113, T171, T192, T193, T197, T263, T264,
T265, T266, T267, T270, T340, T341, T342, T343, S3, S4, S7, S11,
S13, S14, S17, S21, S23, S24, S27, S31, S33, S34, S37, S41, S43,
S44, S47, S51
5-4: T18, T30, T34, T38, T92, T112, T116, T181, T182, T183, T184,
T185, T187, T242, T260, T264, T318, T338, S3, S4, S5, S7, S11,
S13, S14, S17, S21, S23, S24, S27, S31, S33, S35, S37, S43, S44,
S45, S51
5-5: T18, T38, T42, T44, T98, T114, T118, T186, T187, T188, T190,
T246, T262, T267, T334, T335, T336, T337, S5, S7, S15, S21, S23,
S35, S40, S42, S43, S47, S51
5-6: T24, T62, T110, T156, T164, T165, T168, T205, S3, S5, S7, S9,

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S11, S13, S15, S17, S19, S21, S23, S25, S27, S29, S31, S33, S35,
S37, S41, S43, S51

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INFORMATIONAL TEXT
Key Ideas and Details
RI.5.1 Quote accurately from a text when 5-2: T269, T324 5-1: T38, T39, T196, T197, T251, T254, T255, T256, T257, T258,
explaining what the text says 5-3: T98, T110–T111, T179, T264, T265, T266, T267, T271
explicitly and when drawing T188-T189 5-2: T20, T22, T24, T26, T28, T29, T32, T36, T37, T38, T39, T45,
inferences from the text. 5-5: T186–T187 T118, T170, T172, T174, T187, T188, T189, T190, T191, T220,
T221, T222, T223, T224, T225, T228, T320, T330, T336, T337,
T338, T339, T380, T388, T406, T425, S9, S49
5-3: T47, T109, T113, T140, T148, T149, T150, T151, T152, T156,
T190, T191, T214, T222, T224, T225, T226, T230, T245, T263,
T264, T265, T270, T288, T296, T297, T298, T299, T300, T304,
T376, T377, T378, T379, T380, T384, S11, S21, S51
5-4: T13, T16, T38, T116, T168, T214, T215, T216, T217, T218,
T237, T264, T269, T342, T388, T391, T394, T398, T400, T406,
T408, T410, T411, S11, S21
5-5: T40, T42, T44, T167, T185, T187, T220, T221, T222, T266,
T267, T315, T372, T373, T374, T378, S27, S31, S47, S49
5-6: T72, T112, T162, T164, T165, T169, T202, T205, T208, T216,
T234, T360, T361, T364, T368, T372, T376, T377, T380
RI.5.2 Determine two or more main ideas 5-3: T248–T249, T254, T258, 5-1: T256, T260, T271, S14, S29, S49
of a text and explain how they are T261, T262–T263 5-2: T20, T24, T28, T36, T78, T118, T178, T180, T183, T184, T194,
supported by key details; 5-4: T175, T180–T181 T220, T221, T222, T223, T224, T225, T228, T268, T292, T293,
summarize the text. 5-5: T171, T174, T177, T184– T320, T324, T325, T330, T331, T332, T335, T337, T372, T373,
T185, T331, T332–T333 T374, T375, T376, T377, T380, T388, S5, S7, S9, S44, S47, S49
5-3: T13, T40, T43, T110, T111, T113, T116, T189, T190, T191,
T245, T264, T288, T340, T341, S30
5-4: T206, T388, T394, T395, T400, T408, S35
5-5: T40, T42, T44, T137, T171, T180, T186, T189, T266, T334,
T335, T370, T371, T372, T373, T374, T378, S44
5-6: xxi, T20, T27, T59, T68, T71, T75, T114, T118, T136, T138,
T198, T208, T209, T211, T217, T358, T354, T364, T368, T372,
T380, T382, S6, S7, S11, S44

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RI.5.3 Explain the relationships or 5-2: T23, T34–T35, T176, T180, 5-1: T196, T199, T221, T245, T248, T255, T263, T298, T300, T301
interactions between two or more T183, T186–T187 5-2: T16, T22, T26, T28, T32, T37, T70, T71, T72, T73, T74, T75,
individuals, events, ideas, or 5-3: T255, T262–T263, T347 T152, T171, T174, T178, T182, T184, T194, T268, T320, T324,
concepts in a historical, scientific, 5-5: T40, T42, T44, T325, T332– T325, T326, T328, T330, T331, T332, T335, T365, S5, S7, S9, S11,
or technical text based on specific T333 S44, S49, S51
information in the text. 5-3: T111, T150, T151, T152, T156, T189, T190, T224, T225, T226,
T248, T250, T252, T254, T258, T259, T261, T265, T296, T297,
T298, T299, T300, T304, T322, T324, T325, T326, T330, T334,
T336, T339, T340, T341, T347, T376, T377, T378, T379, T380,
T384, S39, S49
5-4: T216, T217, T218
5-5: T40, T42, T218, T219, T318, T320, T328, T334, T335
5-6: T17, T23, T72, T114, T208, T364, T365, T369, T376
Craft and Structure
RI.5.4 Determine the meaning of general 5-2: T27, T28, T34–T35, T177, 5-1: T220, T221, T298, T300, T301, T372, T373
academic and domain-specific T186–T187 5-2: T37, T68, T69, T72, T73, T74, T75, T176, T218, T219, T268,
words and phrases in a text 5-3: T183, T184, T188–T189, T327, T335, T337, T407, S2, S3, S5, S11, S43, S45, S50
relevant to a grade 5 topic or T330 5-3: T40, T42, T109, T114, T116, T120, T140, T191, T214, T270,
subject area. 5-5: T322 S3, S9, S13, S23, S33, S43
5-4: T38
5-5: T42, T118, T137, T187, T266, S3
5-6: T108, T110, T112, T116, T222, T226, S4, S5
RI.5.5 Compare and contrast the overall 5-2: T195, T343 5-3: T288
structure (e.g., chronology, 5-3: T271, T347 5-4: T402, T416, T417
comparison, cause/effect, 5-5: T358
problem/solution) of events, ideas, 5-6: T75, T372
concepts, or information in two or
more texts.
RI.5.6 Analyze multiple accounts of the 5-3: T114, T118, T122, T123 5-2: T424
same event or topic, noting 5-5: T267 5-4: T402, T416, T417
important similarities and 5-6: T120, T372, T386
differences in the point of view
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Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
RI.5.7 Draw on information from 5-1: T39, T43 5-1: T197, T201, T275, R2, R4, R5
multiple print or digital sources, 5-2: T45 5-2: xiii, T195, T269, T347, T406, T424, T425, R2, R5, R7
demonstrating the ability to locate 5-3: T47, T275 5-3: S3, S5, S7, S13, S15, S19, S23, S25, S33, S35, S37, S39, S45
an answer to a question quickly or 5-5: T123, T345 5-4: T121, T390, T398, T402, T406, T416, S3, S5, S9, S13, S15,
to solve a problem efficiently. S17, S19, S23, S25, S27, S29, S35, S43, S49
5-5: S5, S7, S9, S13, S17, S19, S23, S29, S33, S35, S39, S43, S47,
S48
5-6: T22, T23, T112, T361, S23, S25, S29, S35, S37, S39, S47
RI.5.8 Explain how an author uses 5-2: T176, T185, T186–T187, 5-2: T24, T30, T118, T119, T170, T172, T178, T180, T182, T184,
reasons and evidence to support T189, T199 T188, T220, T222, T223, T224, T225, T324, T325, T404, S5, S7, S9
particular points in a text, 5-4: T265 5-4: T237, T262, T264, T340, T342, T394, T395, T400, T402, T411,
identifying which reasons and T417
evidence support which point(s). 5-5: xii, T188, T315, T335
5-6: T108, T113, T116, T117, T152, T209, T212
RI.5.9 Integrate information from several 5-1: T43 5-1: T275
texts on the same topic in order to 5-2: T49, T347 5-2: T45, T269, T343, T392, T400, T404, T406, T424, T425
write or speak about the subject 5-3: T197 5-3: T47
knowledgeably. 5-5: T267, T345 5-4: T269, T402, T416
5-5: T358
5-6: T27, T72, T75, T121, T167, T386
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
RI.5.10 By the end of the year, read and 5-2: T18–T35, T172–T187 5-1: T194, T196, T250, T266, T342
comprehend informational texts, 5-3: T96–T109, T324–T339 5-2: T38, T116, T190, T192, T266, T326, T338, T340, T405, T406,
including history/social studies, 5-4: T394–T395, T398, T400, S5, S7, S9, S11, S45, S47, S49
science, and technical texts, at the T406, T408, T410–T411 5-3: T40, T112, T114, T127, T176, T192, T250, T266, T268, T342,
high end of the grades 4-5 text 5-5: T172–T185, T320–T333 S17, S27, S31, S37, S41, S51
complexity band independently 5-6: T349–T384 5-4: T36, T114, T184, T185, T262, T340, T402, S21, S41
and proficiently. 5-5: T40, T116, T188, T264, T336, T338, S3, S25, S27, S31, S45
5-6: T11, T14, T16, T18, T20, T28, T68, T72, T109, T112, T114,
T116, T118, T122, T163, T164, T165, T204, T208, T224, T372, S4,
S5, S6, S7, S9, S19, S45, S47

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FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS
Phonics and Word Recognition
RF.5.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
RF.5.3a Use combined knowledge of all 5-1: T127, T203 5-1: T66, T67, T68, T69, T70, T71, T73, T126, T154, T155, T231,
letter-sound correspondences, 5-2: T201 T277, T302, T303, T304, T305, T351, T382, T383, S4, S8, S10, S14,
syllabication patterns, and 5-3: T277, T353 S18, S20, S24, S28, S30, S34, S35, S38, S40, S44, S48, S50
morphology (e.g., roots and 5-4: T45, T123 5-2: T51, T79, T125, T153, T228, T229, T275, T303, T349, T381,
affixes) to read accurately 5-5: T273 S4, S8, S10, S14, S18, S20, S24, S25, S28, S30, S34, S38, S40, S44,
unfamiliar multisyllabic words in S48, S50
context and out of context. 5-3: T49, T61, T77, T129, T141, T157, T203, T215, T231, T277,
T289, T305, T365, T385, S4, S6, S8, S10, S14, S18, S20, S24, S28,
S30, S34, S38, S40, S44, S47, S48, S50
5-4: T57, T73, T123, T135, T151, T195, T207, T223, T271, T283,
T299, T349, T361, T381, T388, S4, S8, S10, S14, S18, S20, S24,
S28, S30, S34, S38, S40, S44, S48, S50
5-5: T51, T63, T79, T125, T137, T153, T199, T211, T227, T273,
T285, T301, T347, T359, T379, S4, S8, S10, S14, S18, S20, S24,
S25, S28, S34, S38, S40, S44, S46
5-6: T37, T38, T47, T85, T95, T225, T226, T235, S4, S6, S8, S10,
S14, S18, S20, S24, S28, S30, S34, S38, S40, S44, S48, S50

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Fluency
RF.5.4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
RF.5.4a Read grade-level text with 5-1: T126, T175, T202 5-1: T12, T34, T37, T41, T44, T45, T67, T72, T86, T93, T110, T112,
purpose and understanding. 5-2: T19, T323 T113, T117, T148, T149, T150, T151, T154, T168, T192, T195,
5-3: T97, T177 T196, T220, T221, T224, T225, T226, T227, T228, T229, T230,
5-4: T44, T194, T270 T244, T251, T269, T276, T298, T300, T301, T318, T325, T330,
5-5: T116, T173, T321 T335, T340, T343, T350, T372, T373, T376, T377, T378, T379, S5,
S6, S7, S9, S11, S15, S19, S25, S27, S29, S31, S35, S36, S37, S39,
S41, S45, S47, S49, S51
5-2: T12, T22, T32, T38, T50, T68, T69, T70, T71, T72, T73, T74,
T75, T79, T99, T115, T116, T124, T144, T145, T152, T166, T173,
T192, T200, T220, T249, T264, T274, T294, T295, T296, T297,
T298, T299, T302, T303, T316, T329, T338, T341, T348, T374,
T375, T376, T377, T394, T406, T409, S5, S7, S11, S15, S16, S17,
S19, S25, S27, S29, S31, S35, S37, S39, S41, S45, S46, S49
5-3: T12, T36, T40, T42, T48, T70, T71, T72, T73, T90, T114, T128,
T150, T151, T152, T170, T192, T195, T202, T224, T225, T226,
T251, T266, T276, T298, T299, T300, T325, T342, T352, T378,
T379, T380, S6, S16, S25, S26, S36, S45, S47
5-4: T12, T30, T34, T37, T66, T67, T68, T86, T112, T115, T122,
T164, T184, T187, T194, T216, T217, T218, T236, T260, T263,
T292, T293, T294, T312, T338, T348, T374, T375, T376, S6, S16,
S23, S25, S26, S27, S36
5-5: T38, T40, T50, T72, T73, T74, T92, T114, T117, T124, T146,
T147, T148, T166, T188, T191, T198, T220, T221, T222, T240,
T262, T264, T272, T294, T295, T296, T297, T314, T336, T339,
T346, T372, T373, T374, S6, S15, S16, S26, S35, S37, S38, S42
5-6: T15, T46, T63, T106, T109, T110, T111, T112, T114, T119,
T120, T122, T157, T158, T160, T163, T168, T186, T203, T354,
T372, T387, S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S15, S17, S19, S21, S23

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RF.5.4b Read grade-level prose and poetry 5-1: T44, T126 5-1: T12, T23, T45, T66, T67, T68, T69, T86, T95, T117, T168,
orally with accuracy, appropriate 5-2: T43, T50, T193, T200 T185, T202, T253, T276, T327, T350, T383, S6, S16, S26, S46
rate, and expression. 5-3: T41, T48, T115, T128, T276 5-2: T12, T21, T103, T117, T124, T166, T179, T242, T251, T274,
5-4: T37, T44, T341, T348 S16, S26, S36
5-5: T191, T198 5-3: T12, T112, T150, T151, T152, T224, T225, T226, T298, T299,
T300, T318, T352, T378, T379, T380, S3, S5, S6, S7, S13, S15, S16,
S17, S23, S25, S26, S27, S33, S35, S36, S37, S43, S46
5-4: T43, T66, T67, T68, T70, T71, T72, T73, T86, T122, T144,
T145, T146, T216, T217, T218, T292, T293, T294, T342, T374,
T375, T376, T402, S3, S5, S6, S7, S13, S15, S16, S17, S23, S25,
S33, S35, S37, S43, S45, S47
5-5: T72, T73, T74, T92, T93, T117, T124, T146, T147, T148, T166,
T167, T191, T198, T220, T221, T222, T240, T265, T272, T294,
T295, T296, T297, T372, T373, T374, S3, S5, S6, S7, S13, S15, S16,
S17, S23, S25, S26, S27, S33, S35, S36, S37, S43, S45, S46, S47
5-6: T10, T19, T25, T27, T36, T58, T67, T73, T75, T84, T106, T115,
T119, T120, T130, T131, T152, T159, T165, T167, T176, T177,
T207, T213, T215, T222, T224, T354, S6, S11, S15, S16, S21, S23,
S25, S26, S27, S33, S35, S36, S37, S43, S45, S46, S47
RF.5.4c Use context to confirm or self- 5-1: T40–T41, T126, T198–T199 5-1: T70, T71, T72, T220, T221, T228, T229, T230, T372, T373, S3,
correct word recognition and 5-3: T48 S5, S23, S25, S33, S37, S43, S46, S47
understanding, rereading as 5-5: T265, T272 5-2: T228, T295, T302, T378, T379, T388, T394, T406, S2, S3, S7,
necessary. S10, S13, S17, S23, S25, S35, S43, S45
5-3: T12, T21, S6, S16, S35
5-4: T43
5-5: T249, S35, S36
5-6: T12, T32, T33, T34, T154, T224, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S10,
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WRITING
Text Types and Purposes
W.5.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
W.5.1a Introduce a topic or text clearly, 5-3: T58, T138, T212, T360 5-1: T33, T191, T339
state an opinion, and create an 5-5: T60, T132–T134, T206– 5-2: T152, T189, T337, T374, T375, T376, T377
organizational structure in which T208, T354 5-3: T77, T111, T231, T341, T368, T369, T385
ideas are logically grouped to 5-4: T33, T111, T183, T259, T391, T393, T413, T414, T417
support the writer’s purpose. 5-5: T59, T261, T362, T363, T364, S9
5-6: xiii, T125, T375, T379
W.5.1b Provide logically ordered reasons 5-2: T49 5-1: T33, T191, T339, S19, S29, S39, S49
that are supported by facts and 5-3: T58, T138, T212, T360–T361 5-2: T189, T337, S9, S39, S49
details. 5-5: T58–T60, T132–T134, T206– 5-3: T111, T341, T368, T369, S19, S29, S39
T208, T354 5-4: T33, T111, T183, T259, T391, T393, T413, T414, T417, S40
5-5: T261, T362, T363, T364
5-6: xiii, T125, T375, T379, S19, S29, S39, S49
W.5.1c Link opinion and reasons using 5-3: T58, T138, T212, T360–T361 5-1: T33
words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., 5-5: T58–T60, T206–T208, T354 5-3: T369, S42, S46, S48, S49
consequently, specifically). 5-4: T33, T391, T393, T413, T414, T417
5-5: T261, T134, T363, T364
5-6: T375, T379
W.5.1d Provide a concluding statement or 5-3: T58, T138, T212, T360–T361 5-1: T191
section related to the opinion 5-5: T58–T60, T134, T208, T354 5-2: T337
presented. 5-3: T369
5-4: T183, T391, T413, T414, T417
5-5: T363, T364
5-6: T125, T375, T379

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W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
W.5.2a Introduce a topic clearly, provide 5-2: T58–T60, T134, T210, T356, 5-1: T109
a general observation and focus, T358 5-2: T37, T229, T303, T365, T366, T381, T401, T405, T412, T425
and group related information 5-3: T35
logically; include formatting (e.g., 5-4: T337, T365, T366, T397, T405, T408
headings), illustrations, and 5-5: xiii, T113, T187
multimedia when useful to aiding 5-6: T44, T79, T91, T92, T136, T137, T138, T183, T184, T222,
comprehension. T371, T378, T382, T387
W.5.2b Develop the topic with facts, 5-2: T60, T132–T134, T208– 5-1: T265, S40, S50
definitions, concrete details, T210, T356–T358 5-2: T37, T365, T366, T391, T392, T405, T412, T425, S30, S50
quotations, or other information 5-3: xiii, T35, S10
and examples related to the topic. 5-4: T337, T365, T366, T397, T400, T405
5-5: xiii, T113, T187, T335
5-6: T43, T44, T90, T91, T92, T124, T136, T138, T183, T184, T371,
T378, T382, T387
W.5.2c Link ideas within and across 5-2: T58–T60, T134, T210, T356– 5-1: S10
categories of information using T358 5-2: T37, T303, T365, T366, T392, T401, T405, T412, T425
words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., 5-3: S42, S46, S48
in contrast, especially). 5-4: T365, T366
5-6: T136, T138, T232, T371, T378, T382, T387
W.5.2d Use precise language and domain- 5-2: T37, T132–T134, T358 5-1: T125, S13, S20, S23, S30, S33, S40, S43, S50
specific vocabulary to inform 5-5: T187 5-2: T60, T153, T189, T210, T365, T366, T392, T401, T405, T412,
about or explain the topic. T425, S3, S10, S13, S20, S30, S40
5-4: T365, T366, T397
5-5: T335
5-6: T91, T92, T136, T138, T232, T371, T378, T382, T387, S8, S10,
S20
W.5.2e Provide a concluding statement or 5-2: T60, T134, T210, T358 5-1: T265
section related to the information 5-2: T358, T365, T366, T392, T401, T405, T412, T425, S50
or explanation presented. 5-4: T365, T366
5-6: T44, T92, T371, T378, T382, T387

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W.5.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
W.5.3a Orient the reader by establishing a 5-1: T54, T358–T360 5-1: T39, T73, T155, T212, T231, T305, T367, T368, T393
situation and introducing a 5-4: T132, T203–T204, T357– 5-2: T393, T397, T409, T413, T421, T422
narrator and/or characters; T358 5-5: T341
organize an event sequence that 5-6: T31, T359, T363, T367, T384
unfolds naturally.
W.5.3b Use narrative techniques, such as 5-1: T53–T54, T135–T136, T211, 5-1: T125, T211, T212, T367, T368
dialogue, description, and pacing, T358–T360 5-2: T393, T397, T409, T413, T421
to develop experiences and events 5-4: T132, T203–T204, T357– 5-3: S20, S30, S40, S50
or show the responses of T358 5-4: S10, S50
characters to situations. 5-5: T341, S10, S20, S30, S40, S50
5-6: T31, T76, T359, T363, T367, T384, S30, S40, S50
W.5.3c Use a variety of transitional 5-1: T360 5-1: S31, T367, T368
words, phrases, and clauses to 5-4: T204, T356–T358 5-2: T393, T397, T409, T413, T421
manage the sequence of events. 5-3: T356, T357, S42, S46, S48
5-4: T200
5-5: S4
5-6: T171, T359, T363, T367, T384
W.5.3d Use concrete words and phrases 5-1: T53–T54, T135–T136, T211, 5-1: T212, T305, T367, T368
and sensory details to convey T358–T359 5-2: T393, T397, T409, T413, T421
experiences and events precisely. 5-4: T131–T132, T203–T204, 5-4: S50, S51
T357–T358 5-5: T341
5-6: T31, T77, T78, T90, T91, T92, T171, T359, T363, T367, T384,
S10, S20
W.5.3e Provide a conclusion that follows 5-1: T54, T360 5-1: T73, T367, T368
from the narrated experiences or 5-4: T132, T204, T356–T358 5-2: T393, T397, T409, T413, T421, T422
events. 5-4: T343
5-6: T31, T44, T231, T359, T363, T367, T384

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Production and Distribution of Writing
W.5.4 Produce clear and coherent 5-1: T358–T360 5-1: T54, T64, T73, T136, T155, T221, T231, T300, T305, T367,
writing in which the development 5-3: T56–T58 T368, T379, T383
and organization are appropriate 5-4: T52–T54, T204, T358 5-2: T59, T60, T79, T134, T153, T195, T209, T210, T229, T296,
to task, purpose, and audience. 5-5: T59–T60, T134, T208, T355 T297, T298, T299, T365, T366, T374, T375, T376, T377, T381,
(Grade-specific expectations for T391, T393, T397, T401, T405, T409, T412, T413, T417, T421,
writing types are defined in T425, S40
standards 1-3 above.) 5-3: xiii, T35, T57, T60, T77, T138, T157, T212, T231, T360, T362,
T368, T370, S19, S29, S39, S49
5-4: T73, T132, T151, T223, T299, T365, T366, T381, T393, T397,
T400, T405, T407, T408, T409, S9, S19, S29, S39, S49
5-5: T79, T153, T227, T363, T364, T379, S9, S19, S29, S39
5-6: T31, T39, T43, T44, T63, T78, T79, T87, T124, T133, T138,
T157, T171, T179, T184, T226, T227, T230, T232, T359, T363,
T367, T371, T375, T378, T379, T382, T384, T387, S10, S29, S39,
S49
W.5.5 With guidance and support from 5-1: T284–T286, T360 5-1: T53, T54, T135, T136, T154, T211, T212, T366, T368
peers and adults, develop and 5-2: T283–T284, T358 5-2: T59, T60, T133, T134, T209, T210, T357, T365, T393, T397,
strengthen writing as needed by 5-3: T284–T286, T362 T401, T405, T409, T412, T413, T417, T421, T425
planning, revising, editing, 5-4: T279–T280, T358 5-3: xiii, T57, T58, T137, T138, T211, T212, T368
rewriting, or trying a new 5-5: T281–T282, T356 5-4: T53, T54, T131, T132, T203, T204, T365, T366, T393, T407
approach. 5-5: T60, T133, T134, T208, T362, T363, T364
5-6: xiii, T44, T91, T92, T138, T171, T179, T183, T184, T230,
T231, T232, T359, T363, T367, T371, T375, T378, T379, T387
W.5.6 With some guidance and support 5-1: T360 5-2: T347, T412, T413
from adults, use technology, 5-2: T358 5-3: T47
including the Internet, to produce 5-3: T362 5-4: T407
and publish writing as well as to 5-4: T358 5-5: T345, T364, S13
interact and collaborate with 5-5: T356 5-6: T371, T378
others; demonstrate sufficient
command of keyboarding skills to
type a minimum of two pages in a
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Research to Build and Present Knowledge
W.5.7 Conduct short research projects 5-1: T43, T275 5-1: xxxvii
that use several sources to build 5-2: T49 5-2: xiii, T45, T269, T284, T392, T400, T412
knowledge through investigation 5-3: T47 5-3: T127, T275
of different aspects of a topic. 5-4: T121 5-4: T269, T401, T416
5-5: xii, T49, T123, T345
5-6: T175, T222, T370, T378
W.5.8 Recall relevant information from 5-2: T357 5-1: T43, T275
experiences or gather relevant 5-3: T47, T127, T275 5-2: T49, T283, T284, T365, T392, T401, T404, T405, T412, T425
information from print and digital 5-4: T53–T54, T121, T203, T269, 5-3: T286
sources; summarize or paraphrase T357 5-4: T279–T280, T401, T416
information in notes and finished 5-5: T49 5-5: T197, T345
work, and provide a list of 5-6: T43, T44, T370
sources.
W.5.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
W.5.9a Apply grade 5 Reading standards 5-1: T33, T109, T191 5-1: T33, T43, T339, S20
to literature (e.g., “Compare and 5-2: T113 5-2: T263, T347, T365, T401, T417, T422
contrast two or more characters, 5-4: T33 5-3: T35
settings, or events in a story or a 5-4: T111, T259, T337, T365, T366
drama, drawing on specific details 5-5: T37, T345, T363, T364
in the text [e.g., how characters
interact]”).
W.5.9b Apply grade 5 Reading standards 5-2: T37, T49, T189, T337, T347 5-1: T275
to informational texts (e.g., 5-3: T111, T265, T341 5-2: T347, T409
“Explain how an author uses 5-4: T121, T269 5-3: T47, T275
reasons and evidence to support 5-4: T183, T393, T401, T404, T416
particular points in a text, 5-5: T187
identifying which reasons and
evidence support which point[s]”).

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Range of Writing
W.5.10 Write routinely over extended 5-1: T136, T191, T358–T361 5-1: xxxix, T33, T39, T64, T73, T92, T109, T135, T211, T212, T230,
time frames (time for research, 5-2: T113, T358 T265, T271, T300, T305, T339, T345, T366, T379, T383
reflection, and revision) and 5-3: T58 5-2: T37, T57, T59, T60, T119, T133, T134, T171, T189, T195,
shorter time frames (a single 5-4: T203–T204 T209, T229, T263, T269, T337, T357, T365, T391, T393, T397,
sitting or a day or two) for a range 5-5: T134 T401, T405, T409, T412, T413, T417, T421, T425
of discipline-specific tasks, 5-3: T35, T58, T111, T137, T191, T211, T265, T341, T368, S3, S5,
purposes, and audiences. S7, S9, S11, S13, S15, S17, S19, S21, S23, S25, S27, S29, S31, S33,
S35, S37, S39, S41, S43, S45, S47, S49, S51
5-4: T33, T54, T111, T132, T169, T183, T259, T317, T337, T365,
T366, T392, T393, T397, T400, T401, T418, S3, S5, S7, S9, S11,
S13, S15, S17, S19, S20, S21, S23, S25, S27, S29, S30, S31, S34,
S35, S37, S39, S41, S43, S45, S49, S51
5-5: T37, T59, T60, T77, T113, T187, T261, T335, T345, T354,
T355, T356, T362, T363, T364, S3, S5, S7, S9, S11, S13, S15, S17,
S19, S21, S23, S25, S27, S29, S30, S31, S33, S35, S37, S39, S41,
S43, S45, S47, S48, S49, S50, S51
5-6: T31, T39, T44, T79, T87, T92, T125, T133, T157, T171, T179,
T222, T227, T232, T357, T359, T363, T367, T371, T375, T379,
T382, T384, T386, T387, S23, S24, S25, S27, S29, S31, S33, S35,
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SPEAKING AND LISTENING
Comprehension and Collaboration
SL.5.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and
texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
SL.5.1a Come to discussions prepared, 5-1: T349 5-1: xxxii, xxxiii, T32, T108, T148, T149, T150, T151, T190, T201,
having read or studied required 5-2: T273 T264, T265, T298, T199, T300, T301, T302, T303, T304, T338,
material; explicitly draw on that 5-3: T34 T345, T376, T377, T378, T379
preparation and other information 5-4: T347 5-2: vi, xxii, T36, T72, T73, T74, T75, T112, T113, T146, T147,
known about the topic to explore T148, T149, T188, T199, T220, T228, T262, T278, T294, T295,
ideas under discussion. T296, T297, T298, T299, T302, T336, T374, T375, T376, T377,
T378, T379, T398, T390, T391, T396, T400, T404, T408, T416,
T420, T422, T426
5-3: vi, xxii, T42, T43, T46, T47, T90, T91, T110, T170, T171, T190,
T191, T196, T197, T264, T270, T271, T340, T346, T347, T350,
T351
5-4: vi, xxii, T12, T13, T17, T32, T91, T110, T169, T182, T188,
T189, T241, T258, T259, T317, T390, T392, T396, T399, T401,
T404, T407, T414
5-5: vi, vii, xxii, xxiii, T17, T36, T97, T112, T171, T186, T260,
T266, T267, T270, T271, T314, T315, T319, T334, T336, T337, S23
5-6: T27, T75, T121, T123, T125, T167, T168, T215, T354, T356,
T357, T358, T361, T362, T365, T366, T369, T370, T372, T374,
T377, T378, T381, T382, T383, T384, T388
SL.5.1b Follow agreed-upon rules for 5-1: T349 5-1: xxxii, xxxiii, S5, S9, S15, S17, S19, S27, S29, S39, S45, S47, S49
discussions and carry out assigned 5-2: T273 5-2: vi, xxii, T188, T199, T396, T400, T404, T408, T416, T420,
roles. 5-3: T351 T426, S9, S29, S37, S39, S49
5-4: T347 5-3: vi, xxii, T46, T47
5-4: vi, vii, xxii, T182, T390, T392, T396, T399, T401, T404, T407,
T414
5-5: vi, xxii, T270, T271
5-6: T108, T354, T356, T357, T358, T361, T362, T365, T366, T369,
T370, T372, T374, T377, T378, T381, T382, T383, T384, T388, S15,
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SL.5.1c Pose and respond to specific 5-1: T349 5-1: xxiii, xxxii, xxxiii, T32, T34, T108, T110, T190, T192, T201,
questions by making comments 5-2: T273 T246, T264, T266, T338, T340
that contribute to the discussion 5-3: T17, T110, T323 5-2: vi, vii, xxii, T14, T17, T36, T38, T97, T112, T113, T114, T171,
and elaborate on the remarks of 5-4: T317, T347 T188, T190, T199, T247, T262, T264, T273, T321, T336, T390,
others. 5-5: T319 T391, T392, T396, T400, T404, T408, T416, T420, T426
5-3: vi, xxii, T17, T34, T36, T37, T46, T47, T95, T170, T171, T175,
T190, T191, T192, T193, T196, T197, T249, T264, T266, T270,
T271, T320, T323, T340, T342, S2, S5, S7, S9, S11, S12, S15, S17,
S19, S21, S22, S25, S27, S29, S32, S35, S37, S39, S41, S42, S45,
S47, S49
5-4: vi, xxii, T17, T32, T91, T169, T110, T112, T182, T184, T241,
T258, T259, T260, T268, T269, T388, T390, T392, T395, T396,
T399, T401, T404, T408, T414, T418, S2, S5, S7, S9, S11, S12, S15,
S17, S19, S22, S25, S27, S29, S32, S35, S37, S39, S41, S42, S45,
S49, S51
5-5: vi, xxii, T17, T36, T38, T97, T112, T114, T118, T119, T168,
T171, T186, T188, T245, T260, T262, T270, T271, T334, S2, S5, S7,
S9, S11, S12, S15, S17, S19, S22, S25, S27, S29, S30, S32, S35, S37,
S39, S41, S42, S45, S47, S48, S49, S50, S51
5-6: xiii, T27, T75, T121, T125, T161, T167, T215, T222, T354,
T356, T357, T358, T361, T362, T365, T366, T369, T370, T372,
T374, T377, T378, T381, T382, T383, T384, T388, S22, S25, S27,
S29, S31, S32, S35, S37, S39, S41, S42, S45, S47, S49
SL.5.1d Review the key ideas expressed 5-1: T349 5-1: xxxii, xxxiii, xxxix, T108, T190, S9, S15, S17, S19, S27, S29,
and draw conclusions in light of 5-2: T273 S39, S45, S47, S49
information and knowledge gained 5-4: T193, T347 5-2: vi, xxii, T95, T262, T336, T390, T391, T392, T396, T398, T400,
from the discussions. T404, T408, T416, T420, T422, T426, S9, S29, S37, S39, S49
5-3: vi, xii, xxii, T95, T190, T264, T340, S2, S27, S37, S47
5-4: vi, xii, xxii, T86, T87, T110, T182, T388, T390, T396, T399,
T401, T404, T414, T418
5-5: vi, xxii, T112, T186, T260, T270, T271
5-6: xiii, T10, T123, T354, T356, T357, T358, T361, T362, T365,
T366, T369, T370, T372, T374, T377, T378, T381, T382, T383,
T384, T388, S15, S19, S32

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SL.5.2 Summarize a written text read 5-3: T127, T275 5-1: T13, T87, T125, T169, T245, T319
aloud or information presented in 5-4: T43 5-2: T13, T93, T167, T199, T243, T317, T388, T416
diverse media and formats, 5-5: T49, T197 5-3: T12, T13, T170, T171, T318, T319
including visually, quantitatively, 5-4: T86, T87, T164, T165, T236, T237, T312, T313
and orally. 5-5: T92, T166, T167, T240, T241, T362
5-6: T59, T76, T152, T168, T175, T198, T354, T356, T381
SL.5.3 Summarize the points a speaker 5-1: T125, T201 5-3: T127
makes and explain how each claim 5-2: T199 5-4: T43, T347, T388
is supported by reasons and 5-4: T269 5-6: T83, T125, T198, T381
evidence. 5-5: T49, T197
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
SL.5.4 Report on a topic or text or present 5-1: T201 5-1: T43, T125, T197
an opinion, sequencing ideas 5-3: T127, T341 5-2: T14, T49, T123, T347, T416
logically and using appropriate 5-4: T269 5-3: xiii, T126, T127, T274, T275
facts and relevant, descriptive 5-4: T121, T400, T407, T413, T417
details to support main ideas or 5-5: xiii, T193, T197
themes; speak clearly at an 5-6: T381, T383
understandable pace.
SL.5.5 Include multimedia components 5-3: T201 5-1: T43, T125
(e.g., graphics, sound) and visual 5-4: T121, T193 5-2: xiii, T400, T412, T416
displays in presentations when 5-5: T123 5-4: T407
appropriate to enhance the 5-5: xiii
development of main ideas or 5-6: T76, T222, T383, T381
themes.
SL.5.6 Adapt speech to a variety of 5-1: T201 5-1: T148, T149, T150, T151, T197, T206
contexts and tasks, using formal 5-2: T123 5-2: xiii, T49, T146, T147, T148, T149, T222, T223, T224, T225,
English when appropriate to task 5-3: T201, T275 T347, T416
and situation. 5-4: T121, T193, T269 5-3: xiii, T126, T127, T274, T275
5-5: T123, T197 5-4: T393, T404, T405
5-5: T196, T197, T340, T341
5-6: T381, T383

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LANGUAGE
Conventions of Standard English
L.5.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
L.5.1a Explain the function of 5-2: T204–T207, T278–T281, 5-1: T282, S28
conjunctions, prepositions, and T353–T355 5-2: T229, T381, T413, T421, S22, S28, S32, S38, S46
interjections in general and their 5-3: T208 5-3: T54, T134
function in particular sentences. 5-4: T198–T201, T354 5-4: T207, T223, S22, S26, S28
5-5: T56, T204
L.5.1b Form and use the perfect (e.g., I 5-5: T128, T129, T130, T352 5-2: S48
had walked; I have walked; I will 5-3: S18, S22, S28, S47
have walked) verb tenses. 5-5: T153, S6, S8, S12, S16, S18
5-6: T89, T95
L.5.1c Use verb tense to convey various 5-2: T54–T56, T57, T59–T60, 5-1: T282
times, sequences, states, and T354 5-2: T153, T405
conditions. 5-3: T207, T215
5-5: T14, T79, T128, T129, T153
L.5.1d Recognize and correct 5-3: T132–T135, T282 5-3: T141, T157, T370
inappropriate shifts in verb tense.* 5-4: T128 5-6: T228
L.5.1e Use correlative conjunctions (e.g., 5-2: T278–T281 5-2: T303
either/or, neither/nor). 5-3: T54, T134
L.5.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
L.5.2a Use punctuation to separate items 5-3: T280, T282–T283 5-1: T282
in a series.* 5-4: T201, T276 5-2: T205, S26
5-5: T130 5-3: T305, S36, S38
5-5: S46
5-6: T181
L.5.2b Use a comma to separate an 5-3: T281–T283 5-2: T79
introductory element from the rest 5-4: T276 5-3: T289, S38
of the sentence. 5-5: T130 5-6: T134, T135, T141, T180, T181, T187, S22, S28

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L.5.2c Use a comma to set off the words 5-3: T281–T283 5-1: T282
yes and no (e.g., Yes, thank you), 5-4: T276 5-3: T289
to set off a tag question from the 5-5: T130 5-6: T134, T135, T141, T187
rest of the sentence (e.g., It’s true,
isn’t it?), and to indicate direct
address (e.g., Is that you, Steve?).
L.5.2d Use underlining, quotation marks, 5-4: T352, T353, T354, T355 5-4: T361, T381
or italics to indicate titles of 5-5: T278 5-5: S42, S48
works. 5-6: T89, T95, T229
L.5.2e Spell grade-appropriate words 5-1: T278–T279 5-1: T47, T129, T205, T353
correctly, consulting references as 5-2: T202–T203 5-2: T53, T127, T277, T351, T397, T405, T409, T413, T417, T421
needed. 5-3: T204–T205, T278–T279 5-3: T51, T131, T355, T368
5-4: T196–T197, T350–T351 5-4: T47, T125, T273, T364, T393
5-5: T53, T127, T201, T275, T349
5-6: T38, T39, T86, T87, T132, T133, T178, T179, T226, T227
Knowledge of Language
L.5.3 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
L.5.3a Expand, combine, and reduce 5-2: T130–T131, T206, T280 5-1: T170, S28
sentences for meaning, 5-4: T200, T201, T358 5-2: T145, T207, T263, T280, T303, S32, S38
reader/listener interest, and style. 5-5: T37 5-3: T53, T92, T361, S38
5-5: T94
5-6: T41, T135, T141, T181
L.5.3b Compare and contrast the varieties 5-1: T183, T188–T189 5-1: T121, T178, T193
of English (e.g., dialects, 5-2: T101, T110–T111 5-4: T282
registers) used in stories, dramas, 5-4: T253, T256–T257 5-5: T271
or poems. 5-5: T271

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Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
L.5.4 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.
L.5.4a Use context (e.g., cause/effect 5-1: T40–T41, T198–T199 5-1: T14, T70, T71, T72, T88, T144, T145, T152, T153, T170, T220,
relationships and comparisons in 5-5: T46–T47, T268–T269 T221, T228, T229, T230, T246, T294, T295, T320, T372, T373,
text) as a clue to the meaning of a T378, T379, T380, T381, T382, S3, S5, S13, S15, S23, S33, S37,
word or phrase. S43, S45, S46
5-2: T14, T27, T37, T68, T69, T76, T77, T78, T94, T152, T168,
T197, T226, T227, T228, T229, T244, T292, T293, T295, T300,
T301, T302, T318, T334–T335, T337, T370, T371, T380, T381,
T407, T413, S3, S7, S10, S13, S15, S23, S27, S33, S35, S43
5-3: T14, T92, T146, T147, T172, T220, T221, T246, T320, T374,
T375, S3, S5, S13, S15, S17, S23, S25, S32, S33, S43
5-4: T62, T63, T88, T140, T141, T212, T213, T288, T289, T314,
T370, T371, T403, S3, S13, S23, S25, S33, S43, S45
5-5: T14, T62, T68, T69, T76, T77, T94, T142, T143, T168, T216,
T217, T242, T284, T290, T291, T298, T299, T300, T316, T368,
T369, S3, S13, S15, S23, S25, S33, S35, S43, S45
5-6: T32, T33, T34, T46, T64, T81, T108, T154, T234, S2, S3, S4,
S5, S6, S7, S10, S13, S15, S17, S19, S23, S25, S33, S35, S43, S44,
S45
L.5.4b Use common, grade-appropriate 5-1: T122–T123, T272–T273 5-1: T302, T303, T304, T346–T347, T380, T381, T382, S17
Greek and Latin affixes and roots 5-2: T196–T197, T270–T271 5-2: T28, T226, T227, T300, T301, T302
as clues to the meaning of a word 5-3: T272–T273, T348–T349 5-3: T302, T303, T304, T382, T383, S32
(e.g., photograph, photosynthesis). 5-4: T266–T267 5-4: T41, T70, T71, T72, T296, T297, T298, T403
5-5: T267
5-6: T131, T132, T173, T177, T141, T186, T187, T226, T234

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L.5.4c Consult reference materials (e.g., 5-2: T344–T345 5-1: T14, T41, T62, T63, T70, T71, T72, T123, T152, T153, T220,
dictionaries, glossaries, 5-3: T44–T45, T198–T199 T221, T228, T229, T230, T273, T304, T320, T347, T380, T381,
thesauruses), both print and 5-4: T118–T119 T382
digital, to find the pronunciation 5-5: T120–T121 5-2: T37, T47, T78, T120–T121, T142, T143, T150, T151, T197,
and determine or clarify the T218, T219, T226, T227, T300, T301, T302, T337, T366, T378,
precise meaning of key words and T379
phrases. 5-3: T14, T45, T74, T75, T76, T92, T146, T147, T228, T229, T230,
T246, T266–T267, T273, T274, T294, T295, T348, T374, T375
5-4: T41, T88, T119, T148, T149, T150, T267, T314, T403
5-5: T150, T151, T152, T168, T194–T195, T242, T269, T316
5-6: T33, T81, T94, T173, T221, T242
L.5.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
L.5.5a Interpret figurative language, 5-1: T114 5-1: T176, T252, T254, T260, T344
including similes and metaphors, 5-2: T254 5-2: T395
in context. 5-3: T108–T109, T124–T125 5-3: T154, T155, T156, T191
5-4: T101, T344–T345 5-4: T166, T378, T379, T380
5-5: T29, T34–T35, T251, T258– 5-5: T267
T259 5-6: T29, T127
L.5.5b Recognize and explain the 5-1: T28 5-1: T177, T182, T189, T258
meaning of common idioms, 5-2: T120–T121 5-2: T150, T151
adages, and proverbs. 5-3: T104, T124–T125 5-3: T140, T154, T155, T156
5-4: T344–T345 5-4: T360, T380
5-5: T183, T184–T185, T194– 5-5: T137, T224, T225, T226
T195 5-6: T77, T126–127, T140
L.5.5c Use the relationship between 5-2: T46–T47, T344–T345 5-1: S3, S13, S15, S33, S43
particular words (e.g., synonyms, 5-4: T190–T191 5-2: T76, T77, T78, T152, T229, T318, T337, T378, T379, T381, S3,
antonyms, homographs) to better 5-5: T46–T47, T342–T343 S7, S10, S13, S15
understand each of the words. 5-3: T29, T33, S32
5-4: T220, T221, T222
5-5: T78, T376, T377, T378
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L.5.6 Acquire and use accurately grade- 5-1: T267 5-1: T14, T35, T42, T88, T111, T124, T154, T170, T193, T200,
appropriate general academic and 5-2: T27, T34–T35, T36–T37, T220, T221, T246, T274, T298, T300, T301, T302, T303, T320,
domain-specific words and T177, T186–T187, T191, T198, T341, T348, T380, T381, S3, S5, S10, S13, S15, S18, S20, S23, S30,
phrases, including those that T327, T334–T335 S33, S37, S38, S40, S43, S45, S46, S47, S48, S50
signal contrast, addition, and other 5-3: T113, T183, T188–T189, 5-2: T14, T28, T39, T48, T68, T69, T76, T77, T93, T94, T95, T115,
logical relationships (e.g., T193, T356–T358 T122, T152, T168, T176, T198, T228, T244, T265, T272, T295,
however, although, nevertheless, 5-4: T200 T302, T318, T337, T339, T346, T364, T366, T378, T379, T380, S3,
similarly, moreover, in addition). 5-5: T337 S7, S10, S13, S15, S17, S23, S25, S27, S30, S33, S43, S45, S47
5-3: T14, T37, T46, T92, T109, T113, T126, T146, T147, T162,
T193, T201, T220, T221, T246, T267, T274, T294, T295, T338,
T343, T350, T364, T365, T374, T375, T384, T385, S3, S6, S10, S13,
S20, S23, S30, S33, S40, S43, S50
5-4: T35, T42, T88, T113, T120, T166, T185, T192, T238, T261,
T268, T314, T339, T346, T360, T393, T403, S3, S10, S13, S20, S23,
S30, S33, S40, S43, S50
5-5: T14, T39, T48, T62, T94, T115, T122, T136, T168, T189, T196,
T210, T242, T263, T270, T271, T284, T316, T337, T344, T358,
T362, S3, S10, S13, S20, S23, S30, S33, S40, S43, S50
5-6: T12, T32, T33, T34, T40, T46, T47, T82, T60, T94, T122, T124,
T126, T127, T140, T154, T174, T222, T373, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7,
S8, S9, S10, S13, S15, S17, S19, S20, S23, S30, S33, S36, S37, S40,
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