ELA 5 Assignments
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- 2020-2021 School Year
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Hello all,My name is Ms. Mays, and I am happy to be teaching 5th grade English/Language Arts the 2020-2021 school year!Students will be learning to analyze literary and informational texts, language, and writing. Students will analyze literary and informational texts (RI. & RL. 5.1-5.10) which are associated with finding theme, central idea, textual evidence, key details, and much more. With language (L.5.1-L5.6), students will learn figurative language, multiple-meaning words, affixes, sentence structure, and much more. Students will also learn how to write (W.5.1-W.5.3) informational, argumentative, and narrative essays this school year.I have attached our 5th grade homework policy and my welcome letter. Feel free to message me on School Status. I cannot wait to see the success of your children this year!
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Past Assignments
Due:
5/10-5/14
This week, we will go over the following:
L.5.2a Use punctuation to separate items in a series.
L.5.2b Use a comma to separate an introductory element from the rest of the sentence.
Newsletter is attached.
Due:
5/3-5/7
Due:
4/26-4/30
RL.5.2 Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem 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.
L.5.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and specialized reference materials, as appropriate.
W.5.2: : Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
Due:
4/19-4/23
RL.5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
L.5.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and specialized reference materials, as appropriate.
W.5.1: : Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
Due:
4/12-4/16
RI.5.3 Explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text based on specific information in the text.
L.5.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and specialized reference materials, as appropriate.
W.5.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
Due:
3/29-4/2
This week, we will study the following standards:
RL5.2 : Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
L.5.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and specialized reference materials, as appropriate.
W.5.3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well- chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
Newsletter is attached.
Due:
3/1-3/5
RL.5.9 Compare and contrast stories in the same genre (e.g., mysteries and adventure stories) on their approaches to similar themes and topics.
L.5.6 : Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and other logical relationships (e.g., however, although, nevertheless, similarly, moreover, in addition)
W.5.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
Due:
2/22-2/26
RI.5.8 Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text, identifying which reasons and evidence support which point(s)
L.5.6 : Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and other logical relationships (e.g., however, although, nevertheless, similarly, moreover, in addition)
W.5.1 (Reviewing ALL Writing) Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
Please check newsletter
AR Nonfiction is due Friday
Due:
2/8-2/12
This week, we will review the following standards:
RI.5.8 Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text, identifying which reasons and evidence support which point(s)
L.5.6 : Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and other logical relationships (e.g., however, although, nevertheless, similarly, moreover, in addition)
W.5.1 (Reviewing ALL Writing) Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence
Newsletter is attached.
Due:
2/1-2/5
RL.5.9 Compare and contrast stories in the same genre (e.g., mysteries and adventure stories) on their approaches to similar themes and topics.
L.5.6 : Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and other logical relationships (e.g., however, although, nevertheless, similarly, moreover, in addition)
W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
Nonfiction AR is due Friday.
Newletter is attached.
Due:
1/25-1/29
RL.5.9 Compare and contrast stories in the same genre (e.g., mysteries and adventure stories) on their approaches to similar themes and topics.
L.5.6 : Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and other logical relationships (e.g., however, although, nevertheless, similarly, moreover, in addition)
W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
Newsletter is attached.
Due:
1/19-1/22
RL.5.7 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).
L.5.6 : Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and other logical relationships (e.g., however, although, nevertheless, similarly, moreover, in addition)
W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
Nonfiction AR is due Friday, and there will be a CASE Assessment Friday.
Newsletter is attached.
Due:
1/12-1/15
RI.5.8 Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text, identifying which reasons and evidence support which point(s)
L.5.6 : Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and other logical relationships (e.g., however, although, nevertheless, similarly, moreover, in addition)
W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
Due:
12/7-12/11
RI.5.8 Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text, identifying which reasons and evidence support which point(s)
L.5.6 : Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and other logical relationships (e.g., however, although, nevertheless, similarly, moreover, in addition)
W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
The newsletter is attached, and Nonfiction AR is due for in-class AND virtual students by Friday.
Due:
Week 11/30-12/4
RI.5.8 Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text, identifying which reasons and evidence support which point(s)
L.5.6 : Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and other logical relationships (e.g., however, although, nevertheless, similarly, moreover, in addition)
W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
The newsletter is attached, and Fiction AR is due for in-class AND virtual students by Friday.
Due:
Week 6 Newsletter
Hello,
Nonfiction AR will be due this week for all students. There will also be a vocabulary quiz Friday. This can all be found on the newsletter.
These are the standards that will be covered this week:
RI.5.6 Analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences in the point of view they represent.
L.5.6 : Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and other logical relationships (e.g., however, although, nevertheless, similarly, moreover, in addition)
W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
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11/9-13
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11/2-11/6
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10/26-10/30
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10/12-10/16
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Week 8
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Week 8
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Week 7
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Week 6
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8/31-9/4
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8/24-28 Work
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8/17-21 Work
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8/10-14 Assignments
This week, students will:
- draw inferences from texts and cite from texts
- demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
- write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events