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

This week, we will do a total review of standards. ELA State Test is Tuesday, May 4th. Writing State Test is Wednesday, May 5th. The newsletter is attached. 

Due:

4/26-4/30

This week, we will review the following standards:

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

This week, we will be reviewing the following:

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

Hello,
 
This week, we will review the following standards:
 

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

This week, we will review the following standards:
 

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

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. 

 

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

Informative Writing Benchmark will be Thursday, February 4th.
 
This week, the students will be reviewing the following standards:

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

2nd ELA Benchmark is Tuesday, January 26th. 
The following standards will be taught this week:

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

This week, we will review standards:
 

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

Standards this week:

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

Hello,
 
These are the following standards we will cover this week:
 

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

Hello,
 
These are the following standards we will cover this week and next week:
 

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.

Due:

11/9-13

Hello,
 
We will study the following standards this week:
 

Objectives:

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.

 
The newsletter with homework calendar is attached.

Due:

11/2-11/6

Hello,
 
We are reviewing standards this week.
 
ELA & Writing Benchmark Tuesday, November 3rd.
 
Please, see newsletter attached.
 

Due:

10/26-10/30

Hello,
 
We are reviewing standards this week with a focus on point of view and text structure. 
Science benchmark is Tuesday, October 27th.
Math benchmark is Thursday, October 29th.
ELA benchmark Wednesday, November 3rd.
 
Please, see newsletter attached.

Due:

10/12-10/16

Hello!
Newsletter and vocabulary words are attached.
Also, students must take a FICTION AR test by Friday.
We will have an assessment Friday of all standards taught so far.
Vocabulary test will be on 10/20.

Due:

Week 8

Hello, we will be reviewing standards this week. Students will take my 9 Weeks Test tomorrow 9/29. They've had a study guide since Friday. The schedule with the rest of the exams will be attached.

Due:

Week 8

Hello!
Newsletter and vocabulary words are attached.
Also, students must take a NONFICTION AR test by Friday.

Due:

Week 7

Hello!
Newsletter, vocabulary words, and homework are are attached. 
Friday, there will be a vocabulary test.
Also, students must take a fiction AR test by Friday.

Due:

Week 6

The newsletter will be attached where standards and homework for the week is shown. 
Students are to test on a non-fiction book by the end of the week.
A- day unit test will be Wednesday 9/9
B- day unit test will be Thursday 9/10
Have a great week! 

Due:

8/31-9/4

The newsletter is attached where standards and homework for the week is shown. 
Students are to test on a non-fiction book by the end of the week.
A- day unit test will be Wednesday 9/9
B- day unit test will be Thursday 9/10
Have a great week! 

Due:

8/24-28 Work

Due:

8/17-21 Work

Make sure you are able to print if work is lost. Homework is attached, and read newsletter. Have a great week!

Due:

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
Students must complete bell ringers, vocabulary cartoons, and journals for the week. 
 
Students have figurative language homework for both nights to complete, and they MUST underline textual evidence to support their answers.
*Homework- pg. 475 Figurative Language Idioms, Proverbs, Adages HW
*Homework- pgs. 46-51 Supporting details/Inferences
*Homework- pg. 473 Figurative Language Sheet Similes/Metaphors
 
Students will have a quiz on the academic vocabulary words Tuesday, August 18th.