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Language Arts - 5th Grade

District Course #507

Course Description

The Boise District's Elementary Language Arts program focuses on providing skills training in phonics, word identification, comprehension, study skills, and writing skills in a course of study which exposes students to quality literature from a variety of authors.

Adopted Materials

Treasures Standards Correlation by Unit
Treasures Curriculum Matrix

Literature Lists

Editing Symbols

Prefix, Suffix & Root Word Master List

ISAT Language Usage vocabulary
ISAT Reading Vocabulary

Copyright Resources

Course Scope

Unit	Reading Process	Ongoing
Unit	Comprehension/Interpretation	Ongoing
Unit	Writing Process	Ongoing
Unit	Writing Applications	Ongoing
Unit	Writing Components	Ongoing
Unit	Communication	Ongoing

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Assessment Correlation acronyms key
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Acronyms specific to this curriculum
For specific Standard References please see: Idaho State Assessment Standards
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Curriculum updated: 08/17/2007

Unit

Reading Process

Ongoing

Instructional Objective 507.1 Acquire concepts about text			Standard Reference 5.LA.1.2 Reading Process
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
1	Identify the structural features of popular media.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		TMA
2	Explain text features that contribute to comprehension (e.g., headings, introductory and concluding paragraphs.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT
3	Use the features of texts, such as formats, graphics diagrams, illustrations, charts, maps, and organization to find information and support understanding.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT
Instructional Objective 507.2 Acquire Decoding Skills Using Word Parts			Standard Reference 5.LA.1.4 Reading Process
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
1	Apply common root words, prefixes and suffixes, including Greek and Latin derivatives to decode words.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT
2	Read abbreviations appropriate to grade level.			TMA
Instructional Objective 507.3 Acquire Decoding Skills Using Syllabication			Standard Reference 5.LA.1.5 Reading Process
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
1	Apply spelling and syllabication rules that aide in decoding and word recognition.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT
Instructional Objective 507.4 Acquire Decoding Skills Using Context			Standard Reference 5.LA.1.6 Reading Process
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
1	Use context clues to aid in decoding of new words.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT
Instructional Objective 507.5 Acquire Fluency			Standard Reference 5.LA.1.7 Reading Process
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
1	Read grade-level-appropriate text with fluency and accuracy from at least 150 correct words per minute (Hasbrouck & Tindal).	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		CBM TFA
Instructional Objective 507.6 Vocabulary and Concept Development			Standard Reference 5.LA.1.8 Reading Process
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
1	Apply root words, prefixes and suffixes, derived from Greek and Latin to determine meaning of complex words (autograph, autobiography, biography, biology).	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, TMA
2	Apply root words, prefixes and suffixes, derived from Greek and Latin to determine meaning of complex words (autograph, autobiography, biography, biology).	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT
3	Use words and concepts necessary for comprehending math, science, social studies, literature and other Grade 5 content area text.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides
4	Use a grade-level appropriate dictionary, thesaurus, and, glossary to find or confirm word meanings.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT

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Unit	Comprehension/Interpretation	Ongoing

Instructional Objective 507.7 Acquire Strategies and Skills for Comprehending Text			Standard Reference 5.LA.2.1 Comprehension/Interpretation
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
1	State author’s purpose for writing various texts	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT
2	Apply cause and effect relationships to gain meaning from text.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT
3	Draw valid conclusions based on information gathered from text and cite evidence to support the conclusion.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT
Instructional Objective 507.8 Acquire Skills to Comprehend Expository Text			Standard Reference 5.LA.2.3 Comprehension/Interpretation
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
1	Interpret details from a variety of expository texts to support comprehension.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT
2	Generate how, why, and what-if questions for interpreting expository texts	Treasures Teacher’s Guides
3	Draw valid conclusions based on information gathered from text and cite evidence to support the conclusion.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT
4	Follow multi-step written			ISAT
Instructional Objective 507.9 Acquire Skills for Comprehending Literary Text			Standard Reference 5.LA.2.4 Comprehension/Interpretation
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
1	Identify differences in fiction or non fiction.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT
2	Orally identify and describe the characters in a story that is read aloud.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides
3	Identify the setting in a story heard or read aloud.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT
4	Retell basic plots of literary text.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT

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Unit	Writing Process	Ongoing

Instructional Objective 507.10 Acquire Prewriting Skills			Standard Reference 5.LA.3.1 Writing Process
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
1	Identify various genres of fiction and kinds of poetry based on their characteristics.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT
2	Analyze how a character’s traits influence that character’s actions.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, DWA
3	Describe the setting and tell how it supports the story.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, DWA
4	Analyze the main problem or conflict of a plot and explain how it was resolved.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, DWA
5	Identify the speaker of a story and recognize the difference between first-person and third-person.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, DWA
6	Identify the moral of literary selections (e.g., fables, folktales, legends).	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT
7	Analyze metaphors and idioms to increase comprehension.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, DWA
Instructional Objective 507.11 Acquire Skills for Writing a Draft			Standard Reference 5.LA.3.2 Writing Process
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
1	Use ideas generated and organized in prewriting to write a draft with a main idea.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		DWA
2	Write a draft with a main idea and appropriate details in a logical sequence.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		DWA
Instructional Objective 507.12 Acquire Skills for Revising a Draft			Standard Reference 5.LA.3.3 Writing Process
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
1	Revise draft for meaning, clarity and effective sequencing.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, DWA
2	Revise draft by adding details to enhance audience understanding.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, DWA
3	Apply and add transition words to clarify sequence.			ISAT, DWA
4	Rearrange words, sentences, and paragraphs as needed to clarify meaning.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, DWA
5	Use literary models to refine writing style.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides
6	Apply strategies to guide the revision process.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		DWA
Instructional Objective 507.13 Acquire Skills for Editing a Draft			Standard Reference 5.LA.3.4 Writing Process
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
1	Edit the draft using an editing checklist with common editing marks.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, DWA
Instructional Objective 507.14 Acquire Skills to Publish Writing			Standard Reference 5.LA.3.5 Writing Process
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
1	Publish writing in an appropriate format for the purpose and audience.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		DWA
2	Share writing with intended audience.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		DWA

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Unit	Writing Applications	Ongoing

Instructional Objective 507.15 Acquire Expressive (Narrative/Creative) Writing Skills			Standard Reference 5.LA.4.1 Writing Applications
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
1	Write short narratives that include a plot, setting, and characters.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides
2	Write short narratives that include a plot, setting, and characters.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides
Instructional Objective 507.16 Acquire Expository (Informational/Research) Writing Skills			Standard Reference 5.LA.4.2 Writing Applications
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
1	Write simple technical text.			TMA
2	Write a report using multiple sources that includes a main idea and facts and details about the topic.			TMA
Instructional Objective 507.17 Acquire Skills for Persuasive Writing			Standard Reference 5.LA.4.3 Writing Applications
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
1	Write a persuasive letter or composition that states and supports a position.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides
Instructional Objective 507.18 Acquire Skills for Literary Response			Standard Reference 5.LA.4.4 Writing Applications
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
1	Write a response that identifies a text to self, text to world, and/or text to text connection.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides
2	Write responses to literature that include comments about the plot.			TMA

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Unit	Writing Components	Ongoing

Instructional Objective 507.19 Acquire Handwriting Skills			Standard Reference 5.LA.5.1 Writing Components
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
1	Write fluently and legibly in print or cursive..	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		DWA
Instructional Objective 507.20 Acquire Spelling Skills			Standard Reference 5.LA.5.2 Writing Components
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
1	Spell correctly Grade 5 high-frequency words and content area words.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT
2	Spell correctly common multisyllabic words that include those with Greek and Latin derivatives.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT
3	Apply spelling rules appropriate to grade level to spell accurately.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, DWA
Instructional Objective 507.21 Acquire Skills for Sentence Structure			Standard Reference 5.LA.5.3 Writing Components
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
1	Identify complex sentences with subject and verb agreement.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, DWA
2	Use correctly: future verb tenses adjectives personal pronouns conjunctions adverbs	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, DWA
Instructional Objective 507.22 Acquire Skills for Using Conventions			Standard Reference 5.LA.5.4 Writing Components
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
1	Apply capitalization correctly in writing.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, DWA
2	Identify a colon to introduce a list and in a greeting. Identify quotation marks to punctuate dialogue.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, DWA

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Unit	Communication	Ongoing

Instructional Objective 507.23 Acquire Listening Skills			Standard Reference 5.LA.6.1 Communications
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
1	Listen critically to interpret a speaker’s verbal messages.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides
2	Listen to clarify and support spoken ideas with evidence and examples.			TMA
3	Listen to acquire and summarize information from a variety of sources.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides
4	Listen critically to interpret a speaker’s verbal messages.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides
Instructional Objective 507.24 Acquire Speaking Skills			Standard Reference 5.LA.6.2 Communications
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
1	Ask questions that seek information not already discussed.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides
2	Deliver informative presentations about an important idea, issue, or event.			TMA
3	Organize oral presentations to maintain a clear focus.			TMA
4	Deliver oral responses to literature that summarize important events and details.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides
5	Use appropriate verbal and nonverbal techniques to maintain audience interest.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides
Instructional Objective 507.25 Acquire Viewing Skills			Standard Reference 5.LA.6.3 Communications
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
1	View media as a source for information, entertainment, and persuasion.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT
2	Demonstrate understanding of graphics, pictures, and charts, appropriate to grade level.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT
3	Analyze the role of media in focusing people’s attention on events and in forming their opinions on issues.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides
5	Analyze the purpose, organization, content, and delivery of verbal communication and non-verbal cues.			TMA
6	Use a variety of resources to produce visuals that communicate through print and non-print materials.			TMA

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