Polson School District #23
Instructional Services
Grade 5 Reading
Curriculum
Framework
Polson School District #23
111 4th Avenue East
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6355
Content Area: Reading
Con
Standard 1 Students construct meaning as they comprehend and respond to what they
read.
Benchmarks: By the end of grade 8 students will:
1. Make predictions and clearly describe with details,
meaningful connections between new material and
previous information/experiences.
Grade 5
1.a Demonstrate previous grades' skills (access prior
knowledge, recall details, sequence, apply facts and
details, determine stated main idea/supporting details,
interpret visuals and graphics, analyze cause and
effect, draw inferences) (LS1.1) (TS1, TS2, TS3, TS4,
TS5, TS6)
1.b Make oral and written predictions, with teacher
support, before reading a selection based on prior
knowledge/experiences of similar content or text.
Compare to previous experiences or books. (LS1.1)
(TS1, TS2, TS3, TS4, TS5, TS6)
1.c Make connections between new information and
prior knowledge, and begin to use inferential clues.
(LS1.1) (TS1, TS2, TS3, TS4, TS5, TS6)
2. Compare and contrast important print/non-print
information with existing knowledge to draw conclusions
and make application.
2.a Compare and contrast plots, characters and
settings in a variety of text and media presentations
(LlS1.4, LS1.5) (TS1, TS2, TS3, TS4, TS5, TS6)
3. Interpret and provide oral, written, and/or artistic
responses to ideas and feelings generated by the
reading material and compare responses with peers.
3.a Identify personal ideas and feelings about reading
material and express these in a variety of ways
(discussions, short essays, charts, mind maps, poems,
performing or visual arts)(LS5.3) (TS1, TS2, TS3, TS4,
TS5, TS6)
3.b Use discussion to compare personal responses
(LS1.6) (TS1, TS2, TS3, TS4, TS5, TS6)
4. Demonstrate understanding of main ideas and select
supporting facts and details.
4.a Identify main idea or theme and locate supporting
evidence (facts and details) in text (LS1.2) (TS1, TS2,
TS3, TS4, TS5, TS6)
5. Provide accurate, detailed summaries using key
elements of appropriate reading material.
5.a Summarize or restate in own words key
information and ideas from fiction and non-fiction text
(through discussion, essays, journals, book reports,
book talks) (What are the key elements?) (LS1.3)
(TS1, TS2, TS3, TS4, TS5, TS6)
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Content Area: Reading
Con
Standard 2 Students apply a range of skills and strategies to read.
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Benchmarks: By the end of grade 8 students will:
1. Decode unknown words combining elements of
phonics, grammatical stuctures, analysis of word parts,
and context to understand appropriate, leveled reading
material.
Grade 5
1.a Use personal vocabulary list, new spelling words,
prefixes, suffixes, context clues and decoding to
understand reading material. (TS1, TS2, TS3, TS6)
1.b Recognize non-standard English and suggest
standard English form (make standard English
translation) (TS1, TS2, TS3)
2. Demonstrate understanding of literary elements (plot,
character, setting, point of view, and conflict).
2.a Determine and evaluate literary elements. Write a
book report including main character, setting, plot,
climax, resolution, theme. (LS1.3, LS2.2 higher level)
(TS1, TS2, TS3, TS4, TS5, TS6)
3. Identify literary devices (figurative language,
exaggeration, irony, humor, and dialogue).
3.a Identify literary devices (figurative language,
exaggeration irony, humor, and dialogue) and explain
how they give meaning to different kinds of literature
(LS2.1, LS2.4) (TS1, TS2, TS3, TS4, TS5, TS6)
4. Use features and organization of fiction and
non-fiction material to comprehend complex material (e.g.
paragraphs, chapters, titles, indices, tables of contents,
graphs, charts, visuals).
4.a Differentiate and contrast fiction and non-fiction.
(TS1, TS2, TS3, TS4, TS5, TS6)
5. Adjust fluency, rate, and style of reading to the
purpose of the material with guidance.
5.a Understand that different genres require different
fluency, rate and style (TS1, TS2, TS3, TS6)
6. Develop vocabulary through the use of context clues,
analysis of word parts, auditory clues, and reference
sources (e.g. dictionary, thesaurus, glossary) and
construct general and specified vocabularies related to
specific academic areas, culture, and technology.
6.a Use context, word analysis, auditory cues and
reference to expand vocabulary (LS2.3 contribute to
literary works) (TS1, TS2, TS3, TS5, TS6)
7. Use a variety of reading strategies including
self-correcting, rereading to comprehend, using context,
and adjusting rate.
7.a Use a variety of strategies (ex: SQRRR) to develop
vocabulary (TS1, TS2, TS3, TS5, TS6)
7.b Identify and apply appropriate comprehension
strategies in a variety of text formats
8. Ask questions and check predictions prior to, during,
and after reading.
8.a Identify various questioning strategies to monitor
predictions in the reading process (TS1, TS2, TS3,
TS4, TS5, TS6)
analysis of word parts, auditory clues, and reference
sources (e.g. dictionary, thesaurus, glossary) and
construct general and specified vocabularies related to
specific academic areas, culture, and technology.
reference to expand vocabulary (LS2.3 contribute to
literary works) (TS1, TS2, TS3, TS5, TS6)
Content Area: Reading
Con
Standard 2 Students apply a range of skills and strategies to read.
7. Use a variety of reading strategies including
self-correcting, rereading to comprehend, using context,
and adjusting rate.
Benchmarks: By the end of grade 8 students will:
8. Ask questions and check predictions prior to, during,
and after reading.
7.a Use a variety of strategies (ex: SQRRR) to develop
vocabulary (TS1, TS2, TS3, TS5, TS6)
7.b Identify and apply appropriate comprehension
strategies in a variety of text formats
Grade 5
8.a Identify various questioning strategies to monitor
predictions in the reading process (TS1, TS2, TS3,
TS4, TS5, TS6)
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Content Area: Reading
Con
Standard 3 Students set goals, monitor, and evaluate their progress in reading.
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Benchmarks: By the end of grade 8 students will:
1. Articulate and evaluate strategies to self-monitor
reading progress, overcome reading difficulties, and seek
guidance as needed
Grade 5
1.a Demonstrate previous grade skills and strategies,
and:
1.b Read orally and silently from selected books using
a variety of strategies for improvement. (TS1, TS2,
TS3)
1.c Articulate reading strategies when questioned by
the teacher (TS1, TS2, TS3, TS5)
2. Monitor reading successes and set reading goals.
2.a Set reading goals for leisure and personal
enjoyment, and maintain reading log to document
reading in various genres. (TS1, TS2, TS3, TS6)
2.b Assess reading goals quarterly (LS3.3)
3. Select authors, subjects and print and non-print
material, expressing reasons for recommendations.
3.a Evaluate print and non-print material on the basis
of its strengths and present in written, oral or other
presentation formats. (LS3.2) (TS1, TS2, TS3, TS4,
TS5, TS6)
3.b Recommend materials to peers stating reasons
for recommendations (LS3.1) (TS1, TS2, TS3, TS5,
TS6)
Content Area: Reading
Con
Standard 4 Students select, read and respond to print and non-print materials for a variety
of purposes.
Benchmarks: By the end of grade 8 students will:
Grade 5
1. Establish and adjust the purposes for reading (e.g.
personal satisfaction, lifelong reading habits, sharing and
reflecting upon their reading).
1.a Read from an expanding variety of genres and
recognize there are different purposes for reading
(LS4.1) (TS1, TS2, TS3, TS4, TS5, TS6)
2. Read to organize and understand information, and to
use material to investigate a topic (e.g. reference material,
manuals, public documents, newspapers, magazines and
electronic information).
2.a Using a question or topic suggested by the
teacher, identify and read from multiple sources to
gather relevant information (TS1, TS2, TS3, TS4,
TS5, TS6)
3. Read, interpret and apply information to perform
specific tasks (e.g. maps, travel books, first aid manuals,
catalogs).
3.a Complete a multi-step task by reading and
following clear, sequential directions (TS1, TS2, TS3,
TS4, TS5, TS6)
3.b Read maps and travel books, and apply to a
real-world task (TS1, TS2, TS3, TS4, TS5, TS6)
4. Read, analyze, and provide oral, written and/or artistic
responses to traditional and contemporary literature.
4.a Rehearse and read aloud passages from
traditional and contemporary literature, using rhythm,
flow and expression to communicate personal
response (TS1, TS2, TS3)
4.b Read from a self-selected piece of traditional or
contemporary literature, design and present a
personal reponse (can be oral, written, performed,
drawn, scuplted, musical, etc.) (LS4.2, LS4.3, LS5.3)
(TS1, TS2, TS3)
5. Identify recurring themes, perspectives, cultures, and
issues by reading (e.g. identity, conflict, change).
5.a Identify recurring themes in literature and with
teacher support, relate to life experiences (LS5.2)
(TS1, TS2, TS3, TS4, TS6)
6. Read and identify civic and social responsibilities by
interpreting and analyzing social rules (e.g. handbooks,
newspapers, other information).
6.a Understand that certain texts (e.g.,student/school
handbooks, newspapers, special interest journals,
etc.) address civic and social rules and responsibilities,
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5. Identify recurring themes, perspectives, cultures, and
issues by reading (e.g. identity, conflict, change).
5.a Identify recurring themes in literature and with
teacher support, relate to life experiences (LS5.2)
(TS1, TS2, TS3, TS4, TS6)
Content Area: Reading
Con
Standard 4 Students select, read and respond to print and non-print materials for a variety
of purposes.
Benchmarks: By the end of grade 8 students will:
Grade 5
6. Read and identify civic and social responsibilities by
interpreting and analyzing social rules (e.g. handbooks,
newspapers, other information).
6.a Understand that certain texts (e.g.,student/school
handbooks, newspapers, special interest journals,
etc.) address civic and social rules and responsibilities,
and read from a variety of these sources (TS1, TS2,
TS3, TS4, TS5, TS6)
7. Identify, locate, read and interpret information from a
variety of sources (e.g. graphs, tables, policy statements,
television, Internet).
7.a With teacher support, locate, read and interpret
tables and graphs in text or other information sources
related to an area of indivdual interest (TS1, TS2,
TS3, TS4, TS5, TS6)
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Content Area: Reading
Con
Standard 5 Students gather, analyze, synthesize and evaluate information from a variety of
sources and communicate their findings in ways appropriate for their purposes
and audiences.
Benchmarks: By the end of grade 8 students will:
Grade 6
1. Compare and contrast information and textual
elements in print and nonprint materials.
1.a Analyze plots, settings and characters in a variety
of works with increasing independence (TS1, TS2.1,
TS2.3)
2. Make connections, explain relationships among a
variety of sources, and integrate similar information.
2.a Read and gather information from a variety of
sources (such as newspapers, magazines, television
news articles, web-based information sources) and
identify similarities and differences among the
sources with teacher support (TS1.1, TS1.2, TS1.3,
TS2.1, TS2.2, TS2.3, TS3, TS4)
3. Recognize authors' points of view and purposes.
3.a Identify author's point of view, style, and purpose
in a variety of types of literature, and explain the
relationship with teacher support (TS1.1, TS1.2,
TS1.3, TS2.2, TS2.3, TS3, TS4)
4. Recognize authors' use of language and literary
devices to influence readers.
4.a Identify literary devices in a variety of works and
explain how the author uses these to influence the
reader. (TS1, TS2.1, TS2.3, TS3, TS4)
5. Recognize, express and defend a point of view.
5.a Identify point of view in a variety of works and
express differing points of view with teacher support
(TS1, TS2.1, TS2.2, TS2.3)
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