Strand/
Standard
number
LR.5.9
LV.5.5 b
Cluster
Standard
Target
I can Statements
Vocabulary
Integrations of
Knowledge and
Ideas
Compare and
contrast stories
in the same
genre (e.g.,
mysteries and
adventure
stories) on their
approaches to
similar themes
and topics
Knowledge
*Identify the characteristics of a theme,
topic, genre
Reasoning
*Compare and contrast how two or more
stories of the same genre approach a
similar theme, topic
I can identify the characteristics of a theme, which
means I can identify events that teach the moral or
lesson of the story or help the reader identify the
main message
Theme
Topic
Compare
Contrast
Genre
Central idea
Vocabulary
Acquisition and
Use
Demonstrate
understanding of
figurative
language, word
relationships,
and nuances in
word meaning
a. Interpret
figurative
Knowledge
*Define homograph
*Identify similes, metaphors in context
*Recognize idioms, adages, and proverbs
*Identify synonyms, antonyms, and
homographs
Reasoning
*Interpret figurative language using similes
and metaphors
I can identify the characteristics of genre, which
means I can identify parts of a passage that help to
identify what type of story it is
*expository
*mystery
*fantasy
*realistic fiction
*historical fiction
*adventure
*Poetry
*drama
I can compare/contrast stories themes or topics,
which means I can tell how the stories are similar
and different regarding their themes (main message)
or the topic (what they are mainly about)
I can define homograph, which means I can tell what Homograph
the word homograph means
Simile
Metaphor
I can identify similes and metaphors in context,
Synonym
which means I can identify similes (compares using
Antonym
the words like or as) and metaphors (compares
Adage
without using the words like or as) in passages of
proverb
text
I can identify synonyms, which means I can identify
L.5.1
Conventions of
Standard English
language,
including similes
and metaphors,
in context
b. Recognize and
explain the
meaning of
common idioms,
adages, and
proverbs.
c. Use the
relationship
between
particular words
(e.g., synonyms,
antonyms,
homographs) to
better
understand each
of the words
Demonstrate
command of the
conventions of
standard English
grammar and
usage when
writing or
speaking
a. Explain the
function of
conjunctions,
prepositions, and
interjections in
*Explain meanings of idioms, adages, and
proverbs
*Utilize synonyms, antonyms, homographs
to understand figurative language
words with similar meaning
I can identify antonyms, which means I can identify
words with the opposite meaning
I can identify homographs, which means I can
identify words that have the same spelling, but
different meanings such as bow and bow
Knowledge
Identify:
*conjunctions
*interjections
*correlative conjunctions
Recognize:
*perfect verb tenses
*inappropriate changes in verb tense
Reasoning
Demonstrate command of the conventions
of standard English grammar and usage
when writing
Explain the function of:
I can identify conjunctions, which means I can
identify words that join other words and phrases
such as and, but, or, etc..
I can identify interjections, which means I can
identify words or phrases used to exclaim, protest or
command. They sometimes stand by themselves,
but they are often contained within larger structures
(Wow! I won the lottery!)
I can identify correlative conjunctions, which means
I can identify a paired conjunction (such as not only .
. . but also) that links balanced words, phrases, and
Conjunction
Interjection
Correlative
Conjunctions
Verb tense
Perfect verb
tense
prepositions
W.5.1
a,b
Text Types and
Purposes
general and their
function in
particular
sentences.
c. Use verb tense
to convey various
times,
sequences,
states, and
conditions
d. Recognize and
correct
inappropriate
shifts in verb
tense
e. Use correlative
conjunctions
(e.g., either/or,
neither/nor)
Write opinion
pieces on topics
or texts,
supporting a
point of view
with reasons and
information.
a. Introduce a
topic or text
clearly, state an
opinion, and
create an
organizational
structure in
*conjunctions
*prepositions
*interjections
In particular sentences
Determine when/how to form perfect verb
tense
Performance
Demonstrate command of the conventions
of standard English grammar and usage
when speaking use: *perfect verb tenses
adverb tense to convey various times,
sequences, states, and conditions
clauses.
Knowledge
Explain and identify:
*words, phrases, and clauses used to link
opinion and reasons (e.g., consequently,
specifically)
*Recognize organizational structures that
provide logical grouping of ideas
*Explain writer’s purpose
Reasoning
*Determine how to introduce the topic or
text clearly
*Formulate an opinion about a topic or text
*Group related ideas logically to support
purpose
I can use text structure to create a writing piece,
which means I can organize ideas and supporting
information in a logical way that makes sense to the
reader.
*compare/contrast
*sequence of events
*description
*cause/effect
*problem/solution
I can identify perfect verb tenses, which means I can
identify the appropriate usage of tense such as for
the present perfect (I have seen), past perfect (I had
seen), and future perfect (I will have seen.)
Test structure
Compare/contra
t
Sequence of
events
Description
Cause/effect
Problem/solutio
which ideas are
logically grouped
to support the
writer’s purpose.
b. Provide
logically ordered
reasons that are
supported by
facts and details
c. Link opinion
and reasons
using words,
phrases, and
clauses (e.g.,
consequently,
specifically).
d. Provide a
concluding
statement or
section related to
the opinion
presented
*Determine reasons supported by facts and
details
*Establish links between opinions and
reasons using words, phrases, and clauses
*Plan a concluding statement or section
that is related to the opinion presented
Product
*Write an opinion piece on a topic or text,
supporting a point of view with logical
reasons and information, including:
*a clear introduction of topic or text
*statement of opinion
*logical organizational structure
*reasons that are supported by facts and
details
* links between reasons and opinions,
using words and phrases
* a concluding statement or section related
to the opinion presented