Strand/
Standard
number
L.5.1
Cluster
Standard
Target
I can Statements
Vocabulary
Conventions of
Standard English
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
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
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:
*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
I can identify conjunctions, which means I can
identify words that join other words and phrases
such as and, but, or, etc..
Conjuction
Interjection
Correlative conju
Verb tense
conventions
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
clauses.
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.)
LV.5.5 a
W.5.1
C,d
Vocabulary
Acquisition and
Use
Text Types and
Purposes
(e.g., either/or,
neither/nor)
Demonstrate
understanding of
figurative
language, word
relationships,
and nuances in
word meaning
a. Interpret
figurative
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
Write opinion
pieces on topics
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
*Explain meanings of idioms, adages, and
proverbs
*Utilize synonyms, antonyms, homographs
to understand figurative language
I can define homograph, which means I can tell what
the word homograph means
I can identify similes and metaphors in context,
which means I can identify similes (compares using
the words like or as) and metaphors (compares
without using the words like or as) in passages of
text
I can identify synonyms, which means I can identify
words with similar meaning
Homograph
Simile
Metaphor
Synonym
Antonym
Figurative langu
Adage
Idiom
Homograph
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
Explain and identify:
I can use text structure to create a writing piece,
which means I can organize ideas and supporting
Text structure
Compare/contra
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
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
*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
*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
information in a logical way that makes sense to the
reader.
*compare/contrast
*sequence of events
*description
*cause/effect
*problem/solution
I can link ideas together appropriately, which means
I can use the appropriate signal words to provide the
reader with better understanding (e.g.,
consequently, specifically)
I can provide a concluding statement in writing
pieces, which means I can provide a paragraph that
sums up the main idea and supporting information
found in my writing.
Cause/effect
Sequence of eve
Description
Problem/solutio
Signal words
presented