| Grade 5 | WRITING | ||
| Developing Written Communications | |||
| 5.4.1 | Use prewriting techniques to organize written works. | ||
| 5.4.2 | Use complete sentences in a variety of types (including simple, compound, and complex sentences) in writing. | ||
| 5.4.3 | Create multiple-paragraph compositions that include a central idea with supporting details and use appropriate transitions between paragraphs. | ||
| 5.4.4 | Use the conventions of written Standard American English (including those regarding irregular comparative and superlative adjectives such as good, better, best; irregular adverbs; interjections; past participles of commonly misused verbs; and subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement with collective nouns). | ||
| 5.4.5 | Use proofreading skills to edit for the correct use of written Standard American English: | ||
| capitalization (including the names of ethnic and national groups and the names of established religions and languages); | |||
| punctuation (including colons and hyphens); and | |||
| use of commonly confused words such as affect and effect. | |||
| 5.4.6 | Use revision strategies to improve word choice and the organization and development of ideas in written works. | ||
| Producing Written Communications in a Variety of Forms | |||
| 5.5.1 | Create informational pieces such as book reviews and newsletter articles that use language appropriate for the specific audience. | ||
| 5.5.2 | Create narratives that have a fully developed plot and a consistent point of view. | ||
| 5.5.3 | Create written descriptions using precise language and vivid details. | ||
| 5.5.4 | Create written pieces such as picture books, comic books, and graphic novels to entertain a specific audience. | ||
| Applying the Skills of Inquiry and Oral Communication | |||
| 5.6.1 | Clarify and refine a research topic. | ||
| 5.6.2 | Use print sources such as books, magazines, charts, graphs, diagrams, dictionaries, encyclopedias, atlases, thesauri, newspapers, and almanacs and nonprint media to access information. | ||
| 5.6.3 | Select information appropriate for the research topic | ||
| 5.6.4 | Paraphrase research information accurately and meaningfully. | ||
| 5.6.5 | Create a list of sources that contains information (including author, title, and full publication details) necessary to properly credit and document the work of others. | ||
| 5.6.6 | Use vocabulary (including Standard American English) that is appropriate for the particular audience or purpose | ||
| 5.6.7 | Use appropriate organizational strategies to prepare written works and oral and visual presentations. | ||
| 5.6.8 | Select appropriate graphics, in print or electronic form, to support written works and oral and visual presentations. |