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English 5 – PACING GUIDE (2010 VA SOL STANDARDS)Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Virginia Journeys Series

WEEK Blooms SOL STRAND STANDARD/Essential Knowledge

Ongoing Applying

Applying

5.1 all5.2 all5.3 all5.5m5.6m

SpeakingListeningMedia LiteracyFluencyFluency

Communication5.5m Read with fluency, accuracy, and prosody (fiction)5.6m Read with fluency, accuracy, and prosody (nonfiction)

Aug. 19 Pre-assessments

Aug. 25 Diagnostic Reading Assessments

Sep. 2(4 days)

AnalyzingApplying

ApplyingAnalyzingApplyingUnderstanding & AnalyzingEvaluating

5.4 a5.4 c

5.4f5.5c5.5h5.5i

5.5k

Context CluesRoots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, & homophones VocabularyPlotSummarizeConclusions & Inferences

Predictions

Lesson#1: A Package for Mrs. Jewls Genre: Humorous Fiction5.4 a Use context as a clue to infer the correct meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases5.4 c Apply knowledge of roots, affixes (prefixes and suffixes) synonyms, antonyms, homophones5.4f Develop vocabulary by listening to and reading a variety of texts.5.5c Identify the conflict or plot, through a series of events and sequence that lead to the resolution of the conflict5.5h Summarize supporting details from text5.5i Draw conclusions and make inferences from text5.5k Make, confirm, or revise predictions

Remembering

ApplyingAnalyzingAnalyzingAnalyzing

5.4 e

5.5 b5.5f5.6g5.6j

Reference Materials

Character Dev.Points of ViewLocate InformationCompare & Contrast

Lesson#1: A Package for Mrs. Jewls Genre: Humorous Fiction5.4 e Identify the word-reference materials, such as a dictionary, glossary, or thesaurus, that is most likely to contain the information needed5.5 b Describe Character Development.5.5f Identify and ask questions that clarify various points of view.

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CreatingCreatingCreatingCreatingRememberingRememberingCreatingCreating

5.7b5.7e5.7g5.7h5.8a5.8d5.9a5.9c

WritingWritingWritingWritingGrammarGrammar ResearchResearch

5.6g Locate details to support opinions, predictions, and conclusions.5.6j Identify, compare, and contrast relationships between characters, events, and facts Writing5.7b Use a variety of prewriting strategies5.7e Write multi-paragraph compositions5.7g Vary sentence structure by using transition words5.7h Revise for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information5.8a Use plural possessives5.8d Use apostrophes in contractions and possessives5.8h Edit for fragments and run-on sentences5.8 j Use correct spelling of commonly used wordsResearch5.9a Construct questions about a topic5.9 c Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate, and communicate information

Sep. 5 Smart Goals due

Sep. 8 AnalyzingApplying

ApplyingApplying

Understanding &AnalyzingApplying & Evaluating Analyzing Understanding

5.4a 5.4c

5.4f 5.4g

5.6a

5.6b

5.6d5.6e

Context CluesRoots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, & homophones VocabularyWord meanings

Text Organizers

Prior Knowledge

Main Idea Supporting Details

Lesson#2: Blasting Off to Space Academy Genre: Informational Text5.4 a Use context as a clue to infer the correct meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases5.4 c Apply knowledge of roots, affixes (prefixes and suffixes) synonyms, antonyms, homophones5.4f Develop vocabulary by listening to and reading a variety of texts.5.4g Study cross-curricular vocabulary

5.6a Use text organizers, such as type styles (e.g. boldfaced, italics) and color, captions under pictures and graphics, and headings of sections and chapters, to predict and categorize information in both print and digital texts 5.6b Apply prior knowledge to make predictions and build additional background Knowledge as context for learning

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Evaluating

CreatingCreatingCreatingCreatingCreatingCreatingUnderstandingUnderstanding

5.6h

5.7b5.7c5.7d5.7e5.7f5.7h5.8c5.8j

Cause and Effect

WritingWritingWritingWritingWritingWritingGrammarGrammar

5.6d,e Determine the main idea of a text and summarize supporting details 5.6h Identify cause and effect relationships following transition word signaling the patternWriting5.7b Use a variety of prewriting strategies5.7c Organize information to convey a central idea5.7d Write a clear topic sentence focusing on the main idea5.7e Write a multi-paragraph compositions5.7f Use precise and descriptive vocabulary and information5.7h Revise for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and informationGrammar5.8c Identify and use interjections5.8j Use correct spelling of commonly used words

AnalyzingRemember

CreatingCreatingCreating

5.6i5.6j

5.9b5.9c5.9d

Fact and OpinionCompare and Contrast

ResearchResearchResearch

Lesson#2: Blasting Off to Space Academy Genre: Informational Text5.6i Distinguish between fact and opinion5.6j Identify, compare, and contrast relationships between characters, events, and facts

Research5.9b Select and use appropriate references (e.g. atlases, almanacs, and encyclopedias) including online, print, and media resources5.9c Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate, and communicate Information5.9d Organize information presented on charts, maps, and graphs

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Sep. 15Analyzing

AnalyzingUnderstandingRemembering

ApplyingApplying

CreatingCreatingCreatingCreating

5.4a

5.4b5.4d5.4e

5.4f5.5b

5.7b5.7e5.7f5.7h

Context Clues

Multiple MeaningsFigurative LanguageReference Materials

VocabularyCharacter Dev

WritingWritingWritingWriting

Lesson#3: Off and Running Genre: Realistic Fiction5.4 a Use context as a clue to infer the correct meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases5.4b Use context and sentence structure to determine meanings and differentiate among multiple meanings of words.5.4d Identify when an author uses language figuratively5.4e Identify the word-reference materials, such as a dictionary, glossary, or thesaurus, that is most likely to contain the information needed5.4f Develop vocabulary by listening to and reading a variety of texts.5.5 b Describe Character Development.Writing5.7b Use a variety of prewriting strategies5.7e Write a multi-paragraph compositions5.7f Use precise and descriptive vocabulary and information5.7h Revise for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information

UnderstandingApplyingUnderstandingUnderstanding & AnalyzingUnderstandingCreatingUnderstanding

5.5e5.5g5.5h5.5i

5.8j5.9b5.9c

Author’s Choice of VocabMain IdeaSummarizingConclusions & Inferences

GrammarResearchResearch

Lesson#3: Off and Running Genre: Realistic Fiction5.5e Describe how an author’s choice of vocabulary contributes to the author’s style.5.5g Identify main idea and theme5.5h Summarize supporting details from text.5.5i Draw conclusions and make inferences from text.Grammar5.8j Use correct spelling of commonly used wordsResearch5.9b Select and use appropriate references (e.g. atlases, almanacs, and encyclopedias) including online, print, and media resources5.9c Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate, and communicate Information

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Sep. 22ApplyingApplying

UnderstandingUnderstandingCreatingCreatingCreatingUnderstandingCreatingUnderstandingCreating

5.4a5.4c

5.4f5.4g5.5d5.8j5.9b5.9c5.7b 5.8j5.9c

Context CluesRoots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, & homophonesVocabularyWord MeaningPoetryGrammarResearchResearchWriting GrammarResearch

Lesson#4: Double Dutch Genre: Narrative Nonfiction5.4 a Use context as a clue to infer the correct meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases5.4 c Apply knowledge of roots, affixes (prefixes and suffixes) synonyms, antonyms, homophones5.4f Develop vocabulary by listening to and reading a variety of texts.

5.4g Study cross-curricular vocabulary5.5d Identify the characteristics of free verse (poetry with neither regular meter nor rhyme scheme), rhymed poetry, and patterned poetry

Writing5.7b Use a variety of prewriting strategiesGrammar5.8j Use correct spelling of commonly used wordsResearch5.9c Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate, and communicate Information

Applying & EvaluatingUnderstandingAnalyzing

AnalyzingApplying

5.6b

5.6e5.6f

5.6g5.6l

Prior Knowledge

Supporting DetailsStructural Patterns

Locate InformationReading Strategies

Lesson#4: Double Dutch Genre: Narrative Nonfiction5.6b Apply prior knowledge to make predictions and build additional background Knowledge as context for learning5.6e Summarize supporting details in nonfiction text.5.6f Identify structural and organizational patterns such as cause and effect, comparison/contrast, problem/solution, and chronological order5.6g Locate details to support opinions, predictions, and conclusions5.6l Use reading strategies throughout the reading process in order to become aware of when they do not understand (e.g. by reflecting upon and

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UnderstandingApplyingUnderstanding & AnalyzingUnderstanding

Creating CreatingCreating

5.4a5.4c

5.4d5.4f5.5a

5.5e

5.7e5.7f5.7h

Context CluesRoots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, & homophonesFigurative Language VocabularyText/Previously read materialAuthor’s Choice of Vocab

WritingWritingWriting

articulating what exactly is causing difficulty)

Lesson#5: Elisa’s Diary Genre: Realistic Fiction5.4 a Use context as a clue to infer the correct meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases5.4 c Apply knowledge of roots, affixes (prefixes and suffixes) synonyms, antonyms, homophones5.4d Identify when an author uses language figuratively5.4f Develop vocabulary by listening to and reading a variety of texts.5.5a Discuss the similarities and differences between a text and previously read materials (e.g. compare and contrast characters)5.5e Describe how an author’s choice of vocabulary contributes to the author’s style.

Writing5.7e Write multi-paragraph compositions5.7f Use precise and descriptive vocabulary and information5.7h Revise for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information

AnalyzingAnalyzingUnderstandingEvaluatingUnderstandingUnderstandingUnderstandingCreatingCreating

5.5f5.5g5.5h5.6h5.8b5.8i5.8j5.9d5.9e

Point of ViewMain IdeaSummarizingCause and EffectGrammarGrammarGrammarResearchResearch

5.5f Identify and ask questions that clarify various points of view. 5.5g Identify main idea or theme5.5h Summarize supporting details from text.5.6h Identify cause and effect relationships following transition word signaling the patternGrammar5.8b Use adjective and adverb comparisons5.8i Eliminate double negatives5.8j Use correct spelling of commonly used words

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Oct. 1Oct. 7

Research5.9d Organize information presented on charts, maps, and graphs5.9e Develop notes that include important concepts, summaries 6 week Formative Assessment window opens6 week Formative Assessment window closes

Oct. 8 Administer Unit 1 Benchmark Test from Journey’s series and go over

Oct. 9, 10 Go over reading assessmentGo over writing assessment

Oct. 14Four days

Reteaching skills not mastered

Oct. 20Oct. 27

AnalyzingApplying

ApplyingUnderstanding & AnalyzingApplying

UnderstandingCreatingCreatingCreatingCreatingCreatingCreating

5.4a5.4c

5.4f5.5a

5.5b

5.5e5.7b5.7c5.7d5.7e5.7g

Context CluesRoots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, & homophones VocabularyText/Previously read

Character Development

Author’s choice/vocabWritingWritingWritingWritingWritingWriting

Lesson# 6: Interrupted Journey: Saving Endangered Sea TurtlesGenre: Informational Text5.4 a Use context as a clue to infer the correct meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases5.4 c Apply knowledge of roots, affixes (prefixes and suffixes) synonyms, antonyms, homophones5.4f Develop vocabulary by listening to and reading a variety of texts.5.5a Discuss the similarities and differences between a text and previously read materials (e.g. compare and contrast characters)5.5b Describe character development

5.5e Describe how an author’s choice of vocabulary contributes to the author’s styleWriting 5.7b Use a variety of prewriting strategies5.7c Organize information to convey a central idea5.7d Write a clear topic sentence focusing on the main idea

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Creating

5.7h

Writing 5.7e Write multi-paragraph compositions5.7g Vary sentence structure by using transition words5.7h Revise for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information

Applying & Evaluating AnalyzingUnderstanding

AnalyzingAnalyzing

EvaluatingAnalyzing

UnderstandingUnderstandingCreating

5.6b

5.6d5.6e

5.6f5.6g

5.6h5.6j

5.8h5.8j5.9c

Prior Knowledge

Main IdeaSummarizing

Structural PatternsLocate information

Cause and EffectCompare and Contrast

GrammarGrammarResearch

5.6b Apply prior knowledge to make predictions and build additional background Knowledge as context for learning5.6d,e Determine the main idea of a text and summarize supporting key details5.6f Identify structural and organizational patterns such as cause and effect, Comparison/contrast, problem/solution, and chronological order5.6g Locate information to support opinions, predictions, and conclusions5.6h Identify cause and effect relationships following transition word signaling the pattern.5.6j Identify, compare, and contrast relationships between characters, events, and facts

Grammar5.8h Edit for fragments and run-on sentences5.8j Use correct spelling of commonly used wordsResearch5.9c Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate, and communicate Information

Nov. 4 (1/2 day)-14

AnalyzingUnderstandingApplyingUnderstanding & AnalyzingApplyingUnderstandingUnderstanding

5.4a5.4d5.4f5.5a

5.5b5.5e5.5h

Context CluesFigurative Language VocabularyText/Previously read Character DevelopmentAuthor’s Choice/VocabSummarize

Lesson#7: Old Yeller Genre: Historical Fiction5.4a Use context as a clue to infer the correct meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases5.4d Identify when an author uses language figuratively5.4f Develop vocabulary by listening to and reading a variety of texts.5.5a Discuss the similarities and differences between a text and previously read materials (e.g. compare and contrast characters)

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Understanding & AnalyzingCreating

CreatingCreatingCreatingCreatingCreatingCreating

5.5i

5.7b

5.7f5.7h5.8j5.9b5.9c5.9d

Conclusions & Inferences

Writing

WritingWritingGrammarResearchResearchResearch

5.5b Describe Character Development(directly stated, speech and actions, and what Other characters say or think about them)5.5e Describe how an author’s choice of vocabulary contributes to the author’s style. 5.5h Summarize supporting details from text5.5i Draw conclusions and make inferences from textWriting5.7b Use a variety of prewriting strategies (brainstorming, listing, free-writing, and graphic organizers)5.7f Use precise and descriptive vocabulary and information5.7h Revise for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and informationGrammar5.8j Use correct spelling of commonly used wordsResearch5.9b Select and use appropriate references (e.g. atlases, almanacs, and encyclopedias) including online, print, and media resources5.9c Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate, and communicate information 5.9d Organize information presented on charts, maps, and graphs

Nov. 14Nov. 20

6 week Assessment window opens6 week Assessment window closes

Nov. 21, 24, 25

Go over reading assessmentGo over writing assessmentReteach skills not mastered

Dec. 1AnalyzingApplying

Applying

ApplyingUnderstanding

5.4a5.4c

5.4f

5.4g5.5e

Context CluesRoots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, & homophones Vocabulary

Word MeaningAuthor’s Choice/Vocab

Lesson#8: Everglades Forever Genre: Narrative Nonfiction5.4a Use context as a clue to infer the correct meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases5.4c Apply knowledge of roots, affixes (prefixes and suffixes) synonyms, antonyms, homophones5.4f Develop vocabulary by listening to and reading a variety of texts5.4g Study cross-curricular vocabulary5.5e Describe how an author’s choice of vocabulary contributes to the author’s Style

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AnalyzingUnderstanding &Analyzing

5.6a5.6d

Text OrganizersMain Idea

5.6a Use text organizers, such as type styles (e.g. boldfaced, italics) and color, captions under pictures and graphics, and headings of sections and chapters, to predict and categorize information in both print and digital texts

5.6d Determine the main idea of a text and summarize supporting key details

EvaluatingAnalyzing

AnalyzingCreatingCreatingCreatingCreatingCreatingCreatingUnderstandingUnderstanding

CreatingCreatingCreating

5.6h5.6i

5.6j5.7b5.7d5.7e5.7f5.7h5.7i5.8j5.8k

5.9b5.9c5.9d

Cause and EffectFact and Opinion

Compare and ContrastWritingWritingWritingWritingWritingWritingGrammarGrammar

ResearchResearchResearch

Continue Lesson#8: Everglades Forever5.6h Identify cause and effect relationships following transition word signaling the pattern5.6i Distinguish between fact and opinion5.6j Identify, compare, and contrast relationships between characters, events, and factsWriting5.7b Use a variety of prewriting strategies (brainstorming, listing, free-writing, and graphic organizers)5.7d Write a clear topic sentence focusing on the main idea5.7e Write multi-paragraph compositions5.7f Use precise and descriptive vocabulary and information5.7h Revise for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information5.7i Write to Include supporting details that elaborate the main ideaGrammar5.8j Use correct spelling of commonly used words5.8k Identify and use conjunctions

Research5.9b Select and use appropriate references (e.g. atlases, almanacs, and encyclopedias) including online, print, and media resources5.9c Research, organize, evaluate, and communicate information using technology as a tool5.9d Organize information presented on charts, maps, and graphs

Dec. 8 AnalyzingApplying

5.4a5.4c

Context CluesRoots, affixes, synonyms,

Lesson#9: Storm Warriors Genre: Historical Fiction5.4a Use context as a clue to infer the correct meanings of unfamiliar words and

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Remembering

ApplyingUnderstanding

& Analyzing

AnalyzingUnderstanding

& AnalyzingEvaluatingApplying & Analyzing

Understanding

CreatingCreatingCreatingCreating

CreatingEvaluating

5.4e

5.4f5.5a

5.5f5.5i

5.5k5.5l

5.8j

5.7b5.7c5.7d5.7i

5.9b5.9c

antonyms, & homophones

Reference Materials VocabularyText/prev read

Point of ViewConclusions & Inferences

PredictionsStrategiesGrammarWriting

WritingWritingWriting

ResearchResearch

phrases5.4c Apply knowledge of roots, affixes (prefixes and suffixes) synonyms, antonyms, homophones5.4e Identify the word-reference materials, such as a dictionary, glossary, or thesaurus, that is most likely to contain the information needed5.4f Develop vocabulary by listening to and reading a variety of texts5.5a Discuss the similarities and differences between a text and previously read materials (e.g. compare and contrast characters)5.5f Identify and ask questions that clarify various points of view5.5i Draw conclusions and make inferences from text5.5k Make, confirm, or revise predictions5.5l Become aware of when they do not understand (e.g. by reflecting upon and articulating what exactly is causing difficulty)Grammar5.8j Use correct spelling of commonly used words Writing 5.7b Use a variety of prewriting strategies(e.g. brainstorming, listing, free-writing, and using graphic organizers)5.7c Focus, organize and elaborate to construct an effective message (central idea) for the reader5.7d Write a clear topic sentence focusing on the main idea5.7i Include supporting details that elaborate the main idea

Research5.9b Collect information from multiple resources including online, print, and media5.9c Research, organize, evaluate, and communicate information using technology as a tool

Dec. 15(4 days) Analyzing

ApplyingUnderstanding

5.4a5.4c5.4d

Context CluesRoots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, &

Lesson#10: Cougars Genre: Informational Text5.4 a Use context as a clue to infer the correct meanings of unfamiliar words and Phrases

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ApplyingUnderstanding

Applying & EvaluatingAnalyzing

Understanding

Evaluating

ApplyingUnderstandingUnderstanding

CreatingCreatingCreatingCreatingCreatingCreatingCreatingCreating

5.4g5.5d5.6b

5.6d5.6e

5.6h

5.6l5.8e5.8j5.7e5.7g5.7h5.9b5.9c5.9e5.9f5.9g

homophonesPoetryFigurative Language Main Idea Summarizing

Cause and Effect StrategiesGrammarGrammar WritingWritingWritingWritingResearchResearchResearchResearch

5.4c Apply knowledge of roots, affixes (prefixes and suffixes) synonyms, antonyms, Homophones5.4d Identify when an author uses language figuratively5.4g Study cross-curricular vocabulary5.5d Identify the characteristics of free verse (poetry with neither regular meter nor Rhyme scheme), rhymed poetry, and patterned poetry5.6b Apply prior knowledge to make predictions and build additional background Knowledge as context for learning5.6d,e Determine the main idea of a text and summarize supporting key details 5.6h Identify cause and effect relationships following transition word signaling the pattern5.6l Use reading strategies throughout the reading process in order to become aware of when they do not understand (e.g. by reflecting upon and articulating what exactly is causing difficulty)Grammar5.8e Use quotation marks with dialogue5.8j Use correct spelling of commonly used wordsWriting5.7e Write multi-paragraph compositions focused on a topic, grouping related information in paragraphs and sections5.7g Vary sentence structure by transition words and phrases5.7h Clarify writing when revising using specific vocabulary and informationResearch5.9b Select and use appropriate references (e.g. atlases, almanacs, and encyclopedias) including online, print, and media resources5.9c Research, organize, evaluate, and communicate information using technology as a tool5.9e Develop notes that include important concepts, summaries, and identification of information sources5.9f,g Prevent plagiarism and its consequences by defining the meaning and giving credit to authors when ideas and/or words are used in research

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Jan. 5-7 Review and administer benchmark test from Journey’s Series

Jan. 8Jan. 14

6 weeks Formative Assessment window opens6 weeks Formative Assessment window closes

Jan. 12, 13, 14, 15

Administer quarter 2: 9 weeks testGo over reading and writing assessment

Jan. 204 (days) Analyzing

RememberingApplying

ApplyingApplying

AnalyzingUnderstandingUnderstandingEvaluatingEvaluatingUnderstanding & Analyzing

AnalyzingUnderstandingEvaluatingUnderstandingRememberingCreatingCreatingCreatingCreatingCreatingCreatingCreating

5.4a 5.4e5.4f

.4g5.5b

5.5f5.5h5.5i5.5j5.5k5.6a

5.6d5.6e5.6h5.6k5.8j5.7a5.7b5.7d5.7e5.7f5.7h5.7i

Context CluesReference MaterialsVocabulary

Word MeaningCharacter Development

Point of ViewSummarizingConclusions & InferencesCause and EffectPredictionsText Organizers

Main IdeaSummarizingCause & EffectNew InformationGrammarWritingWritingWritingWritingWritingWritingWriting

Lesson#11: Dangerous Crossings Genre: Historical Fiction5.4a Use context as a clue to infer the correct meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases 5.4e Identify the word-reference materials, such as a dictionary, glossary, or thesaurus, that is most likely to contain the information needed5.4f Develop vocabulary by listening to and reading a variety of texts5.4g Study cross-curricular vocabulary5.5b Describe Character Development(directly stated, speech and actions, and what Other characters say or think about them)5.5f Identify and ask questions that clarify various points of view5.5h Summarize supporting details from text5.5i Draw conclusions and make inferences from text5.5j Identify cause and effect relationships5.5k Make, confirm, or revise predictions5.6a Use text organizers, such as type styles (e.g. boldfaced, italics) and color, captions under pictures and graphics, and headings of sections and chapters, to predict and categorize information in both print and digital texts5.6d,e Determine the main idea of a text and summarize supporting key details5.6h Identify cause and effect relationships following transition word signaling the pattern5.6k Identify new information learned from readingGrammar5.8j Use correct spelling of commonly used wordsWriting5.7a Purposefully shape and control language to demonstrate an awareness of the intended audience

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Creating

Creating

5.9b

5.9c

Research

Research

5.7b Use a variety of prewriting strategies(e.g. brainstorming, listing, free-writing, and using graphic organizers) 5.7d Write a clear topic sentence focusing on the main idea5.7e Write multi-paragraph compositions focused on a topic, grouping related information in paragraphs and sections 5.7f Use precise and descriptive vocabulary and information5.7h Clarify writing when revising using specific vocabulary and information5.7i Include supporting details that elaborate the main ideaResearch5.9b Select and use appropriate references (e.g. atlases, almanacs, and encyclopedias) including online, print, and media resources5.9c Research, organize, evaluate, and communicate information using technology as a tool

Jan. 26

AnalyzingRememberingApplyingApplying& evaluatingUnderstandingAnalyzingEvaluatingUnderstandingUnderstanding& ApplyingUnderstandingUnderstandingCreating

5.4a5.4e5.4g5.6b

5.6e5.6g5.6h5.6k5.8g

5.8j5.8k5.7a

Context CluesReference MaterialsWord MeaningPrior Knowledge

SummarizingLocate informationCause & EffectNew InformationGrammar

GrammarGrammarWriting

SKIP LESSON 12!Lesson#13: They Called her Molly Pitcher Genre: Narrative Nonfiction5.4 a Use context as a clue to infer the correct meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases5.4e Identify the word-reference materials, such as a dictionary, glossary, or thesaurus, that is most likely to contain the information needed 5.4g Study cross-curricular vocabulary 5.6b Apply prior knowledge to make predictions and build additional background knowledge as context for learning5.6e Summarizing supporting details 5.6g Locate information to support opinions, predictions, and conclusions5.6h Identify cause and effect relationships following transition word signaling the pattern

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Creating

CreatingCreatingCreating

CreatingCreatingCreatingCreatingCreating

5.7b

5.7d5.7e5.7h

5.9b5.9c5.9e5.9f5.9g

Writing

WritingWritingWriting

ResearchResearchResearchResearchResearch

5.6k Identify new information learned from readingGrammar5.8g Use hyphens to divide words at the end of a line5.8j Use correct spelling of commonly used words 5.8k Identify and use conjunctionsWriting5.7a Purposefully shape and control language to demonstrate an awareness of the intended audience5.7b Use a variety of prewriting strategies(e.g. brainstorming, listing, free-writing, and using graphic organizers) 5.7d Write a clear topic sentence focusing on the main idea5.7e Write multi-paragraph compositions focused on a topic, grouping related information in paragraphs and sections5.7h Clarify writing when revising using specific vocabulary and information

Research5.9b Select and use appropriate references (e.g. atlases, almanacs, and encyclopedias) including online, print, and media resources5.9c Research, organize, evaluate, and communicate information using technology as a tool5.9e Develop notes that include important concepts, summaries, and identification of information sources5.9f,g Prevent plagiarism and its consequences by defining the meaning and giving credit to authors when ideas and/or words are used in research

Feb. 3(4 days)

Feb. 9

Analyzing AnalyzingApplying

ApplyingApplying & EvaluatingAnalyzing

5.4a5.4b5.4c

5.4g5.6b

5.6g

Context CluesMultiple meaningsRoots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, & homophonesWord MeaningPrior Knowledge

Locate Information

Lesson#12: Can’t You Make Them Behave, King George? Genre: Narrative Nonfiction5.4a Use context as a clue to infer the correct meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases5.4b Use context and sentence structure to determine meanings and differentiate among multiple meanings of words5.4c Apply knowledge of roots, affixes (prefixes and suffixes) synonyms, antonyms, homophones

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AnalyzingAnalyzingUnderstanding

UnderstandingCreating CreatingCreatingCreatingCreatingCreatingCreating Creating

5.6i5.6j5.8f

5.8j5.7b5.7c5.7d5.7e5.7h5.7i5.9a5.9c

Fact & OpinionCompare & ContrastGrammar

GrammarWritingWritingWritingWritingWritingWritingResearchResearch

5.4g Study cross-curricular vocabulary5.6b Apply prior knowledge to make predictions and build additional background knowledge as context for learning5.6g Locate information to support opinions, predictions, and conclusions5.6i Distinguish between fact and opinion5.6j Identify, compare, and contrast relationships between characters, events, and factsGrammar5.8f Use commas (e.g. items in a series, to set off the words yes and no; and to Indicate direct address as well as separate coordinate adjectives and an Introductory element from the rest of the sentence5.8j Use correct spelling of commonly used wordsWriting5.7b Use a variety of prewriting strategies(e.g. brainstorming, listing, free-writing, and using graphic organizers)5.7c Focus, organize and elaborate to construct an effective message (central idea) for the reader5.7d Write a clear topic sentence focusing on the main idea5.7e Write multi-paragraph compositions focused on a topic, grouping related information in paragraphs and sections5.7h Clarify writing when revising using specific vocabulary and information5.7i Include supporting details that elaborate the main ideaResearch5.9a Formulate research questions based on a topic5.9c Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate, and communicate Information

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Feb. 17 Feb. 23(4 days)

AnalyzingApplying

ApplyingApplyingApplying & Evaluating

UnderstandingAnalyzingUnderstanding

CreatingCreating

CreatingCreating

5.4a5.4c

5.4f5.4g5.6b

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Context CluesRoots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, & homophonesVocabularyWord MeaningPrior Knowledge

SummarizingStructural PatternsGrammar

WritingWriting

ResearchResearch

Lesson#14: Genre: Biography5.4a Use context as a clue to infer the correct meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases 5.4c Apply knowledge of roots, affixes (prefixes and suffixes) synonyms, antonyms, homophones 5.4f Develop vocabulary by listening to and reading a variety of texts5.4g Study cross-curricular vocabulary

5.6b Apply prior knowledge to make predictions and build additional background knowledge as context for learning5.6e Summarizing supporting details5.6f Identify structural and organizational patterns such as cause and effect, Comparison/contrast, problem/solution, and chronological order5.8j Use correct spelling of commonly used words5.7b Use a variety of prewriting strategies(e.g. brainstorming, listing, free-writing, and using graphic organizers)5.7c Focus, organize and elaborate to construct an effective message (central idea) for the reader5.9b Select and use appropriate references (e.g. atlases, almanacs, and encyclopedias) including online, print, and media resources5.9c Research, organize, evaluate, and communicate information using technology as a tool

March 2

AnalyzingApplying

RememberingApplying

5.4a5.4c

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Context CluesRoots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, & homophonesReference MaterialsVocabulary

Begin Lesson 16 (Skipping 15-biography) Lesson#16: Lunch Money Genre: Realistic Fiction5.4a Use context as a clue to infer the correct meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases 5.4c Apply knowledge of roots, affixes (prefixes and suffixes) synonyms, antonyms, homophones 5.4e Identify the word-reference materials, such as a dictionary, glossary, or thesaurus, that is most likely to contain the information needed5.4f Develop vocabulary by listening to and reading a variety of texts

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Understanding & Analyzing

ApplyingUnderstandingUnderstandingApplying & AnalyzingUnderstanding & AnalyzingUnderstandingCreatingCreatingCreatingCreatingCreatingCreatingCreating

5.5a

5.5b5.5h5.5i5.5l

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5.8j5.7b5.7f5.7h5.9b5.9c5.9d5.9e

Text/Previously read material

Character DevelopmentSummarizingConclusions & InferencesReading Strategies

Text Organizers

GrammarWritingWritingWritingResearchResearchResearchResearch

5.5a Discuss the similarities and differences between a text and previously read materials (e.g. compare and contrast characters)5.5b Describe Character Development(directly stated, speech and actions, and what Other characters say or think about them) 5.5h Summarize supporting details from text5.5i Draw conclusions and make inferences from text5.5l Become aware of when they do not understand (e.g. by reflecting upon and articulating what exactly is causing difficulty)5.6a Use text organizers, such as type styles (e.g. boldfaced, italics) and color, captions under pictures and graphics, and headings of sections and chapters, to predict and categorize information in both print and digital texts5.8j Use correct spelling of commonly used words5.7b Use a variety of prewriting strategies(e.g. brainstorming, listing, free-writing, and using graphic organizers)5.7f Use precise and descriptive vocabulary and information5.7h Clarify writing when revising using specific vocabulary and informationResearch5.9b Select and use appropriate references (e.g. atlases, almanacs, and encyclopedias) including online, print, and media resources5.9c Research, organize, evaluate, and communicate information using technology as a tool5.9d Organize information presented on charts, maps, and graphs5.9e Develop notes that include important concepts, summaries, and identification of information sources

March 3March 9

6 week Formative Assessment window opens6 week Formative Assessment window closes

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March 9 AnalyzingApplying

RememberingApplying

Understanding & AnalyzingApplyingAnalyzingUnderstandingEvaluatingUnderstanding & AnalyzingUnderstandingCreatingCreatingCreatingCreatingCreatingCreating

5.4a5.4c

5.4e5.4f

5.5a

5.5b5.5c5.5i5.5k5.6a

5.8j5.7b5.7e5.7h5.9b5.9c5.9f

Context CluesRoots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, & homophones

Reference MaterialsVocabulary

Text/Previously read materialCharacter DevelopmentPlotConclusions & InferencesPredictionsText Organizers

GrammarWritingWritingWritingResearchResearchResearch

Lesson#17: Laffff from Best Shorts Genre: Science Fiction5.4a Use context as a clue to infer the correct meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases 5.4c Apply knowledge of roots, affixes (prefixes and suffixes) synonyms, antonyms, homophones 5.4e Identify the word-reference materials, such as a dictionary, glossary, or thesaurus, that is most likely to contain the information needed5.4f Develop vocabulary by listening to and reading a variety of texts5.5a Discuss the similarities and differences between a text and previously read materials (e.g. compare and contrast characters)5.5b Describe Character Development(directly stated, speech and actions, and what Other characters say or think about them)5.4 c Apply knowledge of roots, affixes (prefixes and suffixes) synonyms, antonyms, homophones5.5i Draw conclusions and make inferences from text5.5k Make, confirm, or revise predictions5.6a Use text organizers, such as type styles (e.g. boldfaced, italics) and color, captions under pictures and graphics, and headings of sections and chapters, to predict and categorize information in both print and digital textsGrammar5.8j Use correct spelling of commonly used wordsWriting5.7b Use a variety of prewriting strategies(e.g. brainstorming, listing, free-writing, and using graphic organizers)5.7e Write multi-paragraph compositions focused on a topic, grouping related information in paragraphs and sections 5.7h Clarify writing when revising using specific vocabulary and informationResearch 5.9b Select and use appropriate references (e.g. atlases, almanacs, and encyclopedias) including online, print, and media resources5.9c Research, organize, evaluate, and communicate information using technology as a tool

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5.9f Prevent plagiarism and its consequences by defining the meaning and giving credit to authors when ideas and/or words are used in research

March 16 AnalyzingApplying

ApplyingApplyingUnderstanding

Applying & EvaluatingUnderstandingAnalyzingUnderstandingUnderstandingCreatingCreatingCreatingCreatingCreating

5.4a5.4c

5.4f5.4g5.5d

5.6b

5.6e5.6i5.6k5.8j5.7b5.7e5.7f5.7h5.9c

Context CluesRoots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, & homophonesVocabularyWord MeaningPoetry

Prior Knowledge

SummarizingFact and OpinionNew InformationGrammarWriting WritingWritingWritingResearch

Lesson#18: The Dog Newspaper Genre: Autobiography5.4a Use context as a clue to infer the correct meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases 5.4c Apply knowledge of roots, affixes (prefixes and suffixes) synonyms, antonyms, homophones 5.4f Develop vocabulary by listening to and reading a variety of texts5.4g Study cross-curricular vocabulary5.5d Identify the characteristics of free verse (poetry with neither regular meter nor Rhyme scheme), rhymed poetry, and patterned poetry5.6b Apply prior knowledge to make predictions and build additional background knowledge as context for learning 5.6e Summarizing supporting details5.6i Distinguish between fact and opinion5.6k Identify new information learned from readingGrammar5.8j Use correct spelling of commonly used wordsWriting5.7b Use a variety of prewriting strategies(e.g. brainstorming, listing, free-writing, and using graphic organizers)5.7e Write multi-paragraph compositions focused on a topic, grouping related information in paragraphs and sections5.7f Use precise and descriptive vocabulary and information 5.7h Clarify writing when revising using specific vocabulary and informationResearch5.9c Research, organize, evaluate, and communicate information using technology as a tool

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March 23March 30

AnalyzingApplyingUnderstandingUnderstandingCreatingUnderstandingCreatingCreating

5.4a5.5b5.5h5.5i5.7b5.8a5.9c5.9d

Context CluesCharacter DevelopmentSummarizingConclusions/ InferencesWritingGrammarResearchResearch

Lesson# 19: Darnell Rock Reporting Genre: Realistic Fiction5.4a Use context to clarify meaning of unfamiliar words5.5b Describe Character Development5.5h Summarize supporting details from text5.5i Draw conclusions and make inferences from the textWriting5.7b Use a variety of prewriting strategies5.8a Use plural possessivesResearch5.9c Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate, and communicate information5.9d Organize information presented on charts, maps, and graphs

April 13 AnalyzingApplyingApplyingApplyingCreatingApplyingCreating

5.4a5.4d5.5b5.5f5.7e5.8d5.9c

Context CluesFigurative LanguageCharacter DevelopmentPoint of ViewWritingGrammarResearch

Lesson # 20: Don Quixote and the Windmills Genre: Humorous Fiction5.4a Use context to clarify meaning of unfamiliar words5.4d Identify an author’s use of figurative language5.5b Describe character development5.5f Point of viewWriting5.7e Write multi-paragraphs5.8d Use apostrophes in contractions and possessivesResearch5.9c Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate, and communicate information

April 20-22 Administer Unit test from Journey’s Series/ Go over unit test

April 23(4 days)April29

6 week Formative Assessment window opens6 week Formative Assessment window closes

April 30, May 1, 2,5

Review for SOLs

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May11

May 18

Review for SOLs

May 25 Novel Studies student choice

June 1 Novel Studies student choice

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