Standards Scope and Sequence, Grade 5

Quarter: 1
Unit 1 Unit 2
Reading: Literature
Key Ideas and Details
5.RL.1: Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and
when drawing inferences from the text.
5.RL.2: Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including
how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a
poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text.
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
5.RL.9: Compare and contrast stories in the same genre (e.g., mysteries and adventure
stories) on their approaches to similar themes and topics.
Reading: Informational Text
Key Ideas and Details
5.RI.1: Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly
and when drawing inferences from the text.
5.RI.2: Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are
supported by key details; summarize the text.
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
5.RI.9: Integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to write
or speak about the subject knowledgeably.
Writing: Narrative
Text Types and Purposes
5.W.3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using
effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
Production and Distribution of Writing
5.W.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization
are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
5.W.5: With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen
writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
5.W.8: Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information
from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and
finished work, and provide a list of sources.
5.W.9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis,
reflection, and research.


Writing: Narrative
Text Types and Purposes
5.W.3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using
effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
Production and Distribution of Writing
5.W.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and
organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
5.W.5: With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen
writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach.
5.W.6: With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the
Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with
others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of
two pages in a single sitting.
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
5.W.8: Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information
from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and
finished work, and provide a list of sources.
5.W.9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis,
reflection, and research.
Speaking and Listening
Comprehension and Collaboration
5.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly.
5.SL.2 Summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and
formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
5.SL.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when
appropriate to task and situation.
Speaking and Listening
Comprehension and Collaboration
5.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others
ideas and expressing their own clearly.
5.SL.2 Summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media
and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
5.SL.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when
appropriate to task and situation.

Language
Conventions of Standard English
5.L.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking
5.L.2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization,
Language
Conventions of Standard English
5.L.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking
5.L.2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization,
punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Knowledge of Language
5.l.3 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading,
or listening.
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
5.L.5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and
nuances in word meanings.
5.L.6: Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-
specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and other
logical relationships (e.g., however, although, nevertheless, similarly, moreover, in
addition).
punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Knowledge of Language
5.l.3 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking,
reading, or listening.
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
5.L.4: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words
and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of
strategies
5.L.6: Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-
specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and other
logical relationships (e.g., however, although, nevertheless, similarly, moreover, in
addition).


Standards Scope and Sequence, Grade 5
Quarter: 2
Unit 3 Unit 4
Reading: Literature
Key Ideas and Details
5.RL.1: Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and
when drawing inferences from the text.
5.RL.2: Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including
how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a
poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text.
5.RL.3 Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or
drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact).
Craft and Structure
5.RL.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text,
including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.
5.RL.5: Explain how a series of chapters, scenes, or stanzas fits together to provide the
overall structure of a particular story, drama, or poem.
Reading: Informational Text
Key Ideas and Details
5.RI.1: Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly
and when drawing inferences from the text.
5.RI.2: Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are
supported by key details; summarize the text.
5.RI.3: Explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals,
events, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text based on
specific information in the text
Craft and Structure
5.RI.4: Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and
phrases in a text relevant to a grade 5 topic or subject area.
5.RI.5: Compare and contrast the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison,
cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in two or
more
Writing: Information/Expository
Test Types and Purposes
5.W.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and
information clearly.
Production and Distribution of Writing
5.W.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization
are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
5.W.5: With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen
writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
5:W. 7: Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge
through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
5.W.8: Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information
from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and
finished work, and provide a list of sources.
5.W.9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis,
reflection, and research.

Writing: Information/Expository
Text Types and Purposes
5.W.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas
and information clearly.
Production and Distribution of Writing
5.W.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and
organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
5.W.5: With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen
writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach.
5.W.6: With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the
Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with
others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of
two pages in a single sitting.
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
5:W. 7: Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge
through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
5.W.8: Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information

from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and
finished work, and provide a list of sources.
5.W.9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis,
reflection, and research.

Speaking and Listening
Comprehension and Collaboration
5.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly.
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
5.SL.4 Report on a topic or text or present an opinion, sequencing ideas logically and using
appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak
clearly at an understandable pace.
5.SL. 6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when
appropriate to task and situation.

Speaking and Listening
Comprehension and Collaboration
5.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others
ideas and expressing their own clearly.
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
5.SL.4 Report on a topic or text or present an opinion, sequencing ideas logically and
using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or
themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.
5.SL.5 Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, sound) and visual displays in
presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes.
5.SL.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when
appropriate to task and situation.
Language
Conventions of Standard English
5.L.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking
5.L.2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization,
punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Knowledge of Language
5.L.3 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading,
or listening.
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
5.L.5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and
nuances in word meanings.
5.L.6: Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-
specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and other
logical relationships (e.g., however, although, nevertheless, similarly, moreover, in
addition).
Language
Conventions of Standard English
5.L.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking
5.L.2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization,
punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Knowledge of Language
5.L.3 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking,
reading, or listening.
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
5.L.4: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words
and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of
strategies
5.L.6: Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-
specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and other
logical relationships (e.g., however, although, nevertheless, similarly, moreover, in
addition).














Standards Scope and Sequence, Grade 5
Quarter: 3
Unit 5 Unit 6
Reading: Literature
Key Ideas and Details
5.RL.1: Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and
when drawing inferences from the text.
5.RL.2: Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including
how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a
poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text.
Craft and Structure
5.RL.6: Describe how a narrators or speakers point of view influences how events are
described
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
5.RL.7: Analyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to the meaning, tone, or
beauty of a text (e.g., graphic novel, multimedia presentation of fiction, folktale, myth,
poem).
Reading: Literature
Key Ideas and Details
5.RI.1: Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly
and when drawing inferences from the text.
5.RI.2: Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are
supported by key details; summarize
Craft and Structure
5.RI.6: Analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important
similarities and differences in the point of view they represent.
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
5.RI. 7: Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources, demonstrating
the ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or to solve a problem efficiently
5.RI.8: Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular
points in a text, identifying which reasons and evidence support which point(s).
Writing: Opinion
Test Types and Purposes
5.W.1: Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons
and information.
Production and Distribution of Writing
5.W.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization
are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
5.W.5: With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen
writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
5.W.8: Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information
from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and
finished work, and provide a list of sources.
5.W.9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis,
reflection, and research

Writing: Opinion
Text Types and Purposes
5.W.1: Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with
reasons and information.
Production and Distribution of Writing
5.W.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and
organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
5.W.5: With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen
writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach.
5.W.6: With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the
Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with
others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of
two pages in a single sitting.
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
5.W.8: Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information
from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and
finished work, and provide a list of sources.
5.W.9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis,
reflection, and research
Speaking and Listening
Comprehension and Collaboration
5.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly.
5.SL.3 Summarize the points a speaker makes and explain how each claim is supported by
reasons and evidence.
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
5.SL. 6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when
appropriate to task and situation.
Speaking and Listening
5.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others
ideas and expressing their own clearly.
5.SL.3 Summarize the points a speaker makes and explain how each claim is supported
by reasons and evidence.
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
5.SL. 6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when
appropriate to task and situation.

Language
Conventions of Standard English
Language
Conventions of Standard English
5.L.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking
5.L.2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization,
punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Knowledge of Language
5.L.3 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading,
or listening.
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
5.L.5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and
nuances in word meanings.
5.L.6: Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-
specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and other
logical relationships (e.g., however, although, nevertheless, similarly, moreover, in
addition).
5.L.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking
5.L.2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization,
punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Knowledge of Language
5.L.3 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking,
reading, or listening.
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
5.L.4: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words
and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of
strategies
5.L.6: Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-
specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and other
logical relationships (e.g., however, although, nevertheless, similarly, moreover, in
addition).





Standards Scope and Sequence, Grade 5
Quarter: 4
Unit 7 Unit 8
Reading: Literature
Key Ideas and Details
5.RL.1: Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and
when drawing inferences from the text.
Craft and Structure
5.RL.5 Explain how a series of chapters, scenes, or stanzas fits together to provide the
overall structure of a particular story, drama, or poem
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
5.RL.9: Compare and contrast stories in the same genre (e.g., mysteries and adventure
stories) on their approaches to similar themes and topics.
Reading: Informational Text
Key Ideas and Details
5.RI.1: Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly
and when drawing inferences from the text.
Craft and Structure
5.RI.5: Compare and contrast the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison,
cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in two or
more
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
5.RI.9: Integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to write
or speak about the subject knowledgeably
Writing: Information/Expository
Text Types and Purposes
5.W.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and
information clearly.
Production and Distribution of Writing
5.W.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization
are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
5.W.5: With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen
writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
5:W. 7: Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge
through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
5.W.8: Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information
from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and
finished work, and provide a list of sources.
Writing: Information/Expository
Text Types and Purposes
5.W.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas
and information clearly.
Production and Distribution of Writing
5.W.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and
organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
5.W.5: With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen
writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach.
5.W.6: With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the
Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with
others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of
two pages in a single sitting.
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
5.W.9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis,
reflection, and research.

5:W. 7: Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge
through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
5.W.8: Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information
from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and
finished work, and provide a list of sources.
5.W.9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis,
reflection, and research.

Speaking and Listening
Comprehension and Collaboration
5.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others ideas and
expressing their own clearly.
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
5.SL.4 Report on a topic or text or present an opinion, sequencing ideas logically and using
appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak
clearly at an understandable pace.
5.SL. 6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when
appropriate to task and situation.

Speaking and Listening
Comprehension and Collaboration
5.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others
ideas and expressing their own clearly.
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
5.SL.4 Report on a topic or text or present an opinion, sequencing ideas logically and
using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or
themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.
5.SL.5 Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, sound) and visual displays in
presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes.
5.SL. 6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when
appropriate to task and situation.
Language
Conventions of Standard English
5.L.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking
5.L.2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization,
punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Knowledge of Language
5.L.3: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading,
or listening.
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
5.L.5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and
nuances in word meanings.
5.L.6: Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-
specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and other
logical relationships (e.g., however, although, nevertheless, similarly, moreover, in
addition).
Language
Conventions of Standard English
5.L.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking
5.L.2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization,
punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Knowledge of Language
5.L.3: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking,
reading, or listening.
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
5.L.4: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words
and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of
strategies
5.L.6: Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-
specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and other
logical relationships (e.g., however, although, nevertheless, similarly, moreover, in
addition).