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           Week of May 20th


I can interpret the meaning behind words in poetry

Monday
Reading a Poem with Rhythm
Personification
Tuesday
Understanding a poem by comparing and contrasting stanzas
Wednesday
Imagery in poetry
Thursday
Metaphors
Themes
Friday
Test




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I can…..
  • Obtain relevant information from various multimedia sources
  • Create a chart comparing information gained from research
  • Analyze information gained in order to make a decision
CCS: compare and contrast overall structure of ideas, concepts, or information in two or more texts. RI 5.5; 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 RI 5.7



Monday
Cfnc.org
Exploring and researching information online
Tuesday
Cfnc.org
Classworks
Progress reports go home.
Open House 4:30-6:30
Wednesday
Benchmark
Thursday
Cfnc.org
Comparing and Contrasting information gained
webquest.doc
Friday
Classworks
                                





Week of Feb. 18

I can…..
  • Analyze a characters response to a problem
  • Recognize how the setting causes problems
  • Form opinions based on my understanding of setting and character.
CCS: I can quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the textRL 5.1
I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.RL 5.4


Monday
Introduce skill-character, setting details with graphic organizer, vocabulary :"Fourth of July"
Tuesday
Review character and setting apply to realistic fiction story "Skunk Scout". Introduce how character respond to a problem.
Wednesday
Continue reading , Comprehension Questioning
Thursday
Reading Test, Spelling Test
Friday
No School for Students



Week of Feb. 11

“I can…..
  • Recognize and comprehend the elements of science fiction, including suspense
  • Draw conclusions about a situation or character
  • Analyze how a character changes throughout a story
CCS: I can quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text RL 5.1
  • I can 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.RL 5.2
I can compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text. RL 5.3


Monday
Introduce skill-drawing conclusions with graphic organizer, vocabulary :"Who Says Robots Can't Think?"
Tuesday
Review  drawing conclusions and apply to science fiction story "Zathura". Introduce Suspense and how it is created in science fiction
Wednesday
Continue reading "Zathura" and drawing Conclusions , Character Changes throughout the story
Thursday
Comprehension Questions-Compare the brothers relationship at the beginning and at the end of the story, group work, Spelling Test
Friday
Reading Test- Zathura and on Drawing Conclusions



“I can…..
  • Comprehend the elements of a Myth, including symbolism. I can infer the moral of a myth by analyzing the characters choices.
CCS: I can quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text RL 5.1


Monday
Finish problem and solution/Endurance/test
Tuesday
Begin Myths, symbolism " Flight of Icarus" exposition, rising action

Wednesday
Review
Apply  skills
"Flight of Icarus" climax, falling action
Thursday
Spelling Test
Continue to Read closely
"Flight of Icarus" Conclusion
Apply skill
Friday
Continue to Read closely
Mini projects

Monday
Review: Subject and Predicate and Nouns
Tuesday

Linking and Helping Verbs
Wednesday
More verbs
Thursday
Review
review.ppt
Friday
Spelling Test
Grammar Quiz



Week of December 3-7

Monday
Subject and Predicate
Pre Quiz
Tuesday
Parts of Speech- Rap and list
Nouns- Nouns all around, Noun Dunk
Comma Usage- in practice packet
Wednesday
Pronouns
Thursday
Review
Friday
Spelling Test,
Grammar Quiz
Parts of Speech Review
Week of Oct. 29- Nov.2
*Common Core Standards:
  • I can explain how a series of chapters, scenes, or stanzas fit together to provide the overall structure of a particular story, drama or poem. RL 5.5
  • I can compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text. RL 5.3
  • I can 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. RL 5.2

Monday
" The Golden Mare, The Fire Bird, and The Magic Ring"
Tuesday
" The Golden Mare, The Fire Bird, and The Magic Ring"
Sequencing Events
Wednesday
Thursday
  • I can determine how the characters actions affect the story plot.
Friday
Test





Monday
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Tuesday
benchmark review
begin reteach figurative language
Wednesday
Online Poetry Centers
Thursday
Final Figurative Language review
Friday
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Monday
Figurative Language (refer to powerpoint on home page)
Its purpose and  examplesFigurativeLanguage.ppt
Tuesday
Describing something or someone using figurative language
IPADS
Wednesday
Describing something or someone using figurative language

IPADS
Thursday
Describing something or someone using figurative language
IPADS
Friday
Benchmark 2

Week of Oct. 15-19
*Common Core Standards:
  • I can 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 RI 5.7
  •  I can read and comprehend informational text, including science, RI 5.10
Monday
Activate Prior Knowledge about Rattlesnakes, Using context clues to determine meaning of new content words.
Tuesday
Using a nonfiction text to research " rattlers investigations" Using subheadings to find information
Wednesday
Evaluating information to answer a questions or solve a problem...more "Rattlers Investigations'
Thursday
Review, Reteach
Friday
Spelling Test, Reading Test

Week of Oct. 8-12
RI.5.1. Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
RI.5.2. Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text.
RI.5.3. 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.
RI.5.5. Compare and contrast the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in two or more texts.
RI.5.6. Analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences in the point of view they represent


This week, students will work corroboratively on the mini laptops. They will research information on Glossopedia on Hurricanes.

Monday
Activate Prior Knowledge about Extreme Weather; Using technology and the internet to research information, cause and effect
Tuesday
Analyzing Diagrams and Reading Captions
Wednesday
Analyzing Media-Pictures, and Video for information
Thursday
Using internet as resource for research for creating a class handout with questions
Friday
Don't


Week of Oct. 1-5.
*Common Core Standards:
*RL.5.3. Compare and contrast two or more characters , determine the problem and solution
*RL.5.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text


Monday
“ Words with Suffixes”.
Tuesday
Compare and contrast characters by making inferences
Wednesday
Problem and Solution "The Night of San Suan"
Thursday
Comparing Informational Text and Fiction "Moon Phases"
Friday
Using context clues to find the meaning of new words
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Week of  Sept 17-21
*Common Core Standards:


  • I can quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the textRL 5.1
  • I can 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.RL 5.2
  • I can explain how w series of chapters, scenes, or stanzas fit together to provide the overall structure of a particular story, drama or poem.RL 5.5
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Monday
I can identify the parts of a story plot. Plot Diagram
Tuesday
Discussing where our character in our story is in the plot.
putting events in a structured order
Wednesday
Practicing Reading Skills
Thursday
Friday

Monday
What is an inference? What do I know? What do I want to know? What have I learned?
Tuesday
-Read excerpt from "Shiloh" and making inferences about characters.
-Infer Song: I just know you want to click here and listen to the inferring song!! :) Ifnrences are when we use text clues and connections to find meaning in a text.
- Inferece visual
Wednesday
Inference questioning. Making connections and visualizing as we read. Quoting directly from the text. Text talk
Thursday
Explaining inferences with text evidence.
Friday


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