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📖 READING: LITERATURE (RL)

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Unit 1

Key Ideas & Details (RL.5.1-5.3)

32 Lessons
1Quoting Text Accurately (RL.5.1) - What is Quoting?
2Using Quotation Marks
3Quoting to Explain Text
4Quoting When Making Inferences
5Citing Evidence from Text
6Explicit vs Implicit Information
7What the Text Says Directly
8Reading Between the Lines
9Making Inferences
10Theme (RL.5.2) - What is Theme?
11Theme vs Topic
12Theme vs Main Idea
13Finding Theme in Stories
14Finding Theme in Drama
15Finding Theme in Poetry
16How Characters Respond to Challenges
17Using Details to Determine Theme
18Common Themes in Literature
19Summarizing Literature - What is a Summary?
20Key Events Only
21Beginning, Middle, End
22SWBST Strategy
23Comparing & Contrasting (RL.5.3) - Characters
24Compare & Contrast Settings
25Compare & Contrast Events
26How Characters Interact
27Using Graphic Organizers
28Character Analysis - Character Traits
29Character Motivations
30Character Development
31Character Relationships
32Key Ideas & Details Assessment
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Unit 2

Craft & Structure (RL.5.4-5.6)

35 Lessons
1Words & Phrases (RL.5.4) - Determining Word Meaning
2Context Clues in Literature
3Figurative Language - What is Figurative Language?
4Similes
5Metaphors
6Personification
7Hyperbole
8Onomatopoeia
9Alliteration
10Idioms
11Author's Word Choice
12Text Structure (RL.5.5) - Story Structure
13Chapters in Novels
14Plot Structure - Exposition
15Rising Action
16Climax
17Falling Action
18Resolution
19Drama Structure - Acts & Scenes
20Stage Directions
21Dialogue & Script Format
22Poetry Structure - Stanzas & Lines
23Rhyme Scheme
24Meter & Rhythm
25Free Verse
26Point of View (RL.5.6) - What is Point of View?
27First Person POV
28Third Person Limited & Omniscient
29How POV Influences Events
30Literary Elements - Setting & Conflict
31Mood & Tone
32Foreshadowing
33Flashback
34How Parts Fit Together
35Craft & Structure Assessment
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Unit 3

Integration of Knowledge (RL.5.7-5.9)

18 Lessons
1Visual & Multimedia Elements (RL.5.7) - Graphic Novels
2Illustrations in Text
3Multimedia Presentations
4Films & Fiction
5How Visuals Add Meaning
6How Visuals Create Tone
7Comparing Stories in Same Genre (RL.5.9) - What is a Genre?
8Mystery Stories
9Adventure Stories
10Fantasy Stories
11Realistic Fiction & Historical Fiction
12Science Fiction
13Comparing Themes & Topics
14Approaches to Similar Ideas
15Range of Reading (RL.5.10) - Stories, Dramas & Poetry
16Text Complexity
17Analyzing Visual Elements
18Integration of Knowledge Assessment
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Unit 4

Poetry

20 Lessons
1Poetry Elements - Speaker in a Poem
2Stanzas & Lines
3Rhyme & Rhyme Scheme
4Rhythm & Meter
5Imagery
6Sound Devices
7Types of Poetry - Narrative Poetry
8Lyric Poetry
9Free Verse
10Haiku
11Limerick
12Sonnet (Introduction)
13Ballad
14Analyzing Poetry - Finding Theme in Poetry
15Figurative Language in Poetry
16Speaker's Feelings
17Poetry Interpretation
18Reading Poetry Aloud
19Writing Original Poems
20Poetry Assessment
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Unit 5

Drama

15 Lessons
1Drama Elements - Characters in Drama
2Dialogue
3Stage Directions
4Acts & Scenes
5Setting in Drama
6Script Format
7Reading Drama - How to Read a Play
8Visualizing Drama
9Understanding Actions & Character Motivations
10Analyzing Drama - Theme in Drama
11Conflict in Drama
12Character Development
13Drama vs Prose
14Reader's Theater & Dramatic Interpretation
15Drama Assessment

📰 READING: INFORMATIONAL TEXT (RI)

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Unit 6

Key Ideas & Details (RI.5.1-5.3)

23 Lessons
1Quoting Informational Text (RI.5.1) - Quoting Accurately
2Explaining What Text Says
3Drawing Inferences
4Using Evidence
5Citing Sources
6Main Ideas (RI.5.2) - What is Main Idea?
7Finding Two or More Main Ideas
8Key Details that Support
9Explaining How Details Support
10Summarizing Informational Text
11Relationships in Text (RI.5.3) - Between Individuals
12Relationships Between Events
13Relationships Between Ideas & Concepts
14Historical Text Connections
15Scientific Text Connections
16Technical Text Connections
17Text Features - Headings & Subheadings
18Captions
19Graphs, Charts & Maps
20Bold/Italic Words
21Glossary & Index
22Using Features to Understand
23Key Ideas & Details Assessment
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Unit 7

Craft & Structure (RI.5.4-5.6)

21 Lessons
1Academic & Domain-Specific Words (RI.5.4) - General Academic Vocabulary
2Domain-Specific Vocabulary
3Science Vocabulary
4Social Studies Vocabulary
5Technical Vocabulary
6Context Clues for Meaning
7Text Structures (RI.5.5) - Chronological/Sequence
8Compare & Contrast
9Cause & Effect
10Problem & Solution
11Description & Proposition/Support
12Signal Words for Structures
13Comparing Structures in Two Texts
14Multiple Accounts (RI.5.6) - Same Event, Different Views
15Same Topic, Different Views
16Analyzing Similarities & Differences
17Point of View in Nonfiction
18Author's Purpose - To Inform, Persuade, Entertain
19To Explain
20Identifying Purpose
21Craft & Structure Assessment
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Unit 8

Integration of Knowledge (RI.5.7-5.9)

18 Lessons
1Multiple Sources (RI.5.7) - Print Sources
2Digital Sources
3Locating Information Quickly
4Solving Problems Efficiently
5Drawing on Multiple Sources
6Author's Argument (RI.5.8) - Identifying Points
7Identifying Reasons & Evidence
8How Reasons Support Points
9How Evidence Supports Points
10Evaluating Arguments
11Integrating Information (RI.5.9) - Combining Information
12Multiple Texts on Same Topic
13Writing About Subject Knowledgeably
14Speaking About Subject Knowledgeably
15Range of Reading (RI.5.10) - History/Social Studies Texts
16Science & Technical Texts
17Text Complexity
18Integration of Knowledge Assessment

📝 READING: FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS (RF)

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Unit 9

Phonics & Word Recognition (RF.5.3)

14 Lessons
1Letter-Sound Correspondences - Review of Phonics Patterns
2Vowel Teams & Diphthongs
3Consonant Patterns
4Silent Letters
5Syllabication Patterns - Syllable Types Review
6Dividing Multisyllabic Words
7Accent Patterns
8Schwa Sound
9Morphology - Root Words
10Prefixes & Suffixes
11Word Building
12Reading Multisyllabic Words - In Context
13Out of Context & Unfamiliar Words
14Phonics & Word Recognition Assessment
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Unit 10

Fluency (RF.5.4)

13 Lessons
1Reading with Purpose (RF.5.4.a) - Understanding Purpose
2Reading for Information
3Reading for Enjoyment
4Adjusting Reading Style
5Oral Reading (RF.5.4.b) - Accuracy
6Appropriate Rate
7Expression (Prosody)
8Phrasing
9Reading Prose & Poetry Aloud
10Self-Correction (RF.5.4.c) - Using Context
11Self-Monitoring & Rereading Strategies
12Confirming Understanding
13Fluency Assessment

✏️ WRITING (W)

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Unit 11

Opinion Writing (W.5.1)

19 Lessons
1Opinion Writing Basics - What is an Opinion?
2Opinion vs Fact
3Choosing a Topic
4Purpose of Opinion Writing
5Introduction (W.5.1.a) - Introducing Topic/Text
6Stating Opinion Clearly
7Organizational Structure
8Hook Strategies
9Supporting Reasons (W.5.1.b) - Logically Ordered Reasons
10Supporting with Facts & Details
11Linking Ideas (W.5.1.c) - Transitional Words & Phrases
12Words like "consequently," "specifically"
13Conclusion (W.5.1.d) - Concluding Statement
14Restating Opinion & Call to Action
15Opinion Writing Practice - Book Reviews
16Persuasive Letters
17Argumentative Essays
18Editorial Writing
19Opinion Writing Assessment
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Unit 12

Informative/Explanatory Writing (W.5.2)

23 Lessons
1Informative Writing Basics - Purpose
2Choosing a Topic
3Planning & Research
4Introduction (W.5.2.a) - Introducing Topic Clearly
5General Observation/Focus
6Logical Grouping
7Using Headings
8Using Illustrations & Multimedia
9Developing the Topic (W.5.2.b) - Facts & Definitions
10Concrete Details
11Quotations & Examples
12Other Information
13Linking Ideas (W.5.2.c) - Within Categories
14Across Categories
15Words like "in contrast," "especially"
16Precise Language (W.5.2.d) - Domain-Specific Vocabulary
17Technical Terms & Clear Explanations
18Conclusion (W.5.2.e) - Concluding Statement
19Informative Writing Practice - Research Reports
20How-To Articles
21Biographies
22Expository Essays
23Informative Writing Assessment
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Unit 13

Narrative Writing (W.5.3)

23 Lessons
1Narrative Writing Basics - Real vs Imagined Experiences
2Purpose of Narrative Writing
3Planning a Narrative
4Establishing Context (W.5.3.a) - Situation
5Introducing Narrator & Characters
6Organizing Event Sequence
7Natural Unfolding
8Narrative Techniques (W.5.3.b) - Dialogue
9Description
10Pacing
11Developing Experiences & Events
12Character Responses
13Transitions (W.5.3.c) - Signal Sequence
14Signal Time Shifts & Setting Changes
15Concrete & Sensory Details (W.5.3.d) - 5 Senses
16Vivid Description
17Show, Don't Tell
18Conclusion (W.5.3.e) - Resolution
19Narrative Writing Practice - Personal Narratives
20Short Stories
21Historical Fiction
22Fantasy Stories
23Narrative Writing Assessment
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Unit 14

Writing Process (W.5.4-5.6)

17 Lessons
1Writing for Task, Purpose, Audience (W.5.4) - Understanding Task
2Matching Purpose
3Considering Audience
4Appropriate Organization
5Developing Writing (W.5.5) - Planning
6Prewriting Strategies
7Revising
8Editing
9Rewriting & Trying New Approaches
10Peer & Adult Feedback
11Technology in Writing (W.5.6) - Using Technology to Produce
12Using Technology to Publish
13Online Collaboration
14Keyboarding Skills
15Digital Publishing
16Writing Genres - Essays, Reports, Letters, Poems, Scripts
17Writing Process Assessment
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Unit 15

Research Writing (W.5.7-5.9)

18 Lessons
1Short Research Projects (W.5.7) - Choosing a Topic
2Using Several Sources
3Building Knowledge
4Investigating Aspects
5Research Process
6Gathering Information (W.5.8) - Recalling from Experience
7Print Sources
8Digital Sources
9Summarizing Information
10Paraphrasing
11Note-Taking
12Providing Source Lists
13Drawing Evidence (W.5.9) - From Literary Texts (W.5.9.a)
14From Informational Texts (W.5.9.b)
15Supporting Analysis, Reflection & Research
16Routine Writing (W.5.10) - Extended & Shorter Time Frames
17Discipline-Specific Writing & Writing for Various Purposes
18Research Writing Assessment

🗣️ SPEAKING & LISTENING (SL)

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Unit 16

Comprehension & Collaboration (SL.5.1-5.3)

19 Lessons
1Collaborative Discussions (SL.5.1) - One-on-One
2Group Discussions
3Teacher-Led Discussions
4Diverse Partners
5Building on Others' Ideas
6Preparing for Discussion (SL.5.1.a) - Reading Required Material
7Drawing on Preparation & Exploring Ideas
8Discussion Rules & Roles (SL.5.1.b)
9Respectful Participation
10Responding to Questions (SL.5.1.c) - Posing Questions
11Making Comments & Contributing
12Elaborating on Remarks
13Drawing Conclusions (SL.5.1.d) - Reviewing Key Ideas
14Summarizing (SL.5.2) - Written & Oral Information
15Visual Media & Diverse Formats
16Evaluating Information (SL.5.3) - Summarizing Points
17Explaining Reasoning
18Identifying Evidence & Supporting Conclusions
19Comprehension & Collaboration Assessment
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Unit 17

Presentation of Knowledge (SL.5.4-5.6)

13 Lessons
1Reporting & Presenting (SL.5.4) - Reporting on Topic
2Presenting Text & Opinion
3Sequencing Ideas
4Using Facts & Details
5Clear Speech & Understandable Pace
6Multimedia Components (SL.5.5) - Graphics
7Sound & Visual Displays
8Enhancing Main Ideas & Themes
9Adapting Speech (SL.5.6) - Various Contexts
10Various Tasks
11Formal English
12Informal English
13Presentation of Knowledge Assessment

📐 LANGUAGE (L)

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Unit 18

Grammar & Usage (L.5.1)

22 Lessons
1Conjunctions (L.5.1.a) - What are Conjunctions?
2Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS)
3Subordinating Conjunctions
4Correlative Conjunctions (L.5.1.e) - Either/Or, Neither/Nor
5Both/And, Not Only/But Also, Whether/Or
6Prepositions (L.5.1.a) - What are Prepositions?
7Common Prepositions & Prepositional Phrases
8Interjections (L.5.1.a) - What are Interjections?
9Mild & Strong Interjections
10Perfect Verb Tenses (L.5.1.b) - Present Perfect
11Past Perfect
12Future Perfect
13Forming & Using Perfect Tenses
14Verb Tense (L.5.1.c-d) - Conveying Time, Sequence, States
15Inappropriate Shifts in Verb Tense
16Correcting Verb Tense Shifts
17Parts of Speech Review - Nouns & Pronouns
18Verbs Review
19Adjectives & Adverbs Review
20Sentence Diagramming
21Function in Sentences
22Grammar & Usage Assessment
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Unit 19

Conventions - Capitalization & Punctuation (L.5.2)

18 Lessons
1Punctuation in Series (L.5.2.a) - Commas in Series
2Three or More Items
3Oxford Comma
4Comma with Introductory Elements (L.5.2.b) - Words & Phrases
5Introductory Clauses
6Separating from Main Sentence
7Comma Special Uses (L.5.2.c) - Yes and No
8Tag Questions
9Direct Address
10Titles of Works (L.5.2.d) - Underlining & Quotation Marks
11Italics for Titles & When to Use Which
12Spelling (L.5.2.e) - Grade-Appropriate Words
13Spelling Patterns & Using References
14Common Misspellings
15Other Punctuation - Quotation Marks & Apostrophes
16Colons
17Semicolons
18Conventions Assessment
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Unit 20

Knowledge of Language (L.5.3)

14 Lessons
1Sentence Manipulation (L.5.3.a) - Expanding Sentences
2Combining Sentences
3Reducing Sentences
4For Meaning, Interest & Style
5Varieties of English (L.5.3.b) - Dialects
6Registers
7Formal vs Informal
8Varieties in Stories, Dramas & Poems
9Sentence Types & Structure - Simple Sentences
10Compound Sentences
11Complex Sentences
12Compound-Complex Sentences
13Sentence Variety
14Knowledge of Language Assessment
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Unit 21

Vocabulary Acquisition (L.5.4)

25 Lessons
1Context Clues (L.5.4.a) - Using Context
2Cause/Effect Relationships
3Comparisons in Text
4Definition Clues
5Greek & Latin Affixes/Roots (L.5.4.b) - Common Greek Roots
6Photo (light), Bio (life), Graph (write)
7Tele (far), Scope (see) & More Greek Roots
8Common Latin Roots - Port (carry), Dict (say)
9Struct (build), Ject (throw), Aud (hear)
10More Latin Roots
11Common Prefixes - Un-, Re-, Pre-
12Dis-, Mis-, Non-
13Anti-, Auto-, Bi- & More Prefixes
14Common Suffixes - -tion, -ness, -ment
15-able/-ible, -ful, -less
16-er/-or, -ist, -ology & More Suffixes
17Using Word Parts to Determine Meaning
18Reference Materials (L.5.4.c) - Dictionaries (Print & Digital)
19Glossaries
20Thesauruses
21Finding Pronunciation & Clarifying Meaning
22Multiple-Meaning Words - Identifying Multiple Meanings
23Context for Correct Meaning
24Homographs
25Vocabulary Acquisition Assessment
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Unit 22

Figurative Language & Word Relationships (L.5.5)

18 Lessons
1Figurative Language (L.5.5.a) - Similes
2Metaphors
3Interpreting in Context
4Effect on Text
5Idioms, Adages, Proverbs (L.5.5.b) - Common Idioms
6Common Adages
7Common Proverbs
8Recognizing & Explaining Figurative Meanings
9Word Relationships (L.5.5.c) - Synonyms
10Antonyms
11Homographs & Homophones
12Using Relationships to Understand
13Academic Vocabulary (L.5.6) - General Academic Words
14Signal Words (Contrast, Addition)
15Words like "however," "although"
16Words like "nevertheless," "similarly"
17Words like "moreover," "in addition"
18Figurative Language & Word Relationships Assessment

📚 LITERARY GENRES & COMPREHENSION

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Unit 23

Fiction Genres

10 Lessons
1Realistic Fiction
2Historical Fiction
3Fantasy
4Science Fiction
5Mystery
6Adventure
7Myths & Legends
8Folktales & Fables
9Comparing Genres
10Fiction Genres Assessment
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Unit 24

Nonfiction Genres

9 Lessons
1Biography & Autobiography
2Memoir
3Informational Articles
4News Articles
5Essays
6Speeches
7Primary Sources
8Technical Texts
9Nonfiction Genres Assessment
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Unit 25

Reading Comprehension Strategies

15 Lessons
1Before Reading - Previewing
2Predicting
3Setting Purpose
4During Reading - Visualizing
5Questioning
6Making Connections
7Inferring
8Monitoring Comprehension
9After Reading - Summarizing
10Synthesizing
11Evaluating
12Critical Thinking - Author's Craft
13Text Analysis
14Making Judgments
15Reading Comprehension Strategies Assessment

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