English Language Arts, Grade 5

Expressing ideas with supporting evidence

I can express an idea and back it with evidence.

Using active listening strategies

I can use active listening strategies suited to my purpose.

Asking and answering questions to extend thinking

I can ask and answer questions that push my thinking further.

Engaging in collaborative discussions

I can engage in different kinds of collaborative discussions.

Using effective presentation skills

I can use effective presentation skills to reach my audience.

Analyzing a presentation's impact on the audience

I can analyze how a presentation affects its audience.

Deciding whether you agree with a speaker

I can decide whether I agree with a speaker and explain why.

Using non-verbal communication sensitive to others

I can use non-verbal cues that are sensitive to others' feelings.

Using inclusive oral language

I can use inclusive language so my whole audience feels welcome.

Using cueing systems to construct meaning

I can use cueing systems together to construct meaning when reading.

Selecting appropriate texts

I can select texts that fit my purpose and are a good match for me.

Developing proficient reading and viewing

I can build proficient reading and viewing skills.

Explaining how text structures help meaning

I can explain how a text's structure helps me understand it.

Explaining how text features help understanding

I can explain how text features help readers understand.

Using a variety of comprehension strategies

I can use a variety of comprehension strategies flexibly.

Reflecting on themselves as readers

I can reflect on myself as a reader and set goals.

Creating an inquiry question to gather information

I can create an inquiry question that gathers information for a purpose.

Selecting information from sources

I can select useful information from a variety of sources.

Interpreting relevant information

I can interpret the relevant information I find.

Organizing relevant information

I can organize relevant information so it answers my question.

Evaluating information

I can evaluate whether information is reliable and useful.

Sharing relevant information

I can share the relevant information I found clearly.

Extending understanding by responding personally

I can extend my understanding of a text through personal response.

Quoting from text to support thinking

I can quote from a text to support my thinking.

Asking critical questions of text

I can ask critical questions about a text.

Analyzing intended messages in texts

I can analyze the intended messages in texts.

Discussing alternative points of view

I can discuss alternative points of view on a text or issue.

Analyzing how language influences thinking

I can analyze how language shapes the way readers think.

Recognizing that social action can bring change

I can recognize that texts and social action can bring about change.

Developing proficient writing and representing

I can develop proficient writing and representing skills.

Creating texts that represent who you are

I can create texts that represent my experiences, personality, and interests.

Creating texts for wide audiences and purposes

I can create texts for a wide range of audiences and purposes.

Creating texts in various forms and genres

I can create texts in various forms and genres.

Creating texts using the writing process

I can create texts using the writing and representing process.

Collaborating with others during text creation

I can collaborate with others while creating a text.

Using language conventions appropriately

I can use language conventions appropriately in my writing.

Reflecting on themselves as writers

I can reflect on myself as a writer and set goals.