Appendix on Implementation of Standards
The following standards are a sampling of what is included in the unit.
For Fourth Grade:
1.3-Reading Literature:
Students read and respond to works of literature-With emphasis on comprehension vocabulary acquisition and making connections among ideas and between texts with focus on textual evidence.
Grade 4 CC 1.3.4.A-Key Ideas and Details; Theme
*Determine a theme of a text from details in a text; summarize the text.
Grade 4 CC 1.3.4.B-Key Ideas and Details; Text Analysis
*Cite relevant details from text to support what the text says explicitly and make inferences.
Grade 4 CC 1.3.4.F-Craft and Structure Vocabulary
*determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in grade-level text, including figurative language.
Grade 4 CC 1.3.4.G-Integration of knowledge and Ideas; Sources of Information
*Make connections between the text of a story or drama and a visual or oral presentation of the text, identifying where each version reflects specific descriptions and directions in the text.
Grade 4 CC 1.3.4.K-Range of Reading
*Read and comprehend literary fiction on grade level, reading independently and proficiently.
1.4-Writing:
Students write for different purposes and audiences. Students write clear and focused texts to convey a well-defined perspective and appropriate content.
Grade 4 CC 1.4.4.S-Responding to Literature
*Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research, applying grade-level reading standards for literature and informational texts.
Grade 4 CC 1.4.4.U-Technology and Publication
*With some guidance and support, 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 one page in a single sitting.
Grade 4 CC 1.4.4.X-Range of Writing
*Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, ad revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
1.5 Speaking and Listening:
Students present appropriately in formal speaking situations, listen critically and respond intelligently as individuals or in group discussions.
Grade 4 CC 1.5.4.A-Comprehnsion and Collaboration-Collaborative Discussion
*Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions on grade-level topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
Grade 4 CC 1.5.4.F-Integration of Knowledge and Ideas-Multi-media
*Add audio recordings and visual displays to presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or theme.
For fifth Grade:
Grade 5 CC 1.3.5.A-Key Ideas and Details; Theme
*Including how details in a story or drama respond to challenges or how a speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic, summarize the text.
Grade 5 CC 1.3.5.B-Key Ideas and Details; Text Analysis
*Cite textual evidence by quoting accurately from the text to explain what the text says explicitly and make inferences.
Grade 5 CC 1.3.5.C-Key Ides and Details Literary Elements
*Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text.
Grade 5 CC 1.3.5.E-Craft and Structure Text Structure
*Explain how a series of chapters, scenes, or stanzas fits together to provide overall structure of a particular story, drama, or poem.
Grade 5 CC 1.3.5.F-Craft Structure and Vocabulary
*Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in grade level text including interpretation of figurative language.
Grade 5 CC 1.3.5.G-Integration of Knowledge and Ideas; Sources of Information
*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, or poem).
Grade 5 CC 1.3.5.K-Range of Reading
*Read and comprehend literary fiction on grade level, reading independently and proficiently.
1.4-Writing:
Students write for different purposes and audiences. Students write clear and focused texts to convey a well-defined perspective and appropriate content.
Grade 5 CC 1.4.5.S-Responding to Literature
*Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research, applying grade-level reading standards for literature and informational texts.
Grade 5 CC 1.4.5.U-Technology and Publication
*With some guidance and support, 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.
Grade 5 CC 1.4.5.X-Range of Writing
*Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, ad revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
1.5 Speaking and Listening:
Students present appropriately in formal speaking situations, listen critically and respond intelligently as individuals or in group discussions.
Grade 5 CC 1.5.5.A-Comprehension and Collaboration-Collaborative Discussion
*Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions on grade-level topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
Grade 5 CC 1.5.5.F-Integration of Knowledge and Ideas-Multimedia
*Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes. (insert citation)
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