Louisiana State Standards for Language Arts: Grade 5

LA.ELA-1. Students read, comprehend, and respond to a range of materials, using a variety of strategies for different purposes.

ELA-1-M1 Using knowledge of word meaning and developing basic and technical vocabulary using various strategies (e.g., context clues, idioms, affixes, etymology, multiple-meaning words).

ELA-1-M1-GLE 1 Reading and Responding: Identify word meanings using a variety of strategies, including:

ELA-1-M1-GLE 1.a. Using context clues (e.g., definition, restatement, example, contrast).

ELA-1-M1-GLE 1.b. Using structural analysis (e.g., base words, roots, affixes).

ELA-1-M1-GLE 1.c. Determining word origins (etymology).

ELA-1-M1-GLE 1.d. Using electronic and print dictionaries, thesauruses, glossaries (ELA-1-M1)

ELA-1-M1-GLE 2 Reading and Responding: Identify common abbreviations, symbols, acronyms, and multiple-meaning words (ELA-1-M1)

ELA-1-M1-GLE 3 Reading and Responding: Identify the meanings of idioms and analogies (ELA-1-M1)

ELA-1-M1-GLE 4 Reading and Responding: Develop specific vocabulary (e.g., for reading scientific, geographical, historical, and mathematical texts, as well as news and current events) for various purposes (ELA-1-M1)

ELA-1-M2 Interpreting story elements (e.g., mood, tone, style) and literary devices (e.g., flashback, metaphor, foreshadowing, symbolism) within a selection.

ELA-1-M2-GLE 5 Reading and Responding: Identify and explain story elements, including:

ELA-1-M2-GLE 5.a. Theme development.

ELA-1-M2-GLE 5.b. Character development.

ELA-1-M2-GLE 5.c. Relationship of word choice and mood.

ELA-1-M2-GLE 5.d. Plot sequence (e.g., exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution) (ELA-1-M2)

ELA-1-M2-GLE 6 Reading and Responding: Identify and explain literary devices in grade-appropriate texts, including:

ELA-1-M2-GLE 6.a. How word choice and images appeal to the senses and suggest mood, tone, and style.

ELA-1-M2-GLE 6.b. Foreshadowing.

ELA-1-M2-GLE 6.c. Flashback (ELA-1-M2)

ELA-1-M3 Reading, comprehending, and responding to written, spoken, and visual texts in extended passages (e.g., ranging from 500-1,000 words).

ELA-1-M3-GLE 7 Reading and Responding: Answer literal and inferential questions in oral and written responses about ideas and information in grade-appropriate texts, including:

ELA-1-M3-GLE 7.a. Fiction.

ELA-1-M3-GLE 7.b. Nonfiction.

ELA-1-M3-GLE 7.c. Poetry.

ELA-1-M3-GLE 7.d. Songs (ELA-1-M3)

ELA-1-M4 Interpreting (e.g., paraphrasing, comparing, contrasting) texts with supportive explanations to generate connections to real life situations and other texts (e.g., business, technical, scientific).

ELA-1-M4-GLE 8 Reading and Responding: Identify the connections between ideas and information in a variety of texts (e.g., cartoons, poetry, fiction, instructional manuals) and real-life situations and other texts (ELA-1-M4)

ELA-1-M5 Adjusting reading rate according to texts and purposes for reading (e.g., problem solving, evaluating, researching).

LA.ELA-2. Students write competently for a variety of purposes and audiences.

ELA-2-M1 Writing multi-paragraph compositions (150-200 words) that clearly imply a central idea with supporting details in a logical, sequential order.

ELA-2-M1-GLE 18 Writing: Write multiparagraph compositions on student- or teacher-selected topics organized with the following:

ELA-2-M1-GLE 18.a. An established central idea.

ELA-2-M1-GLE 18.b. Important ideas or events stated in sequential or chronological order.

ELA-2-M1-GLE 18.c. Elaboration (e.g., fact, examples, specific details).

ELA-2-M1-GLE 18.d. Transitional words and phrases that unify points and ideas.

ELA-2-M1-GLE 18.e. An overall structure including an introduction, a body/middle, and a concluding paragraph that summarizes important ideas (ELA-2-M1)

ELA-2-M1-GLE 19 Writing: Organize individual paragraphs with topic sentences, relevant elaboration, and concluding sentences (ELA-2-M1)

ELA-2-M2 Using language, concepts, and ideas that show an awareness of the intended audience and/or purpose (e.g., classroom, real-life, workplace) in developing complex compositions.

ELA-2-M2-GLE 20 Writing: Develop grade-appropriate compositions on student- or teacher-selected topics that include the following:

ELA-2-M2-GLE 20.a. Word choices (diction) appropriate to the identified audience and/or purpose.

ELA-2-M2-GLE 20.b. Vocabulary selected to clarify meaning, create images, and set a tone.

ELA-2-M2-GLE 20.c. Information/ideas selected to engage the interest of the reader.

ELA-2-M2-GLE 20.d. Clear voice (individual personality).

ELA-2-M2-GLE 20.e. Variety in sentence structure (ELA-2-M2)

ELA-2-M3 Identifying and applying the steps of the writing process.

ELA-2-M3-GLE 21 Writing: Develop grade-appropriate compositions applying writing processes such as the following:

ELA-2-M3-GLE 21.a. Selecting topic and form.

ELA-2-M3-GLE 21.b. Prewriting (e.g., brainstorming, researching, raising questions, completing graphic organizers).

ELA-2-M3-GLE 21.c. Drafting.

ELA-2-M3-GLE 21.d. Conferencing (e.g., peer and teacher).

ELA-2-M3-GLE 21.e. Revising based on feedback and use of various tools (e.g., LEAP21 Writer's Checklist, rubrics).

ELA-2-M3-GLE 21.f. Proofreading/editing.

ELA-2-M3-GLE 21.g. Publishing using technology (ELA-2-M3)

ELA-2-M4 Using narration, description, exposition, and persuasion to develop various modes of writing (e.g., notes, essays).

ELA-2-M4-GLE 22 Writing: Develop grade-appropriate paragraphs and multiparagraph compositions using the various modes (i.e., description, narration, exposition, and persuasion), emphasizing narration and exposition (ELA-2-M4)

ELA-2-M4-GLE 23 Writing: Use the various modes to write compositions, including:

ELA-2-M4-GLE 23.a. How-to essays.

ELA-2-M4-GLE 23.b. Stories that incorporate dialogue, characters, plot, setting, and sensory details (ELA-2-M4)

ELA-2-M5 Identifying and applying literary devices (e.g., symbolism, dialogue).

ELA-2-M5-GLE 24 Writing: Develop writing/compositions using a variety of literary and sound devices, including similes, metaphors, and onomatopoeia (ELA-2-M5)

ELA-2-M6 Writing as a response to texts and life experiences (e.g., personal and business letters).

ELA-2-M6-GLE 25 Writing: Write for various purposes, including:

ELA-2-M6-GLE 25.a. Formal and informal letters that state a purpose, make requests, or give compliments.

ELA-2-M6-GLE 25.b. Evaluations of media, such as films, performances, or field trips.

ELA-2-M6-GLE 25.c. Explanations of stories and poems using retellings, examples, and text-based evidence (ELA-2-M6)

LA.ELA-3. Students communicate using standard English grammar, usage, sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and handwriting.

ELA-3-M1 Writing fluidly and legibly in cursive or printed form.

ELA-3-M2 Demonstrating use of punctuation (e.g., colon, semicolon, quotation marks, dashes, parentheses), capitalization, and abbreviations.

ELA-3-M2-GLE 26 Writing/Proofreading: Use standard English punctuation, including:

ELA-3-M2-GLE 26.a. Parentheses and commas in direct quotations.

ELA-3-M2-GLE 26.b. Commas to set off appositives and introductory phrases.

ELA-3-M2-GLE 26.c. Use quotation marks around dialogue (ELA-3-M2)

ELA-3-M2-GLE 27 Writing/Proofreading: Capitalize the first and other important words in titles and proper nouns (ELA-3-M2)

ELA-3-M3 Demonstrating standard English structure and usage by using correct and varied sentence types (e.g., compound and compound-complex) and effective personal styles.

ELA-3-M3-GLE 28 Writing/Proofreading: Write paragraphs and compositions following standard English structure and usage, including:

ELA-3-M3-GLE 28.a. Varied sentence structures (e.g., simple, compound) and types (i.e., declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory).

ELA-3-M3-GLE 28.b. Agreement of subjects and verbs in complex sentences.

ELA-3-M3-GLE 28.c. Sentences without double negatives.

ELA-3-M3-GLE 28.d. Correct sentence fragments and run-on sentences (ELA-3-M3)

ELA-3-M4 Demonstrating understanding of the parts of speech to make choices for writing.

ELA-3-M4-GLE 29 Writing/Proofreading: Apply knowledge of parts of speech in writing, including:

ELA-3-M4-GLE 29.a. Using same verb tense throughout when appropriate.

ELA-3-M4-GLE 29.b. Selecting and using specific nouns, pronouns, and verbs for clarity (ELA-3-M4)

ELA-3-M5 Spelling accurately using strategies and resources (e.g., glossary, dictionary, thesaurus, spell check) when necessary.

ELA-3-M5-GLE 30 Writing/Proofreading: Spell high-frequency, commonly confused, frequently misspelled words correctly (ELA-3-M5)

ELA-3-M5-GLE 31 Writing/Proofreading: Incorporate accurate spelling and use a variety of resources (e.g., glossaries, dictionaries, thesauruses, spell check) to find correct spellings (ELA-3-M5)

LA.ELA-4. Students demonstrate competence in speaking and listening as tools for learning and communicating.

ELA-4-M1 Speaking intelligibly, using standard English pronunciation and diction.

ELA-4-M1-GLE 32 Speaking and Listening: Adjust diction and enunciation to suit the purpose for speaking (ELA-4-M1)

ELA-4-M1-GLE 33 Speaking and Listening: Use complete sentences and standard English grammar, diction, syntax, and pronunciation when speaking (ELA-4-M1)

ELA-4-M2 Giving and following directions/procedures.

ELA-4-M2-GLE 34 Speaking and Listening: Follow procedures (e.g., read, question, write a response, form groups) from detailed oral instructions (ELA-4-M2)

ELA-4-M2-GLE 35 Speaking and Listening: Restate or describe oral directions/procedures for tasks (ELA-4-M2)

ELA-4-M3 Using the features of speaking (e.g., audience analysis, message construction, delivery, interpretation of feedback) when giving rehearsed and unrehearsed presentations.

ELA-4-M3-GLE 36 Speaking and Listening: Adjust volume and inflection to suit the audience and purpose of presentations (ELA-4-M3)

ELA-4-M3-GLE 37 Speaking and Listening: Organize oral presentations with a thesis, an introduction, a body developed with relevant details, and a conclusion (ELA-4-M3)

ELA-4-M4 Speaking and listening for a variety of audiences (e.g., classroom, real-life, workplace) and purposes (e.g., awareness, concentration, enjoyment, information, problem solving).

ELA-4-M4-GLE 38 Speaking and Listening: Demonstrate active listening strategies (e.g., asking focused questions, responding to questions, making visual contact) (ELA-4-M4)

ELA-4-M4-GLE 39 Speaking and Listening: Deliver formal and informal presentations for a variety of purposes, including:

ELA-4-M4-GLE 39.a. Book reports.

ELA-4-M4-GLE 39.b. Personal experiences.

ELA-4-M4-GLE 39.c. Explanations of projects (ELA-4-M4)

ELA-4-M5 Listening and responding to a wide variety of media.

ELA-4-M5-GLE 40 Speaking and Listening: Evaluate media for various purposes, including:

ELA-4-M5-GLE 40.a. Effectiveness of organization and presentation.

ELA-4-M5-GLE 40.b. Usefulness and relevance of information (ELA-4-M5)

ELA-4-M6 Participating in a variety of roles in group discussions (e.g., facilitator, recorder).

ELA-4-M6-GLE 41 Speaking and Listening: Participate in group and panel discussions, including:

ELA-4-M6-GLE 41.a. Explaining the effectiveness and dynamics of group process.

ELA-4-M6-GLE 41.b. Applying agreed-upon rules for formal and informal discussions.

ELA-4-M6-GLE 41.c. Assuming a variety of roles (e.g., facilitator, recorder, leader, listener) (ELA-4-M6)

LA.ELA-5. Students locate, select, and synthesize information from a variety of texts, media, references, and technological source acquire and communicate knowledge.

ELA-5-M1 Identifying and using organizational features of printed text, other media, and electronic information (e.g., microprint, CD-ROM, e-mail).

ELA-5-M1-GLE 42 Information Resources: Locate and select information using a variety of organizational features in grade-appropriate resources, including:

ELA-5-M1-GLE 42.a. Complex reference sources (e.g., almanacs, atlases, newspapers, magazines, brochures, map legends, prefaces, appendices).

ELA-5-M1-GLE 42.b. Electronic storage devices (e.g., CD-ROMs, diskettes, software, drives).

ELA-5-M1-GLE 42.c. Frequently accessed and bookmarked Web addresses (ELA-5-M1)

ELA-5-M2 Integrating information sources.

ELA-5-M2-GLE 43 Information Resources: Locate and integrate information from grade-appropriate resources, including:

ELA-5-M2-GLE 43.a. Multiple printed texts (e.g., encyclopedias, atlases, library catalogs, specialized dictionaries, almanacs, technical encyclopedias).

ELA-5-M2-GLE 43.b. Electronic sources (e.g., Web sites, databases, audio and video tapes, films, documentaries) for use in researching a topic (ELA-5-M2)

ELA-5-M3 Locating, gathering, and selecting information using formal outlining, paraphrasing, interviewing, and surveying to produce documented texts and graphics.

ELA-5-M3-GLE 44 Information Resources: Locate, gather, and select information using data-gathering strategies, including:

ELA-5-M3-GLE 44.a. Surveying.

ELA-5-M3-GLE 44.b. Interviewing.

ELA-5-M3-GLE 44.c. Paraphrasing (ELA-5-M3)

ELA-5-M3-GLE 45 Information Resources: Generate grade-appropriate research reports that include information presented in a variety of forms, including:

ELA-5-M3-GLE 45.a. Visual representations of data/information.

ELA-5-M3-GLE 45.b. Graphic organizers (e.g., outlines, timelines, charts, webs).

ELA-5-M4 Using available technology to produce, revise, and publish a variety of works (e.g., documented research reports, investigative reports, annotated bibliographies).

ELA-5-M4-GLE 46 Information Resources: Use word processing and/or other technology to draft, revise, and publish a variety of works, including compositions and reports (ELA-5-M4)

ELA-5-M5 Citing references using various formats (e.g., endnotes, annotated bibliographies).

ELA-5-M5-GLE 47 Information Resources: Give credit for borrowed information following acceptable use policy, including:

ELA-5-M5-GLE 47.a. Integrating quotations and citations.

ELA-5-M5-GLE 47.b. Using endnotes.

ELA-5-M5-GLE 47.c. Creating bibliographies and/or works cited lists (ELA-5-M5)

ELA-5-M6 Identifying and interpreting graphic organizers (e.g., flowcharts, timelines, tree diagrams).

ELA-5-M6-GLE 48 Information Resources: Interpret information from a variety of grade-appropriate sources, including timelines, charts, schedules, tables, diagrams, and maps (ELA-5-M6)

LA.ELA-6. Students read, analyze, and respond to literature as a record of life experiences.

ELA-6-M1 Comparing/contrasting and responding to United States and world literature that represents the experiences and traditions of diverse ethnic groups.

ELA-6-M1-GLE 9 Reading and Responding: Identify cultural characteristics, including customs, traditions, and viewpoints, found in national, world, and multicultural literature in oral and written responses (ELA-6-M1)

ELA-6-M2 Identifying, comparing and responding to a variety of classic and contemporary fiction and non-fiction literature from many genres (e.g., novels, drama).

ELA-6-M2-GLE 10 Reading and Responding: Compare and contrast elements (e.g., plot, setting, characters, theme) in a variety of genres in oral and written responses (ELA-6-M2)

ELA-6-M3 Classifying and interpreting various genres according to their unique characteristics.

ELA-6-M3-GLE 11 Reading and Responding: Use knowledge of the distinctive characteristics to classify and interpret elements of various genres, including:

ELA-6-M3-GLE 11.a. Fiction (e.g., folktales, fairy tales, fables, legends, short stories, novels).

ELA-6-M3-GLE 11.b. Nonfiction (e.g., biography, autobiography, informational text).

ELA-6-M3-GLE 11.c. Poetry (e.g., lyric, narrative).

ELA-6-M3-GLE 11.d. Drama (e.g., one-act play or skits) (ELA-6-M3)

LA.ELA-7. Students apply reasoning and problem-solving skills to reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and visually representing.

ELA-7-M1 Using comprehension strategies (e.g., summarizing, recognizing literary devices, paraphrasing) to analyze oral, written, and visual texts.

ELA-7-M1-GLE 12 Reading and Responding: Demonstrate understanding of information in grade-appropriate texts using a variety of strategies, including:

ELA-7-M1-GLE 12.a. Sequencing events and steps in a process.

ELA-7-M1-GLE 12.b. Summarizing and paraphrasing information.

ELA-7-M1-GLE 12.c. Identifying stated and implied main ideas and supporting details for each.

ELA-7-M1-GLE 12.d. Comparing and contrasting literary elements and ideas.

ELA-7-M1-GLE 12.e. Making simple inferences and drawing conclusions.

ELA-7-M1-GLE 12.f. Predicting the outcome of a story or situation with reasonable justification.

ELA-7-M1-GLE 12.g. Identifying literary devices (ELA-7-M1)

ELA-7-M2 Using reasoning skills (e.g., categorizing, prioritizing), life experiences, accumulated knowledge, and relevant available information resources to solve problems in oral, written, and visual texts.

ELA-7-M2-GLE 13 Reading and Responding: Examine and explain the relationship between life experiences and texts to generate solutions to problems (ELA-7-M2)

ELA-7-M2-GLE 14 Reading and Responding: Use technical information and other available resources (e.g., software programs, manuals) to solve problems (ELA-7-M2)

ELA-7-M3 Interpreting the effects of an author's purpose (reason for writing) and viewpoint (perspective).

ELA-7-M3-GLE 15 Reading and Responding: Explain an author's purpose for writing (e.g., to explain, to entertain, to persuade, to inform, to express personal attitudes or beliefs) (ELA-7-M3)

ELA-7-M3-GLE 16 Reading and Responding: Explain how the author's viewpoint (perspective, bias) is reflected in the text (ELA-7-M3)

ELA-7-M4 Using inductive and deductive reasoning skills across oral, written, and visual texts.

ELA-7-M4-GLE 17 Reading and Responding: Analyze grade-appropriate print and nonprint texts using various reasoning skills, including:

ELA-7-M4-GLE 17.a. Identifying cause-effect relationships.

ELA-7-M4-GLE 17.b. Raising questions.

ELA-7-M4-GLE 17.c. Thinking inductively and deductively.

ELA-7-M4-GLE 17.d. Generating a theory or hypothesis.

ELA-7-M4-GLE 17.e. Skimming/scanning.

ELA-7-M4-GLE 17.f. Distinguishing facts from opinions and probability (ELA-7-M4)