North Carolina Standard Course Of Study:

5th Grade 

Language Arts

1.02 Select key vocabulary critical to the text and apply appropriate meanings as necessary for comprehension.

1.03 Increase reading and writing vocabulary through:

• wide reading.
• word study.
• word reference materials.
• content area study.
• writing process elements.
• writing as a tool.
• debate.
• discussions.
• seminars.
• examining the author’s craft.

1.04 Use word reference materials (e.g., glossary, dictionary, thesaurus, on-line reference tools) to identify and comprehend unknown words.

2.02 Interact with the text before, during, and after reading, listening, and viewing by:

• making predictions.
• formulating questions.
• supporting answers from textual information, previous experience, and/or other sources.
• drawing on personal, literary, and cultural understandings.
• seeking additional information.

2.05 Evaluate inferences, conclusions, and generalizations and provide evidence by referencing the text(s).

2.09 Listen actively and critically by:

• asking questions.
• delving deeper into the topic.
• elaborating on the information and ideas presented.
• evaluating information and ideas.
• making inferences and drawing conclusions.
• making judgments.

3.01 Respond to fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama using interpretive, critical, and evaluative processes by:

• analyzing word choice and content.
• examining reasons for a character’s actions, taking into account the situation and basic motivation of the character.
• creating and presenting a product that effectively demonstrates a personal response to a selection or experience.
• examining alternative perspectives.

3.03 Justify evaluation of characters and events from different selections by citing supporting evidence in the text(s).

3.06 Conduct research (with assistance) from a variety of sources for assigned or self-selected projects (e.g., print and non-print texts, artifacts, people, libraries, databases, computer networks).

4.01 Read aloud grade-appropriate text with fluency, comprehension, expression, and personal style demonstrating an awareness of volume, pace, audience, and purpose.

4.05 Use a variety of preliminary strategies to plan and organize the writing and speaking task considering purpose, audience, and timeline.

4.06 Compose a draft that elaborates on major ideas and adheres to the topic by using an appropriate organizational pattern that accomplishes the purpose of the writing task and effectively communicates its content.

4.07 Compose a variety of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama using self-selected topic and format (e.g., poetry, research reports, news articles, letters to the editor, business letters).

4.09 Produce work that follows the conventions of particular genres (e.g., clarification, essay, feature story, business letter).

4.10 Use technology as a tool to enhance and/or publish a product.

5.06 Proofread for accuracy of spelling using appropriate strategies to confirm spelling and to correct errors.

5.07 Edit final product for grammar, language conventions, and format.

5.08 Create readable documents through legible handwriting and word processing. 

Math

2.01 Estimate the measure of an object in one system given the measure of that object in another system

Social Studies

1.01 Describe the absolute and relative location of major landforms, bodies of water, and natural resources in the United States and other countries of North America.

Competency Goal 4: The learner will trace key developments in United States history and describe their impact on the land and people of the nation and its neighboring countries.

Information Skills

1.01 Participate in read-aloud, storytelling, booktalking, silent and voluntary reading experiences.

1.03 Demonstrate appropriate care of resources.

2.05 Determine usefulness of information resources.

5.04 Credit sources in all print, non-print, and products.

Computer Skills

1.11 Demonstrate appropriate use of copyrighted materials in word processing documents used for content projects/assignments.

2.08 Use proper keyboarding techniques to improve accuracy, speed, and general efficiency in computer operation.

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