CIC Elementary Unit of Study: Language
Author/s: Craig Skelton Unit Title: Second Quarter Date created: July 2023
Grade: 5 Subject: Reading Duration: Oct. – Dec.
Reading Literature
Key Ideas and Details
Comprehension
Inferencing
Summarizing
Determining the theme.
Comparing/contrasting characters, settings, or events.
1. [Link].1 – Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when
drawing inferences from the text.
2. 5. RL.2 – Determine the theme of a narrative, drama or poem from details in the text; such as how the
characters respond to challenges; what they say, think, or feel, or how a speaker reflects
upon a topic
– Summarize a text accurately, providing key details.
3. 5. RL.3 – Compare & Contrast two or more characters, settings or events in a narrative, drama; using
specific details to support the comparisons and contrasts.
Craft and Structure
Understand the meaning of words in a text.
Understand & use Figurative Language.
Explain how chapters, scenes or stanza in poem provide structure.
Narrator/speaker’s point of view and influence on description of events.
4. 5. RL.4 – Determine the meaning of words or phrases used in a text.
Determine the meaning of figurative language used in a text.
5. 5. RL. 5 – Explain how chapter and scenes in a story, drama, or stanzas in a poem; fit together and
provide overall structure.
6. 5. RL.6 – Describe/explain how a narrator/speaker’s point of view influences how events are
described.
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
Analyze contribution of visual and multimedia to the meaning, tone or beauty of a text.
Compare and contrast stories in the same Fiction genre with regard to themes and topics.
7. 5. RL.7 – Analyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to the meaning, tone or beauty of a text;
Such as graphic novels and multimedia presentations of fiction stories.
8. 5. RL.9 – Compare and contrast stories in the same genre on their approaches to similar themes and
topics.
Range of Reading and Complexity of Text
Read and comprehend stories, dramas and poems independently and efficiently.
9. 5. RL.10 – By the End of the year, read and comprehend literature (stories, dramas, and poetry, at the high
end of the grade 4-5 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
Reading Foundational
Phonics and Word Recognition
Decode words using grade level phonics and word analysis.
Use knowledge of letter, combination sounds, syllabication patterns and morphology to read accurately.
1. 5. RF.3 – Decode words using grade-level phonics and word analysis skills.
– Use knowledge of letter combination sounds, syllabication patterns and morphology (roots and
Affixes), to read unfamiliar multisyllabic words accurately within and out of context.
Fluency
Read with accuracy and fluency that supports comprehension.
Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding
Read orally with accuracy, appropriate rate and using the correct expressions.
2. 5. RF. 4 – Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
– Read grade-level stories, prose and poetry orally, with accuracy, purpose, understanding, and
appropriate rate/ use of expression.
– Use context in sentences to confirm or correct word recognition and understanding; rereading
if
necessary.
Language Objectives
1. comprehension
2. analysis, reflection, and evaluation
3. reading accuracy/decoding words
4. verbal accuracy
5. word recognition/use
6. describe, discuss and summarize
7. Understand/explain different points of view and reasons
8. Use context to comprehend meaning
Formative Assessments Summative Assessments
1. Class activities related to above skills Various graded reading and comprehension assessments
acquisition to evaluate and test individual skills or combinations of
2. Worksheets skills in the form of worksheets, individual reading
3. Reading assignments evaluations and individual presentations.
4. Discussion
ESOL inclusion (push-in)
Most ESLS students will receive specialized tutoring from and ESLS tutor.
Those students who are efficient enough to remain in regular classes, but who are weaker in certain skills; will
receive differentiated tasks and assessments that are tailored to their level of proficiency.
Teacher Resources
Diagnostic tests
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Reading Books
Text Books-
Student Resources:
Worksheets
Reading books
Computers for research/presentations
Videos
Learning Activities/Ideas/Projects (general format)
Class group/pair reading and discussion, and individual reading to:
develop comprehension, character, setting, tone description
compare and contrast characters and settings in a story
explore and use unfamiliar words, expressions and figurative language
summarize chapters and describe events, tone, characters, settings etc.
Recognize use of grammar and parts of speech
Reflections: (After the unit is taught)