I can make an inference.

I Can Statements

Reading: Literature

I can make an inference. RL.5.1 I can use evidence from the text to support my inferences. RL.5.1

I can use evidence from the text to support other peoples inferences. RL.5.1 I can determine the theme of a text. RL.5.2

I can use evidence from the text to support the theme. RL.5.2 I can determine how characters respond to challenges. RL.5.2

I can determine how a speaker in a poem reflects on a topic or how they feel about a topic. RL.5.2 I can determine key ideas of a text. RL.5.2

I can use key ideas to summarize the text. RL.5.2 I can compare and contrast characters, settings, and events in a story or drama. RL.5.3

I can use details to support my comparisons and contrasts. RL.5.3 I can identify figurative language in a text. RL.5.4

I can determine the meaning of figurative language. RL.5.4 I can recognize chapters, scenes, and stanzas in a text. RL.5.5

I can explain the importance of chapters, scenes, and stanzas. RL.5.5 I can determine the point of view of a story. RL.5.6

I can determine how the point of view affects a story. RL.5.6 I can analyze graphics or images and determine the impact they have on the text. RL.5.7

I can compare and contrast stories with similar themes and topics. RL.5.9 I can read and comprehend 5 th grade fictional literature. RL.5.10

Reading: Informational Text

I can make an inference from informational text. RI.5.1 I can use evidence from the text to support my inferences. RI.5.1

I can use evidence from the text to support other people s inferences. RI.5.1 I can identify the main idea of an informational text. RI.5.2

I can summarize informational text. RI.5.2 I can determine how ideas, events, and people are similar and different in a text. RI.5.3

I can explain how historical events are connected. RI.5.3 I can explain how scientific ideas or people are connected or related. RI.5.3

I can determine the meaning of nonfiction subject area words. RI.5.4 I can use text features to determine the meaning of unknown words in informational text. RI.5.4

I can determine that stories are presented or organized in different ways. RI.5.5 I can identify a story s text structure. RI.5.5

I can compare and contrast text structures in different stories or within one story. RI.5.5 I can identify different accounts of the same event or topic. RI.5.6

I can compare and contrast different accounts of the same event or topic. RI.5.6 I can use text features to locate answers quickly. RI.5.7

I can skim a text to locate answers or information quickly. RI.5.7 I can determine what an author believes or wants me to believe about a certain topic or event. RI.5.8

I can find evidence from the text to support what the author believes. RI.5.8 I can find facts and evidence from different texts to understand a topic. RI.5.9

I can read and comprehend 5 th grade informational text on a variety of topics and events. RI.5.10

Writing

I can support my opinion with reasons and information. W.5.1 I can organize my opinion writing piece clearly. W.5.1

I can support my reasons with facts and details. W.5.1 I can use transition words, phrases, and clauses to link opinions and reasons. W.5.1

I can write a concluding statement that supports and is related to my opinion. W.5.1 I can introduce my topic clearly. W.5.2

I can use text features and multimedia to support my topic. W.5.2 I can use facts, definitions, quotations, and other information to support my topic. W.5.2

I can use transition words, phrases, and clauses to link my key ideas. W.5.2 I can use clear and specific words to explain my topic. W.5.2

I can write a concluding statement that supports my topic. W.5.2 W.5.3 I can hook the reader into my story.

W.5.3 I can sequence my story clearly. I can use dialogue and descriptions to spice up experiences, events, or characters. W.5.3

I can use transitional words, phrases, and clauses to sequence my story. W.5.3 I can use clear words and sensory details to describe events. W.5.3

I can write a conclusion that wraps up my story. W.5.3 I can use appropriate and clear organization for all writing purposes. W.5.4

I can write using the writing process. W.5.5 I can use technology to publish writing. W.5.6

I can write a research paper using several sources for information. W.5.7 I can gather information from different sources. W.5.8

I can summarize information from my sources. W.5.8 I can cite my W.5.8 sources.

I can write about what I am reading. W.5.9 I can use evidence from the text to support my writing. W.5.9

I can write all day in a variety of subjects and for a variety of reasons. W.5.10

Speaking and Listening

SL.5.1 I can be prepared for a discussion. I will have read and studied and thought of my talking points. SL.5.1

I can listen and be respectful during discussions. SL.5.1 I can identify key ideas of a discussion and make connections between what others say and my own thoughts and questions. SL.5.1

I can summarize text read aloud or a presentation. SL.5.2 I can summarize the main points of a speech. SL.5.3

I can identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support his or her main points. SL.5.3 I can report on a topic or tell a story with strong details and appropriate facts. SL.5.4

SL.5.4 I can speak clearly and slowly. I can include visuals that add to the main ideas and details of my presentation. SL.5.5

I can use words and phrases that are appropriate to my task and audience. SL.5.6

Language

I can identify, use, and understand conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections. L.5.1 I can use and form verb tenses correctly. L.5.1

I can maintain the correct verb tense throughout a text. L.5.1 I can use correlative conjunctions correctly. L.5.1

I can use correct capitalization and punctuation. L.5.2 I can use commas in a series. L.5.2

I can use commas after introductory words or phrases. L.5.2 I can use commas to set of words from the rest of the sentence. L.5.2

I can punctuate and capitalize titles of works correctly. L.5.2 I can spell grade level words correctly. L.5.2

I can use spelling resources if needed. L.5.2 I can expand L.5.3 sentences.

I can combine L.5.3 sentences. I can reduce L.5.3 sentences.

I can compare and contrast the style of the characters English in different stories. L.5.3 I can use context clues to determine meaning of unknown words L.5.4

I can use context clues to determine the correct meaning of a multiple meaning word L.5.4 I can use Greek and Latin roots to determine the meaning of unknown words. L.5.4

I can use reference materials to help with the meaning and pronunciation of words. L.5.4 I can identify and understand figurative language. L.5.5

I can use transitional words and phrases correctly. L.5.5 L.5.6 I can collect and use grade level academic words.

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