Grade 5

5.SL.3

Summarize the points a speaker makes and explain how each claim is supported by reasons and evidence.

October 1, 2018
5.SL.4

Report on a topic or text or present an opinion, sequencing ideas logically and using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.

October 1, 2018
5.SL.5

Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, sound) and visual displays in presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes.

October 1, 2018
5.SL.6

Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when appropriate to task and situation. (See grade 5 Language standards 1 and 3 here for specific expectations.)

October 1, 2018
5.W.1

Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.

October 1, 2018
5.W.1a

Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writer’s purpose.

October 1, 2018
5.W.1b

Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details.

October 1, 2018
5.W.1c

Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., consequently, specifically).

October 1, 2018
5.W.1d

Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.

October 1, 2018
5.W.2

Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

October 1, 2018
5.W.2a

Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.

October 1, 2018
5.W.2b

Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.

October 1, 2018