HADDON TOWNSHIP LANGUAGE ARTS LITERACY GRADE FIVE
The fifth grade curriculum provides developmentally-appropriate literacy experiences that reflect the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for Language Arts Literacy. As fifth grade students continue their educational journey, they refine and apply their knowledge of the world of letters, sounds, and words. In an environment that is rich with literature, fifth grade students are guided through daily reading, writing, and word study learning experiences. As they travel the road to independence, fifth graders read for extended periods of time. Texts of various genres, both fiction and nonfiction, become the center of their reading experiences. Verbal expression is developed in an atmosphere of respect, which encourages the importance of active listening as well as that of organized oral communication. Clear, concise, written communication is developed as writers expand upon their writing skills, compose
a variety of written works, and continue to demonstrate a sense of audience, purpose, and independence with written tasks. Interaction with print, non-print, and electronic texts is an integral part of this exciting excursion into the world of reading and writing.
ESSENTIAL LEARNINGS: All fifth grade language arts literacy students will demonstrate an
understanding of the following strands from the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards: reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing and media literacy.
Reading
All fifth grade students will…
• Examine, construct, and extend the meaning of a wide variety of texts making connections
to self, author, and others (NJ 3.1)
• Construct meaning from unfamiliar texts through use of phonics, structural analysis,
and context (NJ 3.1)
• Vary reading strategies according to their purpose for reading and the nature of the text
(NJ 3.1)
• Make and find support for predictions in fictionand nonfiction texts (NJ 3.1, 3.5)
• Discuss theme, central ideas, and literary elements in fiction and nonfiction texts
(NJ 3.1)
• Recognize differences among forms of literature (NJ 3.1)
• Develop and revise questions for investigations prior to, during, and after reading (NJ 3.1)
Writing
All fifth grade students will…
• Adhere to conventions in all written documents (NJ 3.2)
• Employ detail and supporting evidence to communicate in a manner that reflects focus,
organization, and coherence (NJ 3.2)
• Utilize stages of the writing process to produce narrative, informational texts, and letters
(NJ 3.2)
Speaking and Listening
All fifth grade students will…
• Speak in clear, concise, coherent language that varies in content (NJ 3.3)
• Differentiate purpose and audience with oral presentations (NJ 3.3)
• Develop active listening skills as they relate to a variety of sources and situations including
electronic text (NJ 3.4, 3.5)
Viewing and Media Literacy
All fifth grade students will…
• Explore various forms of media while constructing meaning through visual and verbal
messages (NJ 3.5)
Resources
* Picture books/ literature for Read Alouds * Poetry * Guiding Readers and Writers * Books on tape
* Guided Reading books (based on books leveled by Fountas and Pinnell) * Writing Workshop folder
* Variety of paper and writing materials *Reference books Technology
Use a variety of software programs to enhance learning *Utilize appropriate internet resources
related to curriculum (i.e. author studies)
Assessment
Benchmarked leveled texts * Running Records * Anecdotal Records (guided reading, writing conferences, and daily observations) * Collection of student’s work from Writer’s Workshop * Error Analysis
Parent Involvement
Show an interest in your child’s work * Be a role model – read a book or newspaper while your child studies close by * Teach your child to be organized and independent * Play word games * Make a variety of books and writing materials available to your child * Visit the library or bookstore together *Subscribe to a children’s magazine *Have fun learning!