Minnesota 5th Grade ELA Standards in Writing

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W Writing

• W1 Foundations of Writing: Demonstrate knowledge of oral language, orthography, grammar and mechanics to express ideas in writing.
  • 5.2.1.1 Use correct punctuation (including semicolons and colons), spelling, capitalization, and grammar, authentically in writing.
  • 5.2.1.2 Apply spelling patterns and rules to spell words with French and Latin word origin, authentically in writing.
  • 5.2.1.3 Use nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs (including relative adverbs), and pronouns (including relative pronouns) in sentences, authentically in writing, building on skills from previous years.
• W2 Write routinely for various purposes and disciplines, representing one’s own personal perspective, identity, and voice.
  • 5.2.2.1 Write routinely for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences. (e.g., personal interest, enjoyment, academic tasks).
  • 5.2.2.2 Write to reflect how personal identity has developed over time.
• W3 Develop and strengthen writing by using a writing process including planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing.
  • 5.2.3.1 Plan and draft multiple pieces; self-select pieces to revise (e.g., rewriting or trying a new approach), edit, and publish.
  • 5.2.3.2 Use words, phrases, punctuation, and sentences to convey ideas precisely, appropriate to intended audience and context.
• W4 Write arguments to support claims and to persuade in an analysis of topics or texts, using valid reasoning and evidence while considering audience.
  • 5.2.4.1 Write to argue, situating argument in an explanation of a broad topic, building on skills from previous years.
  • 5.2.4.2 Write to persuade, employing emotional strategies (e.g., manipulation, motivation, inspiration), building on skills from previous years.
• W5 Write informative or explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through use of informational and literary text, considering audience.
  • 5.2.5.1 Write to inform or explain, developing subtopics and grouping related information logically in chosen text structure, including using formatting (e.g., headings) and visuals when useful to aid comprehension, building on skills from previous years.
    • 5.2.5.1a Use precise, domain-specific vocabulary.
  • 5.2.5.2 Write to respond to the style, tone, and plot of a literary text. (e.g., writing personal reactions, analysis, and interpretation of text).
• W6 Write narratives, poetry, and other creative texts with details and effective technique to express ideas.
  • 5.2.6.1 Write to create, using basic literary techniques including figurative language, hyperbole, and personification to impact style, tone, and plot in various literary forms. (e.g., poetry, stories, plays).
  • 5.2.6.2 Use structure appropriate to chosen style and tone, in written narratives, poetry, or other creative text. (e.g., chapters, stanzas, scenes).
• W7 Engage in inquiry-based learning and research processes to create texts and presentations for a variety of purposes and audiences.
  • 5.2.7.1 Formulate questions independently and in collaboration with peers to guide inquiry.
  • 5.2.7.2 Plan and conduct independent research using sources to build and share knowledge of a topic, and share findings in writing.
• W8 Media Literacy in Writing: Support writing with evidence from sources, correctly citing those sources, and demonstrating an understanding of the rights and obligations of using intellectual property.
  • 5.2.8.1 Use and cite sources in various formats, both quoting and summarizing, avoiding plagiarism and demonstrating understanding of intellectual property concepts.(e.g., copyright, fair use, and creative commons).