Virginia 5th Grade ELA Standards in Reading

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R Reading

• R.5.4 The student will expand vocabulary when reading.
  • R.5.4.a Use context to clarify meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases.
  • R.5.4.b Use context and sentence structure to determine meanings and differentiate among multiple meanings of words.
  • R.5.4.c Use knowledge of roots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, and homophones to determine the meaning of new words.
  • R.5.4.d Identify an author’s use of figurative language.
  • R.5.4.e Use word-reference materials.
  • R.5.4.f Develop and use general and specialized content area vocabulary through speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
• R.5.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts, literary nonfiction, and poetry.
  • R.5.5.a Summarize plot events using details from text.
  • R.5.5.b Discuss the impact of setting on plot development.
  • R.5.5.c Describe character development.
  • R.5.5.d Identify theme(s).
  • R.5.5.e Explain the resolution of conflict(s).
  • R.5.5.f Identify genres.
  • R.5.5.g Differentiate between first and third person point-of-view.
  • R.5.5.h Differentiate between free verse and rhymed poetry.
  • R.5.5.i Explain how an author’s choice of vocabulary contributes to the author’s style.
  • R.5.5.j Draw conclusions and make inferences with support from the text.
  • R.5.5.k Identify cause and effect relationships.
  • R.5.5.l Compare/contrast details in literary and informational nonfiction texts.
  • R.5.5.m Use reading strategies throughout the reading process to monitor comprehension.
• R.5.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction texts.
  • R.5.6.a Use text features such as type, headings, and graphics, to predict and categorize information.
  • R.5.6.b Skim materials to develop a general overview of content and to locate specific information.
  • R.5.6.c Identify the main idea.
  • R.5.6.d Summarize supporting details.
  • R.5.6.e Identify organizational pattern(s).
  • R.5.6.f Identify transitional words and phrases that signal an author’s organizational pattern.
  • R.5.6.g Locate information from the text to support opinions, inferences, and conclusions.
  • R.5.6.h Identify cause and effect relationships.
  • R.5.6.i Differentiate between fact and opinion.
  • R.5.6.j Compare and contrast details and ideas within and between texts.
  • R.5.6.k Use reading strategies throughout the reading process to monitor comprehension.