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mvsd Language Arts The Idaho State Achievement Standards for Language Arts provides skills for kindergarten through twelfth grade. Grade 5 The Idaho State Achievement Standards for Language Arts provides skills for fifth grade. |
| Genres |
| This unit includes identifying and comparing key characteristics of literary genres, as designated by a work's subject, theme, style, and time period. Some examples of genres are: science fiction, poetry, drama, British literature, and multicultural literature. |
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Legend: Key Characteristics/Legend
The learner will be able to identify the key characteristics of a legend, historical fiction, and fantasy.
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Author Intention: Information
The learner will be able to analyze information to explain the author's purpose through language.
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Narrative: Fact/Opinion/Differentiate
The learner will be able to differentiate between fact and opinion in reading materials.
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Technical: Understand
The learner will be able to read and understand a technical passage and explain.
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Point of View: Explain
The learner will be able to explain point of view in a reading passage.
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| Language Expressions |
| This unit focuses on language conventions, structure, usage, and language study. It also addresses parts of speech, figures of speech, syntax, paragraph and sentence structure, word agreement, modifiers, and grammar. |
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Grammar: Rules/Apply
The learner will be able to apply an understanding of the rules of grammar.
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Sentence Structure: Apply/Variety
The learner will be able to apply a variety of sentence structures in his/her writing.
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Idiom: Meaning
The learner will be able to use knowledge of idioms to determine the meaning of words and phrases.
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Verb Tenses
The learner will be able to identify past, present, and future verb tenses.
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Vocabulary: New
The learner will be able to understand and use new vocabulary: fragment, compound sentence, prepositional phrase, present tense, adjective, nonstandard English, linking verb adverb, possessive, dependent clause.
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| Language Mechanics |
| This unit includes comprehending and applying the rules which govern punctuation and capitalization when writing and editing written works. |
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Punctuation: Rules/Apply
The learner will be able to apply the rules of punctuation.
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Quotation Mark: Dialogue
The learner will be able to use quotation marks in a written dialogue.
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Comma: Direct Address
The learner will be able to correctly use a comma after a direct address.
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Comma: Participial Phrases
The learner will be able to correctly use commas in participial phrases.
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Quotation Mark: Title
The learner will be able to use quotation marks in titles.
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Apostrophe: Subject/Verb Contractions
The learner will be able to correctly use apostrophes for subject and helping verb contractions.
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Comma: Introductory Clause
The learner will be able to use a comma at the end of an introductory clause.
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Capitalization: Postal Codes
The learner will be able to capitalize postal codes.
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Comma: Compound Sentences
The learner will be able to correctly use commas in compound sentences.
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Comma: Nonessential/Use/Identify
The learner will be able to identify the correct use of commas to set off nonessential elements in a sentence.
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Vocabulary: New
The learner will be able to understand and use new vocabulary: parentheses, hyphen, rough draft, closing, book title, paragraph.
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| Listening |
| This unit includes identifying and distinguishing between sounds and patterns in sounds, constructing meaning from information delivered verbally, and understanding and responding to verbal information. |
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Response: Expression/Literary
The learner will be able to listen for literary expression.
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Behaviors: Listen Attentively/Discussion
The learner will be able to listen attentively to, discuss, and question during classroom discussions.
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Presentation: Technology/Listen
The learner will be able to listen and respond to a variety of presentations involving technology.
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Presentation: Oral/Visual/Understand
The learner will be able to use listening skills to understand, comprehend, and evaluate oral and respond to a visual presentations.
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Response: Oral/Compare/Contrast
The learner will be able to compare and contrast a range of oral presentations.
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Behaviors: Apply/Elaboration
The learner will be able to apply responsive listening skills, including paraphrasing, summarizing, and questioning, for elaboration.
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Cultural: Understanding/Enrich
The learner will be able to use listening skills to enrich and acquire his/her understanding of different cultures.
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Purposes: Understanding
The learner will be able to listen to increase understanding and acquire information.
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| Media |
| This unit includes the study of information and entertainment communications. Topics include: advertising, art, journalism, film, and media messages, forms and productions. |
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Media: Relationships/Identify
The learner will be able to identify relationships and ideas in various media.
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Illustrations: Information/Categorize
The learner will be able to use illustrations to categorize information.
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Main Idea: Recognize/Nonprint
The learner will be able to recognize the main idea and details in a nonprint media message.
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| Reading Operations |
| This unit includes constructing meaning from fiction and non-fiction selections at comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and judgment levels of understanding. It includes skills which address identifying, discussing, and comparing both concrete and abstract elements of selections (setting, plot, characterization, genre, historical period, theme, tone, moral message, and psychological and political implications). |
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Draw Conclusion: Investigation/Organize
The learner will be able to organize and interpret material to draw a conclusion based on an investigation.
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Compare/Contrast: Human/Experience
The learner will be able to read and respond to a wide range of literature to compare and contrast the multiple facets of the human experience.
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Strategies: Information/Locate/Clarify
The learner will be able to locate information to clarify text organization and content as prereading, reading, and post-reading strategies.
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Purposes: Variety/Examine/Evaluate
The learner will be able to critically examine and evaluate a variety of traditional, technical, and electronic materials.
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Reading Behaviors: Discussions/Lead
The learner will be able to enhance his/her fluency, comprehension, and insight through a meaningful and comprehensive reading program by taking a leadership role in small group discussions.
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Analyzing: Processes/Plan
The learner will be able to develop analytic processes that increase understanding and retention of words, phrases, and information found in reading materials.
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Reading Behaviors: Interpretation/Share
The learner will be able to share interpretations of one's own work or literature through oral interpretations, presentation, and dramatic readings.
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Integrate: Strategies/Text
The learner will be able to integrate appropriate strategies for reading certain kinds of text.
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Draw Conclusion: Criteria
The learner will be able to use personal or objective criteria when drawing conclusions about reading materials.
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Draw Conclusion: Reading Material
The learner will be able to draw conclusions about reading materials.
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Predict Outcome: Index, table of content
The learner will be able to use the index and use the table of contents to predict the outcome of reading selections.
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Predict Outcome: Headings
The learner will be able to use headings to predict the content of reading materials.
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Predict Outcome: Captions
The learner will be able to use captions to predict the content of reading materials.
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Predicting: Read/Predict/Graphics
The learner will be able to read and use graphics to make predictions.
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Fact/Opinion: Expository/Distinguish
The learner will be able to distinguish between fact and opinion in expository text.
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Summary: Variety
The learner will be able to summarize a variety of reading materials.
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Theme: Explain/Story
The learner will be able to explain the theme of a story.
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Detail: Identify
The learner will be able to identify details from reading passages.
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Figurative Language: Identify
The learner will be able to identify figurative language in reading materials.
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Strategies: Phonetic Principles
The learner will be able to apply phonetic principles and strategies to read fluently.
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Setting: Relationship/Explain
The learner will be able to explain setting and plot and their relationships to the reading passage.
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Reading Aloud: Poems/Join
The learner will be able to join in reading poems.
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Conflict: Understand/Primary/Explain
The learner will be able to understand primary conflicts and explain their resolutions in various types of text.
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Trait: Explain
The learner will be able to explain character traits and motives.
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Graphic Feature: Diagram/Identify
The learner will be able to identify a diagram within informational text.
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Graphic Features: Categorize
The learner will be able to categorize information in informational materials using graphic features.
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Vocabulary: New
The learner will be able to understand and use new vocabulary: indicated, series of events, chronological order, definition, dictionary, sequence, description, catalog, journal, report, infer, solution, prediction, announcement, biography, explanation, chapter, legend, topics, characteristics, main characters, assume, library, speaker, comments, persuasion, technique, editorial, application, opinion, plot, exaggeration, speaker, science fiction, personal narrative, autobiography, historical fiction, non-fiction, mythology.
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Fluency: Independent/Increase
The learner will be able to increase fluency to grade-level expectations.
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| Speaking |
| This unit focuses on techniques and strategies (voice modulation, body language, ordering of ideas, visual aids, etc.) to convey meaning and to present information and opinions to groups. This unit includes: formal and informal communication, debate skills, and verbal/nonverbal communication. |
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Purposes: Variety
The learner will be able to speak for a variety of purposes.
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Purposes: Information/Analysis/Critiques
The learner will be able to use speaking skills to present information and analyses or critiques of written or viewed material.
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Discussion: Behavior/Participate
The learner will be able to behave appropriately when participating in discussions.
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Vocal Characteristic: Inflection/Varied
The learner will be able to use varied inflections to communicate with others.
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Strategies: Phrasing/Use
The learner will be able to use appropriate phrasing for a variety of situations.
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Audience: Variety
The learner will be able to speak for a variety of audiences.
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Purposes: Expression
The learner will be able to speak for expression.
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Purposes: Opinion/Express
The learner will be able to speak to clearly express his/her opinion and share information.
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Body Language: Gestures
The learner will be able to use gestures effectively while speaking.
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Support: Pictures/Use
The learner will be able to use pictures to support his/her topic.
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Main Idea: Compare/Contrast/Demonstrate
The learner will be able to use compare and contrast techniques to demonstrate a main idea.
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General: Plan
The learner will be able to plan a presentation.
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Grammar: Presentation
The learner will be able to use standard grammar in oral presentations.
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Word Choice: Varied/Communicate/Apply
The learner will be able to apply varied vocabulary to communicate ideas.
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Word Choice: Audience/Vocabulary/Use
The learner will be able to use vocabulary suitable to the audience.
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Response: Literature
The learner will be able to orally respond to literature.
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Research: Chart/Use
The learner will be able to use charts to present information in an oral presentation.
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Eye Contact: Enhance
The learner will be able to use eye contact to enhance verbal communication.
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Volume: Messages/Communicate
The learner will be able to communicate messages using appropriate volume.
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| Spelling |
| This unit includes studying language and word structure knowledge to discern the correct spelling of words. It includes skills related to editing passages for correct spelling by making connections between spelling, meaning, and structure. |
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Spelling: Application/Proficient/Rules
The learner will be able to write using increasingly proficient applications of spelling rules.
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Additions
The learner will be able to correctly spell words when adding ending and affixes.
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Spelling: High-Frequency
The learner will be able to correctly spell words 401-600 from the district adopted high-frequency word list.
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| Study and Research Skills |
| This unit includes developing organization and research skills needed to find appropriate resources, to judge resources as relevant or not relevant to a given topic, to categorize and synthesize information, to take notes in class, and to study for exams. |
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Sources: Structure/Various/Explain
The learner will be able to explain the structure of various reference sources.
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Source: Utilize/Various References
The learner will be able to utilize various reference sources to gather information.
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Index: Information/Categorize
The learner will be able to use an index to categorize information.
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Table of Contents: Analyze
The learner will be able to classify topics into logical categories using the organizational format of a table of contents.
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Graphical Format: Information/Categorize
The learner will be able to use captions to categorize information.
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Graphical Format: Heading/Organize
The learner will be able to use headings to organize information.
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Research Technology: Obtaining Data
The learner will be able to use electronic technology services to obtain information.
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Research Technology: Services/Use
The learner will be able to use electronic technology services to gain understanding.
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Research Technology: Electronic/Find
The learner will be able to read to find information in a wide range of electronic sources.
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Reference Form: Traditional/Reference
The learner will be able to identify traditional reference sources.
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Table: Purpose
The learner will be able to identify the overall purpose of a table.
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Research Skills: Variety/Paraphrase
The learner will be able to paraphrase information from a variety of sources.
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Research Skills: Locating Information
The learner will be able to locate information for a variety of purposes.
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Research Skills: Appropriate Strategies
The learner will be able to use appropriate research strategies to locate information.
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Research Skills: Traditional/Find
The learner will be able to read to find information in a wide range of traditional sources.
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Media: Synthesize
The learner will be able to synthesize information from a variety of media sources.
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| Technology |
| This unit addresses technology applicable to all content areas. It includes: educational technology, hardware, software, programming, communications, and word processing. |
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Internet: Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize the Internet.
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| Viewing/Representing |
| The focus of this unit is on constructing meaning from visual sources and conveying meaning through visual representation. Meaning is conveyed by applying writing processes (prewriting, writing, revising, publishing) to visual representations of information. |
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Viewing Behaviors: Display Skills
The learner will be able to display viewing comprehension skills.
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Visual Representation: Variety/Present
The learner will be able to present a visual representation project using a variety of visual media.
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Purposes: Understanding/Gain
The learner will be able to view to gain understanding.
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Purposes: Media/Expression/View
The learner will be able to view media for the purposes of expression.
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Evaluating: Media
The learner will be able to view media to participate in critical evaluation.
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Critical Viewing: Media/Examine
The learner will be able to view media to participate in critical examination.
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| Vocabulary |
| This unit includes studying and applying knowledge of word structure (bases and affixes), concrete analogies, synonyms, antonyms, and syllables. It also includes applying knowledge of connotation, denotation and words with multiple levels of meaning. |
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Vocabulary: Apply
The learner will be able to choose specific vocabulary to use in his/her writing.
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Strategies: Language/Anticipate/Words
The learner will be able to apply understanding of written language to anticipate words when reading.
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Appropriate: Write
The learner will be able to use appropriate nouns and modifiers in writing.
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Synonym: Unfamiliar/Interpret
The learner will be able to apply his/her knowledge of synonyms to interpret the meaning of unfamiliar words.
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Antonym: Unfamiliar/Interpret
The learner will be able to apply his/her knowledge of antonyms to interpret the meaning of unfamiliar words.
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Homonym: Unfamiliar/Interpret
The learner will be able to apply his/her knowledge of homonyms to interpret the meaning of unfamiliar words.
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Base Word: Meaning and Affixes
The learner will be able to apply his/her knowledge of base words and affixes to determine the meaning of unknown words.
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Context: Unfamiliar Words
The learner will be able to use context clues to decide the meaning of unfamiliar words.
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Syllabication: New Word/Decode
The learner will be able to use syllabication to decode new words.
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Word Origin: Meaning/Derivations
The learner will be able to use knowledge of word derivations to determine the meaning of words and phrases.
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Connotation: Figurative/Interpret
The learner will be able to interpret the figurative meaning of words and/or phrases.
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Denotation: Literal/Interpret
The learner will be able to interpret the literal meaning of words and/or phrases.
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Writing: Purpose/Identify
The learner will be able to identify vocabulary appropriate for a given purpose.
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| Word Analysis |
| The Word Analysis Unit focuses on examining word structure and sound. It includes topics such as: consonants, vowels, rhyming, and word building. |
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Word: Phoneme/Decode
The learner will be able to use phonemes to decode unfamiliar words.
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Vocabulary: New
The learner will be able to understand and use new vocabulary: advertisement, magazine, article, recipe.
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| Writing |
| This unit focuses on each stage of the writing process: prewriting, writing, revising, and publishing. It includes skills covering a variety of organizational formats and purposes for writing (communicating ideas, opinions, and feelings, clarifying thoughts, and solving problems). Some example writing formats are: expository, narrative, poetry, and drama. |
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Form: Variety
The learner will be able to write essays,descriptive and compare and contrast.
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Writing as a Process: Fluently
The learner will be able to use the writing process fluently with confidence.
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Writing as a Process: Demonstrate
The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of each stage of the writing process.
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Strategies: Skill/Conventions/Purpose
The learner will be able to demonstrate skill and use of writing conventions appropriate to purpose and audience.
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Narrative: Introductory/Supporting
The learner will be able to compose a properly indented narrative work that includes an introductory paragraph stating a main idea, supporting paragraphs with transitions, facts, details, and explanations, and a summarizing concluding paragraph.
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Prewriting: Brainstorming
The learner will be able to brainstorm ideas for writing.
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Edit: Proofread
The learner will be able to proofread written works.
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Edit: Own
The learner will be able to edit his/her own writing.
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Revise: Written Work
The learner will be able to revise written work.
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Drafting
The learner will be able to draft written works.
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Publish: Written Works
The learner will be able to publish written works.
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Paragraph: Clear/Developed/Write
The learner will be able to write fully developed paragraphs that include clear, controlling ideas.
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Narrative: Composition
The learner will be able to write a narrative composition and develop a character.
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Purposes: Recorded/Ideas/Use
The learner will be able to use writing to record ideas.
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Purposes: Vocabulary/Select
The learner will be able to select an appropriate vocabulary for a given purpose.
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Descriptive: Language/Publish/Use
The learner will be able to use descriptive language when publishing creative written works.
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Clarity: Write
The learner will be able to write clearly and use complex sentences.
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Edit: Clarity
The learner will be able to edit a passage for clarity.
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Figurative Language: Use/Improve/Writing
The learner will be able to use figurative language to improve his/her writing.
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Figurative Language: Personification/Use
The learner will be able to use personification in his/her writing.
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Figurative Language: Publish/Use
The learner will be able to use figurative language when publishing creative written works.
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Literary Device: Alliteration
The learner will be able to use alliteration in writing.
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Support: Topic/Audience/Appropriate
The learner will be able to support written works with details and examples appropriate to topic, audience, and purpose.
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Style: Appropriate/Identify
The learner will be able to identify an appropriate writing style for a given purpose.
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Style: Transitions/Display
The learner will be able to display an effective writing style through the use of appropriate transitions.
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Topic Sentence: Paragraph/Write
The learner will be able to write an organized paragraph with a topic sentence.
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Vocabulary: New
The learner will be able to understand and use new vocabulary: run-on sentence, formal and informal language, composition, simile, subheading, detail, subdetail, style, figure of speech, suffix, capitalization, caret (editing mark), research report, apostrophe, exclamatory sentence, encyclopedia, supporting detail.
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