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Common Core State Standards for

English Language Arts Grades 4 – 5

correlated to

INSIDE Levels A & B

National Geographic Learning

CCSS for ELA

Grade 4

correlated to

INSIDE Levels A & B

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts Grade 4

correlated to Inside Level A & B


CCSS Grade 4 to Inside A & B Page 1 NGSP.com

Grade 4

Common Core State Standards INSIDE Levels A & B

Teacher’s Edition Page References

Reading Standards for Literature

Key Ideas and Details 1. Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T71b-T71, T77, T107, T133b-T133 Inside Level B TE Page References: T98

2. Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text.

Inside Level A TE Page References: The opportunity to address this standard exists. Please see the following page references: T11, T71b, T71c, T71d, T71, T101, T107, T133b, T133c, T133d, T133e, T133f, T133, T223 *main idea/detail and retelling/summarizing Inside Level B TE Page References: The opportunity to address this standard exists. Please see the following page references: T9a, T9, T142-T144, T147, T154-T155, T168, T283 *main idea/detail and retelling/summarizing

3. Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character’s thoughts, words, or actions).

Inside Level A TE Page References: T11, T101b, T101c, T101d, T101 Inside Level B TE Page References: T147b-T147, T154-T156, T165, T167, T283b-T283, T292

Craft and Structure 4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including those that allude to significant characters found in mythology (e.g., Herculean).

Inside Level A TE Page References: T10-T11a, T11d, T70-T71a, T71d, T100-T101a, T101d, T132-T133a, T133d, T222-T223a, T223d Inside Level B TE Page References: T8-T9a, T9d, T146-T147a, T147d, T282-T283a, T283d





Grade 4 Common Core State Standards

INSIDE Levels A & B Teacher’s Edition Page References

5. Explain major differences between poems, drama, and prose, and refer to the structural elements of poems (e.g., verse, rhythm, meter) and drama (e.g., casts of characters, settings, descriptions, dialogue, stage directions) when writing or speaking about a text.

Inside Level A TE Page References: This standard is addressed more thoroughly at Levels B-E of Inside. Inside Level B TE Page References: T29, T214, T302, T303

6. Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations.

Inside Level A TE Page References: The opportunity to address this standard exists. Please see the following page reference: T117 *introduction of concept in nonfiction text only Inside Level B TE Page References: T147b-T147

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 7. Make connections between the text of a story or drama and a visual or oral presentation of the text, identifying where each version reflects specific descriptions and directions in the text.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T208 Inside Level B TE Page References: The opportunity to address this standard exists. Please see the following page references: T9d, T147f, T283f

9. Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics (e.g., opposition of good and evil) and patterns of events (e.g., the quest) in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures.

Inside Level A TE Page References: The opportunity to address this standard exists. Please see the following page references: T151, T181, T211, T241, T271 Inside Level B TE Page References: T147







Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity 10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T10-T11d, T16-T17, T46-T47, T70-T71d, T76-T77, T100-T101d, T106-T107, T132-T133f, T222-T223f, T228-T229 Inside Level B TE Page References: T8-T9d, T146-T147f, T152-T155, T282-T283f, T288-T291

Reading Standards for Informational Text

Key Ideas and Details 1. Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T55, T147, T179, T239, T267, T269, T271 Inside Level B TE Page References: T25, T98, T133, T235, T267, T269

2. Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T30, T60, T82-T90, T112-T120, T144-T152, T162-T163, T168-T168, T174-T182, T207, T211, T212, T237, T242, T258-T260, T267, T271, T272 Inside Level B TE Page References: T25, T30, T59, T64, T77b-T77, T86, T90-T98, T134, T163, T165, T181b-T181, T190, T197, T199, T202, T231, T233, T236, T270, T299, T304

3. Explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, including what happened and why, based on specific information in the text.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T85, T207, T209, T211 Inside Level B TE Page References: T59, T61, T93, T267







Craft and Structure 4. Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T40-T41a, T41e, T54-T58, T162-T163, T163e, T192-T193a, T193e, T210, T252-T253a, T253e Inside Level B TE Page References: T42-T43a, T43f, T76-T77a, T77e, T112-T113a, TT113e, T113f, T180-T181a, T181e, T181f, T248-T249a, T249c, T249f

5. Describe the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in a text or part of a text.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T40-T41, T204-T211 Inside Level B TE Page References: T43b-T43, T56, T58, T60, T61, T62, T63, T64

6. Compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event or topic; describe the differences in focus and the information provided.

Inside Level A TE Page References: The opportunity to address this standard exists. Please see the following page reference: T117 *introduction of concept in nonfiction text only Inside Level B TE Page References: The opportunity to address this standard exists. Please see the following page reference: T113

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 7. Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T54-T58, T86, T114T116-T117, T146, T150, T199, T207, T209, T210, T237, T238, T266 Inside Level B TE Page References: T50, T63, T87, T95, T97, T130, T162T181b-TT181f, T198, T200, T222, T249b-T249f, T266-T267, T300







8. Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text.

Inside Level A TE Page References: The opportunity to address this standard exists. Please see the following page reference: T115, T117 Inside Level B TE Page References: The opportunity to address this standard exists. Please see the following page reference: T53, T157, T181c, T181, T224, T225, T293

9. Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T86, T210 Inside Level B TE Page References: T26, T113, T234

Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity 10. By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T22-T29, T40-T41h, T52-T59, T82-T89, T112-T119, T138-T139, T144-T151, T162-T163h, T168-T169, T174-T181, T192-T193d, T198-T199, T204-T211, T234-T241, T252-T253h, T258-T259, T264-T271 Inside Level B TE Page References: T14-T17, T22-T30, T42-T43f, T48-T51, T56-T63, T76-T77f, T82-T85, T90-T97, T112-T113f, T118-T121, T126-T133, T160-T167, T180-T181f, T186-T189, T194-T201, T220-T223, T228-T235, T248-T249f, T254-T257, T262-T269, T296-T303

Reading Standards: Foundational Skills

Phonics and Word Recognition 3. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. a. Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology (e.g., roots and affixes) to read accurately unfamiliar multisyllabic words in context and out of context.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T129-T130, T136c, T136-T137, T139, T170, T196d, T197-T199, T218, T226-T227, T249, T256-T257 Inside Level B TE Page References: T80a-T80b, T80-T85, T109, T117, T218a, T218b,T218c, T218d, T218-T223, T252-T253, T281, T286a, T286c, T286d, T286, T287, T290-T291







Fluency 4. Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. a. Read on-level text with purpose and understanding.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T17, T47, T77, T107, T139, T169, T199, T229, T259 Inside Level B TE Page References: if the T17, T51, T85, T121, T155, T189, T223, T257, T291

b. Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings.


c. Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.


Writing Standards

Text Types and Purposes 1. Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information. a. Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer’s purpose.

Inside Level A TE Page References: This objective is covered more thoroughly in Inside Levels B-E. Inside Level B TE Page References: T99-T103

b. Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details.








c. Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition).


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


2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. a. Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T121-T123 Inside Level B TE Page References: T135-T137, T271-T273

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


c. Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example, also, because).


d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.


e. Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented.








3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences. a. Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally.


b. Use dialogue and description to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations.


c. Use a variety of transitional words and phrases to manage the sequence of events.


d. Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely.


e. Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events.


Production and Distribution of Writing 4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)

Inside Level A TE Page References: T31-T33, T61-T63, T91-T93, T121-T123, T153-T155, T183-T185, T213-T215, T243-T245, T273-T275 Inside Level B TE Page References: T32, T66, T100, T136, T170, T204, T238, T272, T306







5. With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1–3 up to and including grade 4 on pages 28 and 29.)

Inside Level A TE Page References: T31-T33, T61-T63, T91-T93, T121-T123, T153-T155, T183-T185, T213-T215, T243-T245, T273-T275 Inside Level B TE Page References: T32-T34, T66-T68, T100-T102, T136-T138, T170-T172, T203-T204, T238-T240, T272-T274, T306-T308

6. With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T31-T33, T273-T275 Inside Level B TE Page References: T122

Research to Build and Present Knowledge 7. Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T121-T123, T213-T215 Inside Level B TE Page References: T237-T241, T271-T275

8. Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T122, T214 Inside Level B TE Page References: T100, T136, T238, T272

9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. a. Apply grade 4 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text [e.g., a character’s thoughts, words, or actions].”).

Inside Level A TE Page References: T11, T30, T41, T60, T71, T90, T101b, T101c, T101d, T101, T120, T133, T152, T163, T182, T193, T212, T223, T242, T253, T272 Inside Level B TE Page References: T18, T30, T52, T64, T86, T98, T122, T134, T147b-T147, T154-T156, T165, T167, T168, T190, T202, T224, T236, T258, T270, T283b-T283, T292, T304







b. Apply grade 4 Reading standards to informational texts (e.g., “Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text”).

Inside Level A TE Page References: The opportunity to address this standard exists. Please see the following page reference: T30, T60, T90, T182, T242 Inside Level B TE Page References: T30, T64, T98, T120, T134, T168, T202, T236, T270, T304

Range of Writing 10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T4-T7, T11, T18, T30, T31-T33, T36-T39, T41, T48, T60, T61-T63, T66-T69, T71, T78, T90, T91-T93, T96-T99, T101, T108, T120, T121-T123, T126-T131, T133, T140, T152, T153-T155, T158 T161, T163, T170, T182, T183-T185, T186, T188-T191, T193, T200, T212, T213-T215, T218-T221, T223, T230, T242, T243-T245, T248-T251, T253, T260, T272, T273-T275 Inside Level B TE Page References: T4-T7, T18, T30, T31-T35, T38-T41, T52, T64, T65-T69, T72-T75, T86, T98, T99-T103, T106-T111, T120-T121, T122, T134, T135-T139, T142-T145, T156, T168, T169-T173, T176-T179, T190, T202, T203-T207, T210-T213, T224, T236, T237-T241, T244-T247, T258, T270, T231-T275, T278-T281, T292, T304, T305-T309






INSIDE Teacher’s Edition Page References

Speaking and Listening Standards

Comprehension and Collaboration 1. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. a. Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T11, T30, T41, T60, T71, T90, T101, T120, T133, T152, T163, T182, T193, T212, T223, T242, T253, T272 Inside Level B TE Page References: T106, T113c

b. Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.

Inside Level A TE Page References: The opportunity to address this standard exists. Please see the following page references: T11, T30, T41, T60, T71, T90, T101, T120, T133, T152, T163, T182, T193, T212, T223, T242, T253, T272 Inside Level B TE Page References: T106 Additional opportunities to address this standard exists. Please see the following page reference: T113c

c. Pose and respond to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information, and make comments that contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of others.

Inside Level A TE Page References: The opportunity to address this standard exists. Please see the following page references: T11, T30, T41, T60, T71, T90, T101, T120, T133, T152, T163, T182, T193, T212, T223, T242, T253, T272 Inside Level B TE Page References: T106 Additional opportunities to address this standard exists. Please see the following page reference: T113c







d. Review the key ideas expressed and explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion.

Inside Level A TE Page References: The opportunity to address this standard exists. Please see the following page references: T11, T30, T41, T60, T71, T90, T101, T120, T133, T152, T163, T182, T193, T212, T223, T242, T253, T272 Inside Level B TE Page References: T106 Additional opportunities to address this standard exist. Please see the following page reference: T113c

2. Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T11, T41, T71, T101, T133, T163, T193, T223, T253 *retelling Inside Level B TE Page References: T9, T43, T77, T113, T147, T181, T215, T249, T283 *retelling

3. Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points.

Inside Level A TE Page References: The opportunity to address this standard exists. Please see the following page reference: T123 Inside Level B TE Page References: The opportunity to address this standard exists. Please see the following page reference: T103, T139, T241, T275

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas 4. Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T33, T63, T93, T123, T155, T185, T215, T245, T275 Inside Level B TE Page References: T35, T69, T103, T139, T207, T241, T275, T309







5. Add audio recordings and visual displays to presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes.


6. Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion); use formal English when appropriate to task and situation. (See grade 4 Language standards 1 on pages 28 and 29 for specific expectations.)

Inside Level A TE Page References: T4-T9, T33, T36-T39, T63, T66-T69, T93, T96-T99, T123, T126-T131, T155, T158-T161, T185, T188-T191, T215, T218-T221, T245, T248-T251, T275 Inside Level B TE Page References: T4-T7, T35, T38-T41, T69, T72-T75, T103, T106-T110, T113c, T139, T142-T145, T176-T179, T207, T210-T213, T241, T244-T247, T275, T278-T281, T309

Language Standards

Conventions of Standard English 1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. a. Use relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that) and relative adverbs (where, when, why).

Inside Level A TE Page References: This objective is covered more thoroughly in Inside Levels C-E. Inside Level B TE Page References: This objective is covered more thoroughly in Inside Levels C-E.

b. Form and use the progressive (e.g., I was walking; I am walking; I will be walking) verb tenses.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T249, T256-T257 Inside Level B TE Page References: This objective is covered more thoroughly in Inside Levels C-E.

c. Use modal auxiliaries (e.g., can, may, must) to convey various conditions.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T68, T191 Inside Level B TE Page References: T4, T72







d. Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns (e.g., a small red bag rather than a red small bag).

Inside Level A TE Page References: T36-T38, T63, T189-T190, T250 Inside Level B TE Page References: T73, T75, T77b, T77d, T102, T247, T308

e. Form and use prepositional phrases.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T126-T128, T131 Inside Level B TE Page References: T39, T144

f. Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons.*

Inside Level A TE Page References: T18 Inside Level B TE Page References: T145

g. Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., to, too, two; there, their).*


2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Use correct capitalization.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T18, T33, T63, T93, T123, T155, T185, T200, T215, T275 Inside Level B TE Page References: T34, T68, T206, T213, T240, T274

b. Use commas and quotation marks to mark direct speech and quotations from a text.

Inside Level A TE Page References: This objective is covered more thoroughly in Inside Levels B-E. Inside Level B TE Page References: T172

c. Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence.








d. Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T14a-T15, T44a-T45, T74a-T75, T104a-T105, T136a-T137, T166a-T167, T196a-T197, T226a-T227, T256a-T257 Inside Level B TE Page References: T12a-T12d, T12-T13, T34, T46a-T46h, T46-T47, T68, T80a-T80b, T80-T81, T102, T116a-T116d, T116-T117, T138, T150a-T150h, T150-T151, T184a-T184j, T172, T184-T185, T206, T218a-T218d, T218-T219, T240, T252a-T252d, T252-T253, T274, T286a-T286d, T286-T287, T308

3. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. a. Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely.


b. Choose punctuation for effect.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T18 Inside Level B TE Page References: T145, T172

c. Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion).








Vocabulary Acquisition and Use 4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. a. Use context (e.g., definitions, examples, or restatements in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T102, T104c, T126, T134, T164, T194, T226-T227, T256-T257, T320-T323, T324-T327 Inside Level B TE Page References: T21, T46a, T46c, T55, T78, T89, T91, T92c, T114, T125, T193, T227, T261, T284, T295, T354-T357, T358-T361

b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., telegraph, photograph, autograph).


c. Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T320-T323, T324-T327 Inside Level B TE Page References: T354-T357

5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. a. Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as pretty as a picture) in context.


b. Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.

Inside Level A TE Page References: This objective is covered more thoroughly in Inside Levels C-E. Inside Level B TE Page References: T278

c. Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites (antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms).

Inside Level A TE Page References: T12, T126, T134, T194 Inside Level B TE Page References: T10, T72, T107, T143, T156, T190, T249







6. Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal precise actions, emotions, or states of being (e.g., quizzed, whined, stammered) and that are basic to a particular topic (e.g., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal reservation).

Inside Level A TE Page References: T19, T21, T30, T49, T51, T60, T79, T81, T90, T96, T109, T111, T120, T126-T128, T131, T141, T143, T152, T171, T173, T182, T186, T189, T199, T201, T203, T212, T231, T233, T242, T250-T251, T261, T263, T272 Inside Level B TE Page References: T19, T21, 230, T40, T43a, T53, T55, 264, T70, T73-T74, T77a, T87, T89, 298, T104, T106-T108, T113a, T123, T125, 2134, T140, T142-T144, T157, T159, T168, T174, T176, T181a, T191, T193, T202, T208, T210, T212, T215a, T225, T227, T236, T242, T245, T249a, T259, T261, T270, T276, T280, T283a, T293, T295, T304

CCSS for ELA

Grade 5

correlated to

INSIDE Levels A & B


correlated to INSIDE Levels A & B


CCSS ELA Grade 5 to INSIDE A & B Page 1 NGSP.com / 888.915.3276

Grade 5

Common Core State Standards INSIDE Levels A & B

Teacher’s Edition Page References

Reading Standards for Literature

Key Ideas and Details 1. Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T71b-T71, T77, T107, T133b-T133 Inside Level B TE Page References: T98

2. Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text.

Inside Level A TE Page References: The opportunity to address this standard exists. Please see the following page references: T11, T71b, T71c, T71d, T71, T101, T107, T133b, T133c, T133d, T133e, T133f, T133, T223 *main idea/detail and retelling Inside Level B TE Page References: The opportunity to address this standard exists. Please see the following page references: T9a, T9, T142-T144, T147, T154-T155, T168, T283 * analyze story elements and retelling

3. Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact).

Inside Level A TE Page References: The opportunity to address this standard exists. Please see the following page references: T11, T101b, T101c, T101d, T101 * Character, setting, or event analysis included; comparing and contrasting not. Inside Level B TE Page References: The opportunity to address this standard exists. Please see the following page references: T147b-T147, T154-T156, T165, T167, T283b-T283, T292 * Character, setting, or event analysis included; comparing and contrasting not.







Craft and Structure 4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.

Inside Level A TE Page References: This standard is addressed more thoroughly at Levels C-E of Inside. Inside Level B TE Page References: T278

5. Explain how a series of chapters, scenes, or stanzas fits together to provide the overall structure of a particular story, drama, or poem.

Inside Level A TE Page References: This standard is covered more thoroughly in Inside Levels C-E. Inside Level B TE Page References: T24, T29, T303

6. Describe how a narrator’s or speaker’s point of view influences how events are described.

Inside Level A TE Page References: The opportunity to address this standard exists. Please see the following page reference: T117 *introduction of concept in nonfiction text only Inside Level B TE Page References: T147b-T147

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 7. Analyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to the meaning, tone, or beauty of a text (e.g., graphic novel, multimedia presentation of fiction, folktale, myth, poem).

Inside Level A TE Page References: T222-T223f Inside Level B TE Page References: T8, T147b, T282, T303

9. Compare and contrast stories in the same genre (e.g., mysteries and adventure stories) on their approaches to similar themes and topics.

Inside Level A TE Page References: The opportunity to address this standard exists. Please see the following page reference: T10 & T16, T96 & T104, T168 & T174, T198 & T204, T258 & T262 Inside Level B TE Page References: The opportunity to address this standard exists. Please see the following page reference: T14 & T22, T42 & T48, T82 & T90, T146 & T161, T180 & T195, T210 & T218, T221, & T229, T248 & T254, T254 & T262, T282 & T288







Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity 10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, at the high end of the grades 4–5 text complexity band independently and proficiently.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T10-T11d, T16-T17, T46-T47, T70-T71d, T76-T77, T100-T101d, T106-T107, T132-T133f, T222-T223f, T228-T229 Inside Level B TE Page References: T8-T9d, T146-T147f, T152-T155, T282-T283f, T288-T291

Reading Standards for Informational Text

Key Ideas and Details 1. Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T55, T147, T179, T239, T267, T269, T271 Inside Level B TE Page References: T25, T98, T133, T235, T267, T269

2. Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T30, T60, T82-T90, T112-T120, T144-T152, T162-T163, T168-T168, T174-T182, T207, T211, T212, T237, T242, T258-T260, T267, T271, T272 Inside Level B TE Page References: T25, T30, T59, T64, T77b-T77, T86, T90-T98, T134, T163, T165, T181b-T181, T190, T197, T199, T202, T231, T233, T236, T270, T299, T304

3. Explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text based on specific information in the text.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T85, T207, T209, T211 Inside Level B TE Page References: T59, T61, T93, T267

Craft and Structure 4. Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 5 topic or subject area.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T40-T41a, T41e, T54-T58, T162-T163, T163e, T192-T193a, T193e, T210, T252-T253a, T253e Inside Level B TE Page References: T42-T43a, T43f, T76-T77a, T77e, T112-T113a, TT113e, T113f, T180-T181a, T181e, T181f, T248-T249a, T249c, T249f







5. Compare and contrast the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in two or more texts.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T40-T41, T204-T211 Inside Level B TE Page References: T43b-T43, T56, T58, T60, T61, T62, T63, T64

6. Analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences in the point of view they represent.

Inside Level A TE Page References: The opportunity to address this standard exists. Please see the following page reference: T10 & T16, T96 & T104, T168 & T174, T198 & T204, T258 & T262 Inside Level B TE Page References: The opportunity to address this standard exists. Please see the following page reference: T14 & T22, T42 & T48, T82 & T90, T146 & T161, T180 & T195, T210 & T218, T221, & T229, T248 & T254, T254 & T262, T282 & T288

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 7. Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources, demonstrating the ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or to solve a problem efficiently.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T54-T58, T86, T114T116-T117, T146, T150, T199, T207, T209, T210, T237, T238, T266 Inside Level B TE Page References: T50, T63, T87, T95, T97, T130, T162T181b-TT181f, T198, T200, T222, T249b-T249f, T266-T267, T300

8. Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text, identifying which reasons and evidence support which point(s).

Inside Level A TE Page References: The opportunity to address this standard exists. Please see the following page reference: T115, T117 Inside Level B TE Page References: T86, T90-T96, T99, T103 (presentation rubric), T181b-T181, T190, T194-T202

9. Integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T86, T210 Inside Level B TE Page References: T26, T113, T234







Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity 10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, at the high end of the grades 4–5 text complexity band independently and proficiently.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T22-T29, T40-T41h, T52-T59, T82-T89, T112-T119, T138-T139, T144-T151, T162-T163h, T168-T169, T174-T181, T192-T193d, T198-T199, T204-T211, T234-T241, T252-T253h, T258-T259, T264-T271 Inside Level B TE Page References: T14-T17, T22-T30, T42-T43f, T48-T51, T56-T63, T76-T77f, T82-T85, T90-T97, T112-T113f, T118-T121, T126-T133, T160-T167, T180-T181f, T186-T189, T194-T201, T220-T223, T228-T235, T248-T249f, T254-T257, T262-T269, T296-T303

Reading Standards: Foundational Skills

Phonics and Word Recognition 3. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. a. Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology (e.g., roots and affixes) to read accurately unfamiliar multisyllabic words in context and out of context.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T129-T130, T136c, T136-T137, T139, T170, T196d, T197-T199, T218, T226-T227, T249, T256-T257 Inside Level B TE Page References: T80a-T80b, T80-T85, T109, T117, T218a, T218b,T218c, T218d, T218-T223, T252-T253, T281, T286a, T286c, T286d, T286, T287, T290-T291

Fluency 4. Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. a. Read on-level text with purpose and understanding.


b. Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings.








c. Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.


Writing Standards

Text Types and Purposes 1. Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information. a. 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.

Inside Level A TE Page References: This objective is covered more thoroughly in Inside Levels B-E. Inside Level B TE Page References: The opportunity to address this objective exists. For example, please see: T99-T103, T271-T275

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


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


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


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








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


c. Link ideas within and across categories of information using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., in contrast, especially).


d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.


e. Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented.


3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences. a. Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally.


b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, description, and pacing, to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations.


c. Use a variety of transitional words, phrases, and clauses to manage the sequence of events.








d. Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely.


e. Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events.


Production and Distribution of Writing 4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)


5. With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1–3 up to and including grade 5 on pages 28 and 29.)

Inside Level A TE Page References: T31-T33, T61-T63, T91-T93, T121-T123, T153-T155, T183-T185, T213-T215, T243-T245, T273-T275 Inside Level B TE Page References: T32-T34, T66-T68, T100-T102, T136-T138, T170-T172, T203-T204, T238-T240, T272-T274, T306-T308

6. With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of two pages in a single sitting.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T31-T33, T273-T275 Inside Level B TE Page References: T122

Research to Build and Present Knowledge 7. Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.








8. Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources.


9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. a. Apply grade 5 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or a drama, drawing on specific details in the text [e.g., how characters interact]”).

Inside Level A TE Page References: The opportunity to address this standard exists. Please see the following page references: T11, T101b, T101c, T101d, T101 * Character, setting, or event analysis included; comparing and contrasting not Inside Level B TE Page References: The opportunity to address this standard exists. Please see the following page references: T147b-T147, T154-T156, T165, T167, T283b-T283, T292 *Character, setting, or event analysis included; comparing and contrasting not.

b. Apply grade 5 Reading standards to informational texts (e.g., “Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text, identifying which reasons and evidence support which point[s]”).

Inside Level A TE Page References: The opportunity to address this standard exists. Please see the following page reference: T115, T117 Inside Level B TE Page References: T86, T90-T96, T99, T103 (presentation rubric), T181b-T181, T190, T194-T202

Range of Writing 10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T4-T7, T11, T18, T30, T31-T33, T36-T39, T41, T48, T60, T61-T63, T66-T69, T71, T78, T90, T91-T93, T96-T99, T101, T108, T120, T121-T123, T126-T131, T133, T140, T152, T153-T155, T158 T161, T163, T170, T182, T183-T185, T186, T188-T191, T193, T200, T212, T213-T215, T218-T221, T223, T230, T242, T243-T245, T248-T251, T253, T260, T272, T273-T275 Inside Level B TE Page References: T4-T7, T18, T30, T31-T35, T38-T41, T52, T64, T65-T69, T72-T75, T86, T98, T99-T103, T106-T111, T120-T121, T122, T134, T135-T139, T142-T145, T156, T168, T169-T173, T176-T179, T190, T202, T203-T207, T210-T213, T224, T236, T237-T241, T244-T247, T258, T270, T231-T275, T278-T281, T292, T304, T305-T309







Speaking and Listening Standards

Comprehension and Collaboration 1. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. a. Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T11, T30, T41, T60, T71, T90, T101, T120, T133, T152, T163, T182, T193, T212, T223, T242, T253, T272 Inside Level B TE Page References: T106, T113b-T113, T224

b. Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.


c. Pose and respond to specific questions by making comments that contribute to the discussion and elaborate on the remarks of others.








d. Review the key ideas expressed and draw conclusions in light of information and knowledge gained from the discussions.


2. Summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T11, T41, T71, T101, T133, T163, T193, T223, T253 *retelling Inside Level B TE Page References: T9, T43, T77, T113, T147, T181, T215, T249, T283 *retelling

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

Inside Level A TE Page References: The opportunity to address this standard exists. Please see the following page reference: T123 Inside Level B TE Page References: The opportunity to address this standard exists. Please see the following page reference: T103, T139, T241, T275

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas 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.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T33, T63, T93, T123, T155, T185, T215, T245, T275 Inside Level B TE Page References: T35, T69, T103, T139, T207, T241, T275, T309







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


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 on pages 28 and 29 for specific expectations.)


Language Standards

Conventions of Standard English 1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. a. Explain the function of conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections in general and their function in particular sentences.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T126-T128, T131 Inside Level B TE Page References: T39, T144

b. Form and use the perfect (e.g., I had walked; I have walked; I will have walked) verb tenses.


c. Use verb tense to convey various times, sequences, states, and conditions.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T6-T7, T39, T41b-T41g, T48, T66-T67, T129-T130, T159, T161, T218, T220, T226-T227, T249, Colette T256-T257 Inside Level B TE Page References: T38, T41, T43b, T43d, T68, T109, T113b, T113d, T138, T177, T181b, T181d, T279, T281, T283b, T283d







d. Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T6-T7, T39, T41b-T41g, T48, T66-T67, T129-T130, T159, T161, T218, T220, T226-T227, T249, T256-T257 Inside Level B TE Page References: T38, T41, T43b, T43d, T68, T109, T113b, T113d, T138, T177, T181b, T181d, T279, T281, T283b, T283d

e. Use correlative conjunctions (e.g., either/or, neither/nor).


2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Use punctuation to separate items in a series.

Inside Level A TE Page References: This objective is covered more thoroughly in Inside Levels B-E. Inside Level B TE Page References: T102, T138

b. Use a comma to separate an introductory element from the rest of the sentence.


c. Use a comma to set off the words yes and no (e.g., Yes, thank you), to set off a tag question from the rest of the sentence (e.g., It’s true, isn’t it?), and to indicate direct address (e.g., Is that you, Steve?).








d. Use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles of works.


e. Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T14a-T15, T44a-T45, T74a-T75, T104a-T105, T136a-T137, T166a-T167, T196a-T197, T226a-T227, T256a-T257 Inside Level B TE Page References: T12a-T12d, T12-T13, T34, T46a-T46h, T46-T47, T68, T80a-T80b, T80-T81, T102, T116a-T116d, T116-T117, T138, T150a-T150h, T150-T151, T184a-T184j, T172, T184-T185, T206, T218a-T218d, T218-T219, T240, T252a-T252d, T252-T253, T274, T286a-T286d, T286-T287, T308

3. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. a. Expand, combine, and reduce sentences for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T185 Inside Level B TE Page References: T101, T137, T171, T273

b. Compare and contrast the varieties of English (e.g., dialects, registers) used in stories, dramas, or poems.


Vocabulary Acquisition and Use 4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. a. Use context (e.g., cause/effect relationships and comparisons in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T102, T104c, T126, T134, T164, T194, T226-T227, T256-T257, T320-T323, T324-T327 Inside Level B TE Page References: T21, T46a, T46c, T55, T78, T89, T91, T92c, T114, T125, T193, T227, T261, T284, T295, T354-T357, T358-T361







b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., photograph, photosynthesis).


c. Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T320-T323, T324-T327 Inside Level B TE Page References: T354-T357

5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. a. Interpret figurative language, including similes and metaphors, in context.


b. Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.

Inside Level A TE Page References: This objective is covered more thoroughly in Inside Levels C-E. Inside Level B TE Page References: T278

c. Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonyms, antonyms, homographs) to better understand each of the words.

Inside Level A TE Page References: T12, T126, T134, T194 Inside Level B TE Page References: T10, T72, T107, T143, T156, T190, T249

6. Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and other logical relationships (e.g., however, although, nevertheless, similarly, moreover, in addition).

Inside Level A TE Page References: T19, T21, T30, T49, T51, T60, T79, T81, T90, T96, T109, T111, T120, T126-T128, T131, T141, T143, T152, T171, T173, T182, T186, T189, T199, T201, T203, T212, T231, T233, T242, T250-T251, T261, T263, T272 Inside Level B TE Page References: T19, T21, 230, T40, T43a, T53, T55, 264, T70, T73-T74, T77a, T87, T89, 298, T104, T106-T108, T113a, T123, T125, 2134, T140, T142-T144, T157, T159, T168, T174, T176, T181a, T191, T193, T202, T208, T210, T212, T215a, T225, T227, T236, T242, T245, T249a, T259, T261, T270, T276, T280, T283a, T293, T295, T304

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