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Grade 5: New Jersey Student Learning Standards for English Language Arts – Prerequisite Standards and Learning ObjectivesDescription

Included here are the prerequisite concepts and skills necessary for students to learn grade level content based on the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in English language arts (ELA). This tool is intended to support educators in the identification of any conceptual or skill gaps that might exist in a student’s understanding of ELA standards. The organization of this document mirrors that of the instructional units and reflects a grouping of standards and student learning objectives.

The tables are each divided into three columns. The first column lists the Focus Standards and Student Learning Objectives, which contain the target grade level standards and the corresponding concepts and skills in that standard. The standards of focus for the 2020-2021 school year align to the recommendations of Student Achievement Partners 2020-21 Priority Instructional Content in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics. The second column contains the Previous Grade Standards and Learning Objectives, which are concepts and skills necessary for students to learn the grade level standard as listed on the left. The third column lists other grade level standards that could be integrated into instruction to support the instruction of focus standards. Given the recursive nature of concepts in English language arts, some of the standards contain the same concepts from grade to grade. Therefore, the bold text with asterisks distinguishes the new concepts and skills reflected in a grade level standard and the corresponding student learning objective for that new concept. For example, in Unit 1, *Quote accurately from a text*is bolded and bookended with asterisks, indicating that is a new concept or skill.

Rationale for Unit FocusUnit 1 is designed to allow students to engage in meaningful reading and writing in both fiction and nonfiction. Students will learn thefoundational skills needed to engage with text at a deeper level in order to make meaning and support their thinking with textevidence. With a focus on the standards for foundational skills, building knowledge and vocabulary, this unit outlines a path towardsthe intentional use of the remaining standards to support the acquisition and mastery of the focus standards. Alongside all of this work,students will also participate in meaningful conversations about literature, informational texts and their writing experiences. Finally, students serve as active participants in large and smaller group discussions that collaboratively create norms and build on eachother’s ideas. By the end of the year, students will read and comprehend both literary and informational texts independently.

Grade 5: New Jersey Student Learning Standards for English Language Arts – Prerequisite Standards and Learning Objectives

Unit 1, Module A

Focus Standards and Student Learning Objectives

Previous Grade Standards and Student Learning Objectives

Supporting Standards

RF.5.4. Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

A. Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding.

We are learning to/that…

read with accuracy and fluency to support comprehension

read texts with purpose and understanding


A. Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding.

We have learned to/that…

read texts with purpose and understanding

RF.5.3. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding and encoding words.

SL.5.1. 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.


B. Read grade-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression.


read grade-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression


B. Read grade-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression


read prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and appropriate expression

RF.5.3. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding and encoding words.



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


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

RL.5.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.

L.5.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and

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use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary


use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary

content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

RL.5.1. *Quote accurately from a text* and make relevant connections when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.


*quoting accurately from a text supports drawing inferences*

*quote accurately from a text* recall what makes a quote relevant make relevant connections when

explaining what the text says explicitly

make relevant connections to a text when drawing inferences

RL.4.1. Refer to details and examples in a text and make relevant connections when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.


*use relevant details and examples to draw inferences*

*use relevant details and examples to explain text*

*make relevant connections to explain text*

*make relevant connections to draw inferences*

the text will be used to draw inferences.

text will be used to make relevant connections.

text and relevant connections will be used to explain and support what the text says explicitly.

relevant connections and text

RL.5.2. Determine the key details in a story, drama or poem to identify the theme and to summarize the text.

W.5.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.






evidence are used to make inferences.

L.5.4. 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.


*use context (e.g., cause/effect relationships and comparisons in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase*

L.4.4. 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.


*use context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phase*

it is important to determine or clarify the meaning of unknown words and multiple meaning words and phrases when reading

determine the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies


L.5.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on *grade 5* reading and content, choosing flexibly from a

L.4.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and






range of strategies.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.


consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of key words and phrases

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

content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

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.


*use reference materials, both print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine the precise meaning of key words and phrases*

L.5.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.A. *Interpret figurative language, including similes and metaphors, in context.*


*figurative language, word relationships and nuances

L.4.5. 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.


*explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as


W.5.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.






contribute to the meaning of a text*

demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings

interpret figurative language, including similes and metaphors, in context

pretty as a picture) in context*

*explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs*

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


A. Explicitly draw on previously read text or material and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion.


engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly

engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (in groups)


A. Explicitly draw on previously read text or material and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion.


engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (in groups)

RL.5.1. Quote accurately from a text and make relevant connections when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

RL.5.2. Determine the key details in a story, drama or poem to identify the theme and to summarize the text.

L.5.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.






with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly

engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly

explicitly draw on previously read text or material and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion

with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

explore ideas by explicitly drawing on previously read text or material and other information known about the topic during discussions



Unit 1, Module B


Previous Grade Standards and Prerequisite Skills


RI.5.1. *Quote accurately from a text* and make relevant connections when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.


*quote accurately from a text* *determine what makes a quote

relevant* *our explanations must be

relevant to the quote*

RI.4.1. Refer to details and examples in a text and make relevant connections when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.


*use relevant details and examples to explain informational text*

*make relevant connections to explain informational text*

RI.5.2. Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text.

W.5.3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.


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


pose to specific questions that


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.*


pose and respond to specific

RI.5.1. Quote accurately from a text and make relevant connections when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.








contribute to the discussion *respond to specific questions

by making comments that contribute to the discussion and elaborate on the remarks of others*

questions to clarify or follow up on information

*make comments that contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of others*


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


review the key ideas expressed and knowledge gained from the discussions

*draw conclusions in light of information and knowledge gained from the discussions*


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


*review the key ideas expressed and explain our ideas and understanding based on the information discussed*

RI.5.1. Quote accurately from a text and make relevant connections when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.


SL.5.2. Summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, and orally).


L.5.4. 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.

L.4.4 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.

RI.5.4. Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 5 topic or subject area.






A. Use context *(e.g., cause/effect relationships and comparisons in text)* as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.



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

*use context (e.g., cause/effect relationships and comparisons in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase*

A. Use context *(e.g., definitions, examples, or restatements in text)* as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.


it is important to determine or clarify the meaning of unknown words and multiple meaning words and phrases when reading determine the meaning of

unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies

*use context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase*


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

L.4.4. 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.

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








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



determine the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies

*use common, grade appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word*




consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries,

L.4.4 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.



*use reference materials, both print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine the







thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of key words and phrases

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

precise meaning of key words and phrases*



figurative language, word relationships and nuances contribute to the meaning of a text

demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings



figurative language, word relationships and nuances contribute to the meaning of a text

*demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings*


W.5.3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.


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