Reading Course Overview:
In fifth grade, we will be using a combination of short stories, novels, and articles from a variety of genres for our reading selections. Quizzes will cover comprehension and vocabulary from the novels and short stories. Unit tests will occur at the end of the 9 weeks testing the skills that are covered during the 9 week period. Here are the skills that we cover during each 9 weeks:
1st 9 Weeks Reading Skills:
1. Story elements
2. Main Idea and Details
3. Predicting Outcomes
4. Sequencing
5. Character Traits
2nd 9 Weeks Reading Skills:
1. Cause & Effect
2. Summarizing
3. Vocabulary in context
4. Point of view
5. Drawing Conclusions
3rd 9 Weeks Reading Skills:
1. Fact & Opinion
2. Author"s Purpose
3. Comparison & Contrast
4. Multiple Meanings
5. Structural Analysis
4th 9 Weeks Reading Skills:
1. Conflict
2. Figurative Language
3. Paraphrasing
4. Unstated Main Idea
5. Make Generalizations