5th Grade Accomplishments

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Language Arts Math Reading
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Language Arts

Terra Nova Skill Sub-skills Objective(s)
Sentence Structure Complete/Fragment/Run-on 1. Distinguish between complete and incomplete sentences
2. Add words to sentence fragments to form complete sentences
3. Identify and correct run-on sentences
Sentence Structure/Combining 1. Form compound sentences
2. Join simple sentence with a comma and appropriate transition words
3. Combine sentences that contain words "that," "when," or "why"
Misplaced Modifier Use the correct form of adjectives that compare in sentence
Mixed Structure Problem Identify and correct structure problems in a sentence
Writing Strategies Relevance 1. Practice each of the following types of writing: expository, persuasive writing, narrative, descriptive, and a short research report
2. Use simile, metaphor, personification, alliteration, vivid vocabulary, and other similar tools of a writer
3. Write paragraphs with supporting and relevant details
Sequences 1. Write a multi-paragraph paper
2. Sequence sentences in a given paragraph
Topic Sentences Write a paragraph with a topic sentence, supporting relevant details, transitional words, and a closing using correct mechanics
Supporting Sentences 1. Compose a narrative with a main idea, three sets of details, and a conclusion
2. Determine and eliminate non-supportive sentences
Organize Information Use writing organizational tools:  graphic organizer, webs, venn diagrams, outlines, blank formats to write a book report
Information Sources Use glossary, dictionary, atlas, encyclopedia, and Internet to support writing
Editing Skills Usage Write varied types of complete sentences using correct mechanics and verb tense
Proofreading Proofread own work and others' using grammar checklist, editing marks, and scoring rubrics for content
Sentences, Phrases, Clauses End Mark Determine correct end mark punctuation in a sentence (i.e., period, question mark, and exclamation mark)
Commas 1. Use commas properly in friendly letters, words in a series, dates, and addresses
2. Use commas in introductory expressions and following a direct address
3. Use 2 commas to set off an appositive, a group of words that tells more about the subject
Quotation Mark 1. Use quotation marks in context
2. Use a comma before the quotation when the speaker's name comes first
3. Use a period, a question mark, or an exclamation mark to end the quotation when the speaker's name comes last
Writing Conventions Proper Nouns 1. Capitalize and punctuate proper nouns
2. Capitalize and punctuate initials
3. Capitalize and punctuate titles of respect
Capitalize Title 1. Capitalize and punctuate titles correctly: story, book, newspaper, poem, song, movie, book chapter, magazine, and article
2. Underline title of books, newspapers, magazines, and movies
Apostrophe Use apostrophes correctly: possessive nouns and in verb contractions
Letter Parts Identify the six parts of a business letter
Proper Adjectives Identify, form, and capitalize proper adjectives correctly
Vowels Long Vowels Identify the correct spelling of long vowel sounds in words presented in sentences and phrases
Short Vowels Identify the correct spelling of short vowel sounds in words presented in sentences and phrases
Schwa 1. Recognize the schwa sound in the unstressed syllable of a word
2. Recognize the schwa sound in the final part of a word
r-controlled Identify the correct spelling of vowel sounds and r in words presented in sentences and phrases
Other Digraph Recognize initial or final consonant digraphs
Consonants Variant Spelling Recognize correct spelling of variant consonant sounds in words
Structural Units Prefixes Identify and understand meanings of prefixes such as: un, in, dis, re, ex, en, con, com, pre, and pro
Suffix Identify and understand meanings of suffixes such as: ent, ant, able, ible
Similar Word Parts Recognize word parts that are similar such as: -id as in slid, bid, and lid
Root Word Identify root words
Compound Words 1. Identify and form compound words
2. Recognize that compound words may be written as one word, as a hyphenated word, or as separate words
Structural Units 1. Identify and understand meanings of prefixes and suffixes
2. Recognize similar word parts, homonyms, root words, and compound structural units

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Math

Terra Nova Skill Sub-skills Objective(s)
Number & Number Relations Read and Recognize Whole Numbers Read and recognize whole numbers
Read and Recognize Decimals Read and recognize decimals
Read and Recognize Fractions Read and recognize fractions
Compare/Order Compare number of objects in two sets
Money Identify change in bills and coins when bills used for payment
Fractional Parts 1. Read and interpret picture graphs
2. Identify in lowest terms using greatest common factor
3. Compare unlike fractions by finding common denominators
4. Identify mixed numbers as improper fractions
Equivalent Forms Determine equivalent forms of decimals to fractions
Odd/Even Numbers Identify odd and even numbers; count by odd numbers/even numbers
Factors 1. Identify common factors of two whole numbers
2. Identify the greatest common factor
Multiples Identify common multiples of two numbers
Divisors Use rules of divisibility for 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, and 10
Number Line 1. Read and write numerals through 999,999,999
2. Identify word names for said numerals
Rounding/Estimation 1. Round 4-and 5-digit numbers to the nearest thousand, hundred, and ten
2. Round decimals to nearest whole, tenth, or hundredth
3. Read and interpret bar graphs using estimation
Computation & Numerical Estimation Add Whole Numbers Add multi-digit numbers
Subtract Whole Numbers Subtract multi-digit numbers
Multiply Whole Numbers Multiply 2- and 3-digit numbers
Divide Whole Numbers Divide 2- and 3-digit numbers
Mean Determine the mean of up to 5 numbers
Computation in Context Solve 1- and 2-step word problems using a combination of operations
Money in Context Identify change in bills and coins
Estimation Estimate answers and solutions to problems
Estimation w/Money Estimate answers and solutions to problems involving monetary units
Operation Concepts Multi-Step Addition/Subtraction Solve multi-step problems using addition and subtraction
Multi-Step Multiplication Solve multi-step problems using multiplication
Multi-Step Division Solve multi-step problems using division
Operation Sense Use appropriate operation to solve multi-step problems
Operation Properties/Order of Operations Determine the order of operations to solve problems
Measurement Measuring w/Ruler Measure to nearest millimeter or quarter inch
Metric Measurement Identify metric relationships (i.e.,: km/m, kg/g, m/cm)
Customary Measurement Identify customary relationships (i.e.,: lb/oz, ft/in, yd/ft, and yd/in)
Area 1. Determine area of squares, rectangles, and triangles using the appropriate formula
2. Estimate area of regular/irregular polygons
Estimate Customary Measure Estimate distances, lengths, and weights using customary measurements
Estimate Metric Measurement Estimate distance, length, and weight in metric measurements
Perimeter Solve word problems involving perimeter of multi-sided polygons and 3-, and 4-sided figures
Scale Draw, Map and Model Convert distances on maps to actual values using scale; solve problems using whole number data from maps
Temperature Indicate temperature to the nearest degree on a Celsius or Fahrenheit thermometer
Time 1. Identify time relationships using minutes, hour, hours/day, a.m., p.m., and days/week
2. Performs conversion between units of time
Volume Determine the volume of an object with given dimensions
Geometry & Spatial Sense Congruence/Similarity Recognizes and names congruent triangles and rectangles from sets
Symmetry Identify symmetrical/asymmetrical figures
Visualization/Spatial Reasoning Manipulate spatial areas to solve problems
Transformations/Combine & Subdivide Shapes Identify flips, turns, and slides
Triangles Recognize congruent triangles from a set
Coordinate Geometry Identify and plot points on a graph using the x, y axis
Angles Identify and classify angles
Parts of a Circle Identify the parts of a circle
Plane Figures Identify and classify plane figures and polygons
Data Analysis, Statistics & Probability Select Data to Display 1. Understand and recognize different modes of data display
2. Identify appropriate mode of data display relative to specific problem
Make Inferences from Data 1. Solve problems using whole number data
2. Read and interpret circle graphs, bar graphs, and picture graphs
Solve Problems Using Whole Number Data Read and interpret circle graphs and picture graphs
Patterns, Functions, Algebra Geometric Pattern Investigate, describe, and extend geometric patterns, including triangular numbers and perfect squares
Number Pattern Investigate, describe, and extend patterns, including patterns formed by powers of 10 and arithmetic sequences
Function Investigate and describe the concept of a variable
Use Algebra to Solve Problems Solve problems using algebra
Problem Solving & Reasoning Solve Non-Routine Problems 1. Solve 2-step word problems using basic operations
2. Solve non-routine problems
Proportional Reasoning Solve problems using proportional reasoning
Deductive/Inductive Reasoning Identify solutions to problems using both deductive and inductive reasoning
Formulate Problem Create a problem situation based on a given open sentence using a single variable
Add Whole Numbers Regrouping Add multi-digit whole numbers with regrouping
Subtracting Whole Numbers Regrouping Subtract multi-digit whole numbers with regrouping
Multiply Whole Numbers No Regrouping Multiply multi-digit whole numbers without regrouping
Regrouping Multiply multi-digit whole numbers with regrouping
Divide Whole Numbers No Remainder Divide multi-digit whole numbers including 2- and 3-digit numbers with/without zeros without a remainder
Remainder Divide multi-digit whole numbers including 2- and 3-digit numbers with/without zeros and a remainder
Decimals Addition Add decimals using decimal points, dollar signs, and cent signs
Subtraction Subtract decimals using decimal points, dollar signs, and cent signs
Multiplication Multiply decimals using decimal points, dollar signs, and cent signs
Fractions Add Like Fractions Add like fractions
Add Unlike Fractions Add unlike fractions
Add Mixed Numbers Add mixed numbers with like and unlike fractions
Subtract Like Fractions Subtract like fractions
Subtract Unlike Fractions Subtract unlike fractions
Subtract Mixed Numbers Subtract mixed numbers with like and unlike fractions
Subtract Mixed Numbers w/ Regrouping Subtract mixed numbers with regrouping

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Reading

Terra Nova Skill Sub-skills Objective(s)
Basic Understanding Vocabulary Identify meaning of grade-level vocabulary
State Information Recall facts and story details
Graphics Derive meaning from pictures/graphics
Sequence Recognize, recall, and order events in a passage
Initial Understanding Demonstrate understanding of a passage
Analyze Text Main Idea/Theme Distinguish the central or pervasive theme of a passage (The main idea is the writer's most important message.)
Supporting Evidence Find details in a selection to support a statement
Conclusions Make inferences using information and story clues given in a written passage to make a decision
Cause/Effect Determine cause and effect
Compare/Contrast Analyze similarities and differences in characters or events
Story Elements/Character Analyze characters and characters' actions, traits, and feelings
Story Elements/Plot Identify the important events in the beginning, middle, and end of a story
Literary Techniques Read and be exposed to a variety of literary techniques such as figurative language, poetry, imagery, and humor
Non-Fiction Elements Recognize prose writing that presents and explains ideas that tell about real people, places, objects, or events by reading biographies, essays, newspaper articles, etc.
Evaluate & Extend Meaning Generalize Make inferences and recognize unstated assumptions
Author/Purpose Identify the reason an author wrote a story: to entertain, to persuade, to inform, or to express feelings or beliefs
Author/Point of View/Bias Recognize perspective from which the story is told; determine an author's bias and identify an author's purpose
Author/Tone Express the reader's feeling after reading the selection
Predict/Hypothesize Use information to predict what will happen next in a given selection
Extend/Apply Meaning Transfer what has been learned to evaluate new situations
Setting Identify details in order to conclude when and where a story takes place
Fact/Opinion Identify facts and opinions of the author
Critical Assessment Use prior knowledge to assess and analyze other information
Identify Reading Strategies Make Connections Make connections between the text, graphic representations of textual concepts, and other situations and categories
Utilize Structure Recognize the way information in a story or article is organized
Vocabulary Strategies Derive word meaning using structural or context clues as the word is used in a sentence
Self-monitor Check understanding of a selection by questioning, predicting, and clarifying
Summarize Construct a brief statement that contains the main idea of a passage using own words
Synthesize Across Text Bring together various types of information from different sources
Graphic Strategies Translate visual information to determine meaning of a passage; a weak reader sees words and a strong reader sees characters, actions, and objects described by the words
Formulate Questions Engage in a thinking process while reading in an effort to understand characters and events; recognize a question that could be asked to find out more about the topic
Apply Genre Determine the genre of a selection (i.e., poetry, drama, fiction, or nonfiction)
Word Meaning Synonyms Identify synonyms
Antonyms Identify antonyms
Appropriate Word Select the word that fits a sentence and gives the desired connotation
Multimeaning Words Multimeaning Words Evaluate the appropriateness of words when their meanings shift
Words in Context Words in Context Use context clues to determine words missing from passages and unfamiliar words within passages

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Science

Terra Nova Skill Sub-skills Objective(s)
Science Inquiry Ability 1. Ask questions that can be answered using a designed investigation that utilizes the scientific method
2. Interpret data to develop descriptions and explanations based on evidence gathered from investigations
3. Review data from a simple experiment and form a logical argument about the cause and effect relationships in the experiment
Physical Science Properties 1. Identify characteristics of properties of matter such as density, boiling point, and solubility
2. Recognize that matter is composed of basic units that are too small to be seen without magnification
3. Recognize the Periodic Table of Elements
4. Recognize the types of changes that result from interactions of matter (i.e., physical and chemical changes)
5. Recognize the effects of interactions between matter, heat, and energy
Light, Heat & Electricity 1. Recognize and identify that light, as well as mechanical and electrical machines give off heat
2. Recognize conduction of heat in various materials
3. Recognize and identify materials that conduct heat, or those that prevent transfer of heat (i.e., conductors and insulators)
Motion & Forces 1. Identify the laws of motion
2. Recognize that unbalanced forces will cause changes in speed or direction of an object's motion
3. Be introduced to Newton's three Laws of Motion, and what they can illustrate about movement of objects
4. Identify that machines can be used to alter forces
5. Recognize gravity as a force in nature
6. Identify and demonstrate simple machines
Energy 1. Recognize the characteristics and behaviors of light energy and sound energy
2. Recognize the role of energy in our lives
3. Be introduced to basic concepts of where and how electricity is generated
4. Classify materials according to how light passes through them (i.e., transparent, translucent, and opaque)
5. Describe how sound is produced
6. Demonstrate how volume and pitch can be changed
7. Recognize ways that heat travels through different kinds of matter
8. Differentiate between potential and kinetic energy
9. Demonstrate that light can be reflected, refracted and absorbed by different materials
10. Recognize characteristics of a wave, such as wavelength, crest, and trough
Life Science Characteristics of Organisms 1. Identify that all living things have life cycles, which include birth, growth and development, reproduction and death
2. Draw and label basic cell structures of plant and animal cells
3. Identify and describe characteristics that help an organism adapt and survive in its environment
4. Recognize that plants and animals are grouped according to similarities and the differences in their characteristics, such as identifying and comparing amphibians, reptiles, fish, birds, and mammals
Diversity & Adaptations 1. Recognize that changes of living creatures can include structural changes, behavioral changes, and physiological adaptations within a population
2. Identify that organisms have specific characteristics to help with survival in a particular environment
Life Cycles 1. Recognize that fossils show connections between organisms that lived in the past and those that live in the present
2. Recognize that organisms can become extinct and be able to identify some examples of organisms that have become extinct
Regulation & Behavior 1. Recognize that an organism's behavior evolves with its adaptation to its environment
2. Investigate the relationships among organisms in a specific ecosystem, such as symbiosis/mutualism, competition, etc.
Populations & Ecosystems 1. Observe that populations of organisms can be categorized by the function they serve in an ecosystem
2. Identify that organisms that are in an ecosystem can depend on many biotic and abiotic factors for success, and a change in those factors can result in a shift of organism populations
3. Recognize the relationship between natural resources and other factors in relation to the growth of populations
4. Recognize the processes of respiration and photosynthesis
5. Recognize how biomes/populations can be impacted by environmental changes
6. Recognize that organisms are impacted by and are able to change with their environment
Organisms & Environments 1. Recognize relationships among organisms in a specific ecosystem (i.e., population, community, etc.)
2. Recognize the process of photosynthesis, with a focus on the basic functions of plant structures
3. Recognize the relationships within food chains (i.e., producers, consumers, and decomposers)
4. Recognize environmental issues that can influence organism's growth and development
5. Recognize organism's pattern of behavior is related to its availability of food, resources, and physical characteristics of the environment
Earth & Space Science Properties of Earth Materials 1. Recognize the differences between renewable and non-renewable resources
2. Explore various types of energy resources and their importance to man
3. Identify the three layers of the Earth
4. Identify the steps involved in the rock cycle
Earth in the Solar System 1. Identify that Earth is the third planet from the Sun, and it moves, as well as most objects in the solar system, in a regular, predictable motion
2. Identify that gravity is the force that keeps planets in orbit and governs the rest of the motion in the solar system and that it changes position in the sky during a specific time of day or night
3. Identify how the rotation of the earth on its axis every 24 hours produces the day and night cycle
4. Identify and sequence the phases of the moon.
5. Model rotation and revolution of the Earth
6. Recognize the basic components of the universe: solar system, galaxy, etc.
Earth System 1. Identify the lithosphere, its plates, and that they are constantly moving, which result in a variety of geological events
2. Recognize temperature changes affect evaporation, condensation, and precipitation
3. Identify types of cloud associated with weather
4. Recognize that the Earth is composed of different layers
5. Recognize that the earth's geological features change through certain processes, such as plate tectonics
6. Recognize the components of the rock cycle
7. Recognize the effect of landforms and bodies of water on weather and climate
8. Communicate how human activities affect the Earth's land, oceans, and atmosphere
9. Recognize water as the universal solvent
10. Recognize that atmospheric conditions can affect climate, such as temperature, precipitation, wind speed, and wind direction
11. Recognize the relationship between the collection of weather data, using specific tools and its interpretation
Changes in the Earth/Sky 1. Identify the hydrosphere, the "water cycle," and that this water covers the majority of the Earth's surface
2. Recognize that atmospheric conditions vary and can be measured using specific tools
3. Investigate the patterns and movements of objects in space, such as the apparent changing shape of the moon
4. Investigate the forces that build and erode rocks
Earth's History 1. Recognize that the Earth's geological features change, such as how waves, moving water, wind, and ice shape and reshape the Earth's land surface by eroding and redepositing minerals
2. Recognize weathering and erosion and its role in changing the shape and makeup of various landforms (i.e., how beaches are formed and changes through erosion and deposition)
3. Describe a major geologic event that results from plate movement (i.e., earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and mountain building)
4. Recognize that the Earth is composed of different layers
Objects in the Sky 1. Identify and order the four basic phases of the moon
2. Investigate the patterns and movements in space, such as the rotation and revolution of the Earth
3. Explain what causes day and night
4. Recognize the role of technology and careers related to the study of space
Science & Technology Understanding Science/Technology 1. Recognize how different people in different cultures have made and continue to make contributions to science and technology
2. Recognize how science and technology are inter-dependent
3. Recognize that designs may have constraints, such as cost, materials, time, space, and safety
4. Recognize that humans have always invented tools and techniques to solve problems
Abilities of Technological Design 1. Identify the need for appropriate technological designs by exploring the specific need of such a design, and implementation of a proposed design
2. Identify completed designs and products relevant to the original purpose or need and be able to communicate observations about the design
Personal & Social Perspectives in Science Natural Resources Recognize that when an area becomes overpopulated, the environment will become degraded due to the increased use of resources
Environmental Quality Identify that environmental and natural resource degradation will vary from region to region due to differing views on the environment within different human populations
Personal/Community Health 1. Recognize the importance of maintaining good health, and improving health, as in personal exercise developing cardiovascular endurance
2. Recognize that the use of tobacco increases the risk of illness
3. Recognize that alcohol and other drugs are often abused substances
4. Recognize that food and proper nutrition are required for growth and development
5. Recognize that the natural environment may contain substances harmful to human beings
Risks/Benefits 1. Recognize risk analysis which considers hazards, such as natural hazards, chemical hazards, biological hazards, and personal hazards
2. Recognize that important social and personal decisions are made based on perceptions of benefits and risks
History & Nature of Science History of Science 1. Recognize that people have always had questions about their world, and science has been one way of answering those questions and explaining the natural world
2. Recognize that science requires different abilities such as reasoning, energy, skill, and creativity
3. Recognize that many individuals have contributed to the traditions of science, and the difficulty there has been for scientific innovations to break through as accepted ideas of their time
4. Understand how the growth of factories affects the environment
5. Create an understanding of the effects of technology and its effects in the 20th century

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Social Studies

Terra Nova Skill Sub-skills Objective(s)
Geographic Perspectives Location, Place, Regions 1. Use map skills to locate specific places, determine distances, capitals, landforms, natural resources, and products
2. Estimate distance and calculate scale
3. Name the five regions and their major characteristics
4. Use cardinal directions to locate a specific location and give directions to a specific location
5. Using latitude and longitude lines to determine location
Movement 1. Describe the migration of people from Asia to America
2. Explain the reasons that Europeans immigrated to America
3. Describe and map Westward Expansion
4. Identify the major events that affected immigration during the 1800-1900s
Human Environment Interaction 1. Examine effects of technology on both humans and environment
2. Examine ways people depend upon land resources and evaluate decisions regarding their use
Process/Investigation Make maps of regions that demonstrate understandings of land forms, scale, boundary, and direction
Historical & Cultural Perspectives Time, Continuity, Change 1. Read and interpret timelines
2. Use various sources for reconstructing the past, such as documents, letters, diaries, maps, textbooks, photos, etc.
3. Compare/contrast different stories or accounts about past events, people, places, or situations, identifying how they contribute to our understanding of the past
4. Develop an understanding of historical roots and assist in understanding relationships to the past and roles in the present as well as the future
People, Places, Events 1. Recognize important historical events that have influenced the development of our country such as land use, settlement patterns, etc.
2. Recognize important people that have influenced the development of our country
3. Recognize where major historical events took place
Process/Investigation 1. Reading historical maps
2. Recognizing point of view
3. Choose a side of an issue to debate
4. Determining the credibility of a source
5. Read and interpret political cartoons
Cultures/Cultural Diversity 1. Compare ways in which people from different cultures think about and deal with their physical environment and social conditions
2. Describe and give examples of the importance of cultural unit and diversity within and across groups
3. Identify examples of contributions of various cultures to our American culture
Civic & Government Perspectives Basic Concepts 1. Recognize why governments were formed at local, state, and national levels
2. Know the structure and function of the U.S. government as presented in the Constitution
3. Recognize relationship between choices and consequences in decision making
American Ideals/Citizenship 1. Understand the individual's role in government
2. Explain how the Bill of Rights provides for individual rights and responsibilities
3. Understand the characteristics of a model citizen and the responsibilities that citizenship requires
Democratic Processes/Structure Know who makes laws in local, state, and national government
Process/Investigation Read and interpret graphs, charts, pictures, and timelines
Economic Perspectives Basic Concepts 1. Define the free enterprise system
2. Understand the economies of the regions of the U.S., past and present: Great Lakes, Midwest, New England Colonies, West, Northeast, Southeast, and Southwest
Production, Distribution, Consumption 1. Understand peace and war production, distribution, and consumption
2. Understand World War I and World War II
Science/Technology/Society Understand the effects of technology in the 20th century

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Objectives courtesy of Bristol City Schools