Week Learning Competency Suggestions for Teaching and Learning

FIRST QUARTER
Read and comprehend unfamiliar words using root words, Use word origin to determine the meaning of unknown
synonyms, antonyms, word origins and derivations. words
Explain frequently used synonyms, antonyms, and
homographs
Analyze the meaning of complex words through the study
Wk. 1
of abstract, derived roots and affixes from Greek and Latin

Clarify word meaning using context clues and a variety of Define word using context clues and the variety of
resources including glossaries, dictionaries, and resources such as, dictionaries, thesauruses and
thesauruses. glossaries.
Determine the meaning of general academic and domain- Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text,
specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 5 including determining technical, connotative, and
Wk. 2
topic or subject area. figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word
choices shape meaning or tone
Develop vocabulary by listening to and reading a variety of Apply comprehension strategies to a variety of literary
texts. genres
Use grade appropriate vocabulary
Wk. 3
Identify an author’s use of figurative language. Identify and analyze the characteristics of poetry, drama,
fiction, and nonfiction, and explain the appropriateness of
the literary forms chosen by an author for each specific
purpose
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text,
used in a text, including figurative language such as including determining technical, connotative, and
Wk. 4
metaphors and similes. figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word
choices shape meaning or tone.
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Wk. 5 REVIEW AND 1 PRELIMINARY EXAM
Wk. 6 Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text Learners explain what the text says and make inferences
Wk. 7 says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. by quoting accurately from the text.
Wk. 8 Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze
how they are supported by key details; summarize the text. their development; summarize the key supporting details
Wk. 9
and ideas.
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Wk. 10 REVIEW AND 1 PERIODICAL EXAM

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