IXL skill plan | 5th grade plan for EL Education

Skill plan for EL Education - 5th grade

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1	Module 1 Stories of Human Rights
Unit 1 - Building Background Knowledge: Human Rights
Module lessons: 1–12		Reading literary 1. Read historical fiction with illustrations 2. Draw inferences from a text Reading informational 3. Use key details to determine the main idea 4. Read about art, music, and traditions Reading comprehension 5. Compare information from two texts Writing 6. Summarize a story 7. Choose reasons to support an opinion Grammar and mechanics 8. Is it a complete sentence or a fragment? Language 9. Identify the meaning of idioms and adages: set 1 10. Find words using context
Module lessons: 1–12
Reading literary 1. Read historical fiction with illustrations 2. Draw inferences from a text Reading informational 3. Use key details to determine the main idea 4. Read about art, music, and traditions Reading comprehension 5. Compare information from two texts Writing 6. Summarize a story 7. Choose reasons to support an opinion Grammar and mechanics 8. Is it a complete sentence or a fragment? Language 9. Identify the meaning of idioms and adages: set 1 10. Find words using context

ALL Block lessons: Unit 1
ALL Block lessons: Unit 1

Unit 2 - Writing to Inform: Threats to Human Rights in Esperanza Rising
Module lessons: 1–16		Reading literary 1. Read realistic fiction with illustrations 2. Use actions and dialogue to understand characters 3. Compare and contrast characters Reading poetry 4. Identify elements of poetry Writing 5. Order items from most general to most specific 6. Choose the best topic sentence 7. Choose the best concluding sentence 8. Choose the best transition Grammar and mechanics 9. Identify the complete subject or complete predicate of a sentence 10. Identify coordinating conjunctions Language 11. Identify base words, prefixes, and suffixes 12. Choose the synonym 13. Identify similes and metaphors 14. Determine the meanings of similes and metaphors
Module lessons: 1–16
Reading literary 1. Read realistic fiction with illustrations 2. Use actions and dialogue to understand characters 3. Compare and contrast characters Reading poetry 4. Identify elements of poetry Writing 5. Order items from most general to most specific 6. Choose the best topic sentence 7. Choose the best concluding sentence 8. Choose the best transition Grammar and mechanics 9. Identify the complete subject or complete predicate of a sentence 10. Identify coordinating conjunctions Language 11. Identify base words, prefixes, and suffixes 12. Choose the synonym 13. Identify similes and metaphors 14. Determine the meanings of similes and metaphors

ALL Block lessons: Unit 2		1. Identify the simple subject or predicate of a sentence
ALL Block lessons: Unit 2
1. Identify the simple subject or predicate of a sentence
Unit 3 - Using Writing to Raise Awareness: Human Rights
Module lessons: 1–13		Writing 1. Formatting quotations and dialogue 2. Sort sensory details 3. Show character emotions and traits 4. Revise the sentence using a stronger verb 5. Correct errors with signs Grammar and mechanics 6. Choose between the past tense and past participle 7. Use the perfect verb tenses 8. Form the perfect verb tenses Language 9. Words with re- 10. Words with -ful
Module lessons: 1–13
Writing 1. Formatting quotations and dialogue 2. Sort sensory details 3. Show character emotions and traits 4. Revise the sentence using a stronger verb 5. Correct errors with signs Grammar and mechanics 6. Choose between the past tense and past participle 7. Use the perfect verb tenses 8. Form the perfect verb tenses Language 9. Words with re- 10. Words with -ful

ALL Block lessons: Unit 3		1. Similes and metaphors with pictures
ALL Block lessons: Unit 3
1. Similes and metaphors with pictures

2	Module 2 Researching to Build Knowledge and Teach Others: Biodiversity in the Rainforest
Unit 1 - Building Background Knowledge: Why Scientists Study the Rainforest
Module lessons: 1–13		Reading informational 1. Read about animals Reading comprehension 2. Determine the main idea of a passage 3. Identify text structures 4. Match problems with their solutions 5. Determine the order of events in informational texts 6. Match causes and effects in informational texts Writing 7. Identify supporting details in informational texts 8. Identify and correct plagiarism Language 9. Use context to identify the meaning of a word 10. Determine the meaning of words using synonyms in context
Module lessons: 1–13
Reading informational 1. Read about animals Reading comprehension 2. Determine the main idea of a passage 3. Identify text structures 4. Match problems with their solutions 5. Determine the order of events in informational texts 6. Match causes and effects in informational texts Writing 7. Identify supporting details in informational texts 8. Identify and correct plagiarism Language 9. Use context to identify the meaning of a word 10. Determine the meaning of words using synonyms in context

ALL Block lessons: Unit 1		1. Compare and contrast in informational texts
ALL Block lessons: Unit 1
1. Compare and contrast in informational texts
Unit 2 - Using Writing to Inform
Module lessons: 1–13		Reading literary 1. Read fantasy with illustrations Reading comprehension 2. Sort sensory details 3. Identify sensory details Writing 4. Identify supporting details in literary texts 5. Choose the best concluding sentence 6. Use the correct frequently confused word Grammar and mechanics 7. Formatting titles 8. Identify coordinating conjunctions Language 9. Identify similes and metaphors 10. Similes and metaphors with pictures 11. Determine the meaning of idioms from context: set 1 12. Identify the meaning of idioms and adages: set 1
Module lessons: 1–13
Reading literary 1. Read fantasy with illustrations Reading comprehension 2. Sort sensory details 3. Identify sensory details Writing 4. Identify supporting details in literary texts 5. Choose the best concluding sentence 6. Use the correct frequently confused word Grammar and mechanics 7. Formatting titles 8. Identify coordinating conjunctions Language 9. Identify similes and metaphors 10. Similes and metaphors with pictures 11. Determine the meaning of idioms from context: set 1 12. Identify the meaning of idioms and adages: set 1

ALL Block lessons: Unit 2		1. Determine the meanings of similes and metaphors 2. Determine the meaning of idioms from context: set 2 3. Sort words with shared prefixes and suffixes by meaning 4. Sort words with shared suffixes by part of speech
ALL Block lessons: Unit 2
1. Determine the meanings of similes and metaphors 2. Determine the meaning of idioms from context: set 2 3. Sort words with shared prefixes and suffixes by meaning 4. Sort words with shared suffixes by part of speech
Unit 3 - Using Writing to Entertain
Module lessons: 1–13		Reading comprehension 1. Identify the narrative point of view 2. Identify story elements 3. Which book title goes with the picture? Writing 4. Put the sentences in order 5. Use coordinating conjunctions 6. Identify subordinating conjunctions 7. Create varied sentences based on models 8. Add imagery to stories Grammar and mechanics 9. Is the sentence simple or compound? 10. Commas with introductory elements 11. Punctuating dialogue 12. Identify prepositions 13. Is it a complete sentence or a run-on? 14. Formatting and capitalizing titles
Module lessons: 1–13
Reading comprehension 1. Identify the narrative point of view 2. Identify story elements 3. Which book title goes with the picture? Writing 4. Put the sentences in order 5. Use coordinating conjunctions 6. Identify subordinating conjunctions 7. Create varied sentences based on models 8. Add imagery to stories Grammar and mechanics 9. Is the sentence simple or compound? 10. Commas with introductory elements 11. Punctuating dialogue 12. Identify prepositions 13. Is it a complete sentence or a run-on? 14. Formatting and capitalizing titles

ALL Block lessons: Unit 3		1. Identify prepositions and their objects 2. Prepositions: review
ALL Block lessons: Unit 3
1. Identify prepositions and their objects 2. Prepositions: review

3	Module 3 Athlete Leaders of Social Change
Unit 1 - Opportunities Lead to Change: Case Study: Jackie Robinson
Module lessons: 1–12		Reading informational 1. Read about sports and hobbies 2. Read about famous people Reading comprehension 3. Use key details to determine the main idea Writing 4. Order items from most general to most specific 5. Identify supporting details in informational texts Grammar and mechanics 6. Is the sentence in the past, present, or future tense? 7. Form and use the simple past, present, and future tense 8. Correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense Language 9. Use context to identify the meaning of a word 10. Use Greek and Latin roots as clues to the meanings of words
Module lessons: 1–12
Reading informational 1. Read about sports and hobbies 2. Read about famous people Reading comprehension 3. Use key details to determine the main idea Writing 4. Order items from most general to most specific 5. Identify supporting details in informational texts Grammar and mechanics 6. Is the sentence in the past, present, or future tense? 7. Form and use the simple past, present, and future tense 8. Correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense Language 9. Use context to identify the meaning of a word 10. Use Greek and Latin roots as clues to the meanings of words

ALL Block lessons: Unit 1		1. Words with -able and -ible
ALL Block lessons: Unit 1
1. Words with -able and -ible
Unit 2 - Opportunities to Lead Change: The Most Important Factors in Jackie Robinson's Success
Module lessons: 1–15		Reading informational 1. Read about famous places Reading comprehension 2. Identify an author's statement of opinion 3. Compare and contrast points of view 4. Trace an argument Writing 5. Choose the best topic sentence 6. Choose reasons to support an opinion 7. Remove the sentence that does not belong Grammar and mechanics 8. Commas with introductory elements 9. Formatting titles 10. Use coordinating conjunctions 11. Use linking words in paragraphs Language 12. Determine the meaning of domain-specific words with pictures 13. Describe the difference between related words 14. Positive and negative connotation
Module lessons: 1–15
Reading informational 1. Read about famous places Reading comprehension 2. Identify an author's statement of opinion 3. Compare and contrast points of view 4. Trace an argument Writing 5. Choose the best topic sentence 6. Choose reasons to support an opinion 7. Remove the sentence that does not belong Grammar and mechanics 8. Commas with introductory elements 9. Formatting titles 10. Use coordinating conjunctions 11. Use linking words in paragraphs Language 12. Determine the meaning of domain-specific words with pictures 13. Describe the difference between related words 14. Positive and negative connotation

ALL Block lessons: Unit 2		1. Form and use the regular past tense 2. Form and use the irregular past tense 3. Use dashes
ALL Block lessons: Unit 2
1. Form and use the regular past tense 2. Form and use the irregular past tense 3. Use dashes
Unit 3 - Opportunities to Lead Change: Common Factors That Contribute to Success in Leading Social Change
Module lessons: 1–13		Reading informational 1. Read about history Reading comprehension 2. Compare information from two texts 3. Combine main ideas from two texts 4. Which sentence is more formal? Writing 5. Organize information by topic 6. Recognize the parts of a Works Cited entry (MLA 8th–9th editions) Grammar and mechanics 7. Use the correct pair of correlative conjunctions 8. Fill in the missing correlative conjunction
Module lessons: 1–13
Reading informational 1. Read about history Reading comprehension 2. Compare information from two texts 3. Combine main ideas from two texts 4. Which sentence is more formal? Writing 5. Organize information by topic 6. Recognize the parts of a Works Cited entry (MLA 8th–9th editions) Grammar and mechanics 7. Use the correct pair of correlative conjunctions 8. Fill in the missing correlative conjunction

ALL Block lessons: Unit 3
ALL Block lessons: Unit 3

4	Module 4 The Impact of Natural Disasters
Unit 1 - Researching Natural Disasters: Physical Impact
Module lessons: 1–13		Reading informational 1. Read about science and nature Reading comprehension 2. Identify the purpose of a text 3. Match causes and effects in informational texts Writing 4. Choose the best topic sentence 5. Identify supporting details in informational texts 6. Choose the best transition 7. Correct errors with frequently confused words Grammar and mechanics 8. Commas with a series 9. Commas with direct addresses 10. Correct capitalization errors Language 11. Determine the meaning of domain-specific words with pictures 12. Use academic vocabulary in context
Module lessons: 1–13
Reading informational 1. Read about science and nature Reading comprehension 2. Identify the purpose of a text 3. Match causes and effects in informational texts Writing 4. Choose the best topic sentence 5. Identify supporting details in informational texts 6. Choose the best transition 7. Correct errors with frequently confused words Grammar and mechanics 8. Commas with a series 9. Commas with direct addresses 10. Correct capitalization errors Language 11. Determine the meaning of domain-specific words with pictures 12. Use academic vocabulary in context

ALL Block lessons: Unit 1		1. Find synonyms in context 2. Find antonyms in context 3. Multiple-meaning words with pictures
ALL Block lessons: Unit 1
1. Find synonyms in context 2. Find antonyms in context 3. Multiple-meaning words with pictures
Unit 2 - Analyzing Literature about Natural Disasters: Human Impact
Module lessons: 1–9		Reading literary 1. Determine the themes of short stories 2. Read realistic fiction 3. Read historical fiction Reading poetry 4. Read poetry Reading comprehension 5. Compare mythological illustrations 6. Compare passages for tone 7. Analyze the effects of figures of speech on meaning and tone 8. Identify the narrative point of view Grammar and mechanics 9. Is it a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on? Language 10. Choose the synonym 11. Choose the antonym 12. Which definition matches the sentence? 13. Which sentence matches the definition?
Module lessons: 1–9
Reading literary 1. Determine the themes of short stories 2. Read realistic fiction 3. Read historical fiction Reading poetry 4. Read poetry Reading comprehension 5. Compare mythological illustrations 6. Compare passages for tone 7. Analyze the effects of figures of speech on meaning and tone 8. Identify the narrative point of view Grammar and mechanics 9. Is it a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on? Language 10. Choose the synonym 11. Choose the antonym 12. Which definition matches the sentence? 13. Which sentence matches the definition?

ALL Block lessons: Unit 2		1. Commas with dates and places 2. Commas with compound and complex sentences
ALL Block lessons: Unit 2
1. Commas with dates and places 2. Commas with compound and complex sentences
Unit 3 - Taking Action: Preparing for Natural Disasters
Module lessons: 1–12		Reading informational 1. Read about business and technology Reading comprehension 2. Select and use text features Writing 3. Distinguish facts from opinions 4. Identify an author's statement of opinion 5. Choose reasons to support an opinion 6. Use linking words in paragraphs 7. Identify and correct plagiarism 8. Recognize the parts of a Works Cited entry (MLA 8th–9th editions) Grammar and mechanics 9. Commas: review 10. Use semicolons, colons, and commas with lists
Module lessons: 1–12
Reading informational 1. Read about business and technology Reading comprehension 2. Select and use text features Writing 3. Distinguish facts from opinions 4. Identify an author's statement of opinion 5. Choose reasons to support an opinion 6. Use linking words in paragraphs 7. Identify and correct plagiarism 8. Recognize the parts of a Works Cited entry (MLA 8th–9th editions) Grammar and mechanics 9. Commas: review 10. Use semicolons, colons, and commas with lists

ALL Block lessons: Unit 3		1. Summarize a story
ALL Block lessons: Unit 3
1. Summarize a story

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