Alabama 5th Grade Language Standards
LiteracyTA provides language skills that Alabama educators use to teach Alabama 5th Grade Language Standards.
The Alabama literacy standards are the what. The skills below and the related eCoach discussions are the how. In the table below, you will find next to each Alabama language standard practical skills, classroom resources, rich conversations and teaching ideas that move all students toward achieving Alabama standards!
Conventions of Standard English
L1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
1x3x10
Have fun writing a complete essay in a short amount of time.
Collaboration Pie
Make three appointments in class to mix up pair-share groups.
Debate a Side
Take a side on an issue and support arguments with sound reasoning and evidence.
Editing Marks
Use standard editing marks to identify and revise written work.
Expanding Summary
Write about the main ideas in a text, adding more information with each new summary.
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Exploring Ideas Through Writing
Write for a brief amount of time about a subject/topic.
High 5 Presentation
Build a clear and successful classroom presentation.
I Know/You Know
Share what you know about a concept or idea with others in class.
Integrating Sources
Use these templates to practice integrating sources into your writing.
Introducing Sources
Use these writing templates to practice introducing textual details.
Peer Review Groups
Work in pairs to share and edit student writing.
Quickwrite
Write for a brief amount of time about a subject/topic.
Read 1, Speak 2, Write 3
Read a paragraph or two, discuss the text, and write down main ideas.
Socratic Seminar
Discuss a text and share ideas with all members in a Socratic circle.
Source Summary
Summarize an author's argument/main ideas, key supporting details, text structure, and purpose.
Three Group Socratic Seminar
Work in teams of three to discuss a text and share ideas with all members in a Socratic circle.
L2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing.
1x3x10
Have fun writing a complete essay in a short amount of time.
Debate a Side
Take a side on an issue and support arguments with sound reasoning and evidence.
Editing Marks
Use standard editing marks to identify and revise written work.
Expanding Summary
Write about the main ideas in a text, adding more information with each new summary.
Exploring Ideas Through Writing
Write for a brief amount of time about a subject/topic.
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Introducing Sources
Use these writing templates to practice introducing textual details.
Peer Review Groups
Work in pairs to share and edit student writing.
Quickwrite
Write for a brief amount of time about a subject/topic.
Source Summary
Summarize an author's argument/main ideas, key supporting details, text structure, and purpose.
Knowledge of Language
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
L4
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.
L5
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language,
word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
L6
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate
general academic and domain-specific words
and phrases, including those that signal contrast,
addition, and other logical relationships (e.g.,
however, although, nevertheless, similarly,
moreover, in addition).
Collaboration Pie
Make three appointments in class to mix up pair-share groups.
Critical Vocabulary
Record concepts that are essential to the message of a text.
Debate a Side
Take a side on an issue and support arguments with sound reasoning and evidence.
Scan for Vocabulary
Identify unknown words in a text and create a personal glossary.
Socratic Seminar
Discuss a text and share ideas with all members in a Socratic circle.
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Three Group Socratic Seminar
Work in teams of three to discuss a text and share ideas with all members in a Socratic circle.
