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1 Reading Language Arts Curriculum Guide Fifth Grade Use with Scott Foresman Reading Street Draft: Unit One: Meeting Challenges Pacing: 6 weeks biography Date Week/Story *ALCOS # Reading ALCOS # Language Assessments Priority Skills Phonics/Word Study Week One: Short vowel VCCV, Frindle VCV ELA.2g ELA.2e a ELA.5 ELA.7f ELA.7g ELA.8 0e Standard 1 Use input & output devices of technology systems Beginner Input/Output (mouse, printer, moniter, scanner, etc.) ergonomics (how to set up computer area and correct posturing techniques, etc.) Standard 2 Use various technology applications including word processing & multimedia software technology tutorial resources (teacher preview, there are a LOT of resources here, mainly word processing readwritethink (linked directly to student interactives, just click "see all" beside each category, see "class resource" at top left for printoutts) posturing poster mouse skills (student practice) Standard 11 Use digital tools to analyze authentic problems concept mapping software- (teacher preview & student bring in hardcopy map for reference. interactive) spelling bee hive- (fun interactive spelling site) Standard 8 Research and Information vocabulary (several online libraries) vocabulary videos (good for most subject areas)

2 Week Two: Thunder Rose ELA.2a ELA.3b ELA.5 ELA.8c ELA.7g 0d Long vowel VCV Standard 1 Use input & output devices of technology systems Input/Output (scroll down to worksheets and preview) more mousepractice- (student practice) Keyboarding Posture Checklist- (good printable quiz) Standard 8 Research and Information "how to research" (good instructions on search engines, research, etc.) almanac (factmonsterseach) vocabulary (wordsmyth) aesops fables Week Three: Island of the Blue Dolphins ELA.3b ELA.2 ElA.1 a ELA.8 Long vowel digraphs Standard 1 Use input & output devices of technology systems Technical terminology device definition -(good continuous resource) Keyboarding tutorial- (instruction and games) Standard 2 Use various technology apps like word processing and multimedia software theme/setting/plot quiz Week Four: Satchel Paige ELA.4a ELA.4g b ELA.8c ELA.8 Adding -ed, -ing

3 Standard 3 Identify common hardware & software problems computerhope- (helps them use their problems solving skills) Keyboarding practice- (lessons in enumerated order) newspapercreator (print instructions, complete, then link to site) Week Five: ELA.4b Shutting Out the Sky ELA.4 c ELA.8c ELA.7 0c Contractions Standard 1 Use input & output devices of technology systems dance mat typing- (keyboarding practice) Standard 3 Identify common hardware & software problems troubleshooting (what to do when something on the computer does not work) *Week Six: Review/Assessment Standard 8 Research and Information writing (figurative language, tongue twisters) L/A games (fun student resource) Standard 6 Describe the social & ethical behaviors related to technology use copyright (simple, elementary format) Standard 3 Identify common hardware & software problems computer help (lots of info., preview whole group)

4 Reading Language Arts Curriculum Guide Fifth Grade Use with Scott Foresman Reading Street Draft: Unit Two: Doing the Right Thing Pacing: 6 weeks Date Week/Story *ALCOS # Reading Week One: Inside Out ELA.2b ELA.2 a ALCOS # Language ELA.7 0 ELA.8b ELA.7d ELA.7c Assessments Priority Skills Phonics/Word Study Standard 4 Identify various operating systems techterms.com (explains operating system, search option for other terms) crossword practice BSC (evaluating websites, understanding.com,.gov,.org, etc.) Standard 11 Use digital tools to analyze authentic problems references (how to chose the right referencematerial,) venn diagram- (compare contrast) Week Two: Passage to Freedom ELA.3d ELA.4g a ELA.4k 0 ELA.8a Standard 3 Identify common hardware and software problems techtips (scroll down for most basic tips) Standard 5 Practice safe use of technology systems and applications internet safety map (pbs interactive) internet safety(flash player needed) Digraphs th, sh, ch, ph Irregular plurals

5 Standard 10 Use digital environments to collaborate & communicate iearn (international collaborative, curriculum based interactive projects:) author's purpose (video, lab activity, interactive) Week Three: The Ch i-lin Purse ELA. 2b ELA.2f a 0d Vowel sounds with r compare and contrast (readwritethink, interactive) Week Four: Jane Goodall s 10 Ways to Help Save Wildlife ELA.4c ELA.4g ELA.4e ELA.8c ELA.8d 0d Final syllables - en, -an, - el, -le, -il Standard 6 Describe social and ethical behaviors related to technology use copyright information (introductory level) website evaluation (pdf format for recommending websites) writing (examples of informative writing types) Week Five: The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere ELA.2a ELA.2 a 0b Contractions

6 Standard 2 Use various technology apps like word processing and multimedia software quiasequence (interactive, multiple practice options) sequence (printable story sequence map) windowsmedialibrary (how to setup and troubleshoot library, activity idea: compare school library to digital, discuss evolution and jobs) *Week Six: Review/Assessment Standard 4 Identify various operating systems netlingo (straightforward search) Standard 2 Use various technology apps like word processing & multimedia software resource -interactive Standard 12 Create a product using digital tools tutorials (ppt, excel, audacity, word, good resource)

7 Reading Language Arts Curriculum Guide Fifth Grade Use with Scott Foresman Reading Street Draft: Unit Three: Inventors and Artists Pacing: 6 weeks Date Week/Story *ALCOS # Reading ALCOS # Language Assessments Priority Skills Phonics/Word Study Week One: Schwas Wings for the King ELA.3d ELA.4a a ELA.9 ELA.7f 0d Standard 2 Use various technology apps like word processing & multimedia software sequencing (interactive timeline) inventionsatplay (interactive, challenging) Week Two: Leonardo s Horse ELA.3b ELA.4 a ELA.4j (TE 315l) ELA.8e 0d Compound words Standard 11 Use digital tools to analyze authentic problems advertising icon (links to famous advertisements, good examples) pbs advertisment (informs students on advertisement traps, interactive) advertisement activity (teacher directed lesson plan)

8 Standard 7 Explain the influence of technology on Society internet history (small straightforward site, addresses ) symbols (computer users emoticons examples) vocabulary (build your own dictionary) Week Three: The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins ELA. 4c ELA.4d 0c Consonant sounds /y/, /ksl/, /sk/, /s/ Standard 5 Practice safe use of technology systems and applications fact and opinion (interactive cross-curricular) Week Four: Mahaila Jackson ELA.4a ELA.4 ELA.8c ELA.7g 0c One consonant or two Standard 12 Create a product using digital tools. photostory (step by step including download) Standard 10 Use digital environments to collaborate & communicate wordplay (smithsonian museum of natural history, collaborative story telling) Standard 6 Describe social and ethical behaviors related to technology use copyright & fairuse

9 Week Five: ELA.6 Special Effects in Film ELA.4f and Television a ELA.8 ELA.8d 0e Prefixes un-, de-, dis- Standard 10 Use digital environments to collaborate & communicate podcasting (video on difference between podcast and broadcast) storymapping (great site, definitely preview, crosscurricular math, social studies) prefix,suffix,root (listing of common ones and word examples) Standard 2 Use various technology apps like word processing and multimedia software "WORD" projects like inserting symbols and others folkwaysmusic (smithsonian institute of global music) *Week Six: Review/Assessment Standard 12 Create a product using digital tools. wordle (great site to practice spelling creatively) Standard 5 Practice safe use of technology systems and applications onguardonline (games related to online predators of all sorts)

10 Reading Language Arts Curriculum Guide Fifth Grade Use with Scott Foresman Reading Street Draft: Unit Four: Adapting Pacing: 6 weeks Date Week/Story *ALCOS # Reading Week One: ELA.3b Weslandia ELA.2 a ALCOS # Language ELA.9 0 Assessments Priority Skills Phonics/Word Study Words from many cultures Standard 12 Create a product using digital tools. scratch (create an account then students can create their own story, art, games.) following directions steps to create a new word document followingdirections steps to creating a powerpoint Week Two: Stretching Ourselves ELA.4 ELA.4d 0 Prefixes over-, under-, sub-, super-, out-

11 Standard 11 Use digital tools to analyze authentic problems fact/opinion/schedule (online interactive quiz) espindleroots (examples of prefix, suffix, and roots.) Week Three: Exploding Ants ELA.6 ELA.4g ELA.8c ELA.7g 0 Homophones Standard 12 Create a product using digital tools. graphic sources (bubbl is fun and interactive, preview for update to program) avl (alabama virtual library database) national geographic for kids (online periodical) Week Four: The Stormi Giovanni Club ELA. 2 ELA.3b ELA.7f 0 Suffixes ible, -able Standard 2 Use various technology apps like word processing and multimedia software thesaurus activity

12 (teacher will have to copy and paste this activity to a new word doc. and save on the desktop, NOTE tell students it is on desktop, not floppy) Standard 12- Create a product using digital tools. digital storytelling- (teacher review and create first) Week Five: The Gymnast ELA.4 ELA.3 a ELA.8c ELA.7g 0 Negative prefixes Standard 11 Use digital tools to analyze authentic problems draw conclusions (short interactive quiz connecting conclusions and inferences) jump to conclusion (short exploratorium exercise) *Week Six: Review/Assessment Standard 2 Use various technology apps like word processing and multimedia software vocabulary (free rice is an interactive practice site)

13 Reading Language Arts Curriculum Guide Fifth Grade Use with Scott Foresman Reading Street Draft: Unit Five: Adventurers Pacing: 6 weeks Use various technology applications such as word processing & multimedia software outline creator (straightforward accompanies research skill Date Week/Story *ALCOS # Reading ALCOS # Language Assessments Priority Skills Phonics/Word Study Week One: Multisyllabic words The Three-Century Woman ELA.2g ELA.2e a ELA.5 ELA.2c c ELA.9b 0a Standard 12 Create a product using digital tools. storyelements (character, plot, resolution graphic organizer) newspaper create (make your own newspaper article) photostory (step by step guide to creating microsoft's photostory) bridgesweb (international, cross curricular product requires fee, but some free video available, worth viewing.) Standard 11 Use digital tools to analyze authentic problems greek/latin roots (good resource, doesn't specify roots deriviatives) Week Two: ELA.6 ELA.2c The Unsinkable Wreck ELA.4g ELA.5 of the R.M.S. Titanic a ELA.8c 0d ELA.9c Unusual spellings

14 Standard 12 Create a product using digital tools. graphics (mindmeister, create account, well worth it!) Week Three: ELA.3d ELA.2c Talk with an Astronaut ELA.4g ELA.5 a ELA.4h ELA.8 ELA.7g 0d Greek word parts Standard 11 Use digital tools to analyze authentic problems greek/latin roots (practice form optional, interactive) Week Four: Journey to the Center of the Earth ELA. 2a ELA.2 a ELA.5 ELA.2c ELA.7f ELA.7e 0d ELA.4i ELA.3a Latin roots etymologydictionary (reference material and vocabulary) Week Five: Ghost Towns of the American West ELA.2 ELA.2c ELA.4 ELA.5 a ELA.8 ELA.7e 0d Standard 2 Use various technology applications such as word processing & multimedia software outline creator (straightforward accompanies research skill) *Week Six: Review/Assessment Reading Language Arts Curriculum Guide Fifth Grade Related words

15 Use with Scott Foresman Reading Street Draft: Unit Six: The Unexpected Pacing: 6 weeks Date Week/Story *ALCOS # Reading ALCOS # Language Assessments Priority Skills Phonic/Word Study Week One Suffixes ous, -sion, - At the Beach ion, -ation ELA.2 ELA.3 a ELA.9 0d Standard 2 Use various technology applications such as word processing & multimedia software readwritethink mapscale Week Two The Mystery of Saint Matthew Island ELA.3b ELA.4 a ELA.8d 0d Final syllables ant, - ent, -ance, -ence Standard 2 Use various technology applications such as word processing & multimedia software timelinetool Week Three King Midas and the Golden Touch ELA.2b ELA.2 a ELA.7f ELA.7g ELA.9 ELA.3c (G&W WB. 216) Words with ei and ie

16 Standard 2 Use various technology applications such as word processing & multimedia software magnetic poetry (interactive, creative, immediate use) magnetic poetry2 Week Four The Hindenburg ELA. 4c ELA.4g ELA.8d ELA.9a Compound Words Standard 12 Create a product using digital tools. sequence (printable comic strip planning sheet) comic creator (use print resource above to interact here) photoshoptutorial (advanced, also contains website development tutorial) Week Five Sweet Music in Harlem ELA.2a ELA.2e ELA.8 ELA.7e ELA.7 ELA.9 ELA.7d Easily confused words *ELA.3c and ELA.9a are not specially addressed until Unit 6 and should be taught before testing. The sixth week of each unit allows time for review, common assessments, or preparation for high-stakes testing.

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