| Strand | Writing | |
| Standard 4: Writing: CONVENTIONS AND SKILLS: Use the writing process and conventions of language and research to construct meaning and communicate effectively for a variety of purposes and audiences using a range of forms | ||
| Topic | Range of Writing | ||
| Benchmark LA.5.4.1 | Write in a variety of grade-appropriate formats for a variety of purposes and audiences, such as: • narratives that include plot, setting, characters, and a conflict • poems that use figurative language to convey a theme or impression • reports incorporating a framing question and including research from two or more sources • responses to literature • pieces related to completing tasks • notes summarizing what they have read or heard • pieces to reflect on learning and to solve problems |
| Topic | Sentence Structure and Grammar | ||
| Benchmark LA.5.4.2 | Form and use the following grammatical constructions correctly when editing writing: • complex sentences • introductory phrases and subordinate clauses • noun-pronoun agreement with intervening words or phrases • appositives • relative clauses |
| Topic | Sentence Structure and Grammar | ||
| Benchmark LA.5.4.3 | Recognize and correct run-on sentences and fragments |
| Topic | Punctuation, Capitalization, and Spelling | ||
| Benchmark LA.5.4.4 | Use a variety of strategies and resources to spell grade-appropriate words |
| Topic | Punctuation, Capitalization, and Spelling | ||
| Benchmark LA.5.4.5 | Edit writing to correct use of following punctuation: • parentheses • commas with relative clauses • commas with appositives, if needed |
| Topic | Citing Sources | ||
| Benchmark LA.5.4.6 | Write bibliographical entries for periodicals |
| Strand | Writing | |
| Standard 5: Writing: RHETORIC: Use rhetorical devices to craft writing appropriate to audience and purpose | ||
| Topic | Meaning | ||
| Benchmark LA.5.5.1 | Use information from appropriate sources: self, peers, and a variety of grade-appropriate sources |
| Topic | Meaning | ||
| Benchmark LA.5.5.2 | Use significant details and relevant information to develop meaning |
| Topic | Design | ||
| Benchmark LA.5.5.3 | Organize writing to exclude extraneous details and inconsistencies |
| Topic | Design | ||
| Benchmark LA.5.5.4 | Use transitional words or phrases between sentences and paragraphs to guide the reader and give the writing cohesiveness |
| Topic | Clarity | ||
| Benchmark LA.5.5.5 | Use clear and precise vocabulary to support meaning |
| Topic | Clarity | ||
| Benchmark LA.5.5.6 | Improve clarity by combining sentences, varying sentences, or rearranging text |
| Topic | Voice | ||
| Benchmark LA.5.5.7 | Adjust voice to suit the purpose and form of writing (e.g., funny story, report, serious poem) |