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Elementary ELA Course 5/6: Fifth/Sixth Grade English Language Arts (Full Year)
Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
Welcome to fifth-grade English Language Arts! This course contains a variety of activities and is based on Wonders 5th Grade Units 1 - 6, Weeks 1 - 5. Each class will cover: Weekly Concept Daily Concept Spelling/Vocabulary Word and Definition Task Cards Reading Leveled Comprehension Questions Text Analysis Grammar Tasks End of the year: Project (Essay or Report Writing) The last few units will each focus on writing a full essay. See outline below for more details. Optional homework...
72 lessons//36 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Realistic FictionSequence, Realistic Fiction, Sentence FragmentsLesson 2Realistic FictionProblems and Solution, Realistic Fiction, IdiomaWeek 2Lesson 3Cause and EffectCause and Effect, Homographs, Simple vs Compound SentencesLesson 4BiographySequence, Biography, Greek RootsWeek 3Lesson 5Persuasive ArticleAuthors POV, Persuasive, Greek/Latin RootsLesson 6Persuasive EssayBrainstorm and DraftWeek 4Lesson 7Persuasive EssayDraft and ReviseLesson 8Persuasive EssayFinishWeek 5Lesson 9ExpositoryProblem and Solution, Expository Text, Context CluesLesson 10Fairy TaleCompare/Contrast, Fairy Tale, Simile, MetaphorWeek 6Lesson 11BiographySequence, Biography, Greek/Latin SuffixesLesson 12FolktalePredictions, Folktale, PersonificationWeek 7Lesson 13PoetryRepetition, Rhyme, HomographsLesson 14PoetryPoetry Vocab and Tools, TypesWeek 8Lesson 15PoetryReading and Writing PoemsLesson 16PoetryReading and Writing PoemsWeek 9Lesson 17Realistic FictionTheme, Realistic Fiction Reading, Context CluesLesson 18FantasySummarize, Theme, Fantasy ReadingWeek 10Lesson 19Expository TextMain Idea, Key Details, Expository Text ReadingLesson 20Persuasive ArticleAuthor's Point of View, Persuasive Article ReadingWeek 11Lesson 21BiographyExamples, ResourcesLesson 22BiographyResources, DraftingWeek 12Lesson 23BiographyFinal Edits, ShareLesson 24Tall TalesVisualize, Point of View, Tall Tales Reading, Synonyms & AntonymsWeek 13Lesson 25DramaPoint of View, Drama Reading, Adages, ProverbsLesson 26ReadingSummarize, Pronouns, SequencingWeek 14Lesson 27ExpositorySummarize, Expository Text ReadingLesson 28PoetryStanza, Meter, Simile, Metaphor, HomophoneWeek 15Lesson 29Presidential ReportChoose, ResearchLesson 30Presidential ReportWriteWeek 16Lesson 31Presidential ReportEdit and ShareLesson 32PredictionsPredicting, Compare and Contrast, Context CluesWeek 17Lesson 33Historical FictionCompare and Contrast, Historical Fiction Reading, IdiomsLesson 34ExpositoryAsk and Answer, Cause and Effect, Expository TextWeek 18Lesson 35Cause and EffectAsk and Answer, Cause and Effect, Greek RootsLesson 36ConnotationAuthor's POV, Vocab, ConnoationWeek 19Lesson 37Rocks and Minerals ReportResearch and WriteLesson 38Rocks and Minerals ReportResearch and WriteWeek 20Lesson 39Rocks and Minerals ReportEdit and ShareLesson 40Historical FictionSummarize, Theme, Historical Fiction, HomophonesWeek 21Lesson 41Realistic FictionSummarize, Theme, Realistic Fiction, Connotation, DenotationLesson 42ExpositoryCause and Effect, Expository, Context CluesWeek 22Lesson 43BiographyProblem and Solution, Biography, Synonyms, AntonymsLesson 44PoetryConjunctions, Prepositions, Interjections, PersonificationWeek 23Lesson 45Ocean Animal ReportResearch and WriteLesson 46Ocean Animal ReportResearch and WriteWeek 24Lesson 47Ocean Animal ReportEdit and ShareLesson 48Narrative EssayBrainstorm and OutlineWeek 25Lesson 49Narrative EssayOutline and DraftLesson 50Narrative EssayDraftWeek 26Lesson 51Narrative EssayPeer Reviews and RevisionsLesson 52Narrative EssayFinal Format and ShareWeek 27Lesson 53Expository EssayBrainstorm and OutlineLesson 54Expository EssayOutline and DraftWeek 28Lesson 55Expository EssayDraftLesson 56Expository EssayPeer Reviews and RevisionsWeek 29Lesson 57Expository EssayFinal Format and ShareLesson 58PlagiarismIntroductionWeek 30Lesson 59PlagiarismGoblin GameLesson 60PlagiarismConclusionWeek 31Lesson 61Research 101Process of Research, Using GoogleLesson 62Research 101Trick to Google, Domain namesWeek 32Lesson 63Research 101Evaluate Sources, Fact CheckingLesson 64Research EssayResearch and OutlineWeek 33Lesson 65Research EssayResearch and Outline, Begin DraftLesson 66Research EssayDraftWeek 34Lesson 67Research EssayDraftLesson 68Research EssayPeer Review and RevisionsWeek 35Lesson 69Research EssayFinal Format and ShareLesson 70Creative WritingRoll the Story Dice/Spin the WheelWeek 36Lesson 71Creative WritingRoll the Story Dice/Spin the WheelLesson 72Creative WritingRoll the Story Dice/Spin the Wheel
- CCSSRL.5.2 Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text.
- CCSSRL.5.3 Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact).
- CCSSRI.5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
- CCSSRI.5.2 Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text.
- CCSSRI.5.3 Explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text based on specific information in the text.
- CCSSW.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
- CCSSW.5.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
- CCSSRL.5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
- CCSSL.5.6 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)
This class was created by Misses Dee: AA in Child Development BA in Early Language Education Teaching Certification TESOL Certification 20+ years in education, including curriculum
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Students will receive a link to make a copy of a set of Google Slides that continue and review the concepts taught in class to complete if they would like to. Feedback and correction of their work will be given when they message the teacher and share the slides.Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: Informal assessments during class, written work to be assessed via rubric, and progress reports available upon request.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 teachers have teaching certificates
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree from Texas Woman's University
Master's Degree in History from SUNY-Albany
5 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Dance from Oklahoma City University
Bachelor's Degree from Texas Woman's University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Massachusetts
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Massachusetts
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Connecticut
Bachelor's Degree in Education from SUNY-Albany
1 teacher has an Associate's degree
Associate's Degree in Education from Fort Hayes State University
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$40
weekly or $1,440 for 72 classes2x per week, 36 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
2-7 learners per class