Writing

Writing multiple-paragraph compositions, part...
Writing persuasive letters and compositions
Using electronic media and technology
Writing multiple-paragraph compositions, part...
Using citations, end notes and references

Oral Presentations

Deliver oral presentations
Deliver informative presentations
Analyzing persuasive techniques in oral prese...
Selecting a focus and structure in oral repor...

Reading and Comprehension

Facts, inferences and opinions
Organization and text analysis
5th grade reading aloud
Inferences, conclusions and generalizations
Understanding graphics, diagrams, illustratio...

Stories and Literature

Actions, motives and appearances of character...
Understanding themes
Imagery, metaphors and symbolism
Author's techniques
Patterns and symbols in myths

Shapes and Geometry

Surface Area of Boxes
Area of Triangles and Parallelograms
Volume in Cubic Units

Speaking and Listening

Clarify and support ideas using evidence and ...
Using verbal cues, facial expressions and ges...
Deliver oral responses to literature
Interpreting messages and perspectives
Drawing inferences and conclusions in oral re...

Algebra

Distributive Property
Using Variables in Algebra
Plug in Values and Plot Points

Fractions, Percentages and Decimals

Solve Problems Involving Fractions
Work with Decimals and Negative Numbers
Place Numbers on the Number Line
Add and Subtract Mixed Numbers
Multiply and Divide Fractions

Grammar

Using colons and quotation marks
Capitalization
Spelling roots, suffixes and contractions
Using verbs, modifiers and pronouns
Using prepositional phrases, clauses, transit...

Numbers - Small, Large and Prime

Work with Very Large and Small Numbers
Prime Factors
Long Division and Division with Decimals
Powers and Exponents

Vocabulary

Figurative and metaphorical words
Using a thesaurus
Using roots, Greek and Latin to find meaning
Synonyms, antonyms and homographs
Using word origins to find meaning

Graphs

Solve Problems with Graphs and Equations
Points on the Coordinate Plane

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