Bath School Department 2003 - 2007
Content Area: English Language Arts
Grade 5

Content Standard: C. Language and Images
Students will demonstrate an understanding of how words and images communicate.
Common Assessment(s):
Performance Indicators

Students will be able to:

Essential Elements

Suggested Performance Activities

Suggested Classroom Assessments
Vocabulary

1. Form conclusions regarding formal, informal, and other varieties of language use, based upon experience.

Students will discuss informal and formal language and its appropriate use.

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4. Use knowledge of the fundamental parts of speech when writing and speaking.

Students will be able to speak and write appropriately using the following parts of speech:

  • nouns
  • pronouns
  • verbs
  • verb tense agreement
  • adjectives
  • adverbs

Students will identify the parts of speech in reading and apply them in their writing.

Teacher analysis of students' oral and written language skills.

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5. Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of propaganda.

Students will identify examples of propaganda.

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