Fifth Grade I Can Statements 1st Quarter

Language Arts

I can context clues to identify connotations and denotation and define the meaning

of new and unknown words.

    This means I use the surrounding words and sentences to understand what the word means.

I can use the author's use of definition, restatement and example to define the meaning

of unknown words.

    This means I use the surrounding words and sentences to understand what the word means.

I can explain the elements of a story.

    This means I understand the character's thoughts, words, and actions, the importance of setting,

    and the main incidents of the plot's sequence to influence future events.

I can summarize stated and implied themes.

    This means I understand the author's attempt to get their message across to the reader;

    hidden or directly expressed.

I can use the text feature to locate information.

    This means I understand how to use chapter titles, headings, subheadings, index, and the

    table of contents to find information.

I can use graphics to analyze information.

    This means I understand how to use maps, charts, tables, graphs and diagrams to

    evaluate given information.

I can summarize information to identify the treatment, scope and organization of ideas.

    This means I understand how to identify and explain the correct sequence of events in the text.

I can summarize the main ideas and supporting details of a passage.

    This means I understand how to identify the main idea of the text and defend my main idea

    with details from the passage.

I can use graphic organizers to interpret textual information.

    This means I understand how to read and explain given information in a organizer.

I can predict and support predictions with references to text that may be widely

separated in sections of the text.

    This means I understand how to use different areas of the text to make predictions

    and to defend my inferences.

I can make inferences based on implicit information in texts and provide justification

for those inferences.

    This means I  understand how to use text to make inferences and to defend my inferences.

I can answer literal, inferential and evaluative questions to demonstrate comprehensive texts.

    This means I understand how to independently answer questions.

I can monitor my own comprehension by adjusting speed or skimming, reading on, or

summarizing what has been read so far in the text.

    This means I understand how to check my own reading progress.

Math

I can explain place value.

    This means I can add and subtract numbers with decimals and line them up according

    to their place value.

I can apply various operations to whole numbers.

    This means I cam add, subtract, multiply and divide using various strategies.

I can estimate the results of computations involving whole numbers.

    This means I can look at the answer and see if it makes sense using various estimation strategies.

I can select appropriate units.

    This means I understand that a protractor is used to measure angles.

I can describe angles.

    This means I can label a vertex, ray, interior (inside), exterior (outside) of an angle.

I can use statistical methods.

    This means I can find the range (max-min=range), median ( middle number) and mode

    (number that appears most frequent).

I can use problem solving strategies.

    This means I can use strategies like draw a picture, write a number sentence, work backwards,

    guess and check to solve problems.

I can write explanations for extended response and short answer problems.

    This means I can write an answer to get 4 points or 2 points.

I can use math language in written explanations.

    This means I can use the math vocabulary in my writing.

Science

Earth and Space Science

I can summarize Earth's processes.

I can explain the characteristics, cycles and patterns involving Earth and its

place in the Solar System.

I can describe the Earth's resources.

I can analyze the Earth's weather.

I can explain characteristics of the sun, moon and the Earth.

Scientific Ways of Knowing

I can use scientific tools appropriately.

I can draw conclusions from observations and measurement.

I can design and evaluate scientific processes.