5th Grade Reading Skills
Prior Standards Implementation

The standards listed below have been replaced by a newer set of standards.

Please go to Current 5th Grade Language Arts Standards for current resources.

Reading
Recognize root words, prefixes, suffixes and syllabication as aids in determining meaning within context. 5.1.1 V	Fish Tanks - Fill a tank with tropical fish using prefixes, roots, and suffixes. Prefix Mix - working with "Pre" and "Post," prefixes with opposite meanings. Prefixes Make New Words - Drag and drop the prefixes to complete the words correctly. Prefixes Say Plenty - choose the word that best completes the sentence Putting Down Roots - Drag and drop the roots into the blanks to complete the words. Putting Down Roots (2) - Drag and drop the roots into the blanks to complete the words. Putting Your Roots into Action - Now that you know five new roots, start looking for them in unfamiliar words. Putting Your Roots into Action (2) - Now that you know five more new roots, start looking for them in unfamiliar words. Root Words - Underline the root words in the slides. Circle the prefix or suffix. This is a zipped file that must be unzipped to be used. Rooting Out Words - Help Remainder the Dog gather enough mushrooms to sell at the market by uncovering the roots of words. (three categories, several difficulty levels - from FunBrain) Space Station - Build a space station by using word study skills - Divide the word in blue into syllables and enter it into the box with a '-' between the syllables. Example: fi-nal Suffixes Make New Words - Drag and drop the suffix to the correct root word to make a new word. Suffixes Say a Lot - pick the best definition of the capitalized word Suffix-ly - use simple strategies to determine meaning and increase vocabulary for reading, including the use of suffixes. Success with Suffixes - fill in the blanks with words ending in "er." What's a Root ? - (work with five roots) Once you know a few roots, you'll see them everywhere. What's a Root ? (2) - work with five more roots
Select and use common text features to make meaning from text (e.g., headings, key words, graphics, captions, and sidebars). 5.1.4 T	Headings - lesson and exercise Looking for the Fine Print - students read advertisements to practice reading critically Reading Strategies - scaffolding students' interaction with text Reading Strategy Checklist - Let students check those statements that reflect the strategies they use. What are They Selling - students critically evaluate six advertisements
Recognize and use grade appropriate vocabulary within context. 5.1.6 V	Adjectives/Adverbs - change adjectives into adverbs in this quiz Antonym Matching - find pairs with opposite meaning Homographs - quiz Homophone Challenge - find correct word to complete sentence Synonym Matching - find pairs or words with same meaning What's My Meaning - (four Quia games) match words with meanings Matching | Concentration | Flash Cards | Word Search Word Jungle - Choose correct meaning of given word to swing in jungle Word Meaning: Context Clues - select correct meaning of the word from context clues Word Meaning: Context Clues 2 - select correct meaning of the word from context clues
Locate information using available text features (e.g., maps, charts, graphics, indexes, glossaries, and tables of content). 5.1.16 T	Captions Help Tell the Story - look at three pictures and try to determine which caption fits best Read All About It! - use sections of a newspaper to predict where types of stories would be found Reading Headlines - students read eight headlines and try to determine what the article is about Using Graph and Charts Interpreting a Data Chart - answer questions about what can be found in a grid chart Interpreting Column Graphs - answer ten questions about a column graph Interpreting Circle (Pie) Graphs - answer eight questions about a circle graph Using a Table of Contents - a sample table is given with four questions to answer What’s On a Map? - eight questions about various parts of a map
Identify the effect of sound within context (e.g., onomatopoeia, alliteration, rhyme and repetition). 5.1.24 T	A concept map to use when you work with your students on these topics. Poetic Devices - a classroom sign about the forms of poetic devices Practicing onomatopoeia, alliteration, rhyme, simile and metaphor Word Play 1 | Word Play 2 | Word Play 3 | Word Play 4 | Word Play 5 | Word Play 6 Wizards and Pigs: Episode I Poetry Pickle - students identify rhyme, rhythm, and alliteration
Review Help
General Resources	Online Literature-Based Resources for Fourth and Fifth Grade Teachers - Make A Difference With Technology
Practice Tests	Assessment Test - Churchill House School of English Language; choose your level!
Released Tests	5th Grade Reading Test 2003 - released by Texas 5th Grade Reading Sample Test FCAT Sample Reading Test - [ 2008 ] sample questions and test taking tips FCAT Sample Answer Book - [ 2008 ] Texas end-of-year reading test from 2004

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