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Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Correlations

Rigorous Reading: The Island of the Blue Dolphin

Rigorous Reading: The Island of the Blue Dolphin

English Language Arts

Strand - Reading Standards: Literature, Grade 4

Key Ideas and Details

ELA.RL.4.3: Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character's thoughts, words, or actions).

Activity Page
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71

Key Ideas and Details

ELA.RL.4.1: Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

Activity Page
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73

Key Ideas and Details

ELA.RL.4.2: Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text.

Activity Page
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72

Craft and Structure

ELA.RL.4.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including those that allude to significant characters found in mythology (e.g., Herculean).

Activity Page
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Craft and Structure

ELA.RL.4.6: Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations.

Activity Page
From Your Perspective 23
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63

Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity

ELA.RL.4.10: By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, in the grades 4-5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Strand - Reading Standards: Foundational Skills, Grade 4

Phonics and Word Recognition

ELA.RF.4.3: Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Fluency

ELA.RF.4.4: Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Strand - Writing Standards, Grade 4

Text Types and Purposes

ELA.W.4.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71

Text Types and Purposes

ELA.W.4.1: Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
Checking In on Theme 15
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
Where the Novel Begins 20
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Storyboard a Scene 27
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Highs and Lows 54
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73

Text Types and Purposes

ELA.W.4.3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.

Activity Page
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Log-In 31
Section IV Log-In 44
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
A New Voice 61
An Important Scene 64

Production and Distribution of Writing

ELA.W.4.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

ELA.W.4.8: Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
A Novel Introduction 19
Section I Log-In 24
Talking About Troubles 29
Section II Log-In 31
Talking Inventory 37
Change of Plans? 41
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
The Devilfish 46
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Causes and Effects 52
Section VI Log-In 56
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

ELA.W.4.9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

ELA.W.4.7: Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.

Activity Page
The Devilfish 46
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71

Range of Writing

ELA.W.4.10: Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Strand - Speaking and Listening Standards, Grade 4

Comprehension and Collaboration

ELA.SL.4.3: Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points.

Activity Page
A Novel Introduction 19
Talking About Troubles 29
Talking Inventory 37
Change of Plans? 41
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Causes and Effects 52

Comprehension and Collaboration

ELA.SL.4.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.

Activity Page
A Novel Introduction 19
Talking About Troubles 29
Talking Inventory 37
Change of Plans? 41
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Causes and Effects 52
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70

Comprehension and Collaboration

ELA.SL.4.2: Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

Activity Page
Talking Inventory 37
Change of Plans? 41
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Causes and Effects 52

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

ELA.SL.4.4: Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.

Activity Page
Talking About Troubles 29
Talking Inventory 37
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

ELA.SL.4.6: Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion); use formal English when appropriate to task and situation.

Activity Page
Talking About Troubles 29
Talking Inventory 37
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

ELA.SL.4.5: Add audio recordings and visual displays to presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes.

Activity Pages
A Novel Poster 68-69

Strand - Language Standards, Grade 4

Conventions of Standard English

ELA.L.4.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Conventions of Standard English

ELA.L.4.2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Knowledge of Language

ELA.L.4.3: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

ELA.L.4.4: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

ELA.L.4.5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

ELA.L.4.6: Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal precise actions, emotions, or states of being (e.g., quizzed, whined, stammered) and that are basic to a particular topic (e.g., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation).

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Strand - Reading Standards: Literature, Grade 5

Key Ideas and Details

ELA.RL.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.

Activity Page
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72

Key Ideas and Details

ELA.RL.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).

Activity Page
The Novel's Protagonist 12
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Add It Up 58-60
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
Historical Fiction 71

Key Ideas and Details

ELA.RL.5.1: Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

Activity Page
The Passage of Time 13
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
An Understanding? 42
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69

Craft and Structure

ELA.RL.5.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.

Activity Page
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Craft and Structure

ELA.RL.5.5: Explain how a series of chapters, scenes, or stanzas fits together to provide the overall structure of a particular story, drama, or poem.

Activity Page
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Emotional Conflict 30
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
A Novel Poster 68-69

Craft and Structure

ELA.RL.5.6: Describe how a narrator's or speaker's point of view influences how events are described.

Activity Page
The Passage of Time 13
Checking In on Theme 15
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Emotional Conflict 30
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63

Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity

ELA.RL.5.10: By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, at the high end of the grades 4-5 text complexity band independently and proficiently.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Strand - Reading Standards: Foundational Skills, Grade 5

Phonics and Word Recognition

ELA.RF.5.3: Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Fluency

ELA.RF.5.4: Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Strand - Writing Standards, Grade 5

Text Types and Purposes

ELA.W.5.1: Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
Checking In on Theme 15
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
Where the Novel Begins 20
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Storyboard a Scene 27
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Highs and Lows 54
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73

Text Types and Purposes

ELA.W.5.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71

Text Types and Purposes

ELA.W.5.3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.

Activity Page
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Log-In 31
Section IV Log-In 44
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
A New Voice 61
An Important Scene 64

Production and Distribution of Writing

ELA.W.5.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

ELA.W.5.8: Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
A Novel Introduction 19
Section I Log-In 24
Talking About Troubles 29
Section II Log-In 31
Talking Inventory 37
Change of Plans? 41
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
The Devilfish 46
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Causes and Effects 52
Section VI Log-In 56
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

ELA.W.5.9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

ELA.W.5.7: Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.

Activity Page
The Devilfish 46
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71

Range of Writing

ELA.W.5.10: Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Strand - Speaking and Listening Standards, Grade 5

Comprehension and Collaboration

ELA.SL.5.3: Summarize the points a speaker makes and explain how each claim is supported by reasons and evidence.

Activity Page
A Novel Introduction 19
Talking About Troubles 29
Talking Inventory 37
Change of Plans? 41
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Causes and Effects 52

Comprehension and Collaboration

ELA.SL.5.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.

Activity Page
A Novel Introduction 19
Talking About Troubles 29
Talking Inventory 37
Change of Plans? 41
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Causes and Effects 52
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70

Comprehension and Collaboration

ELA.SL.5.2: Summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

Activity Page
Talking Inventory 37
Change of Plans? 41
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Causes and Effects 52

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

ELA.SL.5.4: Report on a topic or text or present an opinion, sequencing ideas logically and using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.

Activity Page
Talking About Troubles 29
Talking Inventory 37
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

ELA.SL.5.6: Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when appropriate to task and situation.

Activity Page
Talking About Troubles 29
Talking Inventory 37
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

ELA.SL.5.5: Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, sound) and visual displays in presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes.

Activity Pages
A Novel Poster 68-69

Strand - Language Standards, Grade 5

Conventions of Standard English

ELA.L.5.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Conventions of Standard English

ELA.L.5.2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Knowledge of Language

ELA.L.5.3: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

ELA.L.5.4: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

ELA.L.5.5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

ELA.L.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, in addition).

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Strand - Reading Standards: Literature, Grade 6

Key Ideas and Details

ELA.RL.6.1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Key Ideas and Details

ELA.RL.6.2: Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.

Activity Page
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72

Key Ideas and Details

ELA.RL.6.3: Describe how a particular story's or drama's plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.

Activity Page
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65

Craft and Structure

ELA.RL.6.5: Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot.

Activity Page
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Emotional Conflict 30
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
A Novel Poster 68-69

Craft and Structure

ELA.RL.6.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.

Activity Page
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

ELA.RL.6.6: Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.

Activity Page
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
Checking In on Theme 15
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63

Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity

ELA.RL.6.10: By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 6-8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Strand - Writing Standards, Grade 6

Text Types and Purposes

ELA.W.6.1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
Checking In on Theme 15
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
Where the Novel Begins 20
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Storyboard a Scene 27
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Highs and Lows 54
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73

Text Types and Purposes

ELA.W.6.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71

Text Types and Purposes

ELA.W.6.3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.

Activity Page
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Log-In 31
Section IV Log-In 44
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
A New Voice 61
An Important Scene 64

Production and Distribution of Writing

ELA.W.6.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)

Activity Page
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

ELA.W.6.9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

ELA.W.6.8: Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
A Novel Introduction 19
Section I Log-In 24
Talking About Troubles 29
Section II Log-In 31
Talking Inventory 37
Change of Plans? 41
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
The Devilfish 46
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Causes and Effects 52
Section VI Log-In 56
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

ELA.W.6.7: Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate.

Activity Page
The Devilfish 46
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71

Range of Writing

ELA.W.6.10: Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Strand - Speaking and Listening Standards, Grade 6

Comprehension and Collaboration

ELA.SL.6.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.

Activity Page
A Novel Introduction 19
Talking About Troubles 29
Talking Inventory 37
Change of Plans? 41
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Causes and Effects 52
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70

Comprehension and Collaboration

ELA.SL.6.3: Delineate a speaker's argument and specific claims, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.

Activity Page
A Novel Introduction 19
Talking About Troubles 29
Talking Inventory 37
Change of Plans? 41
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Causes and Effects 52

Comprehension and Collaboration

ELA.SL.6.2: Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study.

Activity Page
Talking Inventory 37
Change of Plans? 41
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Causes and Effects 52

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

ELA.SL.6.4: Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

Activity Page
Talking About Troubles 29
Talking Inventory 37
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

ELA.SL.6.6: Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.

Activity Page
Talking About Troubles 29
Talking Inventory 37
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

ELA.SL.6.5: Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, images, music, sound) and visual displays in presentations to clarify information.

Activity Pages
A Novel Poster 68-69

Strand - Language Standards, Grade 6

Conventions of Standard English

ELA.L.6.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Conventions of Standard English

ELA.L.6.2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Knowledge of Language

ELA.L.6.3: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

ELA.L.6.4: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

ELA.L.6.5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

ELA.L.6.6: Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.

Activity Page
Judging a Book 8
Your Survival Kit 9
The Summaries of Its Parts 11
The Novel's Protagonist 12
The Passage of Time 13
The Structure of a Scene 14
Checking In on Theme 15
Choice Words 16
I Predict 17
Section I Teacher Instructions 18
A Novel Introduction 19
Where the Novel Begins 20
Timeline of Events 21
A View to a Scene 22
From Your Perspective 23
Section I Log-In 24
Section II Teacher Instructions 25
Old Habits 26
Storyboard a Scene 27
All Kinds of Conflict 28
Talking About Troubles 29
Emotional Conflict 30
Section II Log-In 31
Section III Teacher Instructions 32
What Happens Next 33
Difficult Decisions 34-35
Taking Inventory 36
Talking Inventory 37
Section III Log-In 38
Section IV Teacher Instructions 39
Plan of Attack 40
Change of Plans? 41
An Understanding? 42
What's Missing? 43
Section IV Log-In 44
Section V Teacher Instructions 45
The Devilfish 46
Black Giant, Black Cave 47
Another Arrival 48
Timeline of a Friendship 49
Section V Log-In 50
Section VI Teacher Instructions 51
Causes and Effects 52
It's Only Natural 53
Highs and Lows 54
Q and A 55
Section VI Log-In 56
Add It Up 58-60
A New Voice 61
An Elemental Choice 62-63
An Important Scene 64
The WOW Factor 65
Island Encyclopedia 66-67
A Novel Poster 68-69
The Lone Woman 70
Historical Fiction 71
A Persuasive Letter 72
My Book Rating 73
Words to Know 74-75

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