US ENGLISH G5 – EDmama US

A. Reading Comprehension Fundamentals

A.01. Identify the main idea of a simple passage.
A.02. Locate key details supporting the main idea.
A.03. Combine main ideas from two related texts.
A.04. Distinguish between fact and opinion within a text.
A.05. Recognize the author’s purpose in writing a text.

B. Understanding Text Structure and Features

C. Analyzing Literary Devices and Author’s Craft

D. Inference and Interpretation

E. Working with Different Text Types

E.01. Read and comprehend simple realistic fiction.
E.02. Read and comprehend simple historical fiction.
E.03. Read and comprehend simple fantasy stories.
E.04. Read and comprehend simple informational texts on familiar topics.
E.05. Read and analyze poetry, identifying key elements like rhyme scheme and rhythm.
E.06. Read and interpret drama, paying attention to dialogue and stage directions.
E.07. Read and analyze more complex informational texts on diverse topics (level 2).
E.08. Read and analyze more complex literary texts (level 2).

F. Writing Fundamentals: Organization and Structure

G. Writing Fundamentals: Development and Argumentation

H. Writing Craft: Style and Mechanics

I. Vocabulary Acquisition and Usage

I.01. Identify prefixes and suffixes and use them to determine word meaning.
I.02. Understand and apply Greek and Latin roots to decipher word meanings.
I.03. Identify synonyms and antonyms.
I.04. Understand and use analogies effectively.
I.05. Recognize and use homophones correctly.
I.06. Identify multiple-meaning words and use them appropriately within context.
I.07. Interpret idioms and adages.
I.08. Understand and use context clues to determine word meaning.
I.09. Distinguish between shades of meaning (positive/negative connotations).
I.10. Utilize reference skills (dictionary, thesaurus).
I.11. Understand and apply word pattern analogies.
I.12. Categorize words based on shared characteristics.

J. Grammar and Mechanics

J.01. Identify and correctly use parts of speech (nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions).
J.02. Identify and correct sentence fragments and run-on sentences.
J.03. Understand and apply subject-verb agreement rules.
J.04. Understand and use different verb tenses accurately.
J.05. Correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.
J.06. Use parallel structure in sentences and paragraphs.
J.07. Use correct capitalization rules.
J.08. Use correct punctuation, including commas, apostrophes, and quotation marks.
J.09. Understand and use abbreviations and contractions appropriately.
J.10. Identify and correct errors in pronoun usage.
J.11. Understand and apply the rules of forming plurals and possessives.
J.12. Identify and use different types of sentences (declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory).
J.13. Understand and apply the rules of comma usage in complex sentences.
J.14. Use correct formatting for titles, addresses, and dialogue.

Course Content

A. Reading Comprehension Fundamentals

A.01. Identify the main idea of a simple passage.

A.02. Locate key details supporting the main idea.

A.03. Combine main ideas from two related texts.

A.04. Distinguish between fact and opinion within a text.

A.05. Recognize the author’s purpose in writing a text.

B. Understanding Text Structure and Features

B.01. Identify the order of events in a narrative text.

B.02. Compare and contrast information presented in informational texts.

B.03. Identify cause-and-effect relationships in informational texts.

B.04. Recognize common text structures (e.g., chronological, compare/contrast).

B.05. Effectively utilize text features (e.g., headings, subheadings, indexes) to locate information.

B.06. Analyze the impact of visual elements (e.g., illustrations, graphs) on comprehension.

C. Analyzing Literary Devices and Author’s Craft

C.01. Identify similes and metaphors.

C.02. Explain the meaning of similes and metaphors in context.

C.03. Analyze the effect of figurative language on tone and meaning.

C.04. Interpret allusions and their impact on the text.

C.05. Identify and explain the author’s perspective and tone.

C.06. Compare and contrast different characters’ perspectives.

D. Inference and Interpretation

D.01. Use actions and dialogue to understand characters.

D.02. Compare and contrast characters and their motivations.

D.03. Draw inferences and conclusions from a text based on evidence.

D.04. Determine the theme(s) of a short story or passage.

D.05. Identify the narrative point of view and its impact on the story.

E. Working with Different Text Types

E.01. Read and comprehend simple realistic fiction.

E.02. Read and comprehend simple historical fiction.

E.03. Read and comprehend simple fantasy stories.

E.04. Read and comprehend simple informational texts on familiar topics.

E.05. Read and analyze poetry, identifying key elements like rhyme scheme and rhythm.

E.06. Read and interpret drama, paying attention to dialogue and stage directions.

E.07. Read and analyze more complex informational texts on diverse topics (level 2).

E.08. Read and analyze more complex literary texts (level 2).

F. Writing Fundamentals: Organization and Structure

F.01. Put sentences in logical order to form a coherent paragraph.

F.02. Use coordinating conjunctions to connect related ideas.

F.03. Choose appropriate transitions to create smooth flow between sentences and paragraphs.

F.04. Organize information by topic, using appropriate headings and subheadings.

F.05. Order items from most general to most specific.

F.06. Remove irrelevant sentences from a paragraph.

G. Writing Fundamentals: Development and Argumentation

G.01. Write clear and concise topic and concluding sentences.

G.02. Summarize key events and information from a story or passage.

G.03. Distinguish between facts and opinions.

G.04. Identify the author’s opinion and supporting reasons.

G.05. Choose effective reasons to support an opinion.

G.06. Identify and analyze supporting details in literary and informational texts.

H. Writing Craft: Style and Mechanics

H.01. Use descriptive details to create vivid imagery and character development.

H.02. Revise sentences using stronger verbs and more precise language.

H.03. Create varied sentence structures to improve writing style.

H.04. Use correct frequently confused words (e.g., their/there/they’re).

H.05. Identify and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and capitalization.

I. Vocabulary Acquisition and Usage

I.01. Identify prefixes and suffixes and use them to determine word meaning.

I.02. Understand and apply Greek and Latin roots to decipher word meanings.

I.03. Identify synonyms and antonyms.

I.04. Understand and use analogies effectively.

I.05. Recognize and use homophones correctly.

I.06. Identify multiple-meaning words and use them appropriately within context.

I.07. Interpret idioms and adages.

I.08. Understand and use context clues to determine word meaning.

I.09. Distinguish between shades of meaning (positive/negative connotations).

I.10. Utilize reference skills (dictionary, thesaurus).

I.11. Understand and apply word pattern analogies.

I.12. Categorize words based on shared characteristics.

J. Grammar and Mechanics

J.01. Identify and correctly use parts of speech (nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions).

J.02. Identify and correct sentence fragments and run-on sentences.

J.03. Understand and apply subject-verb agreement rules.

J.04. Understand and use different verb tenses accurately.

J.05. Correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.

J.06. Use parallel structure in sentences and paragraphs.

J.07. Use correct capitalization rules.

J.08. Use correct punctuation, including commas, apostrophes, and quotation marks.

J.09. Understand and use abbreviations and contractions appropriately.

J.10. Identify and correct errors in pronoun usage.