English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 5

ELA21.5.30

Quote literary and informational texts accurately to support conclusions and inferences drawn from them.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Explicit information in a text can be used to draw conclusions and support inferences.
  • Conventions for using direct quotations in writing.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Draw conclusions and make inferences from literary and informational texts.
  • Accurately quote literary and informational texts to support their conclusions and inferences.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Accurately quoting a text in their writing ensures they are giving the original creator credit for their work.
  • Conclusions and inferences can be supported with explicit information from the text.

Vocabulary

  • Quote
  • Literary texts
  • Informational texts
  • Conclusions
  • Inferences
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