IRELAND ENGLISH YEAR 5 – EDmama Ireland

A. Vocabulary Fundamentals

A.01. Identify common prefixes (e.g., un-, re-, dis-) and explain how they change a word’s meaning.
A.02. Recognize common suffixes (e.g., -ness, -ful, -less) and their impact on word meaning and part of speech.
A.03. Use context to determine the meaning of words with common prefixes and suffixes.
A.04. Define Greek and Latin roots (e.g., “port,” “struct,” “scrib”) and provide examples of words containing those roots.
A.05. Sort words based on shared Greek or Latin roots to identify relationships between words.
A.06. Utilize knowledge of Greek and Latin roots to infer the meanings of unfamiliar words.
A.07. Determine the etymological origins of words and how their meanings have evolved over time.
A.08. Analyze how the historical context of a word’s origin affects its contemporary usage.

B. Contextual Vocabulary

C. Word Relationships and Nuance

C.01. Define and use homophones correctly in sentences.
C.02. Identify and correct errors in the use of homophones.
C.03. Distinguish between the connotations and denotations of related words.
C.04. Describe subtle differences between related words with similar denotations.
C.05. Select the word with the connotation and denotation that best fits the sentence.
C.06. Replace words using a thesaurus to enhance writing.
C.07. Use dictionary entries to determine the correct usage of words and phrases.
C.08. Explore the cultural and social implications of word choice in different contexts.

D. Sentence Structure Fundamentals

D.01. Identify sentence fragments and explain why they are incomplete.
D.02. Recognize run-on sentences and explain how they can be confusing.
D.03. Choose appropriate punctuation (periods, commas, semicolons) to correct sentence fragments and run-on sentences.
D.04. Differentiate between phrases and clauses within sentences.
D.05. Identify prepositional phrases and explain their function in a sentence.
D.06. Identify appositives and appositive phrases and explain their role in providing additional information.
D.07. Differentiate between dependent and independent clauses.
D.08. Determine if a sentence is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex based on its structure.
D.09. Combine sentences using relative clauses to improve sentence fluency and clarity.
D.10. Create sentences using a variety of sentence structures to convey different meanings and effects.

E. Pronoun Usage

E.01. Identify and correct errors in the use of subject and object pronouns.
E.02. Demonstrate correct usage of pronouns after “than” and “as” in comparative constructions.
E.03. Identify and correct pronoun errors involving “who,” “whom,” “whose,” “which,” and “that.”
E.04. Use relative pronouns correctly to connect clauses and provide additional information.
E.05. Identify vague pronoun references and revise sentences to improve clarity.
E.06. Identify all possible antecedents for a pronoun in a given sentence.
E.07. Correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person to maintain consistency.
E.08. Analyze the impact of pronoun choice on the tone and formality of writing.

F. Verb Forms and Agreement

F.02. Identify linking verbs, predicate adjectives, and predicate nouns in sentences.
F.03. Identify participles and explain what they modify in a sentence.
F.04. Identify gerunds and describe their functions within a sentence.
F.05. Identify infinitives and infinitive phrases and explain their role in sentence structure.
F.06. Identify and correct errors in subject-verb agreement to ensure grammatical accuracy.
F.07. Identify and correct errors in indefinite pronoun-verb agreement.
F.08. Identify and correct verb agreement errors with compound subjects.
F.09. Form the progressive verb tenses correctly (e.g., is walking, was walking, will be walking).
F.10. Form the perfect verb tenses correctly (e.g., has walked, had walked, will have walked).
F.11. Identify and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense within a paragraph.
F.12. Analyze the impact of verb tense choices on the pacing and flow of a narrative.
F.01. Identify transitive and intransitive verbs and explain the difference between them.

G. Descriptive Language: Adjectives and Adverbs

H. Punctuation Essentials

H.01. Use commas correctly with non-restrictive elements (e.g., appositives, parenthetical phrases).
H.02. Apply commas correctly in sentences with direct addresses, introductory elements, absolute phrases, interjections, interrupters, and antithetical phrases.
H.03. Use commas correctly in compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences.
H.04. Use commas correctly with coordinate adjectives.
H.05. Join sentences using semicolons, colons, and commas to create different effects.
H.06. Use colons and commas to introduce lists, quotations, and appositives.
H.07. Use semicolons and commas to separate items in a series.
H.08. Use dashes to indicate sudden breaks, interruptions, or emphasis in sentences.
H.09. Use hyphens correctly in compound adjectives.
H.10. Determine whether ellipses are used appropriately to indicate omissions or pauses.
H.11. Identify and correct errors with plural and possessive nouns, including compound and joint possession.
H.12. Analyze how different punctuation marks can alter the meaning and tone of a sentence.

I. Capitalization and Editing

I.01. Correct capitalization errors in sentences and paragraphs.
I.02. Use the correct frequently confused word (e.g., there/their/they’re, to/too/two).
I.03. Identify and correct errors with frequently confused words.
I.04. Identify and correct errors with frequently confused pronouns and contractions (e.g., its/it’s, your/you’re).
I.05. Correct errors involving commonly misspelled words.
I.06. Correct errors in everyday language usage.
I.07. Suggest appropriate revisions to improve clarity, conciseness, and style in writing.
I.08. Develop a checklist for self-editing and peer review to improve writing accuracy.

J. Organizing Writing

K. Developing and Supporting Arguments

K.01. Distinguish between facts and opinions in persuasive texts.
K.02. Identify stronger and weaker evidence to support a claim.
K.03. Choose the best evidence to support a claim effectively.
K.04. Identify supporting evidence in a text to strengthen arguments.
K.05. Evaluate counterclaims and determine their validity.
K.06. Choose the analysis that logically connects the evidence to the claim.
K.07. Transition logically between claims, evidence, analysis, and counterclaims.
K.08. Construct well-reasoned arguments supported by credible evidence and logical analysis.
K.09. Write effective rebuttals to counterclaims, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the issue.

L. Persuasive Techniques

M. Writing Style and Clarity

M.01. Use transitions with conjunctive adverbs to create smooth connections between ideas.
M.02. Avoid double, illogical, and unclear comparisons in writing.
M.03. Identify sentences with parallel structure to enhance readability.
M.04. Use parallel structure effectively to create balanced and rhythmic sentences.
M.05. Remove redundant words or phrases to improve conciseness.
M.06. Develop strategies for writing clearly and concisely in various contexts.
M.07. Revise and edit writing to eliminate ambiguity and improve overall clarity.
M.08. Practice adapting writing style to suit different audiences and purposes.

N. Research Skills and Academic Integrity

O. Reading Comprehension: Main Ideas and Purpose

O.01. Determine the main idea of a passage by identifying the central point or argument.
O.02. Summarize the key points of a passage, accurately capturing the author’s main message.
O.03. Differentiate between subjective and objective tone in written passages.
O.04. Compare passages for subjective and objective tone to understand different writing styles.
O.05. Identify the intended audience and purpose of a written text.
O.06. Analyze how the author’s purpose influences the content, style, and tone of a text.
O.07. Compare passages for tone, recognizing the emotional attitude conveyed by the author.
O.08. Evaluate the effectiveness of an author’s communication based on their intended audience and purpose.

P. Literary Devices and Allusions

P.01. Identify the narrative point of view (e.g., first-person, third-person) in a literary text.
P.02. Explain how the choice of narrative point of view affects the reader’s understanding of the story.
P.03. Interpret the meaning of an allusion based on its source material.
P.04. Recall the source of a literary, historical, or cultural allusion.
P.05. Interpret the meaning of various figures of speech (e.g., metaphor, simile, personification).
P.06. Classify figures of speech, including euphemism, hyperbole, oxymoron, and paradox.
P.07. Classify figures of speech, including anaphora, antithesis, apostrophe, assonance, chiasmus, and understatement.
P.08. Identify and classify a variety of figures of speech within a given text.
P.09. Analyze the effects of figures of speech on meaning and tone in literature.
P.10. Discuss how literary devices contribute to the overall aesthetic and thematic impact of a text.
P.11. Create original works that incorporate a variety of literary devices effectively.

Q. Analyzing Literature and Informational Texts

Q.01. Analyze short stories to identify themes, character development, and plot structure.
Q.02. Analyze the development of ideas in informational passages, tracing the author’s line of reasoning.
Q.03. Trace an argument in an informational text, identifying claims, evidence, and reasoning.
Q.04. Analyze rhetorical strategies used in historical texts to persuade audiences.
Q.05. Evaluate the effectiveness of an author’s use of evidence and reasoning in supporting their claims.
Q.06. Compare and contrast different interpretations of a literary work, considering multiple perspectives.
Q.07. Write analytical essays that demonstrate a deep understanding of literary and informational texts.

Course Content

A. Vocabulary Fundamentals

A.01. Identify common prefixes (e.g., un-, re-, dis-) and explain how they change a word’s meaning.

A.02. Recognize common suffixes (e.g., -ness, -ful, -less) and their impact on word meaning and part of speech.

A.03. Use context to determine the meaning of words with common prefixes and suffixes.

A.04. Define Greek and Latin roots (e.g., “port,” “struct,” “scrib”) and provide examples of words containing those roots.

A.05. Sort words based on shared Greek or Latin roots to identify relationships between words.

A.06. Utilize knowledge of Greek and Latin roots to infer the meanings of unfamiliar words.

A.07. Determine the etymological origins of words and how their meanings have evolved over time.

A.08. Analyze how the historical context of a word’s origin affects its contemporary usage.

B. Contextual Vocabulary

B.01. Define words using synonyms found within the context of a sentence.

B.02. Infer the meaning of unfamiliar words using antonyms presented in the text.

B.03. Determine the meaning of a word from the surrounding text using context clues.

B.04. Determine the meaning of unfamiliar words by analyzing the surrounding context.

B.05. Explain how domain-specific vocabulary is used within science and technical texts.

B.06. Apply context clues to determine the nuances of meaning in literary texts.

B.07. Analyze how an author’s word choices contribute to the overall tone and purpose of a text.

C. Word Relationships and Nuance

C.01. Define and use homophones correctly in sentences.

C.02. Identify and correct errors in the use of homophones.

C.03. Distinguish between the connotations and denotations of related words.

C.04. Describe subtle differences between related words with similar denotations.

C.05. Select the word with the connotation and denotation that best fits the sentence.

C.06. Replace words using a thesaurus to enhance writing.

C.07. Use dictionary entries to determine the correct usage of words and phrases.

C.08. Explore the cultural and social implications of word choice in different contexts.

D. Sentence Structure Fundamentals

D.01. Identify sentence fragments and explain why they are incomplete.

D.02. Recognize run-on sentences and explain how they can be confusing.

D.03. Choose appropriate punctuation (periods, commas, semicolons) to correct sentence fragments and run-on sentences.

D.04. Differentiate between phrases and clauses within sentences.

D.05. Identify prepositional phrases and explain their function in a sentence.

D.06. Identify appositives and appositive phrases and explain their role in providing additional information.

D.07. Differentiate between dependent and independent clauses.

D.08. Determine if a sentence is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex based on its structure.

D.09. Combine sentences using relative clauses to improve sentence fluency and clarity.

D.10. Create sentences using a variety of sentence structures to convey different meanings and effects.

E. Pronoun Usage

E.01. Identify and correct errors in the use of subject and object pronouns.

E.02. Demonstrate correct usage of pronouns after “than” and “as” in comparative constructions.

E.03. Identify and correct pronoun errors involving “who,” “whom,” “whose,” “which,” and “that.”

E.04. Use relative pronouns correctly to connect clauses and provide additional information.

E.05. Identify vague pronoun references and revise sentences to improve clarity.

E.06. Identify all possible antecedents for a pronoun in a given sentence.

E.07. Correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person to maintain consistency.

E.08. Analyze the impact of pronoun choice on the tone and formality of writing.

F. Verb Forms and Agreement

F.02. Identify linking verbs, predicate adjectives, and predicate nouns in sentences.

F.03. Identify participles and explain what they modify in a sentence.

F.04. Identify gerunds and describe their functions within a sentence.

F.05. Identify infinitives and infinitive phrases and explain their role in sentence structure.

F.06. Identify and correct errors in subject-verb agreement to ensure grammatical accuracy.

F.07. Identify and correct errors in indefinite pronoun-verb agreement.

F.08. Identify and correct verb agreement errors with compound subjects.

F.09. Form the progressive verb tenses correctly (e.g., is walking, was walking, will be walking).

F.10. Form the perfect verb tenses correctly (e.g., has walked, had walked, will have walked).

F.11. Identify and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense within a paragraph.

F.12. Analyze the impact of verb tense choices on the pacing and flow of a narrative.

F.01. Identify transitive and intransitive verbs and explain the difference between them.

G. Descriptive Language: Adjectives and Adverbs

G.01. Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives correctly (e.g., good, better, best).

G.02. Select the appropriate adjective form (good/well, better/worse, best/worst) based on context.

G.03. Form and use comparative and superlative adverbs correctly.

G.04. Select the appropriate adverb form (well, better, best, badly, worse and worst) based on context.

G.05. Identify and correct misplaced modifiers in sentences.

G.06. Explain how adjectives and adverbs contribute to the vividness and precision of writing.

H. Punctuation Essentials

H.01. Use commas correctly with non-restrictive elements (e.g., appositives, parenthetical phrases).

H.02. Apply commas correctly in sentences with direct addresses, introductory elements, absolute phrases, interjections, interrupters, and antithetical phrases.

H.03. Use commas correctly in compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences.

H.04. Use commas correctly with coordinate adjectives.

H.05. Join sentences using semicolons, colons, and commas to create different effects.

H.06. Use colons and commas to introduce lists, quotations, and appositives.

H.07. Use semicolons and commas to separate items in a series.

H.08. Use dashes to indicate sudden breaks, interruptions, or emphasis in sentences.

H.09. Use hyphens correctly in compound adjectives.

H.10. Determine whether ellipses are used appropriately to indicate omissions or pauses.

H.11. Identify and correct errors with plural and possessive nouns, including compound and joint possession.

H.12. Analyze how different punctuation marks can alter the meaning and tone of a sentence.