5th grade English asks students to read closely, support ideas with evidence and write with more depth. Our program builds the skills that carry them into middle school reading and writing.

Key Topics Covered:

Formal and informal language, complex sentences, opinion and narrative writing, reading with evidence, text structure, Greek and Latin roots and research.

Parent Tip:

Ask your child to explain what they have read in their own words. If they can summarize and give an opinion, their comprehension is on track.

Read closely and quote the text to support ideas and inferences

Judge an author's reasons and evidence in nonfiction

Write extended narratives with developed characters and dialogue

Use a range of clause structures and punctuation accurately

Use Greek and Latin roots and context to understand subject-specific words

Edit writing for cohesion, clarity and grammar

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No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Formal and Informal Language	Compare how word choice and tone change for a friend, a teacher or a speech, through short talks and debates.
02	Text Structure in Stories, Explanations and Arguments	See how stories, explanations and arguments are organized, and how each structure serves its purpose.
03	Writing a Structured Recount	Write a recount with an introduction, events in order and a thoughtful conclusion.
04	Commas and Punctuation	Use commas in a series, after introductory phrases and with direct address, and punctuate titles.
05	Possessive Nouns and Apostrophes	Form singular, plural and shared possessives, such as dog's, dogs' and Sam and Mia's.
06	Complex Sentences	Build complex sentences to show reason, purpose, condition and contrast.
07	Conjunctions, Prepositions and Interjections	Use these word types to link ideas, add detail and add emphasis.
08	Perfect Verb Tenses	Use present, past and future perfect, such as have walked, had walked and will have walked.
09	Correlative Conjunctions and Sentence Variety	Use pairs such as either/or and neither/nor, and vary sentence length for rhythm.
10	Quarter 1 Review	Review language and grammar. A mock test and parent report follow.

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Warm-up (5 min)

Quick review of the previous session plus a vocabulary or grammar warm-up

Core Teaching (25 min)

New concept from the lesson eBook, with reading and writing examples

Guided Practice (15 min)

Student reads and writes with tutor support

Independent Practice (10 min)

Student completes the in-class quiz independently

Wrap-up (5 min)

Summary, 2 take-home quizzes and a preview of the next session

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No.	Topic	What We Cover
11	Quoting From the Text	Quote accurately from a story or poem to explain what the text says and to support inferences.
12	Finding Themes	Determine a theme and explain how characters respond to challenges to build it.
13	Summarizing Literature	Write a concise summary of a story, drama or poem.
14	Comparing Characters, Settings and Events	Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings or events using specific details.
15	Point of View	Describe how a narrator's or character's point of view shapes how events are told.
16	Structure of Chapters, Scenes and Stanzas	See how chapters, scenes or stanzas fit together to build a story, drama or poem.
17	Figurative Language	Explain similes, metaphors and idioms and how they add meaning.
18	Reading Poetry and Drama	Study how rhythm, rhyme, stage directions and dialogue shape meaning.
19	Comparing Stories in the Same Genre	Compare how stories such as myths, mysteries and adventures handle similar themes and topics.
20	Quarter 2 Review	Review literature skills. A mock test and parent report follow.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
21	Main Ideas and Key Details	Find two or more main ideas in a nonfiction text and summarize them with supporting details.
22	Explaining Relationships in Texts	Explain how people, events, ideas or steps connect in history, science and technical texts.
23	Comparing Multiple Accounts	Compare firsthand and secondhand accounts of the same event.
24	Reasons and Evidence in an Author's Argument	Spot the reasons and evidence an author uses and decide which points are supported.
25	Combining Information From Several Sources	Draw on several texts to write or speak about a topic knowledgeably.
26	Reading Images and Multimedia	Study how images, sequences and digital media shape meaning in books, films and websites.
27	Greek and Latin Roots and Technical Terms	Use roots and affixes to unlock subject-specific vocabulary.
28	Context Clues and Reference Materials	Use context, dictionaries and thesauruses to find word meanings and precise word choices.
29	Research Projects and Citing Sources	Research a topic using books and trusted websites, take notes and list sources.
30	Quarter 3 Review	Review nonfiction reading and research. A mock test and parent report follow.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
31	Opinion Writing: Claims and Reasons	State a clear opinion and organize logically ordered reasons that support it.
32	Supporting Opinions With Facts	Back reasons with facts, details and linking words, and finish with a strong concluding statement.
33	Narrative Writing With Dialogue and Pacing	Write a story with developed characters, dialogue, description and a clear sequence.
34	Informative Writing	Write a multi-paragraph piece that groups related information under clear headings.
35	Cohesion Through Openers and Transitions	Use sentence and paragraph openers and transitions to make writing flow.
36	Revising and Editing	Revise for clarity and edit for grammar, spelling and punctuation with a partner.
37	Keyboarding and Digital Publishing	Type at least two pages in one sitting and publish writing with digital tools.
38	Speaking and Listening	Paraphrase what others say, ask questions and share opinions with evidence in discussions.
39	State Test Strategies	Practice passage-based questions and extended written responses in test format.
40	Grade 5 Review and Grade 6 Readiness	Review the year's reading and writing and preview 6th grade skills. A mock test and parent report follow.

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