Speaking and Listening (Gr.

5)

Outcomes I need help with it. Im still working on it. Ive mastered it.

I can contribute thoughts, ideas, and questions to

discussions, and compare them with my peers
I can ask and respond to questions to get a better idea of
an idea.
I can support my ideas with evidence
I can listen to other peoples ideas and points of view
I can contribute to conversations in small and big groups,
and recognize the role and responsibilities of speakers and
listeners
I can use appropriate word choice and expression for
different occasions and situations
I can give and follow instructions, and respond to
questions and directions
I can engage in, respond to, and evaluate oral
presentations
I can demonstrate an awareness of the needs, rights, and
feelings of others by listening and speaking in a manner
appropriate to the situation
I can identify examples of prejudice and stereotyping/bias
in speaking, and recognize their negative effect on
individuals
I can use language that shows respect for all people
I can consider the needs and expectations of an audience
Reading and Viewing (Gr. 5)

Outcomes I need help with it. Im still working on it. Ive mastered it.

I can select, independently, text appropriate to my

interests and needs
I can read a variety of literature, with an emphasis on
genre and authors
I can use pictures, illustrations, word structure and text
features to locate information
I can use a variety of strategies to construct word meaning
I can describe and discuss what strategies I use in reading
and viewing
I can answer my own and others questions by find
information in a variety of texts
I can respond to my personal needs, as well as group and
instructional needs, for information with a variety of texts
I can demonstrate understanding of how books are
classified to facilitate research
I can use reference books or electronic databases to aid in
the selection of texts
I can demonstrate my ability to access information in
response to my own and others questions
I can describe, share and discuss my personal reaction to a
range of texts across genres, topics and subjects
I can support my opinions about texts and features in texts
with evidence from the text
I can use my background knowledge to question and
analyze information in print and visual texts
I can recognize how conventions and features of different
texts help me understand what I can reading or viewing
I can respond critically to texts by applying strategies, and
identifying purpose, point of view, bias, and opinion.
Writing and Responding (Gr. 5)

Outcomes I need help with it. Im still working on it. Ive mastered it.

I can use a range of strategies in writing to frame and

respond to questions, generate topics, develop opinions,
compare thoughts/beliefs, describe feelings, form goals,
and record experiences.
I can use outlines, charts and diagrams as note making
strategies
I can choose language appropriate to purpose, audience
and form to enhance meaning and interest
I can write/create, collaboratively and independently, in a
variety of forms
I can use text features, structures and patterns when
writing
I can write for different audiences and purposes
I can share my rough copy and accept feedback
I can apply feedback to my writing
I can reflect on my final draft from an audience point of
view
I can use a range of strategies for prewriting, drafting,
revising, editing and presenting
I can use my conventions correctly (spelling, punctuation,
grammar, capitalization, and paragraphing
I can use technology to create, revise, edit and publish text
I can demonstrate commitment to the writing process
I can pick, use and organize information from three or
more sources
I can respond critically to texts by applying strategies, and
identifying purpose, point of view, bias, and opinion.