Standard(s):
[SC2015] (5) 9 : 9 ) Construct an illustration to explain how plants use light energy to convert
carbon dioxide and water into a storable fuel, carbohydrates, and a waste
product, oxygen, during the process of photosynthesis.
[ELA2015] (5) 23 : 23 ) Write informative or explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. [W.5.2]
a. Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. [W.5.2a]
b. Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic. [W.5.2b]
c. Link ideas within and across categories of information using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., in contrast, especially). [W.5.2c]
d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. [W.5.2d]
e. Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented. [W.5.2e]
[ELA2015] (5) 38 : 38 ) Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. [L.5.1]
a. Explain the function of conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections in general and their function in particular sentences. [L.5.1a]
b. Form and use the perfect (e.g., I had walked; I have walked; I will have walked) verb tenses. [L.5.1b]
c. Use verb tense to convey various times, sequences, states, and conditions. [L.5.1c]
d. Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.* [L.5.1d]
e. Use correlative conjunctions (e.g., either/or, neither/nor). [L.5.1e]
[ELA2015] (5) 39 : 39 ) Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. [L.5.2]
a. Use punctuation to separate items in a series.* [L.5.2a]
b. Use a comma to separate an introductory element from the rest of the sentence. [L.5.2b]
c. Use a comma to set off the words yes and no (e.g., Yes, thank you), to set off a tag question from the rest of the sentence (e.g., It's true, isn't it'), and to indicate direct address (e.g., Is that you, Steve'). [L.5.2c]
d. Use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles of works. [L.5.2d]
e. Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed. [L.5.2e]