Speaking and Listening Standards (K-5)

• Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly. (SL 4.1)
• Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly. (SL 5.1)

Language Standards (K-5)

• Learn how to determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases using a range of strategies. (L 4.4)
• Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. (L 4.5)
• Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. (L 5.4)
• Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. (L 5.5)

Discussion Questions

• What differences do you see in the standards from one grade to the next?
• How would you modify this Grade 4 lesson if you wanted to use it with Grade 5 students?