Instructional Calendar for:		Language Arts		5^th Grade
1st Quarter (44)		2nd Quarter (47)		3rd Quarter (48)		4th Quarter (43)
SEPTEMBER 3-7		NOVEMBER 5-9 NOVEMBER 12-16		JANUARY 28 – FEB 1		APRIL 14-18
(Sept 3 Labor Day) Writing sample (Baseline) Getting started w/ Independent Reading		(Nov 5 Teacher Workday) (Nov 6 Conference Day) 5.9 Punctuation (apostrophes for regular/irregular possessives) 5.5 Character development/specific traits		5.6 text organizers such as type, headings and graphics to categorize information CFA Writing		(April 14 Teacher In-service / Workday) 5.7 Develop notes that include important concepts, summaries, and identification of information sources
SEPTEMBER 10-14		NOVEMBER 12-16		FEBRUARY 4-8		APRIL 21-25
5.4 Using dictionary, glossary, thesaurus, and other word reference materials 5.9 Grammar/Parts of Speech (Nouns/Pronouns)		(Nov 12 – Veterans Day) 5.9 Punctuation (Using correctly in a letter) 5.5 Apply knowledge of plot and character development		5.6 text organizers such as type, headings and graphics to categorize information SOL Writing review		5.7 Develop notes that include important concepts, summaries, and identification of information sources/ Organize information on charts and graphs
SEPTEMBER 17-21		NOVEMBER 19-23		FEBRUARY 11-15		APRIL 28- MAY 2
5.4 Using dictionary, glossary, thesaurus, and other word reference materials 5.9 Grammar/Parts of Speech (Adjectives)		5.9 Sentence Structure – fragments/run on sentences 5.5 Identify action from story to support character development (Nov 22-23 Thanksgiving break)		5.6 text organizers such as type, headings and graphics to categorize information SOL Writing review		5.7 Develop notes that include important concepts, summaries, and identification of information sources/ Organize information on charts and graphs
SEPTEMBER 24-28		NOVEMBER 26-30		FEBRUARY 18-22		MAY 5-9
5.4 Use context to clarify the meaning of unfamiliar words 5.9 Grammar/Parts of Speech (Verbs)		5.9 Sentence Structure – fragments/run on sentences 5.5 Main idea of a story plot		(Feb 18 President’s Day Holiday) 5.6 Identify structural patterns in non-fiction SOL Writing review		5.7 Develop notes that include important concepts, summaries, and identification of information sources/ Organize information on charts and graphs
OCTOBER 1-5		DECEMBER 3-7		FEB 25-29		MAY 12-16
5.4 Use context to clarify the meaning of unfamiliar words 5.9 Grammar/Parts of Speech (Adverbs)		5.8 Choose planning strategies for writing purposes Writing rubric/domains 5.5 Supporting details		5.6 Cause and effect Compare and contrast relationships SOL Writing review		5.8 Planning strategies for various writing purposes CFA Research
OCTOBER 8-12		DECEMBER 10-14		MARCH 3-7		MAY 19-23
5.4 Use context to clarify the meaning of unfamiliar words 5.9 Grammar/Parts of Speech (Prepositions)		5.8 Choose planning strategies for writing purposes Writing rubric/domains 5.5 Conflict and Resolution		SOL Multiple Choice Test 3/4 SOL Direct Writing 3/5		SOL Review
OCTOBER 15-19		DECEMBER 17-21		MARCH 10-14		MAY 26-30
5.4 Use knowledge of root words, prefixes, and suffixes 5.9 Grammar/Parts of Speech (Interjections, conjunctions)		5.8 Organize information-elaboration 5.5 Conflict and Resolution (Dec 24-Jan 1 Winter Break)		5.6 Cause and effect Compare and contrast relationships (Mar 17-21 Spring Break)		(May 26 Memorial Day Holiday) SOL Review
OCTOBER 22-26		DEC 31-JAN 4		MARCH 24-28		JUNE 2-6
5.4 Use knowledge of root words, prefixes, and suffixes 5.9 Punctuation (Contractions-hyphens) 5.5 Drawing conclusions about characters		5.8 Organize information-transition words 5.5 Summarizing (Jan 1 New Year’s Day Observed)		5.6 Locate information to support opinions, predictions, and conclusions
OCT 29 – NOV 2		JANUARY 7-11		MAR 31- APR 4		JUNE 9-13
5.4 Use knowledge of root words, prefixes, and suffixes CFA Word Analysis 5.9 Punctuation (quotation marks) 5.5 Character development/actions (End of grading period – Nov 2)		5.8 Awareness of intended audience/tone and voice 5.5 Describe author’s choice of vocabulary and style contributes to the quality and enjoyment of selections		5.6 Locate information to support opinions, predictions, and conclusions		(Last day of school – June 13)
NOVEMBER 5-9		JANUARY 14-18		APR 7-11
		5.8 Awareness of intended audience/tone and voice 5.5 Describe author’s choice of vocabulary and style contributes to the quality and enjoyment of selections		5.6 Locate information to support opinions, predictions, and conclusions CFA Non-Fiction (End of grading period – Apr 11)
NOVEMBER 5-9		JANUARY 21-25
		(Jan 21 – Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observed) (Jan 22 –Parent/Teacher Conf. Day ½ day) 5.8 Awareness of intended audience/tone and voice 5.5 Author’s choice CFA Fiction (End of grading period – Jan 25)