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Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

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Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text.

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Explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text based on specific information in the text.

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Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

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Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text.

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Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact).

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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. a. Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion. b. Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles. c. Pose and respond to specific questions by making comments that contribute to the discussion and elaborate on the remarks of others. d. Review the key ideas expressed and draw conclusions in light of information and knowledge gained from the discussions.

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Summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

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Summarize the points a speaker or media source makes and explain how each claim is supported by reason and evidence, and identify and analyze and logical fallacies. CA

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Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.