Writing

Writing in fifth grade is all about controlling your craft. Writers at this level, use the power of words, structure, and planning to control the message and meaning of their writing. They learn how meaningful writing isn't always about quantity, but the quality on the page. Fifth grade writers are introduced to new genres such as memoir, feature article, argument essay, and fantasy. The true testament of their writing ability lies in transferring what they know from previous years to new formats, for a greater variety of audiences.

Key Terms in a Fifth Grader's Writing Journey

agency - to take a personal hold of something, to take charge

audience -

annotate -

collecting -

drafting -

editing -

mentor author or text -

paraphrase - to combine parts of the text and say/write it in your own words

perspective - the unique views someone has, they way they feel about something

planning

publishing -

quote - to lift exact lines from the text

rehearsing -

revision -

schema - what you already know and have experienced (the knowledge inside you already)

stamina - small details that are worth noticing

territory -