English Language Arts Grade 5
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Language Standard 4

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.

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Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., photograph, photosynthesis).

• Short Circuit
  Maggie needs help fixing a short circuit in her computer, and she needs your help. By linking the prefixes and suffixes to their meaning, you can really help her out.
• Spelling Patterns "Go Fish" Card Game
  In this lesson, students use a chart with fifty-two words grouped by spelling patterns to make a card game designed to help them recognize several common English spelling patterns.

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