What Ontario grade 5 students learn in language arts

Your child will learn how skills they already have, like understanding different viewpoints, can help them communicate better when reading, listening, watching, or creating things in various situations, whether it's with people from different cultures, in social settings, or in specific subjects.

Your child will understand how skills they learn in one area, like problem-solving, can be used in other areas to help them share their ideas, participate in school, and plan for their future learning.

Your child will learn about their rights and responsibilities when they are online and how to make choices that help create a positive online identity for themselves and their communities.

Your child will understand how to use the internet safely, protect their personal information, and interact with others online in a way that is respectful and healthy for everyone, including asking for permission when needed.

Your child will be able to find information, decide if it's trustworthy and correct, and understand different points of view, so they can learn new things and create their own written work.

Your child will understand how different types of digital and media texts are put together, including their common features and the techniques used to create them. They will also learn how these texts affect the people who view them, and use this knowledge when looking at or creating their own media.

Your child will be able to understand how the way a text is written (its form), what it says (its message), and the situation it's in (its context) all connect with who it's for and why it was created.

Your child will be able to pick and use the right computer tools and media to help them design new ways to solve real-life problems.

Your child will learn how to talk and work with others online in a way that is safe, respectful, and includes everyone, understanding and appreciating different cultures.

Your child will understand how the reading, writing, and communication skills they are learning in Grade 5 are useful in other school subjects and in their daily life. They will also see how these skills help them better understand the world and express themselves clearly.

Your child will learn about the past and present experiences of different people and groups, including those in Canada, by reading various stories and articles that reflect their culture. This will help your child understand what makes people who they are, how they see themselves, and where they feel they belong.

Your child will learn about the important ideas and lessons found in stories from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit cultures. This will help them understand the many different ways these groups see the world, build relationships, and pass on their knowledge and traditions.

Your child will learn to be a good listener by showing interest, asking questions to get more information, and responding thoughtfully when others are speaking, whether in casual talks or more formal discussions.

Your child will learn to use different ways of listening, both before, during, and after someone speaks, to understand what is being said, including messages without words. They will be able to figure out why someone is speaking, understand the message, ask questions if they don't understand, and know how to respond appropriately.

Your child will learn to understand why they are speaking and who they are speaking to in different situations, both formal and informal. They will also learn how to use strategies like rephrasing things in their own words (paraphrasing) or saying something again in a different way (restating) to make sure their message is clear.

Your child will learn to recognize and use different ways of communicating without words, like facial expressions, gestures, and body language. They will also understand how these non-verbal cues help them share and understand messages.

Your child will learn to choose words carefully, including new vocabulary and descriptive words (adjectives and adverbs), and use different kinds of sentences to make their writing and speaking clear and easy for others to understand.

Your child will be able to use their knowledge of word parts, like prefixes (beginnings of words), suffixes (endings of words), and bases (main parts of words), to read and spell words correctly and easily.

Your child will understand many different words, learn new words in different subjects, and use their knowledge of word parts (like prefixes and suffixes) to figure out what new words mean.

Your child will be able to read different kinds of texts smoothly and correctly, at a good speed to help them understand what they're reading. When reading aloud, they will also be able to change their voice and expression depending on why they are reading.

Your child will learn to recognize and write different kinds of sentences, including more complex ones, and fix incomplete or overly long sentences.

Your child will understand how different kinds of words, like nouns (people, places, things) and pronouns (words that replace nouns), work together in sentences. This will help them understand what they read and write more clearly.

Your child will understand how to use capitalization and punctuation correctly to make their writing clear and easy to understand. This includes using commas for more complex phrases (like appositives, which rename a noun, or participles, which are verbs acting as adjectives) and colons to introduce a list after a full sentence.

Your child will be able to understand different kinds of texts by using their knowledge of words, grammar, how sentences are put together, and what they already know about the topic.

Your child will learn about different types of writing, like stories, poems, or articles, and understand how these different forms help to share a message.

Your child will be able to recognize patterns in writing, like cause and effect, and understand how parts of a text, such as a preface (an introduction) or a glossary (a list of terms and their definitions), help them understand what they are reading or hearing.

Your child will be able to explain how pictures, drawings, and the way things are arranged on a page help to create and share meaning in different kinds of reading materials.

Your child will learn to identify different writing styles, such as how the author's "voice" (their unique way of writing), word choices, repeated words, and sentence patterns are used. They will also understand how these elements help create the story's meaning and fit the type of text they are reading.

Your child will be able to figure out who is telling a story (the narrator) and what perspective they are telling it from (first person, second person, or third person). They will also understand why a writer might choose a particular perspective and what makes it good or bad for that story.

Your child will explore different kinds of stories, songs, and art created by First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people. Through these, your child will learn about their past, their ways of life, and their experiences.

Your child will be able to use what they already know from their own life and from other books or stories to help them understand new things they read.

Your child will be able to understand why they are reading something and choose books or other materials from different authors that fit that reason.

Your child will be able to make smart guesses about what they're reading by using what they already know, clues from the book (like headings or pictures), and information directly from the story. They will also learn to ask themselves questions to see if their guesses were right.

Your child will learn to use different strategies to help them understand what they are reading, such as changing how fast they read, picturing the story in their mind, reading ahead, asking questions, and looking up information in other books or sources.

Your child will be able to explain how the ideas in what they read relate to their own life experiences, to other books or stories, and to things happening in the world.

Your child will be able to find the main message of a story or article and remember the important details in the right order, which helps them form a solid conclusion.

Your child will be able to explain how using different reading strategies, like picturing the story in their mind, guessing what might happen next, summarizing key points, or connecting the text to their own life, helps them understand what they read.

Your child will be able to describe literary devices like imagery (when an author uses descriptive language to paint a picture in the reader's mind) and humour in different stories and texts. They will also understand how these devices help make the text meaningful and suitable for its purpose and audience.

Your child will be able to understand stories better by using clues from the text and their own knowledge to figure out things that aren't directly stated, both about what's happening nearby in the story and in the wider world.

Your child will be able to understand different kinds of stories and articles by finding the main ideas and details, putting events in order, taking notes, and explaining why things happen.

Your child will be able to find and understand different cultural elements (like traditions, beliefs, objects, sports, and music) in stories and other texts, and connect them to their own life and culture.

Your child will learn to find and understand different points of view in stories and articles, including those that are directly stated and those that are hinted at. They will also be able to identify if a text shows a preference for one idea over another (this is called bias) and explain how that might affect the reader.

Your child will be able to explain how different topics like diversity (people from various backgrounds), inclusion (making everyone feel welcome), and accessibility (making things usable for everyone) are shown in stories and other texts, and understand the main ideas or lessons those texts are trying to teach.

Your child will learn how stories and other writings from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people are shaped by their history, culture, and past events. They will also understand how these texts connect to their lives today.

Your child will be able to explain the thinking skills they used to understand and think about different stories and articles, and how these skills helped them.

Your child will be able to figure out the main idea, goal, and who they are writing for when they create different kinds of texts. They will also understand how to choose the best way to write something (like a story, letter, or report) and what tools to use (like paper or a computer) so that their message is clear to their audience.

Your child will be able to come up with and expand on ideas and details about different topics, including those about diversity, fairness, and inclusion, as well as subjects from other classes. They will use various methods and resources, including their own experiences, to do this.

Your child will be able to find and write down information for a topic using different books and websites, checking if the sources are trustworthy, and noting where the information came from.

Your child will be able to choose and organize their ideas and information using different strategies and tools. They will also learn to put their content in a logical order, considering the type of writing, style, and way it will be presented.

Your child will be able to talk about the methods and tools they used to come up with ideas and organize their writing, and explain how these helped them become a better writer.

Your child will be able to write different kinds of stories, reports, and convincing arguments using various tools and methods.

Your child will be able to write smoothly in cursive and use a keyboard without having to think about where the letters are. They will also learn to use computer tools like choosing different fonts to make their writing look better.

Your child will be able to write in their own unique style, using different words and writing techniques to share their thoughts and feelings. They will also learn to choose a writing tone (like serious, funny, or informative) that fits what they are writing and for whom.

Your child will be able to recognize the viewpoint, underlying messages, and unfair leanings in their own writing, and understand how different people might understand their message in different ways.

Your child will be able to improve their writing by making changes to what they've written, like choosing better words or adding and removing sentences, so their ideas are clear and make sense. They will also learn to ask others for their thoughts on their writing.

Your child will be able to make their writing better by checking for mistakes in spelling, punctuation, and grammar, and by improving how it sounds. They will also learn to use a computer to edit their work.

Your child will be able to create finished writing pieces using different methods and tools, including computer programs, to make their writing have the impact they want.

Your child will be able to share their writing with others using different tools (like a computer or art supplies) and explain how those tools helped them get their message across.

Your child will be able to explain the different ways they used to share their writing and presentations, and suggest how they can improve their work in the future.