5.T.SS.1Text Organizational Structures

Expectations

• 5.T.SS.1.a

  Describe how text features (e.g., chapter titles, diagrams) and organizational structure (e.g., chapters, problem/solution) function in conjunction to represent ideas and information coherently in texts. (I)

• 5.T.SS.1.b

  Design texts using a variety of text structures and features, according to purpose and audience. (C)

• 5.T.SS.1.c

  Use conjunctions and transition words or phrases, such as similarly and in contrast, to show relationships between ideas and information. (C)

• 5.T.SS.1.d

  Craft related ideas into coherent paragraphs that follow a logical structure using transitions. (C)

Georgia Milestones coverage

• English Language Arts Grade 5 (EOG) · Texts — Constructing Texts

  Structure & Style Students build and apply knowledge about language and organizational structures and elements used to convey and arrange ideas and information in texts.

  about 10% of the test · 6 points These points are shared with other standards, so count them once and never add them up per standard.

• English Language Arts Grade 5 (EOG) · Texts — Interpreting Texts

  Structure & Style Students build and apply knowledge about language and organizational structures and elements used to convey and arrange ideas and information in texts.

  about 10% of the test · 6 points These points are shared with other standards, so count them once and never add them up per standard.

What mastery looks like

Georgia's Achievement Level Descriptors. The levels are cumulative: each includes the ones before it. Proficient is on grade level.

Beginning

Identify text feature(s) that present ideas and information coherently in a text. Choose from a variety of text features to design a text for a specific purpose and audience. Craft related sentences into a cohesive paragraph.

Developing

Describe how provided text feature(s) OR organizational structures present ideas and information coherently in a text. Choose from a variety of text structures to design a text for a specific purpose and audience. Use conjunction(s) or transition word(s) or phrase(s) to show relationships between ideas and information within a paragraph. Use transitions to craft related sentences within a cohesive paragraph.

Proficient

Describe how text features and organizational structures function in conjunction to represent ideas and information coherently in texts. Design a text using a variety of text structure(s) and features, according to purpose and audience. Use conjunctions and transition words or phrases, such as similarly and in contrast, to show relationships between ideas and information within a paragraph. Craft related ideas into cohesive paragraphs that follow a logical structure using transitions. Craft related sentences into cohesive paragraph(s) that follow a logical structure using transitions.

Distinguished

Use a variety of conjunctions and transition words or phrases, such as similarly and in contrast, to show relationships between ideas and information across multiple paragraphs. Craft related ideas into a cohesive text that follows a logical structure using transitions effectively.

The same standard across grades

1. Kindergarten · K.T.SS.1

   Organization Identify and use organizational structures to craft meaning.

2. Grade 1 · 1.T.SS.1

   Organization Identify and use organizational structures to craft meaning.

3. Grade 2 · 2.T.SS.1

   Organization Identify and use organizational structures to craft meaning.

4. Grade 3 · 3.T.SS.1

   Organization Demonstrate and apply understanding of organizational structures and elements to create coherent and engaging texts.

5. Grade 4 · 4.T.SS.1

   Organization Demonstrate and apply understanding of organizational structures and elements to create coherent and engaging texts.

6. Grade 5 · 5.T.SS.1 (this standard)

   Organization Demonstrate and apply understanding of organizational structures and elements to create cohesive and engaging texts.

7. Grade 6 · 6.T.SS.1

   Organization Analyze and use organizational structures to craft meaning.

8. Grade 7 · 7.T.SS.1

   Organization Analyze and use organizational structures to craft meaning.

9. Grade 8 · 8.T.SS.1

   Organization Analyze and use organizational structures to craft meaning.

10. Grade 9 · 9.T.SS.1

    Organization Analyze, evaluate, and use organizational structures and style to shape thoughts across genres.

11. Grade 10 · 10.T.SS.1

    Organization Analyze, evaluate, and use organizational structures and style to shape thoughts across genres.

12. Grade 11 · 11.T.SS.1

    Organization Analyze, evaluate, and use organizational structures and style to shape thoughts across genres.

13. Grade 12 · 12.T.SS.1

    Organization Analyze, evaluate, and use organizational structures and style to shape thoughts across genres.