5th Grade Biliteracy Unit Framework
Unit-by-unit biliteracy resources for 5th Grade, in English and Español. Each unit includes the biliteracy framework, assessment materials, standards, foundational skills, and family newsletters.
5th Grade Sample Biliteracy Schedule: View Sample Schedule
Wonders/Maravillas Resources (Units 1–6): Wonders (Units 1–6): Phonics/Spelling Reproducibles · Wonders (Units 1–6): Grammar Practice Reproducibles · Maravillas (Unidades 1–6): Cuaderno de ortografía · Maravillas (Unidades 1–6): Cuaderno de gramática · Maravillas (Unidades 1–6): Apéndice de gramática y ortografía
Unit 1
English
August 24 – September 25
The Land & People Before Columbus RL · Narrative Nonfiction
How Do the Characteristics of a Place Impact the Culture, Economy, and Governing Structures of the People That Live There?
- Biliteracy Unit Framework
- Assessment Packet
- Grade Level Resources to Support the Unit
- Instructional Sequence Chart
Standards: RL 5.1, RL 5.2, RL 5.4, RL 5.6, RL 5.10 · W 5.3, W 5.4, W 5.5, W 5.6, W 5.10
Foundational Skills: Unit 1 Foundational Skills
Spanish
August 24 – September 25
Cycle 1 Assessment: September 28–October 1
Propiedades de la materia RI · Persuasive Letter
How is Matter measured and Described? How Do Models and Standardized Units of Measurement Help Us Understand the Relationship Between Materials or Objects?
- Biliteracy Unit Framework
- Assessment Packet
- Grade Level Resources to Support the Unit
- Instructional Sequence Chart
Standards: RI 5.1, RI 5.2, RI 5.4, RI 5.7, RI 5.8, RI 5.10 · W 5.1, W 5.4, W 5.5, W 5.6, W 5.7, W 5.8
Foundational Skills: Unit 1 Foundational Skills
Curriculum Alignment: Curriculum Alignment · 26-27 Matrix · Binder · Assessment ID #151838
Unit 2
English
September 28 – October 30
U2 Exploration & Encounter RI · Informative News Article
How Do the Priorities and Intentions of a Person or Group Influence Their Actions, and Shape Their Perspective of Events and Interactions with Others?
- Biliteracy Unit Framework
- Assessment Packet
- Grade Level Resources to Support the Unit
- Instructional Sequence Chart
Standards: RI 5.1, RI 5.3, RI 5.4, RI 5.7, RI 5.9, RI 5.10 · W 5.2, W 5.4, W 5.5, W 5.6, W 5.8
Foundational Skills: Unit 2 Foundational Skills
Family Newsletter: English Version · Spanish Version
Spanish
September 28 – October 30
Cycle 2 Assessment: November 2–November 5
Cambios de la materia RL · Narrativa de Ciencia Ficción
¿Qué hace que la materia cambie? ¿Cómo se ven afectadas las propiedades de la materia por el cambio? ¿Qué características y prácticas pueden ayudarnos a encontrar las respuestas a estas preguntas?
- Biliteracy Unit Framework
- Assessment Packet
- Grade Level Resources to Support the Unit
- Instructional Sequence Chart
Standards: RL 5.1, RL 5.2, RL 5.5, RL 5.6, RL 5.9, RL 5.10 · W 5.3, W 5.4, W 5.5, W 5.7, W 5.8, W 5.9
Foundational Skills: Unit 2 Foundational Skills
Family Newsletter: English Version
Curriculum Alignment: Curriculum Alignment · 26-27 Matrix · Binder · Assessment ID #151839
Unit 3
English
November 9 – January 15
Cycle 3 Assessment: January 19–January 22
U3 Settling the Colonies RL · Narrative Biography
How does a society organize itself to survive and thrive in their environment, and how do the systems they create affect the way people live and interact with each other?
- Biliteracy Unit Framework
- Assessment Packet
- Grade Level Resources to Support the Unit
- Instructional Sequence Chart
Standards: RL 5.1, RL 5.3, RL 5.7, RL 5.9, RL 5.10 · W 5.3, W 5.4, W 5.5, W 5.6, W 5.7
Foundational Skills: Unit 3 Foundational Skills
Family Newsletter: English Version · Spanish Version
Spanish
November 9 – January 15
Energía, Materia y Organismos, en un Ecosistema RI · Reporte de Investigación
¿Cuál es la relación entre la energía, la materia y los organismos de un ecosistema?
- Biliteracy Unit Framework
- Assessment Packet
- Grade Level Resources to Support the Unit
- Instructional Sequence Chart
Standards: RI 5.1, RI 5.2, RI 5.5, RI 5.7, RI 5.9, RI 5.10 · W 5.2, W 5.4, W 5.5, W 5.6, W 5.7, W 5.8
Foundational Skills: Unit 3 Foundational Skills
Family Newsletter: English Version · Spanish Version
Curriculum Alignment: Curriculum Alignment · 26-27 Matrix · Binder · Assessment ID #151840
Unit 4
English
January 25 – February 26
Assessment Cycle 4: March 1–March 4
Road to War & American Revolution Persuasive Letter
- Biliteracy Unit Framework
- Assessment Packet
- Grade Level Resources to Support the Unit
- Instructional Sequence Chart
Standards: RI 5.2, RI 5.6, RI 5.8 · W 5.1, W 5.4, W 5.5, W 5.6, W 5.8
Foundational Skills: Unit 4 Foundational Skills
Family Newsletter: English Version · Spanish Version
Spanish
January 25 – February 26
Sistemas espaciales RI · Opinion OpEd
Ciencias y Artes del Lenguaje: Sistemas terrestres
- Biliteracy Unit Framework
- Assessment Packet
- Grade Level Resources to Support the Unit
- Instructional Sequence Chart
Standards: RI 5.1, RI 5.3, RI 5.6, RI 5.8, RI 5.9, RI 5.10 · W 5.1, W 5.4, W 5.5, W 5.6, W 5.7, W 5.8
Foundational Skills: Unit 4 Foundational Skills
Family Newsletter: English Version · Spanish Version
Curriculum Alignment: Curriculum Alignment · 26-27 Matrix · Binder · Assessment ID #151841
Unit 5
English
March 8 – April 23
Cycle 5 Assessment: April 26–April 30
The Development of the US Constitution RI · Informative Blog
- Biliteracy Unit Framework
- Assessment Packet
- Grade Level Resources to Support the Unit
- Instructional Sequence Chart
Standards: RI 5.4, RI 5.5, RI 5.6 · W 5.2, W 5.4, W 5.5, W 5.6, W 5.10
Foundational Skills: Unit 5 Foundational Skills
Family Newsletter: English Version · Spanish Version
Spanish
March 8 – April 23
Patrones en las estrellas y la luz
- Biliteracy Unit Framework
- Assessment Packet
- Grade Level Resources to Support the Unit
- Instructional Sequence Chart
Standards: RL 5.1, RL 5.3, RL 5.4, RL 5.7, RL 5.9, RL 5.10
Foundational Skills: Unit 5 Foundational Skills
Family Newsletter: English Version · Spanish Version
Curriculum Alignment: Curriculum Alignment · 26-27 Matrix · Binder · Assessment ID #151842