Reading Informational Text
Grade 5 English Language Arts • ELA.5.RIT
1 Level 1 Foundation
3 skillsSelect and use text features
Use key details to determine the main idea
Read about animals
2 Level 2 Developing
4 skillsDetermine the main idea of a passage
Determine the order of events in informational texts
Compare and contrast in informational texts
Match causes and effects in informational texts
3 Level 3 Proficient
4 skillsIdentify the purpose of a text
Identify text structures
Read about famous people
Read about science and nature
4 Level 4 Advanced
3 skillsDistinguish facts from opinions
Choose reasons to support an opinion
Read about history
5 Level 5 Expert
2 skillsCombine main ideas from two texts
Compare information from two texts
About Reading Informational Text
This Grade 5 English Language Arts standard focuses on building student proficiency in reading informational text. As part of the Florida B.E.S.T. curriculum, this standard is assessed on the FAST (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking) exam.
Why This Standard Matters
This is a high-priority standard that forms the foundation for future mathematical concepts. Students who master these skills are better prepared for more advanced topics in later grades.
How to Use These Resources
- Level 1-2: Start here for students who need foundational practice or intervention
- Level 3: Core grade-level skills that all students should master
- Level 4-5: Challenge and enrichment for students ready to advance
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