Grade 5 · Cluster 6 · Module 1 (low stamina) · Tap any underlined word to see a picture
Read in Randi Whitney's voice.
In many across the United States, people have chances to take part in civic life. This can include , attending , , or sharing about and .
These actions can happen at the local, state, or national level, and they can affect how a community changes over time.
Some people believe it is important to take part in civic affairs. They think decisions made by can impact , , safety, and other parts of daily life. By voting or speaking up, people can have a say in those decisions. For example, a local might decide how is
used in schools, while a national election can shape laws for the whole country.
Others feel that taking part is not always necessary. They may think one person’s vote will not make much of a difference, especially in large elections. Some people are busy with work or family and choose not to get involved. Others may feel unsure because they do not have enough information
about the issues.
Even so, communities are shaped by the people who live in them. Some voices are heard more often, but every action can still have an effect over time.
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content language support accommodation for new English language learners.
Take Turns Reading (Fluency)
The teacher reads one sentence and pauses. The student reads the next sentence. Keep taking turns to the end of the passage.
Model. Read each Teacher sentence with clear expression and phrasing, then pause so the student knows it is their turn.
Track. The student points under each word with a finger or pointer, left to right and top to bottom, while you read and while they read.
Praise. Name what went well in the student's reading, such as expression, smooth phrasing, or a tricky word said with accuracy. Reread any tricky word together.
1.■Teacher readsIn many communities across the United States, people have chances to take part in civic life.
2.●Student readsThis can include voting, attending meetings, volunteering, or sharing opinions about rules and laws.
3.■Teacher readsThese actions can happen at the local, state, or national level, and they can affect how a community changes over time.
4.●Student readsSome people believe it is important to take part in civic affairs.
5.■Teacher readsThey think decisions made by leaders can impact schools, roads, safety, and other parts of daily life.
6.●Student readsBy voting or speaking up, people can have a say in those decisions.
7.■Teacher readsFor example, a local election might decide how money is used in schools, while a national election can shape laws for the whole country.
8.●Student readsOthers feel that taking part is not always necessary.
9.■Teacher readsThey may think one person’s vote will not make much of a difference, especially in large elections.
10.●Student readsSome people are busy with work or family and choose not to get involved.
11.■Teacher readsOthers may feel unsure because they do not have enough information about the issues.
12.●Student readsEven so, communities are shaped by the people who live in them.
13.■Teacher readsSome voices are heard more often, but every action can still have an effect over time.
ELPS supported by this routine
ELPS 3(H) Read with fluency and prosody and demonstrate comprehension of content-area text.
ELPS 3(A) Demonstrate awareness of print concepts and directionality of reading as left to right and top to bottom.
ELPS 2(A) Pronounce words, including high-frequency words, cognates, and increasingly complex syllable types, with accuracy.
The Writing Academy · Content Language Support · Grade 5 Cluster 6