Language Arts for Grade 5
1 Reading Comprehension
1-1 Understanding Main Ideas
1-2 Identifying Supporting Details
1-3 Making Inferences
1-4 Summarizing Text
1-5 Sequencing Events
1-6 Visualizing and Describing Scenes
1-7 Understanding Vocabulary in Context
2 Literature
2-1 Identifying Elements of a Story
2-1 1 Setting
2-1 2 Characters
2-1 3 Plot
2-1 4 Conflict
2-1 5 Resolution
2-2 Analyzing Themes
2-3 Recognizing Literary Devices
2-3 1 Simile
2-3 2 Metaphor
2-3 3 Personification
2-3 4 Alliteration
2-3 5 Onomatopoeia
2-4 Comparing and Contrasting Texts
2-5 Understanding Genres
2-5 1 Fiction
2-5 2 Non-Fiction
2-5 3 Poetry
2-5 4 Drama
3 Writing
3-1 Prewriting Techniques
3-1 1 Brainstorming
3-1 2 Outlining
3-1 3 Mapping
3-2 Writing Process
3-2 1 Drafting
3-2 2 Revising
3-2 3 Editing
3-2 4 Publishing
3-3 Types of Writing
3-3 1 Narrative Writing
3-3 2 Expository Writing
3-3 3 Persuasive Writing
3-3 4 Descriptive Writing
3-4 Sentence Structure
3-4 1 Subject-Verb Agreement
3-4 2 Compound Sentences
3-4 3 Complex Sentences
3-4 4 Sentence Variety
3-5 Paragraph Development
3-5 1 Topic Sentence
3-5 2 Supporting Details
3-5 3 Concluding Sentence
3-6 Grammar and Mechanics
3-6 1 Parts of Speech
3-6 2 Punctuation
3-6 3 Capitalization
3-6 4 Spelling
4 Vocabulary Development
4-1 Word Analysis
4-1 1 Prefixes
4-1 2 Suffixes
4-1 3 Roots
4-2 Context Clues
4-3 Synonyms and Antonyms
4-4 Homophones and Homographs
4-5 Word Relationships
4-5 1 Analogies
4-5 2 Categories
4-6 Vocabulary in Reading and Writing
5 Speaking and Listening
5-1 Active Listening Skills
5-1 1 Focusing Attention
5-1 2 Clarifying Information
5-1 3 Summarizing
5-2 Speaking Clearly and Confidently
5-2 1 Pronunciation
5-2 2 Volume and Pace
5-2 3 Eye Contact
5-3 Participating in Group Discussions
5-3 1 Sharing Ideas
5-3 2 Building on Others' Ideas
5-3 3 Respecting Others' Opinions
5-4 Oral Presentations
5-4 1 Organizing Information
5-4 2 Using Visual Aids
5-4 3 Engaging the Audience
6 Media Literacy
6-1 Understanding Media Texts
6-1 1 Advertisements
6-1 2 News Articles
6-1 3 Social Media Posts
6-2 Analyzing Media Messages
6-2 1 Purpose
6-2 2 Audience
6-2 3 Bias
6-3 Evaluating Media Sources
6-3 1 Credibility
6-3 2 Reliability
6-3 3 Accuracy
6-4 Creating Media Texts
6-4 1 Writing for Different Media
6-4 2 Designing Effective Visuals
6-4 3 Using Technology Tools
7 Study Skills
7-1 Time Management
7-2 Note-Taking Techniques
7-3 Organizing Information
7-4 Test-Taking Strategies
7-5 Research Skills
7-5 1 Finding Reliable Sources
7-5 2 Citing Sources
7-5 3 Summarizing Research Findings
2-1 5 Resolution Explained

2-1 5 Resolution Explained

Key Concepts

Understanding the resolution in a story involves grasping three key concepts:

  1. Resolution Defined
  2. Character Resolution
  3. Plot Resolution

Resolution Defined

The resolution is the part of the story where the main conflict is resolved, and the story reaches its conclusion. It provides closure to the reader by answering any questions raised during the story and showing the outcomes of the characters' actions.

Character Resolution

Character resolution refers to how the characters' arcs are resolved. This includes understanding how the characters have changed or grown due to the events of the story. For example, a character who started as shy might end the story as confident, showing their growth and resolution.

Plot Resolution

Plot resolution involves the final events that wrap up the story's main conflict. This includes understanding how the initial problem is solved and how the story's events lead to a satisfying conclusion. For instance, in a mystery story, the resolution would involve the detective solving the case and revealing the culprit.

Examples and Analogies

Think of the resolution as the final piece of a puzzle. Just as the last piece completes the picture, the resolution completes the story by tying up all loose ends and providing a satisfying conclusion.

Example: In "The Lion King," the resolution involves Simba reclaiming the throne from Scar, restoring peace to the Pride Lands, and showing his growth from a scared cub to a brave king.

Another example: In "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," the resolution is when Harry defeats Voldemort, saves the Sorcerer's Stone, and returns to Hogwarts, showing his bravery and the resolution of the main conflict.

Practical Application

To practice understanding the resolution, try reading a short story and identifying the point where the main conflict is resolved. Analyze how the characters have changed and how the plot reaches its conclusion. This will help you appreciate how authors bring their stories to a satisfying end.