Grade 5 ELA report card comments

12 sample Grade 5 ELA comments for standards-based report cards, from Exceeds to Beginning: 6 strengths and 6 next steps. Adapt any sentence to what you have seen in class, or write them for your whole class in the free Studio.

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Exceeds

Strength, Reading (literature and informational text). Sam explains the theme of a story and shows how the characters' choices build toward it. CCSS RL.5.2: determine a theme CCSS RL.5.3: two or more characters Written for Grades 4-5
Next step, Language. At home, Sam can jot down new words from books and use one when talking each day. CCSS L.5.6: domain-specific words and phrases Home tip Written for Grades 3-5
Next step, Speaking and Listening. To grow further, Sam can lead a small-group discussion and make sure every voice is heard. CCSS SL.5.1.b: follow agreed-upon rules for discussions Written for Grades 3-5

Meets

Strength, Writing. Sam opens with a clear topic sentence and puts facts that go together in paragraphs. CCSS W.5.2.a: introduce a topic clearly CCSS W.5.2.b: develop the topic with facts Written for Grades 3-5
Strength, Writing. Sam plans, drafts, and revises writing, using feedback to make each piece clearer. CCSS W.5.5: needed by planning Written for Grades 3-5
Next step, Reading: Foundational Skills. A next step is for Sam to read with more expression, pausing at commas and changing tone for questions. CCSS RF.5.4.b: appropriate rate, and expression Written for Grades 3-5

Approaching

Strength, Language. Sam spells many common words correctly and is learning to apply new spelling patterns. CCSS L.5.2.e: spell grade-appropriate words correctly Written for Grades 3-5
Next step, Speaking and Listening. At home, Sam can retell a news story or a show to a family member, using details in order. CCSS SL.5.4: report on a topic or text Home tip Written for Grades 3-5
Next step, Reading: Foundational Skills. At home, Sam can read aloud for ten minutes a day, rereading any sentence that sounds wrong. CCSS RF.5.4.c: self-correct word recognition CCSS RF.5.4: sufficient accuracy and fluency Home tip Written for Grades 3-5

Beginning

Strength, Language. With support, Sam can spell common words and sound out longer words in parts. CCSS L.5.2.e: spell grade-appropriate words correctly Written for Grades 3-5
Strength, Reading (literature and informational text). Sam enjoys hearing stories and is beginning to recall the main events with support. CCSS RL.5.2: summarize the text Written for Grades 3-5
Next step, Reading (literature and informational text). At home, Sam can tell a family member who the main character is and why that character matters. CCSS RL.5.3: two or more characters Home tip Written for Grades 3-5

How U.S. districts report

One district grades conduct and work habits on a three-level scale.
Students receive grades (1, 2, or 3), separate from the content area, for conduct and work habits.
Wake County Public School System (North Carolina), Elementary Report Cards, web page · Source
Another district marks work habits with four letters.
E (Excellent), S (Satisfactory), N (Needs Improvement), U (Unsatisfactory)
Santa Ana Unified School District (California), Report Card Guide for Parents, Grade 1 (Rev. 2016), PDF p.2-3 · Source
One district shares report cards with families three times a year.
Report cards are shared with parents three times each school year
San Diego Unified School District (California), Grading Policy (Hardy Elementary page), web page · Source

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