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5th Grade - CA ELD Standard
Part II: Learning About How English Works
Connecting & Condensing Ideas
Condensing ideas

Condensing ideas within sentences using a variety of language resources.

| W.5.1 | W.5.2 | W.5.3 | W.5.5 | SL.5.4 | SL.5.6 | L.5.1 | L.5.3 | L.5.6 |
EMERGING
1

Condense clauses in simple ways (e.g., through simple embedded clauses as in, The book is on the desk. The book is mine. -> The book that is on the desk is mine) to create precise and detailed sentences.

EXPANDING
2

Condense clauses in an increasing variety of ways (e.g., through a growing number of types of embedded clauses and other condensing as in, The book is mine. The book is about science. The book is on the desk. -> The science book that's on the desk is mine) to create precise and detailed sentences.

BRIDGING
3

Condense clauses in a variety of ways (e.g., through various types of embedded clauses and some nominalizations as in, They were a very strong army. They had a lot of enemies. They crushed their enemies because they were strong. -> Their strength helped them crush their numerous enemies) to create precise and detailed sentences.