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 English
This year we will be making a special effort
to continue to improve 5th graders writing skills.The
writing traits we will learn to develop are: ideas, organization,
voice, word choice, sentence fluency and conventions (mechanics).
Students will learn how to write many forms of writing. Students
will learn to write position papers, poetry, descriptive writing,
researched point of view stories and complete 2 research reports.
We will be working closely with our school
library media specialist, John Allen, to teach the students the
fine art of doing research for reports, and to polish their keyboarding
skills.
In English grammar, we will be focusing
on learning the parts of speech, spelling, and improving writing
skills using the 6 trait + One writing skills. Students will also
learn how to assess their own work. Fifth graders have access to
lab top computers in the classroom to publish their work.
Spelling conists of words on the Most Frequently Used
Word List. We will be stressing 100% accuracy of commonly used word
list. Students will be given a list of spelling words each week
from the Zaner-Bloser text and will be be tested on them at the
end of the week. These words must also be spelled correctly in assignments
across the curriculum.
5th
Grade Writing.doc overview
Weekly
Spelling Lists
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Literature
5th Grade utilizes a literature based
reading program. During our literature time, I will be meeting in
"Literature Circles" with small groups of students reading the same
book, or doing whole class lessons. Students are expected to complete
a variety of assignments during their scheduled literature time.
During literature discussions, students will be assessed on their
comprehensive skills, understanding of the concepts presented, and
analytical skills based on character behaviors and conflicts within
the book.
Each month, students are required to read a selected genre book and complete the independent reading assignment.
5th
Grade Third Trimester Independent Literature
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U.S.
History
History
curriculum
The fifth grade social studies curriculum is U.S. History. Our
first unit focuses on geography with an emphasis on learning to
read maps for information . Students will learn how 5 selected
Native American tribes used their skills to survive their particular
environment. The emphasis then will focus on the European explorers
in North America, European settlement, and the events which led
up to the American Revolutionary War. 5th graders will learn the
three branches of government, their powers and how the Constitution
protects the citizens of the United States. Students will be tested
after completion of each chapter in the text. The
year will culminate in writing and researching a report on one of
the areas covered in U.S. History.
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Mathematics
Math is much more than manipulating numbers. The goal of math education today is to help children become problems solvers. This means teaching kids to observe the world around them by looking for patterns and relationships, estimating, measuring, comparing and using reasoning skills. Below are general topics that will be covered in the math class this year.
Number sense - basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions), estimation, and reasonableness of answers.
Measurement - standard and metric
Spatial Sense - geometric shapes and solids
Probability - develop understanding of chance, and prediction
Problem Solving - students will learn a variety of strategies
What about calculators?
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NTCM) recommends integration of calculator use in math skills. After students have mastered basic facts, learned estimation strategies, and developed number sense, calculators should be used to explore numbers concepts, to complete lengthy computations necessary for problem solving, and for self-checking. A classroom set of calculators is provided for student use. Students are not to bring calculators from home. |
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Prayers to Memorize
Apostle's
Creed
Gloria
at Mass
Nicene
CreedJoyful
Mysteries
Prayer
for Souls in Purgatory
Queen
of Heaven
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Religion
We will be using a variety of materials in religion class this year. Students will also be attending weekly Friday Masses and prayer services. 5th grade students will be using the Religion text: Blest Are We. The focus this year is an in-depth study of the sacraments.
Steps to Respect
We will be continuing with the Steps to Respect program . The 5th grade program helps students to work cooperatively with one another by demonstrating respect and care for one another. Students are given tools to help them become good friends. |
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Science
We will be using the FOSS science kits again this year. It is a hand-on program where students learn by investigating, experimenting, gathering data, organizing results, and drawing conclusions based on their own experiments. The students in the past have really enjoyed all of these science experiments!
- The first kit we will be using is on Measurement . This kit introduces students to the metric measurement system. They will learn the metric units use to measure length, weight, volume, and temperature.
- The Environments kit exposes students to a variety of different plants and animals and their environments. Students will develop the concepts of environmental factors, tolerance, environmental preference, and environmental range.
- The Variables kit introduces students to the concept of a variable. Students identify variables, control variables, and conduct controlled experiments using a variety such as pendulums, airplanes, boats, and catapults.
- Astronomy Students will study the universe and the planets. We will explore the constellations, black holes, myths about the stars and NASA.
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