5 th Grade Sneak Peek Ms. Lujan & Mr. Santeramo

Jumping from 4 th to 5 th Students need to be on time -8:15A.M. Switch for Science & Social Studies Homework increases to about 60 minutes daily. Reading time increases by 5 minutes every month. Midterms & Finals No quarterly benchmarks Fun Day 6, PM Work Sessions, Intramurals & Gym No Handwork, now it’s Art/Music Stewardship (3 times a cycle)

5 th grade expectations Reading stamina Writing stamina Homework completion Appropriate behavior/ maturity Organization skills (copying homework, packing up, completing homework, turning homework in, etc.) Responsibility Independence

Math Things students should know to be prepared for September Multiplication Facts through 10 Long Division Understand large whole numbers Add large while numbers Subtract large whole numbers Multiply large whole numbers Compare fractions to decimals that name tenths & hundredths Describe and identify 2D & 3D figures using formal geometric vocabulary terms Estimation Place value up to millions and millionths Things students will learn in the upcoming year Place value & Estimation Order of Operations Fractions & Decimals- addition, subtraction, multiplication & division Area, Perimeter, Volume & Surface Area and Perimeter of quadrilaterals Geometry –angles, lines, coordinates, base, height and coordinates Algebraic expressions

Writing Things students should know to be prepared for September The Writing Process How to write 5 paragraphs How to write personal narratives, character analysis, Biographies, poetry, and informational books Things students will learn in the upcoming year Writer’s Workshop- students will increase writing stamina, skills and independence. Students will do most of their writing within their writing journal. Personal Narratives Persuasive Essays Mystery Writing Report Writing

Reading Things students should know to be prepared for September How to write about reading Different reading strategies Analyze and discuss reading Book clubs Things students will learn in the upcoming year Reader’s Workshop-students will participate in whole group mini-lessons, individual conferences, and partner discussions. Students will express their thinking about reading through writing in the Reader’s notebook. Realistic Fiction Non-fiction Mystery Interpretation (analyzing themes) Fantasy Small Group Discussions

Science with Ms. Lujan Things students should know to be prepared for September Observing, questioning, and analyzing The Scientific Method About Plants & Animals, Earth & Space, Energy and Motion The “Fruit Bowl” plot (gardening/cooking) Things students will learn in the upcoming year Matter Properties, states, changes of matter Compounds, mixtures, and solutions Energy and Ecosystems Interactions of living things in an ecosystem Food chains/food webs Natural resources Earth’s Surface Systems Weathering and erosion Earthquakes and volcanoes Rocks, minerals and fossils Cells Organisms Plant and Animal Cells

Social Studies with Mr. Santeramo Things students should know to be prepared for September History of New Jersey Early U.S. History US Geography Projects Things students will learn in the upcoming year Geography Early Civilizations (Mesopotamia) Origins of Mankind Ancient Egypt Ancient China Ancient Greece Ancient Rome Mythology

Textbooks/ Curriculum Math in Focus (Singapore math) Science Fusion Making Connections (Supplemental) Language Arts Common Core Coach Social Studies Curriculum

Keep your 5 th grader moving toward success! Routines at home are essential Homework area (a quiet space to work) Homework time Read with your child & write it in their reading log Visit: to access both the Math and Science curriculum!! Visit our blogs for nightly homework assignments, test dates, and important announcements Parent/teacher communication is key! Please continue to with any questions.

Summer Learning READ!!!! Read 45 Minutes Daily Just Right Books Interesting to your child Not Too Hard & Not Too Easy Required Reading: Book will be assigned by your child’s 4 th grade teacher Read AT LEAST 3 other Just Right books this summer Write Summarize what you read or write about what you are reading Start a Journal! Practice Writing Prompts

Summer Learning con’t Math Practice basic math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division (to 100) Multiply and divide multi-digit numbers Real world problems (online, barnes and noble, apps) Money Time Fractions Decimals

Brief Q & A General questions?

Thank you! Thank you for coming to today’s workshop! We look forward to working with you next year!