1. Fifth Grade Curriculum 2017-2018
Vicky Maher
Trista Morrell
Nick Sontag

2. Our Schedule 8:20-8:30 Soft Start 8:30-8:40 Attendance/Morning Meeting
8:45-9:30 Art, Music, P.E.
9:30-10:45 Math Workshop
10:45-12:15 Literacy Workshop
12:15-12: Recess & Lunch
1:00-1:15 Read Aloud
1:15-2:00 Science & Social Studies 1
2:00-2:45 Science & Social Studies 2
2:45 Wrap Up/ Clean Up/ Pack Up
3: Dismissal

3. Class Policies We practice Positive Behavior Support
Rewards and reinforces positive behaviors
PAW TRACKS
ROAR SLIPS
ROAR Prizes & Events
R.O.A.R. Behavior Guide
Clear and consistent behavior expectations
Homework Expectations
Most weekly homework assigned Monday & due Friday
Current events study via Google Classroom
Vocabulary enrichment
Daily math homework (online and/or paper)
Daily reading (20 minutes minimum)
Band and Orchestra students must keep track of and make-up any classwork that is missed due to practice sessions

4. Communication
Weekly Friday Folders are used for students to take completed work home.
A weekly ed grade-level newsletter will be sent to all parents every Friday providing updates on classroom activities and future events.
The student planner is used for organization of assignments. Please check your child’s planner to remain aware of assignments.
Please check our 5th grade website for updated information, important documents, and permission slips.
Please contact your child’s teacher for volunteer opportunities

5. Literacy
Reading
Units of Study Character study, analyzing informational texts, comparing theme across genres, & multiple perspectives. Non-fiction text features & structures, main idea, higher level comprehension
Reading Workshop: Read to Self, Listen to Reading, Responding to Reading, Word Study
Practice: Guided Reading , Reciprocal Teaching (student-led lit circles), Comprehension Skills, Goal Setting

6. Literacy Writing Writers Workshop Practicing the Writing Process
Writing Genres: Narratives - Poetry - Short Stories – Explanatory- Persuasive -Informational
Writers Workshop
Practicing the Writing Process
In fifth grade, we focus on the writing process, with an emphasis on planning, drafting, revising, & editing our work weekly. Descriptive and transitional language are year-long practices.
Teacher/Student Conferring and Goal Setting

7. Math Math Workshop Math Expressions - Resource Areas of Study:
An engaging & explorative environment where students challenge their skills through mini-lessons, hands-on activities, technology, and project-based learning
Math Expressions - Resource
Differentiated instruction & practice with engaging student investigations
Please look for family letters coming home with details and tips for each unit of study
Areas of Study:
Fractions with like and unlike denominators
Computation using whole numbers and decimals
Algebraic Expressions, Orders of Operations
Area & Volume
Graphing & Geometry
Use of Measurements- Standard and Metric Conversions
Data expression & interpretation
Problem Solving Strategies

8. Social Studies
Guiding Concepts: Change over time, Human & Geographic Interaction
Changing Face of North America & the Emergence of a New World Society
The American Revolution
The United States Constitution
Personal Economics & Financial Literacy (Young Ameritowne)

9. Science Mixtures: Parts and Wholes Weather Earth Processes Organisms
Human Body Systems
Growing and Changing

10. We’re excited to teach your children. We look forward to a great year!