1. Welcome to CURRICULUM NIGHT 2017

2. Welcome to Room 2006!
Wow, we have had an amazing start to our school year! First, here is a little bit about myself…
My Interests: reading, coaching, learning, cooking (and eating!), The White Sox, UNC Tar Heels, teaching, and most of all – family 
My wife is/was a teacher…
…of fifth grade…
…in this district!!
Our beautiful boy, Wesley,
is 4 years old TODAY…
…and his little brother,
Ben, will be 2 soon!!

3. Mathematics Common Core alignment, Pearson, TenMarks.com
Focused assignments and study guide for each unit
Students will be accommodated or given challenge work as a result
Mastery assessments (Exit Quizzes) along the way
Connection to “real world” concepts and examples
Trying to perfect our basic math facts
Topics we will cover this year:
number theory, estimation and computation, geometry, division, fractions, decimals, percents, addition and subtraction of fractions, exponents, negative numbers, area, volume, capacity, probability

4. Language Arts & Reading
6 Writing Traits writing process
Expository, persuasive, and narrative writing pieces
Typically as part of our end-of-unit reflection week
Curriculum is focused on integrating topics and subject areas, along with skill-based mini lessons
Expanding vocabulary, increasing reading fluency/overall comprehension, and using reading as a tool for writing
Leveled novel studies – use both fiction and nonfiction text
‘Balanced Literacy’ approach, with Wonders resource now available to teachers and students

5. Vocabulary Weekly-created lists based on Words On The Vine
10 words/2 weeks
Greek or Latin roots
Study options available
Students will have in-class time every day, but can also take home for extra help
Quiz on 2nd Friday (20 pts), with knowledge of roots, affixes, and parts of speech the emphasis for studying
Students can begin looking up definitions the first day!

6. Social Studies
An integrated focus with each unit, using small reading groups to study related nonfiction text
Topics covered this year, in order:
Exploration and American settlement
Thirteen colonies
Revolutionary War
Constitution
We will take a problem/project-based approach to our historical learning this year!!! Critical thinking is a must!!

7. Again, critical thinking is a must this year!!
Science
Similar integrated system as with our Social Studies time
Topics covered this year, in order:
Animal Classification
Ecosystems
Plants
Science Fair…Mid-April, maybe sooner 
Solar System
For every fact found, there should be at least two more questions/fascinations to be had!
Again, critical thinking is a must this year!!

8. Homework Students are expected to turn in their
homework the day it is due
Written on monthly and weekly calendar
Recess time can be used, but I would rather avoid that (they’re kids, they need that run-around time each day!!!)
Parent note or for late work/early homework if needed
“Remind” texts from me as well as their assignment notebook
Most homework will be a result of your student not using class time wisely (not as harsh as that sounds)

9. Expectations Only ONE rule:“ Don’t talk while someone else is.”
The higher they are set, the higher the level of achievement.
What should be done, and not what shouldn’t be done
Student centered and created
Stay posted all year, frequent reminders
Yorkville School District policies
(review student handbook)
Open door policy/safe environment

10. Staying Updated!! http://mrjohnsonsfifthgradeclass.weebly.com/
Class website – home page and subject areas
“Remind” app/texts
Text to (517) or 81010
Calendar on class website homepage
Bottom of the homepage, updated all throughout the year!!!
My contact information
Phone: (630) , ext. 3426

11. Thank You!