1. Welcome to Curriculum Night!
5th Grade
Ryan Elementary

2. ELA – English Language Arts
Instruction
Integrated with all subject matters (reading/writing/social studies/science and math)
Skills taught in isolation or in conjunction with other academic skills
Literature studies
Independent and Partner Reading
Guided Reading to meet individual needs
Whole and small group instruction with stations
On-going assessments for comprehension, vocabulary and fluency
Vocabulary, comprehension, & fluency development

3. ELA – English Language Arts
Skills
Narrative Elements Prefixes and Suffixes
Cause and Effect Drawing Conclusions
Sequencing Locating Information
Elements of Non-Fiction Text Structure
Word Relationships Main Idea and Details
Summarizing Literature Fact and Opinion
Author’s Purpose Compare/Contrast
Inferencing

5. Spelling / Grammar Spelling Grammar
Journeys Spelling specific to fifth grade standards
Content related words
Dictation Sentences
Grammar
Modeling through mini-lessons via Journeys and other resources
Daily grammar review
Application in every day writing

6. Writing Write from the Beginning Writing Process / Thinking Maps™
Journeys Writing Program
Genres of writing
Opinion Essays
Informative/Explanatory Essays
Narrative Essays
Research Essays

7. Math
The overall goal within the curricular area of mathematics is for students to have a not just a basic knowledge of each concept that they learn, but for them to apply it with a certain depth of knowledge. Due to this, students will be required to solve more detailed questions and problems.
For more information, visit the Arizona Department of Education or Chandler Unified School District website to see more about standards changes.
Arizona Department of Education
Chandler Unified School District
Some concepts covered in math this year:
Multiplication & Division
Fractions
Addition & Subtraction
Converting
Word Problems
Decimals
Measurement
Geometry
Volume
Graphing on a coordinate plane
Order of Operations

8. LOOK FOR AND MAKE USE OF STRUCTURE
Mathematical Practices
Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them
Reason abstractly and quantitatively
CONSTRUCT VIABLE ARGUMENTS AND CRITIQUE THE REASONING OF OTHERS
MODEL WITH MATHEMATICS
USE APPROPRIATE TOOLS STRATEGICALLY
ATTEND TO PRECISION
LOOK FOR AND MAKE USE OF STRUCTURE
Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning

9. Social Studies Geography The 50 States Explorers
American Colonization and the Thirteen Colonies
American Revolution
Westward Expansion
Foundations of Government
Civil War
Economics

10. Science/S.T.E.A.M. States of Matter Forces and Motion
Science & Technology in Society
The Human Body
The Inquiry Process
Solar System
Science as a Human Endeavor
Environmental Effects of Natural Disasters
Cooperative Learning/Classroom Presentations

11. Effective Work Ethic Perseverance
Students have already discussed the concept of perseverance and to not be “stuck” on the escalator
Stuck on the Escalator
TIME MANAGEMENT
Making mistakes and problem-solving facilitates learning
Productive struggles are OKAY
Using class time well (bathroom breaks and talking)

12. We are here to support the students (both teacher and parents) but ultimately, they are responsible for their own academic success.
Students should be their own advocate and speak up when they need help or clarification.
Students will be held accountable for their actions, work, homework and efforts in class.
It is our hope that a commitment from all 3 parties (parents, teacher and student) will result in success for all. We are always available to discuss your child’s status. Please do not hesitate. We would rather be proactive than reactive!

13. Daily Binders
Students will be using their 3-ringed binder for their daily organization.
This binder will go to and from school in which they will store homework and papers for home.
The Royal Report is stored in the front and is expected to be completed each day. Over the weekend grades should be checked and the report turned in on Mondays.
Agendas will be completed each day. Teachers will make notes in the agenda, or on the Royal Report, when necessary communication regarding behavior is warranted.

14. Communication Infinite Campus Newsletters Royal Reports
Infinite Campus blasts will be sent when needed. Please be sure to sign up for notifications if you haven’t already done so.
Newsletters
Newsletters will be sent home to highlight classroom information, student accomplishments and classroom successes as well as to keep families informed of upcoming events.
Royal Reports
The Royal Report is a student self-reflection form (teacher will mark behavior) to be completed weekly. Reports will be checked each Monday.

15. Graded Work
Graded work will be passed out to the students every Friday.
Students will need to save their graded work for the entire quarter, at home, in the event that there is a question about a grade.
If there is a mistake in grading, please bring it to the attention of the teacher as soon as possible. Please provide the original assignment for reference.
Keep in mind, not all graded work will be placed in their graded work section as some will be displayed on the walls, some will be informal observations or assessments and some will be within journals or other forms of assessments that cannot be placed in a binder.

16. Students will be graded on the following grading scale:

17. Homework
Students will be given a math page from the textbook every Monday – Thursday. Each will be reviewed in class the following day, so it is imperative that students complete this as assigned.
There are certain criteria that must be met to complete math homework:
Use PENCIL only
Problems written out completely.
All work shown for each problem (don’t assume ANYTHING).
Answer given for each problem.
Homework will be checked on a daily basis for completion to assess the concept reviewed in the homework. Homework is used to prepare students for the upcoming assessment that will be graded and scored in the gradebook.
Students will also be expected to read 20 minutes.

18. Students may also have additional homework or projects assigned from time to time to practice a specific skill, however a majority of your child’s homework will come from anything that is not finished in class. If you feel your child is coming home with an excessive amount of homework, it could be due to lack of effort, time management and focus in class. In addition, if your child has very little homework, that could be the result of lots of hard work and on task behavior in class.

19. Additional Information
Classroom Management
Positive Rewards
Intrinsic Motivation
Bucket Fillers
Class Compliments
Life Skills
Class Meetings
Brag Tags
Consequences
Determined by each class

20. Scholastic News Magazine
The fifth grade team has requested a $6 donation per student to purchase supplemental material for the ELA portion of our day.
Anyone is welcome to donate.
We are seeking $456 to purchase Scholastic News Magazines for each student.
The deadline is August 3rd. Please consider a donation as every little bit helps!
Thank you!

21. Thank you for allowing us to be a part
of your child’s life!!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us:
Caprice Johnson
Frances Weber
Nicole Witte