1. Welcome to Back -to -School Night

2. What happens in
Riker Hill’s
Fifth Grade?

3. The Fifth Grade Team Mrs. Anna-Maria Corino – Social Studies
Mrs. Gail Kelly – Mathematics
Mr. David Arensburg – Science
Mrs. Michele Jacobsen – Special Education
Ms. Holli Gibbs– Special Education
Mrs. Kathryn D’Anna – Special Education
Mrs. Vanessa Belford – BSI/Support
Mrs. Liz Zuber– Aide
Mrs. Emily Hans- Aide
Mrs. Jill McLaughlin - Aide
***Note: All 5th grade homerooms teach ELA
Daily Team Meetings
Collaborative Planning

4. Reading/Language Arts
Balanced Literacy:
Reader’s Workshop
Read-Aloud
Independent Reading
Guided Reading Instruction
Reading Strategies
Reading Units
-Unit 1: Launching Through Character Work
- Unit 2: Critical Reading Across Text Sets
- Unit 3: Examining Social Issues (Whole Class Core Novel)
- Unit 4: Reading High Interest Non-Fiction
- Unit 5: Fantasy Story Book Clubs
- Unit 6: A Genre Study – Exploring Traditional Literature
Words Their Way
Ongoing: Word Study, Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics and Test Prep
Writer’s Workshop
Unit 1: Launching the Workshop Through
Narrative Writing (Memoir)
Unit 2: Writing a Comparative Essay
Unit 3: Research Based Opinion Essay:
Social Issues
Unit 4: Writing a Feature Article
In the Content Area: American Revolution
Unit 5: Writing a Fantasy Story
Unit 6: Writing Through Varied Genres

5. Reading/Language Arts
Structure of Reading/Writing Workshop:
Mini-Lesson
Independent Reading/Writing
Conferencing
Partner Work
Book Clubs
Guided Reading Instruction
Goal of Workshop:
Build stamina
Work with students on individual levels

6. Science Unit 1: Scientific Method/Engineering and Design
Unit 2: Structure and Properties of Matter
Unit 3: Earth’s System
Unit 4: Space and Space Technology
Unit 5: Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy and Dynamics

7. Science Hands on/Inquiry Based Learning Assessment Experimental Labs
Unit Tests
Homework
Projects

8. Social Studies Units of Study What is History? The Age of Exploration
The Era of Settlement Age and Colonization
The Revolutionary War
The Government and Constitution
Westward Expansion and the Civil War

9. Social Studies Forms of Assessment Tests/ Quizzes Open Book Quizzes
Notebook
Informal written assignments
Projects

10. Math Units of Study Calendar Math Number Sense Patterns and Algebra
Multiplication
Division
Fractions
Decimals
Data Analysis
Calendar Math
Measurement
Geometry

11. Math Pre-Assessments Quizzes Post-Tests Flex Grouping
Projects/Activities
Partner Games
Chess
Extension Activities

12. Critical Thinking Essential Questions Reading Strategies
Example: How are the risk taking characteristics of early colonists similar to the explorers from the Age of Exploration?
Reading Strategies
Making Connections
Visualizing
Questioning
Making inferences
Determining Importance
Monitoring For Meaning
Synthesizing

13. Helpful Hints/Reminders
Homework Agenda
Homework is copied daily.
Students should be reading 30 minutes each night and writing a reflection about what he or she read.
Students will use reading log to record their daily reading. They will be assigned to complete three “write longs” per week.

14. Helpful Hints/Reminders
Riker Hill Take-home Folder
Transports homework to and from school as well as any notices.
Folder placed in backpack immediately upon completion of homework

15. Helpful Hints/Reminders
Study Area
proper lighting
quiet
spacious
contains all necessary tools
Study guides are given for tests at least one week before test date.

16. Helpful Hints/Reminders
Policy for Absences
It is the student’s responsibility to see the teacher for work missed when not in class. This includes an absence or leaving for band, GT, forensics, etc.
Check teacher websites for homework assignments
Homework requests cannot be filled until 2:45pm
If your child is absent, you must send in a handwritten note, not just an indicating reason for absence.

17. Helpful Hints/Reminders
5th Grade Handbook
Available on the District website
Policies and Procedures
Birthdays
Contact Information
Teacher Availability
Individual Classroom Incentives

18. Extra Help? Availability Please contact us to schedule a time.
after school:
2:40-3:00 p.m.
Math Help:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Please contact us to schedule a time.

19. Wrap-Up
Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to come and meet your child’s teachers. We look forward to a very productive and successful year with your child!

20. We're Off To A Great Year!!!