1. Curriculum Night Grove Fifth Grade

2. Reading and Writing Workshop Mini Lesson Mini Lesson Small group and individual instruction, conferencing, and assessment of reading or writing with teacher while whole class reads or writes independently Small group and individual instruction, conferencing, and assessment of reading or writing with teacher while whole class reads or writes independently Responding to reading or working within the writing process Responding to reading or working within the writing process Sharing Sharing

3. Writers in Training (W.I.T.) Quiz 20 point scale 96-100% = 20 pts. 46- 50% = 10 pts. 91- 95% = 19 pts. 41- 45% = 9 pts. 86- 90% = 18 pts. 36- 40% = 8 pts. 81- 85% = 17 pts. 31- 35 % = 7 pts. 76- 80% = 16 pts. 26- 30% = 6 pts. 71- 75% = 15 pts. 21- 25% = 5 pts. 66- 70% = 14 pts. 16- 20% = 4 pts. 61- 65% = 13 pts. 11- 15% = 3 pts. 56- 60% = 12 pts. 6- 10% = 2 pts. 51- 55% = 11 pts. 0- 5% = 1 pt. Writers in Training (W.I.T) Writing craft lessons, grammar, and mechanics are practiced and tested. Quiz over skills presented and learned. Quiz grades are considered writing and language grades.

4. Word Study Not traditional spelling lists For more information, access district brochure on Grove website http://www.unit5.org/Domain/15

5. Math Mad Minutes – 50 problems in 2 ½ min. Excellent resource: Student Reference Book (SRB) and www.everydaymathonline.com Non- Traditional and Traditional Methods are used Flashcards at home are suggested Pretests and Posttests used to individualize instruction

6. Math (cont.) Tests – 100 points each Quizzes – 50 points each Daily Work – points vary per assignment Weekly Math Review and Quizzes are averaged Average of Weekly Math Review & Quiz– 10 point scale Average of Weekly Math Review & Quiz– 10 point scale 95-100% = 10 pts. 45- 54% = 5 pts. 85- 94% = 9 pts. 35- 44% = 4 pts. 75- 84% = 8 pts. 25- 34% = 3 pts. 65- 74% = 7 pts. 15- 24% = 2 pts. 55- 64% = 6 pts. 0- 23% = 1 pt.

7. Social Studies & Science U.S. History Simulations Life Science, Physical Science, Earth Science, and Space & Technology

8. 5 th Grade Expectations Assignment Book Filled out daily Filled out daily Posted in classroom Posted in classroom Parent Signature optional Parent Signature optional Excellent Organization and Communication Tool Excellent Organization and Communication ToolHomework Due at 8:45 45-60 min. each night Late or missing homework: documented in Friday Folder grade will be affected by 10% Student will lose a minimum of 10 min. of recess 1 st trimester, 15 min. 2 nd trimester and 20 min. 3 rd trimester

9. 5 th Grade Expectations Friday Folder Parent signature required each week in folder and test papers Parent signature required each week in folder and test papers Signature means papers and behavior form have been reviewed and discussed with student Signature means papers and behavior form have been reviewed and discussed with student Folder due by Tuesday Folder due by TuesdayBehavior Gator – AIDE A= Attitude I = Integrity D= Dedication E= Effort 2 Gator Bucks per day Used to “buy” parties throughout the year Please see teacher to volunteer

10. Classroom Treats Birthdays : Caffeine free individual sized drinks only Caffeine free individual sized drinks only Enough for class only – no extras Enough for class only – no extras Daily snack: Must be fruit or vegetable Must be fruit or vegetable Gator Buck parties and Classroom parties (Halloween, Winter Holiday, Valentines) Must be peanut safe (not just peanut free) Must be peanut safe (not just peanut free) Must be individually wrapped Must be individually wrapped Must be store bought – not homemade Must be store bought – not homemade Best choice – Fruits and Veggies Best choice – Fruits and Veggies

11. Welcome to 5 th grade! Please feel free to contact us at anytime Grove school 309-557-4417 Attendance line 309-557-4466 Or email dameryh@unit5.org dameryh@unit5.org dameryh@unit5.org fisherbk@unit5.org fisherbk@unit5.org fisherbk@unit5.org mendiolajm@unit5.org mendiolajm@unit5.org mendiolajm@unit5.org scottrj@unit5.org scottrj@unit5.org scottrj@unit5.org Additional Resources: 5 th grade website 5 th grade website http://www.unit5.org/domain/1440