Pioneer School of The Arts Elementary School 5 th Grade Mrs. Bennett “Changing year for fifth graders”

Communication – Web Page Home Page - Contact Information Parent Teacher Conference Sign-up Class Documents Specials Schedule A Look At Our Week Band Schedule Class Calendar Assignments

PTA Fund Raising = Field Trips

What We Will Learn - Math Place value Decimal equivalents of fractions Multiply & divide whole numbers Add & subtract fractions Estimation/rounding Units of measure Algebraic equations Geometric shapes, angles, points, lines, etc. Charts and graphs How you can help – Review the math facts multiplication and division

What We Will Learn-Reading Decoding word parts & syllables Read at grade level Use grade level words Comprehension skills Reading selections fiction and poetry Describe setting, plot and character How you can help - Allow time for reading for pleasure each night

Journeys – New Reading Series Close Reading Routine Close Reading Routine Anchor Text Anchor Text Leveled Readers Leveled Readers Word Study Word Study

What We Will Learn - Writing Spelling Apply spelling rules for grade level Use correct verb tenses, adjectives, personal pronouns, conjunctions, and adverbs Apply capitalization and punctuation rules

What We Will Learn-Writing Writing process Prewriting Writing and revising draft Editing and creating final writing piece Sentence & paragraph structure Writing applications Short narratives Expository Persuasive Literary response Upper & lower case cursive writing

What We Will Learn - Writing Six Traits Ideas Organization Voice Word Choice Sentence Fluency Research Skills Listening & speaking

What We Will Learn-Oral Communication Speaking skills Ask questions that seek information not already discussed Listen to acquire information Deliver informative presentations about an idea or event

What We will Learn-Social Studies History Exploration of America Colonization of America Forming a Nation A Nation Divided & Reconstruction Geography Economics Learning Activities: Field Trips-State Capitol - Old Idaho Penitentiary Junior Achievement Civil War Simulation

Civics and Government Nationally acclaimed civics program – “We the People” Research paper Research a constitutional question Individually write an essay about a constitutional question Oral Class Presentation Oral and team presentation on a constitutional question

What We Will Learn-Science Physical Science - states/structure of matter Biology - living systems/cell structure/classification Earth Science - Systems, mountains/ earthquake, volcanoes, rocks and minerals

What We Will Learn-Music Rhythm, melody, Musical performances Performing arts classes CPAL Band Orchestra Choir Performing Arts Concerts "The Civil War" 5th Grade Performance - June 8th

A Typical Lesson Introduce the lesson Discussion/Question & Answer Media - Kahn Academy/Promethean Lesson Class Practice (board work, discussion, etc.) Individual/Team Practice (worksheet, project) Assessment If it was important for me to assign the work and for your child to complete the assignment, it is important enough to receive a grade

What Parents Can Do Accountability Talk academics Read out loud Stay current Down to basics Make Time

Questions & Answers Mrs. Bennett “Changing year for fifth graders”