Elite Performance Academy Curriculum Night 3rd-6th Chandler Unified School District No. 80

Mrs. Krietenstein 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Writing and Social Studies (3rd Grade Science) Curriculum Overview Weekly Newsletter 6 Trait Rubric Beginner's Writing Continum Mrs. Krietenstein's Website Fourth Graders and their guests receive free access to federal land and waters “Every Kid in a Park Program”

Mrs. Krietenstein Classroom Expectations Kindness Matters Mutual Respect Good Attitude and Good Work Ethic Always Try Your Best Homework (review class notes nightly and finish any incomplete assignments) Stay organized with notebooks, binder, and folder Keep in touch with Student Planner, newsletter, e-mail, and by phone

Ms. Lyons 3rd, 4th, 5th Reading and Language Classroom Expectations https://www.cusd80.com/domain/7170 Website – each quarter's curriculum posted; spelling lists; projects/book reports, etc. Think Central – online access to HMH materials – COMING SOON! Classroom Expectations Small book homework weekly – parent signature required. Tests on Friday – corrections if below 70% AND signed by parent. Be prepared every day! Email regarding absences so work can be sent home if needed.

Mr. Morris 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th grade Math and 4th and 5th grade Science Classroom Expectations Math homework will be Monday – Thursday. (about 30 mins per night ) Tests are not set on any given day. There will be a Math Quiz every Friday for 5th and 6th grade, that covers bell work. Communication will be via email and the agenda. Please read the handout “How to read the agenda.” Snacks. 5th grade 9:45 to 10 and 4th grade 10 to 10:15.

5th Grade Math Fractions Number Sense Geometry and Measurements Topic 1 (18 Weeks) Topic 2 (9 Weeks) Topic 3 (6 Weeks) Fractions Number Sense Geometry and Measurements Adding and Subtracting fractions with and without common denominators. Multiplying and Dividing fractions. Comparing Fractions to Decimals Place Value Multiplications Division Order of Operation Distributive Property Coordinate Planes (Quadrant 1 only) Geometric Shapes Area Volume Perimeter of Complex Shapes

4th Grade Math Topic 1 (12 weeks) Topic 2 (4 weeks) Topic 3 (15 weeks) Number & Operations Number Sense Fractions Geometry and Measurement Use Place Value Add multi-digit Numbers Subtract multi-digit numbers Multiplication properties Multiply by one and two digit numbers Divide by one and two digit numbers Write an equation Solve multi-step problems Factors and multiples Generate patterns Find equivalent fractions Compare and order fractions Add and subtract fractions Add and subtract mixed numbers Multiply fractions/unit fractions Tenths and hundredths Compare decimals Lines and angles Measure angles Classify polygons Symmetry Metric measurements US customary measurements Perimeter and Area Make Line Plots

3rd Grade Math Topic 1 (on going) Topic 2 (15 weeks) Topic 3 (7weeks) Addition and Subtraction Multiplication and Division Fractions Geometry and Measurements Number Sense Use Place Value to Round whole Numbers Estimate Sums and Differences Add whole Numbers Subtract whole Numbers Meaning of Multiplication Properties of Multiplication Patterns in Multiplication Multiply by Multiples of Ten Meaning of Division Fact Families for Multiplication & Division Understand Fractions Fractions on a Number Line Equivalent Fractions Compare Fractions Time to the Minute Grams, Kilograms, Liters Measure Length to the Nearest quarter inch Make and Use Pictographs and bar graphs Understand Perimeter and area Find Area Quadrilaterals Partition Shapes Solve Two-Step Word Problems Solve Multiplication and Division Problems Use Multiplication or Division to Find the Missing Number

Mr. Morris (cont.) 4th Grade Science 5th Grade Science Life Science Living Things Ecosystems Physical Science Electricity Magnetism Earth Science Water Cycle Weather Science AIMS test for 4th graders Inquiry Scientific Method Physical & chemical properties of matter Motion and Forces Science Fair Earth, moon and solar system Body Systems

Ms. Jennifer Fox Room 33 fox.jennifer@cusd80.com In both math and science class, students engage in inquiry. When students derive their own knowledge from direct experience and hands-on investigation, it is memorable and meaningful! 6th Grade Science 5th - 7th Grade Mathematics

About our class… Community building and respect Rights and responsibilities Course information Mathematics Science Communication via technology Curriculum Night Information

Ms. Redmond-6th ELA Reading - novels, short stories, student’s own work Writing - persuasive, informative, narrative, literary Listening - SLANT, work read out loud, responses, ideas Speaking - sharing work out loud, public speaking, partner work Language - spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, syntax

Mrs. Hoffman 6th grade ela and social studies Testing Classroom Expectations We are Committed to: *Respecting everyone. *Keeping our words kind and clean. *Not bullying or gossiping. *Not judging others. *Completing our OWN assignments and tests. *Showing active listening to the speaker. HOMEWORK Thursdays - no timed tests Tests are NOT open book, but students will use Cornell notes. Students are tested on: Spelling, Grammar, Reading Comprehension and a Written Response. Novels this year are: *Freedom Walkers (after lesson 10) *A Wrinkle in Time (after lesson 20) Consists of unfinished classwork, and review assignments of concepts already I’ve already taught. Reading at home will be at least 60 minutes per week, including one book share per quarter.

Social studies content Complete 6th Grade Standards Semester 1 Semester 2 Concepts Assessed S1:C1 American History: Research Skills for History S1:C10 American History: Contemporary United States S1:C2 American History: Early Civilizations S2:C2 World History: Early Civilizations S2:C1 World History: Research Skills for History S2:C3 World History: World in Transition S2:C4 World History: Renaissance and Reformation S3:C3 Civics/Government: Functions of Government S2:C5 World History: Encounters and Exchange S3:C5 Civics/Government: Government Systems of the World S2: C9 World History: Contemporary World S4:C1 Geography: The World in Spatial Terms S3:C1 Civics/Government: Foundations of Government S4:C2 Geography: Places and Regions S3:C4 Civics/Government: Rights, Responsibilities, and Roles of Citizenship S4:C3 Geography: Physical Systems S5:C1 Economics: Foundations of Economics S4:C4 Geography: Human Systems S5:C5 Economics: Personal Finance S4:C5 Geography: Environment & Society   S4:C6 Geography: Geographic Applications 6th Grade Social Studies Curriculum Social studies content Semester 1 Concepts Assessed 1st Semester American History: Research Skills for History   American History: Early Civilizations World History: Research Skills for History World History: Early Civilizations Civics/Government: Functions of Government Civics/Government: Government Systems of the World Geography: The World in Spatial Terms Geography: Places and Regions Geography: Physical Systems Geography: Human Systems Geography: Environment & Society Geography: Geographic Applications

Social studies content 2nd Semester American History: Contemporary United States S2:C2 World History: Early Civilizations S2:C3 World History: World in Transition S2:C4 World History: Renaissance and Reformation S2:C5 World History: Encounters and Exchange S2: C9 World History: Contemporary World S3:C1 Civics/Government: Foundations of Government S3:C4 Civics/Government: Rights, Responsibilities, and Roles of Citizenship S5:C1 Economics: Foundations of Economics S5:C5 Economics: Personal Finance

Why take notes? Don’t take notes = Forget 60 % in 14 days Take some notes = Remember 60 % Take organized notes and do something with them= Remember 90-100% indefinitely! The More the Better!

Questions? Please feel free to write down any questions you may have on the note cards found on the table outside. Please don’t forget to include your name so we can respond back!