Curriculum Night 2015

Reading We will be working all year to strengthen our fluency, decoding, and comprehension ability. Guided Reading Reading Workshop Daily 3 Common Core Standards http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/

Math Place value, multiplication, expressions, dividing whole numbers, decimals, adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators, multiplying and dividing fractions, algebra: patterns and graphing, and converting units of measure will all be introduced. Math Fact Quarterly Test (all operations) Common Core Standards http://www.corestandards.org/Math/

Language Arts We will be using the writing process, 6 + 1 traits of writing, and participating in a writer’s workshop. Grammar Skills Journal Writing Paragraph Writing Essay Writing

Social Studies We will study Early American History and the beginning of democracy. Native American Civilizations Famous Explorers American Revolution U.S. Constitution C3 Framework (not adopted) http://www.socialstudies.org/c3

Science/Health We will study Matter and Interactions, Earth’s Place in the Universe, Earth’s Systems, Earth and Human Activity, Energy Hands on Guided Inquiry (Experiments) Great Body Shop HIV Education Next Generation Science Standards http://www.nextgenscience.org/

Discipline Please refer to attached plan. Positive Behavior Management!

Homework Homework is assigned 4-5 per week. It is expected back the next day unless otherwise noted. A pink slip will be given if homework is not returned. Daily Homework Read 30 Minutes Spelling/Vocabulary Math Facts

Report Cards Report cards will go home quarterly. Students will be assessed in all subject areas. Grading Scale: 90%-100% A 80% - 89% B 70% - 79% C 60% - 69% D 50% - 59% F (Not Passing)

Assignment Notebooks Assignment notebooks will be filled out everyday. No signature or record of reading minutes is required unless requested or necessary.

Special Area Schedule Please refer to attached schedule.

Contact Information Please refer to attached schedule.

Birthdays Birthdays will be celebrated at the end of each month with a student choice of activities. Refer to handout for further details.

Students learn best when they are healthy! Staying Healthy Students learn best when they are healthy! Tips: Plenty of Rest Each Night Frequent hand washing Healthy Snack

Newsletter Newsletters will be sent home every two weeks. How can you help at home?

Webpage Visit our class webpage often to view newsletters and to find links to curriculum applications. http://www.d45.dupage.k12.il.us/north/no-curriculum/no-grade-5/mr-a-hugelier

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