2016-2017 Mrs. Gerould 5th Grade ELA/SS Welcome Back to School 2016-2017 Mrs. Gerould 5th Grade ELA/SS

Let’s Work Together… Teacher Page: Important announcements, documents and links for extra practice. Add it to your Favorites! Email: tgerould@lebtwpk8.org Voicemail: 908-638-4111 ext. 102 Genesis: Daily assignments and grades

English Language Arts Language: Grammar/Structure/Mechanics Parts of Speech (conjunctions, prepositions, interjections) Verb Tense Proper Punctuation (commas, quotes) Vocabulary (context clues, Greek/Latin roots) Figurative Language Writing: Narrative/Informative/Opinion Introductions/Conclusions Transitions Supporting Details Clarity and Coherence

English Language Arts Reading: Fiction/ Non-fiction Drawing Inferences Determine Theme/Summarize Compare/Contrast elements Determine Structure of text Point of View Main Idea/Supporting Details Integrate information from several sources

Structure of Class Time Warm-Up Whole Group Benchmark Lesson Small Group Instruction Independent Work Read to Self/Listen to Reading Work on Writing Word Work Check-In/Wrap-Up

Grading and Progress Homework Completion-10% Classwork- 20% Quizzes- 30% Tests- 40% Other Study Island Writing NWEA MAP testing: measures progress

My goals for students To build independence To build stamina in focus and sustained reading To exercise personal responsibility To develop a love of reading!!!

Social Studies: History Alive! The Ancient World Early Humans and the Rise of Civilization Ancient Egypt Ancient Greece Ancient Rome

Social Studies: Assessments Vocabulary Group activities/Presentations Writing about history Quizzes Tests Newsela Articles

Thank you for joining me this evening Thank you for joining me this evening. I look forward to an exciting and challenging year! -Mrs. Gerould