Welcome to CURRICULUM NIGHT 2017

Welcome to Room 2006! Wow, we have had an amazing start to our school year! First, here is a little bit about myself… My Interests: reading, coaching, learning, cooking (and eating!), The White Sox, UNC Tar Heels, teaching, and most of all – family  My wife is/was a teacher… …of fifth grade… …in this district!! Our beautiful boy, Wesley, is 4 years old TODAY… …and his little brother, Ben, will be 2 soon!!

Mathematics Common Core alignment, Pearson, TenMarks.com Focused assignments and study guide for each unit Students will be accommodated or given challenge work as a result Mastery assessments (Exit Quizzes) along the way Connection to “real world” concepts and examples Trying to perfect our basic math facts Topics we will cover this year: number theory, estimation and computation, geometry, division, fractions, decimals, percents, addition and subtraction of fractions, exponents, negative numbers, area, volume, capacity, probability

Language Arts & Reading 6 Writing Traits writing process Expository, persuasive, and narrative writing pieces Typically as part of our end-of-unit reflection week Curriculum is focused on integrating topics and subject areas, along with skill-based mini lessons Expanding vocabulary, increasing reading fluency/overall comprehension, and using reading as a tool for writing Leveled novel studies – use both fiction and nonfiction text ‘Balanced Literacy’ approach, with Wonders resource now available to teachers and students

Vocabulary Weekly-created lists based on Words On The Vine 10 words/2 weeks Greek or Latin roots Study options available Students will have in-class time every day, but can also take home for extra help Quiz on 2nd Friday (20 pts), with knowledge of roots, affixes, and parts of speech the emphasis for studying Students can begin looking up definitions the first day!

Social Studies An integrated focus with each unit, using small reading groups to study related nonfiction text Topics covered this year, in order: Exploration and American settlement Thirteen colonies Revolutionary War Constitution We will take a problem/project-based approach to our historical learning this year!!! Critical thinking is a must!!

Again, critical thinking is a must this year!! Science Similar integrated system as with our Social Studies time Topics covered this year, in order: Animal Classification Ecosystems Plants Science Fair…Mid-April, maybe sooner  Solar System For every fact found, there should be at least two more questions/fascinations to be had! Again, critical thinking is a must this year!!

Homework Students are expected to turn in their homework the day it is due Written on monthly and weekly calendar Recess time can be used, but I would rather avoid that (they’re kids, they need that run-around time each day!!!) Parent note or email for late work/early homework if needed “Remind” texts from me as well as their assignment notebook Most homework will be a result of your student not using class time wisely (not as harsh as that sounds)

Expectations Only ONE rule:“ Don’t talk while someone else is.” The higher they are set, the higher the level of achievement. What should be done, and not what shouldn’t be done Student centered and created Stay posted all year, frequent reminders Yorkville School District policies (review student handbook) Open door policy/safe environment

Staying Updated!! http://mrjohnsonsfifthgradeclass.weebly.com/ Class website – home page and subject areas http://mrjohnsonsfifthgradeclass.weebly.com/ “Remind” app/texts Text ‘@mrjfifth’ to (517) 618-0581 or 81010 Calendar on class website homepage Bottom of the homepage, updated all throughout the year!!! My contact information Email: ajohnson@y115.org Phone: (630) 553-5513, ext. 3426

Thank You!