Curriculum Night 5th Grade October 12, 2017

Student Assessments Math and Reading EOG may be computerized this year Unit tests include EOG sample questions Gridded response is new to 5th grade Overall I-Ready Score Goals: Between 480-540 is on 5th grade level for math Between 581-640 is on 5th grade level for reading Students are expected to grow by 20 points Students can access I-Ready at home to work on their individualized lesson plans (30+ min per week)

Example I-Ready Report

Math Learning Objectives Number and Operations: Add, subtract, multiply, & divide mixed numbers and fractions Add, subtract, multiply, & divide with multi-digit whole numbers and decimals to the hundredths place Operations and Algebraic Thinking: Write and Interpret Numerical Expressions Analyze patterns and relationships

Math Learning Objectives continued... Measurement and Data Convert within the metric and U.S. customary systems Represent and interpret data Determine the volume of rectangular prisms Geometry Graph points on the coordinate plane Classify 2-D figures into categories based on their properties.

Social Studies Native Americans Explorers Colonization (13 colonies) Historical figures and documents Government (branches) Economics Wars and battles in US through Civil War

ELA Learning Objectives READING Identify the theme of a story, drama or poem. Restate, sequentially, the main idea/events/points from a story, drama or poem. Identify several main ideas and connect the supporting details. Determine the meaning of figurative language. (Similes and Metaphors) Use context clues to help unlock the meaning of unknown words/phrases. Distinguish fact from opinion. Determine author’s main purpose. Read books based on student Lexile Level, that meets or exceeds 1050L, by end of 5th grade.

What is Lexile Level? The Lexile® Framework for Reading is a scientific approach that places both the reader and text on the same developmental scale, making it easy to connect your child with books targeted to their reading ability. Lexile measures help ensure your child is on the path to academic success. Where can I find books that match my child’s Lexile level? https://fab.lexile.com/fab/i-ready/ Search our school card catalog by Lexile level. https://johnston.follettdestiny.com/common/welcome.jsp?context=saas64_3275005

ELA - Writing/Language Arts Use prewriting strategies to formulate ideas Editing and rewriting process More than one draft Check for capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and spelling errors. Recognize when revising, editing, and rewriting are not enough, and need to try a new approach Types of writing styles expected: narrative, opinion, informative, explanatory, research.

Science Curriculum Science Curriculum Cell (single vs. multi) Human Body systems Physical & chemical changes Water Cycle Heat and Cooling Forces in Motion Weather Ecosystems Inherited vs. learned traits and behaviors