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What happens in Riker Hill’s Fifth Grade?

The Fifth Grade Team Mrs. Anna-Maria Corino – Social Studies Mrs. Gail Kelly – Mathematics Mr. David Arensburg – Science Mrs. Michele Jacobsen – Special Education Ms. Holli Gibbs– Special Education Mrs. Kathryn D’Anna – Special Education Mrs. Vanessa Belford – BSI/Support Stacey Adelson - Aide Mrs. Emily Hans- Aide Mrs. Jill McLaughlin - Aide ***Note: All 5th grade homerooms teach ELA Daily Team Meetings Collaborative Planning

Reading/Language Arts Balanced Literacy: Reader’s Workshop Read-Aloud Independent Reading Guided Reading Instruction Reading Strategies Reading Units -Unit 1: Launching Through Character Work - Unit 2: Critical Reading Across Text Sets - Unit 3: Examining Social Issues (Whole Class Core Novel) - Unit 4: Reading High Interest Non-Fiction - Unit 5: Fantasy Story Book Clubs - Unit 6: A Genre Study – Exploring Traditional Literature Words Their Way Ongoing: Word Study, Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics and Test Prep Writer’s Workshop Unit 1: Launching the Workshop Through Narrative Writing (Memoir) Unit 2: Writing a Comparative Essay Unit 3: Research Based Opinion Essay: Social Issues Unit 4: Writing a Feature Article In the Content Area: American Revolution Unit 5: Writing a Fantasy Story Unit 6: Writing Through Varied Genres

Reading/Language Arts Structure of Reading/Writing Workshop: Mini-Lesson Independent Reading/Writing Conferencing Partner Work Book Clubs Guided Reading Instruction Goal of Workshop: Build stamina Work with students on individual levels

Science Unit 1: Scientific Method/Engineering and Design Unit 2: Structure and Properties of Matter Unit 3: Earth’s System Unit 4: Space and Space Technology Unit 5: Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy and Dynamics

Science Hands on/Inquiry Based Learning Assessment Experimental Labs Unit Tests Homework Projects

Social Studies Units of Study What is History? Clues to our Past The Age of Exploration The Era of Settlement Age and Colonization The Revolutionary War The Government and Constitution Westward Expansion

Social Studies Forms of Assessment Quizzes Open Book Quizzes Notebook Informal written assignments Projects/Presentations Google Classroom is used often in Social Studies. All students have access to the class page. Announcements, notifications, notes, classwork and homework will be posted on there. Please be sure to check this daily. They can also write to me through to the page if they are having trouble.

Math Units of Study Number Sense Patterns and Algebra Multiplication Division Fractions Decimals Data Analysis Measurement Geometry Probability Problem Solving

Math Pre-Assessments Quizzes Post-Tests Flex Grouping Projects/Activities Partner Games Chess Extension Activities

Critical Thinking Essential Questions Reading Strategies Example: How are the risk taking characteristics of early colonists similar to the explorers from the Age of Exploration? Reading Strategies Making Connections Visualizing Questioning Making inferences Determining Importance Monitoring For Meaning Synthesizing

Helpful Hints/Reminders Homework Agenda Homework is copied daily. Students should be reading 30 minutes each night and writing a reflection about what he or she read. Students will use reading log to record their daily reading. They will be assigned to complete ”write longs”.

Helpful Hints/Reminders Riker Hill Take-home Folder Transports homework to and from school as well as any notices. Folder placed in backpack immediately upon completion of homework

Helpful Hints/Reminders Study Area proper lighting quiet spacious contains all necessary tools Study guides are given for tests at least one week before test date.

Helpful Hints/Reminders Policy for Absences It is the student’s responsibility to see the teacher for work missed when not in class. This includes an absence or leaving for band, GT, forensics, etc. Check teacher websites for homework assignments Homework requests cannot be filled until 2:45pm If your child is absent, you must send in a handwritten note, not just an email indicating reason for absence.

Helpful Hints/Reminders 5th Grade Handbook Available on the District website Policies and Procedures Birthdays Contact Information Teacher Availability Individual Classroom Incentives

Extra Help? Availability Please contact us to schedule a time. after school: 2:40-3:00 p.m. Math Help: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Please contact us to schedule a time.

Wrap-Up Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to come and meet your child’s teachers. We look forward to a very productive and successful year with your child!

We're Off To A Great Year!!!