Curriculum Night 5th Grade

Welcome! Introductions

Student Responsibilities BEHAVIOR = SUCCESS Behavior card – Character Counts Agenda/Assignment Notebook Binder Be prepared every day 3

Behavior Card

Common Core Standards Curriculum taught to the Common Core Standards http://www.azed.gov/azcommoncore/ Nationwide Rigorous –Apply knowledge in various situations Prepares students with 21st Century Skills

Reading Elements of Literature Informational Texts DEAR Across the curriculum Elements of Literature Pearson Reading Street – online access Literature Studies Informational Texts Current Events USA Studies Weekly Science SRA DEAR Monthly Online Reading Calendar 7

Writing Across the curriculum Different genres/strategies Expository Argumentative Descriptive Narrative Evaluating using 6 Traits DLR – Daily Language Review Conventions & Grammar Daily assignment Weekly quiz based on daily assignments 8

Spelling Across the curriculum Weekly spelling patterns Pretest, Spelling packet, Test Daily work checked for spelling errors in all content areas 9

Math Deeper level of learning - moving from conceptualizing to applying knowledge. Basic math facts are the foundation! Scope and Sequence Use of enVision math text & supplemental materials Spiraling of content Take home book or use website Math Notebook Parents Help: Daily Homework – parents review with child for mastery of concepts Have your child “teach” you IXL.Com Khanacademy.org 5th Grade Website – Math Link 10

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn By Benjamin Franklin

Social Studies Across the curriculum Geography & Landforms map skills states & capitals US History Explorers Colonial Times Revolutionary War Civil War JA BizTown 12

Science Scientific Process Foss Kits Adopt-A-Pilot Program Human Body – skeletal & circulatory system Mixtures & Solutions Solar System Simple Machines Adopt-A-Pilot Program 13

Take Home Folder – goes home every Thursday Miscellaneous Take Home Folder – goes home every Thursday Homework – completed at home – reviewed by parent Effort, Neatness and Spelling are essential Absent (illness, band, chorus, personal day, etc….) Required to make up class work, homework upon their return. Birthdays – Peanut free treats PowerSchool – check your child’s grades at any time! (Password from office)

Book Orders – online ordering – link on website Miscellaneous Book Orders – online ordering – link on website Parent Communication – weekly email newsletters 15

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Questions????? 17