Fifth Grade Curriculum Night September 14, 2016 Bradford Woods Fifth Grade Curriculum Night September 14, 2016

Math Instruction Grouping criteria included: Math achievement scores Fourth grade end of book test Basic facts Student attributes Both the total points and number of students determine the grouping.

Math Instruction All students will receive the same curriculum. In grades 3, 4, and 5, there are Academic I groups and Academic II groups. Each Academic I group is a heterogeneous mix. The difference between Academic I and Academic II is the pace and/or depth of the curriculum.

New Mathematics Curriculum We have updated the curriculum in grades K-8. Instruction will focus on inquiry-based methodology. Problem solving will be emphasized in all units. All Pennsylvania Core Standards for Mathematics will be addressed. GO MATH! will be our new textbook series. Each student will receive “mini-books” for all units. Students can write in their consumable books. There are new online resources that can be used at home for additional practice and reinforcement. (When presenting this slide, summarize the content in the bullets for your audience). 1st year of implementation New language to refer to math courses. In the past, math courses at the elementary level were called A1 and A2. In order to align with middle school, language has been changed to M4 and M3. Decisions for math placements in these courses is the same as it was – it is data driven and can change from year to year (A student in M3 this year can be a student in M4 next year) No student is at a disadvantage if in an M3 course. It’s the same curriculum, same resources, and the same content. Teachers are teaching to the curriculum with fidelity and following the same pacing guide throughout the district

GO MATH! Online Resources For best results, use Chrome as your Internet browser. From the North Allegheny Homepage, click on “+Parents.” Then select “Online Textbook Resources.” Select “Elementary Level Resources.” To access online resources for your child, please visit the District’s website. Online textbook resources will take you directly to Think Central, the Go Math online resource. EMPHASIZE the use of Google Chrome when accessing Think Central.

English Language Arts Reading English Spelling Writing

Reading Anthology Practice Book Assessments Comprehension Skills Tests Vocabulary Quizzes (Cagey Questions)

Book-It October: Mystery November: Fantasy January: Biography February: Historical Fiction March: Science Fiction or Newberry Winner April: Free Choice

English Theme 1: Theme 2: Theme 3: Four kinds of sentences Subjects and predicates Theme 2: Simple and compound sentences Prepositions and prepositional phrases Clauses and phrases Theme 3: Nouns Pronouns and antecedents

Theme 4: Theme 5: Theme 6: Pronouns Adjectives and articles Main and helping verbs Theme 5: Action and linking verbs Verb tenses Theme 6: Irregular verbs Contractions Adverbs Punctuation

The Writing Process *Steps *Modalities of Writing Prewriting - Informational - Drafting - Opinion - Revising - Personal Narrative - Proofreading Publishing

Morning Journaling Journal Prompt- Monday and Wednesday Revisions- Friday Grading: Content-12 points Mechanics- 5 points Spelling- 5 points

Journal Rubric CONTENT 12 Points 1 Topic Sentence 1 Detail #1 1 Supporting Sentence 1 Detail #2 1 Detail #3 1 Summarizing Sentence 1 Sentence Variety (Sentence Starters; Simple, Compound, Complex) 1 Sentence Length (Minimum 8-10 Words) 1 Descriptive Words/Robust Vocabulary 1 Figurative Language (simile, metaphor, personification)

Journal Rubric MECHANICS 5 Points 5 No Mistakes in Capitalization/Punctuation 4 1 Mistake in Capitalization/ Punctuation 3 2 Mistakes in Capitalization/Punctuation 2 3 Mistakes in Capitalization/Punctuation 1 4 Mistakes in Capitalization/Punctuation 0 5 or More Mistakes in Capitalization/ Punctuation

Journal Rubric SPELLING 5 Points 5 No Mistakes in Spelling 4 1 Mistake in Spelling 3 2 Mistakes in Spelling 2 3 Mistakes in Spelling 1 4 Mistakes in Spelling 0 5 or More Mistakes in Spelling

Science Life Science Earth Science Physical Science Classifying Organisms, Cells to Systems, Interactions and Changes in Ecosystems Earth Science Weather Patterns Physical Science Matter and Its Properties, Changes in Matter, Forces in Motion, Changing Forms of Energy Space and Technology Stars and Galaxies, Earth in Space

Social Studies Early Life, East and West Connections Across Continents Life in the Eastern Hemisphere Connections Across Continents Spain Builds an Empire, The Struggle to Found Colonies Colonial Life in North America Life in the English Colonies, The Fight for a Continent The American Revolution The Road to War, Winning the Revolution Life in a New Nation Forming a New Government, The Young United States Students will receive a study guide packet with each chapter that is aligned directly to the chapter test. Also, students will complete a project per chapter, and be provided with a guideline sheet and rubric to use as a checklist.

Let’s Get Organized! Check-in Policy, Journaling Homework Policy First, Second, Third Missed Assignment Make-up Work Assignment Books Binders

Communication BWE phone number: 724-935-5081 E-mail ksekelik@northallegheny.org ajanardhanan@northallegheny.org amiko@northallegheny.org Tyler Student Information System Student Handbook Staff Websites Conferences November 7th and 8th

Standardized Test Dates IOWA Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) January 9-13, 2017 PSSA English Language Arts April 3-7, 2017 PSSA Mathematics April 24-April 28, 2017

Reward System Ticket Distribution Raffle Prize Donations

Classroom Management Yellow Card System First Offense- Yellow Card Second Offense- Letter Home End of Class Period- Clean Slate

Volunteers Camp Kon-O-Kwee Holiday Parties Publishing Center T.A.G.- Traveling Art Gallery Lunch Guest Days (Birthdays) Library

After School Programs Since all doors to the building will be locked, parents should wait outside. Students with an activity on the stage, in the gym, or in the cafeteria will be dismissed through the gym door. All other students will be dismissed through the main entrance.

Other Announcements Parent/Teacher Conference Sign-Ups are online this year! Edible Treats (Form) can be found on the NA website under “Quick Links.” Your children wrote you a letter. Find the letter on their desk and feel free to respond.

Thank you! We look forward to a fantastic year with your child!