Welcome to 5th Grade

Goals Reading – Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text. – Quote accurately from a text when explaining what it says. – Summarize a text – Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story (how characters interact). – Determine the meaning of words and phrases (figurative language). – Explain how chapters, scenes, or stanzas fit together to provide the overall structure. – Describe how a narrator’s or speakers point of view influences how events are described. – Analyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to text. Compare and contrast stories in the same genre. Writing Focus: Writer’s workshop, reading interactive notebooks, close reading, narrative, and opinion/argument writing.

Goals Math – Operations and Algebraic Thinking – Number and Operations in Base Ten – Numbers and Operations – Fractions – Measurement and Data – Geometry

BEAUBIEN SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR GUIDELINES PURPOSE & HYPOTHESIS (10 POINTS) DUE: October 7th *Describe why you will be doing the experiment and what your prediction is. *Your project should be approved before you continue working on it COMPLETE REPORT & BOARD DUE: Tuesday, Nov. 4th REPORT COVER (10 POINTS) *The cover should include the title of your report and a picture related to your topic. TITLE PAGE (5 POINTS) *Include (1) the title of your report, (2) your name, (3) the date, (4) your homeroom, (5) your grade. ABSTRACT (10 POINTS) *Must be at least two paragraphs in length and include a clear description of: (1) How did you do the experiment? (2) What did you learn from doing the experiment? SCIENTIFIC METHOD (30 POINTS) *Must include a detailed description of your experiment & include all of the following information: (1) Purpose, (2) Hypothesis, (3) Materials, (4) Procedure, (5) Results, (6) Conclusions *A minimum of 5 trials should be done! DATA, CHARTS AND/OR GRAPHS (15 POINTS) *Your results must be displayed in a visual form. All labels, titles, numbers, and additional information need to be properly identified. REVIEW OF LITERATURE (20 POINTS) *Optional-extra credit for grades 3 & 4 *A minimum of one page research that summarizes information you learned about your topic is required. *A complete bibliography sheet must also be included to describe where you researched your information VISUAL DISPLAY BOARD (50 POINTS) *Neatly display all of the steps of the scientific method. This should be colorful, typed and include a visual display of your results (ex. Graph). HINT- photographs of you doing your experiment and/or pictures of your project look great. Be creative! ORAL PRESENTATION (25 POINTS) *You will briefly summarize your experiment in front of your classmates and teacher. *Be prepared to answer questions about your experiment *Every student must complete an individual written report especially if you are working with a partner.* Two reminders-NO mold or bacteria growing experiments will be allowed. All measurements should be done using the metric system (for ex. Centimeters, Milliliters, Grams).

Classroom Rules Do not talk while others are talking. Hands, feet, and objects to yourself. Be respectful and polite to one another! No profanity! Use appropriate language. Use a level one voice while working with others (in groups). Walk on the right ride of the hallway and keep voices off. Be considerate and courteous of those around you.

Absences/Tardies Five unexcused absences or tardies will result in a students detention. – Absences are only excused with a written note. – Students must be in the classroom by the second bell, 7:45a.m. or they will be marked tardy. – 5 tardies will result in a detention.

Homework Reinforces the skills and materials learned during classes Prepares students for upcoming lessons – Please check your child’s planner daily or my teacher webpage. Late Homework Late work policy

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Grading Scale 100 – 90 A 89 – 80 B 79 – 74 C 73 – 66 D Below 65 F All Work Will Be Checked!! Not All Work Will Be Graded!!!!

Science Fair Due Date: November 4, 2013 The School Science Fair is Friday, December 5 th. Volunteers are needed. Science boards are sold in room 003 for $5.00

Miscellaneous Birthdays Due to allergies, we are not allowed to bring ANY type of food in for birthdays. – Birthday Treats can include : pencils, erasers, stickers, etc. Recess Have your child dress accordingly for all weather conditions. Forms Please send any missing forms you might still have!!! MAP Testing (Winter and Spring only) PTO Please join!!! ($15 for the year) Instructional fee ($50.00) 1 st Quarter Progress reports will be sent home October 10 th. Please sign and return it as soon as possible. Students have one full week to return it or check under accepts responsibility will be earned. Wednesday, November 12 is Report Card Pick-Up day!!! DONOR’S CHOOSE – Please go to donorschoose.org and read about and donate to my project “Technology Inspires” to help room 100 get iPad’s to work with in class! Please make sure your child has purchased the book “because of Mr. Terupt” by Rob Buyea.

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