Welcome to Team 5C’s Curriculum Night Mrs. Chiodo Ms. Glau Miss GillundMrs. Firehammer Interventionists: Mr. Ceci Mrs. Arnoff Ms. Brogan

Comprehensive Literacy Program Reading Writing Word Study

Comprehensive Literacy Reading Workshop Model Reading – DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment) – Mini Lessons – Shared Reading / Read Aloud – Guided Reading – Independent Reading – Written Response to Reading

Writing Workshop Model Mini Lessons: Techniques of writing are discussed as a whole group. Mini Lessons: Techniques of writing are discussed as a whole group. Conferencing: The teacher will meet with individual students to address their needs in writing. Conferencing: The teacher will meet with individual students to address their needs in writing. Assessment: Writing is assessed at the end of every quarter. Pieces are graded on a rubric with a goal of a “3” by the end of fifth grade. Assessment: Writing is assessed at the end of every quarter. Pieces are graded on a rubric with a goal of a “3” by the end of fifth grade.

Standard: Students should always be working on their writing piece independently. The piece needs to be a true representation of what the student can produce. Therefore writing should be done in the classroom. Standard: Students should always be working on their writing piece independently. The piece needs to be a true representation of what the student can produce. Therefore writing should be done in the classroom.

Word Study (Spelling) DSA (Diagnostic Spelling Analysis): a tool used to determine what spelling level the student is at. Given twice a year. DSA (Diagnostic Spelling Analysis): a tool used to determine what spelling level the student is at. Given twice a year. Word Study Groups: Based on DSA score, student will be placed in a group to work on specific features of spelling. Word Study Groups: Based on DSA score, student will be placed in a group to work on specific features of spelling. Word Study Stages: Letter Name, Within Word, Syllable Juncture, Derivational Constancy.

Physical Science Strand: Energy: Sound and Light Electrical and Thermal Energy Life Science Strand: Food Chains and Food Webs Earth and Space Strand: Earth, Moon, and Sun

Integrated in All Science Units: Scientific Inquiry Science Technology

Common Assessments will be difficult at first. They are focused on understanding, NOT memorization.

Math Taught by Mrs. Chiodo Trail Blazers is the math series The curriculum is mandated by the Ohio Department of Education (Standards based) Materials include the SG (textbook), DPP (Daily Practice and Problems), DAB (Discovery Assignment Book) Math binder with designated sections. Use common assessments (end of the unit), formative assessments (after a topic in the unit is taught and practiced), and daily assessments for learning (used to guide instruction).

Refer to I Can Statements for specific learning targets. This is a great study guide for students to utilize from the beginning of the unit. The approach to the math curriculum is to build conceptual understanding- students are encouraged to use a variety of strategies to solve problems. Because of the shear amount of indicators for 5 th grade math, students can expect to have homework just about every night (no more than minutes). If students are at the frustration level with homework, please just write a quick note on the assignment so that I can provide support for them at school. Students are required to play First in Math at least 60 minutes per week.

Social Studies The fifth grade year focuses on the geography of the continent of North America. Content Standards – History – People in Societies – Geography – Economics – Government – Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities

Social Studies Units North American Geography and Economics East and South Regions and Economics Midwest and West Regions and Economics Historical Issues Creating Government Growth of U.S. Citizenship and North America Today

Family Information System Family Information System

Token Economy Punch / Stamp Card Consequence Card Menu of Rewards

Reminder 1. Be sure to sign-up for a conference with your child’s homeroom teacher. 2. Sign-up for our team parties. 3. Take a moment and visit the Music, Art and PE teachers. 4.Take a Malley’s Fundraiser packet with you. 5. Consider volunteering to be an Orchard Tutor. 6. Save OAT dates April 19 – 23.