What happens in Riker Hill’s Fifth Grade?

The Fifth Grade Team MMMMrs. Sharon Yasner/Mrs. Anna-Maria Corino – Social Studies MMMMrs. Gail Kelly – Mathematics MMMMr. David Arensburg – Science MMMMrs. Michele Jacobsen – Special Education MMMMrs. Vanessa Belford – BSI/Support MMMMs. Nicole Monaco– Special Education MMMMrs. Liz Zuber– Aide MMMMrs. Jill McLaughlin- Aide ***Note: All 5th grade homerooms teach ELA DDDDaily Team Meetings Collaborative Planning

 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 Texts for Interpretation - Unit 3: Social Issue Book Clubs (Author - Unit 3: Social Issue Book Clubs (Author - Unit 4: Learning Through Reading: American Revolution Critical Reading Across Texts for Interpretation - Unit 4: Learning Through Reading: American Revolution Critical Reading Across Texts for Interpretation - Unit 5: Test Prep - Unit 5: Test Prep - Unit 6: Reading High Interest Non-Fiction Closely - Unit 6: Reading High Interest Non-Fiction Closely - Unit 7: Fantasy Book Clubs - Unit 7: Fantasy Book Clubs  Words Their Way Writer’s Workshop Unit 1: Narrative Craft Unit 2: Literary and Comparative Essay Unit 3: Research Based Argument Essay Unit 4: Research for Digital Presentations In the Content Area: American Revolution Unit 5: Test Prep Unit 6: Feature Article Unit 7: Fiction – Fantasy or Independent Writing

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

The Scientific Method The Scientific Method Solar System and Space Exploration Solar System and Space Exploration Changing Earth Changing Earth Volcanoes Volcanoes Earthquakes Earthquakes Earth History Earth History Pangaea Pangaea Dinosaurs and Fossils Dinosaurs and Fossils Life Science Life Science Ecosystems Ecosystems Physical Science Physical Science Simple and Complex Machines Simple and Complex Machines

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

 The Age of Exploration  The Era of Settlement Age and Colonization  The Revolutionary War  The Government and Constitution  Westward Expansion and the Civil War

 Tests/ Quizzes  Open Book Quizzes  Informal written assignments  Projects

Units of Study Units of Study Number SenseNumber Sense Patterns and AlgebraPatterns and Algebra MultiplicationMultiplication DivisionDivision FractionsFractions DecimalsDecimals Data AnalysisData Analysis Calendar Math Calendar Math MeasurementMeasurement GeometryGeometry

Pre-AssessmentsQuizzesPost-Tests Notebook Quizzes Flex Grouping Projects/Activities Partner GamesPartner Games ChessChess Extension ActivitiesExtension Activities

 Essential Questions  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

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 four “write longs” per week.

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

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

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 indicating reason for absence.

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

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

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!