1. 5 th Grade Curriculum Night

2. 5 th Grade Teachers Erica Ahedo- Science/Social Studies Studies erica_ahedo@allenisd.org Erica Ahedo- Science/Social Studies Studies erica_ahedo@allenisd.org erica_ahedo@allenisd.org 972-236-0600 ex. 8360 Amy Bates- Math/Science Amy Bates- Math/Science amy_bates@allenisd.org 972-236-0600 ex.8337  Kelli Brasher Math/Science kelli_brasher@allenisd.org kelli_brasher@allenisd.orgkelli_brasher@allenisd.org 972-236-0600 ex. 8371 972-236-0600 ex. 8371 Amber Preston- ELA/Social Studies Amber Preston- ELA/Social Studies amber_preston@allenisd.org amber_preston@allenisd.orgamber_preston@allenisd.org 972-236-0600 ex. 8336 972-236-0600 ex. 8336 Jennifer Spriggs- ELA/Social Studies Jennifer Spriggs- ELA/Social Studies jennifer_spriggs@allenisd.org 972-236-0600 ex. 8363

3. Cheetah Expectations P ositive Attitude A ct Responsibly W ise Choices S tay Focused 9 weeks Report Card Equivalent: Outstanding 0-3 signatures Satisfactory 4-7 signatures Needs Improvement 8-11 signatures Unsatisfactory 12+ signatures

4. Family Access Reminder: You may access your child’s grades by going to the Allen ISD website. Click on Parents, then click family access. There is a click sheet available on the 5 th grade website under Curriculum Night. http://allenisd.org/Page/16382

5. Cheetah Challenge Our campus and district vision is: Every child educated at the highest level leading to academic success and unparalleled personal growth Our campus and district vision is: Every child educated at the highest level leading to academic success and unparalleled personal growth In an effort to provide opportunities for every student to maximize his or her potential, we will begin “Cheetah Challenge” this week. “Cheetah Challenge” is a daily, 45 minute time period set aside for students to receive instructional support and enrichment to develop and build academic skills. Our grade level will be working as a team, along with other skilled teachers in our building to provide for the needs of all of our students. We are looking forward to the great things our students will accomplish this year In an effort to provide opportunities for every student to maximize his or her potential, we will begin “Cheetah Challenge” this week. “Cheetah Challenge” is a daily, 45 minute time period set aside for students to receive instructional support and enrichment to develop and build academic skills. Our grade level will be working as a team, along with other skilled teachers in our building to provide for the needs of all of our students. We are looking forward to the great things our students will accomplish this year

6. Communication Orange Communication Folder-homework and conduct calendar –please sign if student receives a signature Orange Communication Folder-homework and conduct calendar –please sign if student receives a signature Agenda- please sign every Tuesday Agenda- please sign every Tuesday Tuesday Folder-Weekly school wide and grade level communication and graded papers. Tuesday Folder-Weekly school wide and grade level communication and graded papers. Newsletter- sent electronically every Tuesday and will be on 5 th grade web page Newsletter- sent electronically every Tuesday and will be on 5 th grade web page Emails and phone calls- will be returned after instructional time or during our planning period within 24 hours. Emails and phone calls- will be returned after instructional time or during our planning period within 24 hours. 5 th grade teacher planning period is 8:15-9:00 daily. 5 th grade teacher planning period is 8:15-9:00 daily.

7. Grades Grades 60% daily work and homework; 40% tests, quizzes, and projects 60% daily work and homework; 40% tests, quizzes, and projects Make up work – for each day of an excused absence, one day will be given to the complete assignment(s). Make up work – for each day of an excused absence, one day will be given to the complete assignment(s). If your child is absent for any reason, please send a note of explanation or call the office. Absences without notes are considered unexcused If your child is absent for any reason, please send a note of explanation or call the office. Absences without notes are considered unexcused Students may be penalized up to 10 points a day (30 points max.) for late work. Students may be penalized up to 10 points a day (30 points max.) for late work. Late Work Late Work

8. This Year in ELA ELA/R ( English, Language Arts and Reading ) Purpose for reading Making Connections Main Idea Vocabulary Skills-word work (W.W.) Comprehension (providing text evidence) Fluency Summarization Story Elements Cause/Effect Comparing Across Text Inferences Figurative Language (Idioms, Similes, Metaphors) Author’s Organization & Text Structure Media Literacy

9. Social Studies United States History United States History Early Explorers Colonial Times Revolutionary War Civil War 50 States and Capitals Pearson Realize

10. Science Science  Nature of Science Life Science Life Science Physical Science Physical Science Earth Science Earth Science Most work is completed in class using our science notebooks and conducting labs. Students will have occasional homework using the new Stemscopes online textbook.

11. Math Place Value from thousandths through billions(read, write, compare, order, & estimate) Place Value from thousandths through billions(read, write, compare, order, & estimate) Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division with whole numbers and decimals Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division with whole numbers and decimals Algebra: use equations to represent problem situations with a variable (y=5+3 or 5+y=8) Algebra: use equations to represent problem situations with a variable (y=5+3 or 5+y=8) Number theory: factors, multiples, prime #’s and composite #’s Number theory: factors, multiples, prime #’s and composite #’s Fractions: equivalent, improper/mixed numbers, comparing, decimals to fractions, addition & subtraction, multiplication and division Fractions: equivalent, improper/mixed numbers, comparing, decimals to fractions, addition & subtraction, multiplication and division

12. Math Coordinate Grids and Patterns Coordinate Grids and Patterns Graphing ordered pairs in the first quadrant, describe key attributes of coordinate plane Display and Interpret Data Display and Interpret Data Bar graphs, frequency tables, dot plots, scatterplots, and stem and leaf plots Geometry and Measurement Geometry and Measurement Classify 2D shapes by attributes and properties, Convert within the customary and metric system, represent and solve problems related to perimeter, area, & volume Financial Literacy- define key terms (income tax, sales tax), gross and net incomes, and balancing a budget Financial Literacy- define key terms (income tax, sales tax), gross and net incomes, and balancing a budget

13. Technology All links for 5 th can be found on the Chandler website under technology. All links for 5 th can be found on the Chandler website under technology.http://allenisd.org/domain/494 A green Technology Log In sheet can be found in your child’s agenda A green Technology Log In sheet can be found in your child’s agenda On-line textbooks On-line textbooks Math-Pearsonrealize (Envisions) Math-Pearsonrealize (Envisions)Science-Stemscopes Social Studies-Pearsonrealize