1. Pioneer School of The Arts Elementary School 5 th Grade Mrs. Bennett “Changing year for fifth graders”

2. Communication – Web Page Home Page - Contact Information Parent Teacher Conference Sign-up Class Documents Specials Schedule A Look At Our Week Band Schedule Class Calendar Assignments

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4. PTA Fund Raising = Field Trips

5. What We Will Learn - Math Place value Decimal equivalents of fractions Multiply & divide whole numbers Add & subtract fractions Estimation/rounding Units of measure Algebraic equations Geometric shapes, angles, points, lines, etc. Charts and graphs How you can help – Review the math facts multiplication and division

6. What We Will Learn-Reading Decoding word parts & syllables Read at grade level Use grade level words Comprehension skills Reading selections fiction and poetry Describe setting, plot and character How you can help - Allow time for reading for pleasure each night

7. Journeys – New Reading Series Close Reading Routine Close Reading Routine Anchor Text Anchor Text Leveled Readers Leveled Readers Word Study Word Study

8. What We Will Learn - Writing Spelling Apply spelling rules for grade level Use correct verb tenses, adjectives, personal pronouns, conjunctions, and adverbs Apply capitalization and punctuation rules

9. What We Will Learn-Writing Writing process Prewriting Writing and revising draft Editing and creating final writing piece Sentence & paragraph structure Writing applications Short narratives Expository Persuasive Literary response Upper & lower case cursive writing

10. What We Will Learn - Writing Six Traits Ideas Organization Voice Word Choice Sentence Fluency Research Skills Listening & speaking

11. What We Will Learn-Oral Communication Speaking skills Ask questions that seek information not already discussed Listen to acquire information Deliver informative presentations about an idea or event

12. What We will Learn-Social Studies History Exploration of America Colonization of America Forming a Nation A Nation Divided & Reconstruction Geography Economics Learning Activities: Field Trips-State Capitol - Old Idaho Penitentiary Junior Achievement Civil War Simulation

13. Civics and Government Nationally acclaimed civics program – “We the People” Research paper Research a constitutional question Individually write an essay about a constitutional question Oral Class Presentation Oral and team presentation on a constitutional question

14. What We Will Learn-Science Physical Science - states/structure of matter Biology - living systems/cell structure/classification Earth Science - Systems, mountains/ earthquake, volcanoes, rocks and minerals

15. What We Will Learn-Music Rhythm, melody, Musical performances Performing arts classes CPAL Band Orchestra Choir Performing Arts Concerts "The Civil War" 5th Grade Performance - June 8th

16. A Typical Lesson Introduce the lesson Discussion/Question & Answer Media - Kahn Academy/Promethean Lesson Class Practice (board work, discussion, etc.) Individual/Team Practice (worksheet, project) Assessment If it was important for me to assign the work and for your child to complete the assignment, it is important enough to receive a grade

17. What Parents Can Do 1. 1. Accountability 2. 2. Talk academics 3. 3. Read out loud 4. 4. Stay current 5. 5. Down to basics 6. 6. Make Time

18. Questions & Answers Mrs. Bennett “Changing year for fifth graders”