1. Elite Performance Academy Curriculum Night 3rd-6th
Chandler Unified School District No. 80

2. Mrs. Krietenstein
3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Writing and Social Studies (3rd Grade Science)
Curriculum Overview
Weekly Newsletter
6 Trait Rubric
Beginner's Writing Continum
Mrs. Krietenstein's Website
Fourth Graders and their guests receive free access to federal land and waters
“Every Kid in a Park Program”

3. Mrs. Krietenstein Classroom Expectations Kindness Matters
Mutual Respect
Good Attitude and Good Work Ethic
Always Try Your Best
Homework (review class notes nightly and finish any incomplete assignments)
Stay organized with notebooks, binder, and folder
Keep in touch with Student Planner, newsletter, , and by phone

4. Ms. Lyons 3rd, 4th, 5th Reading and Language Classroom Expectations
Website – each quarter's curriculum posted; spelling lists; projects/book reports, etc.
Think Central – online access to HMH materials – COMING SOON!
Classroom Expectations
Small book homework weekly – parent signature required.
Tests on Friday – corrections if below 70% AND signed by parent.
Be prepared every day!
regarding absences so work can be sent home if needed.

5. Mr. Morris 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th grade Math and 4th and 5th grade Science
Classroom Expectations
Math homework will be Monday – Thursday. (about 30 mins per night )
Tests are not set on any given day.
There will be a Math Quiz every Friday for 5th and 6th grade, that covers bell work.
Communication will be via and the agenda.
Please read the handout “How to read the agenda.”
Snacks. 5th grade 9:45 to 10 and 4th grade 10 to 10:15.

6. 5th Grade Math Fractions Number Sense Geometry and Measurements
Topic 1 (18 Weeks)
Topic 2 (9 Weeks)
Topic 3 (6 Weeks)
Fractions
Number Sense
Geometry and Measurements
Adding and Subtracting fractions with and without common denominators.
Multiplying and Dividing fractions.
Comparing Fractions to Decimals
Place Value
Multiplications
Division
Order of Operation
Distributive Property
Coordinate Planes (Quadrant 1 only)
Geometric Shapes
Area
Volume
Perimeter of Complex Shapes

7. 4th Grade Math Topic 1 (12 weeks) Topic 2 (4 weeks) Topic 3 (15 weeks)
Number & Operations
Number Sense
Fractions
Geometry and Measurement
Use Place Value
Add multi-digit Numbers
Subtract multi-digit numbers
Multiplication properties
Multiply by one and two digit numbers
Divide by one and two digit numbers
Write an equation
Solve multi-step problems
Factors and multiples
Generate patterns
Find equivalent fractions
Compare and order fractions
Add and subtract fractions
Add and subtract mixed numbers
Multiply fractions/unit fractions
Tenths and hundredths
Compare decimals
Lines and angles
Measure angles
Classify polygons
Symmetry
Metric measurements
US customary measurements
Perimeter and Area
Make Line Plots

8. 3rd Grade Math Topic 1 (on going) Topic 2 (15 weeks) Topic 3 (7weeks)
Addition and Subtraction
Multiplication and Division
Fractions
Geometry and Measurements
Number Sense
Use Place Value to Round whole Numbers
Estimate Sums and Differences
Add whole Numbers
Subtract whole Numbers
Meaning of Multiplication
Properties of Multiplication
Patterns in Multiplication
Multiply by Multiples of Ten
Meaning of Division
Fact Families for Multiplication & Division
Understand Fractions
Fractions on a Number Line
Equivalent Fractions
Compare Fractions
Time to the Minute
Grams, Kilograms, Liters
Measure Length to the Nearest quarter inch
Make and Use Pictographs and bar graphs
Understand Perimeter and area
Find Area
Quadrilaterals
Partition Shapes
Solve Two-Step Word Problems
Solve Multiplication and Division Problems
Use Multiplication or Division to Find the Missing Number

9. Mr. Morris (cont.) 4th Grade Science 5th Grade Science
Life Science
Living Things
Ecosystems
Physical Science
Electricity
Magnetism
Earth Science
Water Cycle
Weather
Science AIMS test for 4th graders
Inquiry
Scientific Method
Physical & chemical properties of matter
Motion and Forces
Science Fair
Earth, moon and solar system
Body Systems

10. Ms. Jennifer Fox Room 33 fox.jennifer@cusd80.com
In both math and science class, students engage in inquiry. When students derive their own knowledge from direct experience and hands-on investigation, it is memorable and meaningful!
6th Grade Science
5th - 7th Grade Mathematics

11. About our class… Community building and respect
Rights and responsibilities
Course information
Mathematics
Science
Communication via technology
Curriculum Night Information

12. Ms. Redmond-6th ELA
Reading - novels, short stories, student’s own work
Writing - persuasive, informative, narrative, literary
Listening - SLANT, work read out loud, responses, ideas
Speaking - sharing work out loud, public speaking, partner work
Language - spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, syntax

13. Mrs. Hoffman 6th grade ela and social studies
Testing
Classroom Expectations
We are Committed to:
*Respecting everyone.
*Keeping our words
kind and clean.
*Not bullying or
gossiping.
*Not judging others.
*Completing our OWN
assignments and tests.
*Showing active
listening to the speaker.
HOMEWORK
Thursdays - no timed tests
Tests are NOT open book, but students will use Cornell notes.
Students are tested on: Spelling, Grammar, Reading Comprehension and a Written Response.
Novels this year are:
*Freedom Walkers (after lesson 10)
*A Wrinkle in Time (after lesson 20)
Consists of unfinished classwork, and review
assignments of concepts already I’ve already taught.
Reading at home will be at least 60 minutes per week,
including one book share per quarter.

14. Social studies content
Complete 6th Grade Standards
Semester 1
Semester 2
Concepts Assessed
S1:C1
American History: Research Skills for History
S1:C10
American History: Contemporary United States
S1:C2
American History: Early Civilizations
S2:C2
World History: Early Civilizations
S2:C1
World History: Research Skills for History
S2:C3
World History: World in Transition
S2:C4
World History: Renaissance and Reformation
S3:C3
Civics/Government: Functions of Government
S2:C5
World History: Encounters and Exchange
S3:C5
Civics/Government: Government Systems of the World
S2: C9
World History: Contemporary World
S4:C1
Geography: The World in Spatial Terms
S3:C1
Civics/Government: Foundations of Government
S4:C2
Geography: Places and Regions
S3:C4
Civics/Government: Rights, Responsibilities, and Roles of Citizenship
S4:C3
Geography: Physical Systems
S5:C1
Economics: Foundations of Economics
S4:C4
Geography: Human Systems
S5:C5
Economics: Personal Finance
S4:C5
Geography: Environment & Society
S4:C6
Geography: Geographic Applications
6th Grade Social Studies Curriculum
Social studies content
Semester 1
Concepts Assessed
1st Semester
American History: Research Skills for History
American History: Early Civilizations
World History: Research Skills for History
World History: Early Civilizations
Civics/Government: Functions of Government
Civics/Government: Government Systems of the World
Geography: The World in Spatial Terms
Geography: Places and Regions
Geography: Physical Systems
Geography: Human Systems
Geography: Environment & Society
Geography: Geographic Applications

15. Social studies content 2nd Semester
American History: Contemporary United States
S2:C2
World History: Early Civilizations
S2:C3
World History: World in Transition
S2:C4
World History: Renaissance and Reformation
S2:C5
World History: Encounters and Exchange
S2: C9
World History: Contemporary World
S3:C1
Civics/Government: Foundations of Government
S3:C4
Civics/Government: Rights, Responsibilities, and Roles of Citizenship
S5:C1
Economics: Foundations of Economics
S5:C5
Economics: Personal Finance

16. Why take notes? Don’t take notes = Forget 60 % in 14 days
Take some notes = Remember 60 %
Take organized notes and do something with them=
Remember % indefinitely!
The More the Better!

17. Questions?
Please feel free to write down any questions you may have on the note cards found on the table outside.
Please don’t forget to include your name so we can respond back!