1. 5th Grade
Curriculum Night
2017

2. Special Message from the Superintendent

3. Fifth Grade Team Members
Karissa Davidson – Science/Math
Angeleen Harry– Science/Math
Darlene Lowery– Language Arts
Shannon Montgomery – Language Arts
Ali Sullivan - Language Arts
Lindsey Wohlrab – Science/Math
Lauren Clenney – Language Arts/Math (Resource)
This PowerPoint can be found on each teacher’s website.
Please watch for an inviting you to sign up for a conference!

4. 5th Grade Schedule 8:00-8:30 Students arrive in homeroom/HW check-in
8:35-9:05 Computer Lab
9:05-9:25 Recess
9:25-10:10 Special Area
10:15-12:15 Block 1 ( Language Arts or Science/Math)
12:15 – 12:40 Lunch
12:45 – 2:45 Block 2 ( Language Arts or Science/Math)

5. PinPoint Online Grade Book
County-wide Grading Scale in use:
A = 90% and above
B = 80%-89%
C = 70%-79%
D = 60%-69%
F = 59% and below
Grade breakdown in Science/Math:
80% Assessments
20% Classwork/homework
In Language Arts:
Assessment – 75%
AR – 15 %
Classwork – 10%
Homework
Math Practice: as needed
Science textbook reading/Brain Checks: due each Friday
Reading homework as assigned and recorded in planners
Planners signed by parents every Monday night
Self-Evaluation signed over the weekend

6. Self-Evaluation
Weekly In-Class Bathroom Passes: ____/____/____ Media Center Pass: _____
Behavior grade ____ / ____ Work/study skills grade ____ / ____
___ Follows rules ____Works cooperatively
____Demonstrates self-control ____Comes to class prepared
____Respects adults and peers ____Exhibits on-task behavior
____Handles conflicts and problems ____Completes assignments
appropriately ____Follows directions
Student signature _______________________________________________
Teacher signature _______________________________________________
Parent signature ________________________________________________

7. SeaWorld - May 23, 2018 Mandatory Parent Meetings:
Thursday, October 19th at 8:00 am OR at 6:00 pm
You must attend one of these meetings if you want to chaperone the trip!

8. ELA in Fifth Grade
Mrs. Lowery

9. Fifth Grade ELA ELA teachers: Lowery, Montgomery, Sullivan, Clenney
Curriculums used: Ready/iReady, Wonders, novels
The ELA programs will help students:
Build a strong reading foundation
Access complex text 
Find and use text evidence
Engage in collaborative conversations
Write to sources

10. Sample Test Questions

11. Structure of an ELA Class
Homework review
Read-aloud
15-20 minutes of A.R.
Direct Instruction:
Build Background, Comprehension strategies, Vocabulary strategies, Close Reading of Complex Text, Literature Anthology, Independent/Group work and conversations
Walk and Read:
Refining and extending of skills in ability-based small groups

12. What Parents Can Do
Encourage your child to do their ELA homework on Tuesday and Thursday nights and to read at the higher end of their ZPD for A.R. each night for 20 minutes.
Read complex text with your child, discuss character development, vocabulary, inferences, plot, setting, etc.
Review tests with your child when they come home.
Resources for parents:
arbookfind.com

13. Math and Science in Fifth Grade

14. Fifth Grade Math Math teachers: Davidson, Harry, Wohlrab, Clenney
Curriculum Used: Go Math with supplemental Ready Math/iReady

15. Test Item Complexity

16. Possible Questions to Assess that Standard:

18. Structure of a Math Class
Previous day review
Skill introduction
Guided Practice
Think-Share-Compare Routine
Independent practice (in math practice workbook or math folder)
Extension/Remediation in fluid small groups
Homework assigned as needed

19. What Parents Can Do Join our team!
Encourage your child to try the homework when assigned and to show their work when appropriate, but do not feel like you need to reteach the lesson at home!
Resources for parents:
Khan Academy
New Standardized Test Item Specifications

20. Fifth Grade Science Science teachers: Davidson, Harry, Wohlrab
Curriculum used: Science Fusion

21. Test Item Complexity

22. Structure of a Science Class
Engaging in inquiry-based investigations (science notebook)
Lesson Review (science textbook)
Assignment preview (science textbook)

23. What Parents Can Do
Encourage your child to read the homework pages each night and discuss what they are discovering in class
Assist with studying for tests
Resources for parents:
ThinkCentral
StudyJams