1. 2016-2017 Mrs. Gerould 5th Grade ELA/SS
Welcome Back to School
Mrs. Gerould
5th Grade ELA/SS

2. Let’s Work Together…
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Voic ext. 102
Genesis: Daily assignments and grades

3. English Language Arts Language: Grammar/Structure/Mechanics
Parts of Speech (conjunctions, prepositions, interjections)
Verb Tense
Proper Punctuation (commas, quotes)
Vocabulary (context clues, Greek/Latin roots)
Figurative Language
Writing: Narrative/Informative/Opinion
Introductions/Conclusions
Transitions
Supporting Details
Clarity and Coherence

4. English Language Arts Reading: Fiction/ Non-fiction Drawing Inferences
Determine Theme/Summarize
Compare/Contrast elements
Determine Structure of text
Point of View
Main Idea/Supporting Details
Integrate information from several sources

5. Structure of Class Time
Warm-Up
Whole Group Benchmark Lesson
Small Group Instruction
Independent Work
Read to Self/Listen to Reading
Work on Writing
Word Work
Check-In/Wrap-Up

6. Grading and Progress Homework Completion-10% Classwork- 20%
Quizzes- 30%
Tests- 40%
Other
Study Island
Writing
NWEA MAP testing: measures progress

7. My goals for students To build independence
To build stamina in focus and sustained reading
To exercise personal responsibility
To develop a love of reading!!!

8. Social Studies: History Alive! The Ancient World
Early Humans and the Rise of Civilization
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome

9. Social Studies: Assessments
Vocabulary
Group activities/Presentations
Writing about history
Quizzes
Tests
Newsela Articles

10. Thank you for joining me this evening
Thank you for joining me this evening. I look forward to an exciting and challenging year! -Mrs. Gerould