1. Fifth Grade Curriculum Night September 14, 2016
Bradford Woods
Fifth Grade
Curriculum Night
September 14, 2016

2. Math Instruction Grouping criteria included:
Math achievement scores
Fourth grade end of book test
Basic facts
Student attributes
Both the total points and number of students determine the grouping.

3. Math Instruction All students will receive the same curriculum.
In grades 3, 4, and 5, there are Academic I groups and Academic II groups.
Each Academic I group is a heterogeneous mix.
The difference between Academic I and Academic II is the pace and/or depth of the curriculum.

4. New Mathematics Curriculum
We have updated the curriculum in grades K-8.
Instruction will focus on inquiry-based methodology.
Problem solving will be emphasized in all units.
All Pennsylvania Core Standards for Mathematics will be addressed.
GO MATH! will be our new textbook series.
Each student will receive “mini-books” for all units. Students can write in their consumable books.
There are new online resources that can be used
at home for additional practice and
reinforcement.
(When presenting this slide, summarize the content in the bullets for your audience).
1st year of implementation
New language to refer to math courses. In the past, math courses at the elementary level were called A1 and A2. In order to align with middle school, language has been changed to M4 and M3.
Decisions for math placements in these courses is the same as it was – it is data driven and can change from year to year (A student in M3 this year can be a student in M4 next year)
No student is at a disadvantage if in an M3 course. It’s the same curriculum, same resources, and the same content. Teachers are teaching to the curriculum with fidelity and following the same pacing guide throughout the district

5. GO MATH! Online Resources
For best results, use Chrome as your Internet browser.
From the North Allegheny Homepage, click on “+Parents.”
Then select “Online Textbook Resources.”
Select “Elementary Level Resources.”
To access online resources for your child, please visit the District’s website.
Online textbook resources will take you directly to Think Central, the Go Math online resource.
EMPHASIZE the use of Google Chrome when accessing Think Central.

6. English Language Arts
Reading
English
Spelling
Writing

7. Reading Anthology Practice Book Assessments Comprehension Skills Tests
Vocabulary Quizzes
(Cagey Questions)

8. Book-It October: Mystery November: Fantasy January: Biography
February: Historical Fiction
March: Science Fiction or Newberry Winner
April: Free Choice

9. English Theme 1: Theme 2: Theme 3: Four kinds of sentences
Subjects and predicates
Theme 2:
Simple and compound sentences
Prepositions and prepositional phrases
Clauses and phrases
Theme 3:
Nouns
Pronouns and antecedents

10. Theme 4: Theme 5: Theme 6: Pronouns Adjectives and articles
Main and helping verbs
Theme 5:
Action and linking verbs
Verb tenses
Theme 6:
Irregular verbs
Contractions
Adverbs
Punctuation

11. The Writing Process *Steps *Modalities of Writing
Prewriting - Informational
- Drafting - Opinion
- Revising - Personal Narrative
- Proofreading
Publishing

12. Morning Journaling Journal Prompt- Monday and Wednesday
Revisions- Friday
Grading:
Content-12 points
Mechanics- 5 points
Spelling- 5 points

13. Journal Rubric CONTENT 12 Points 1 Topic Sentence 1 Detail #1
1 Supporting Sentence
1 Detail #2
1 Detail #3
1 Summarizing Sentence
1 Sentence Variety (Sentence Starters; Simple, Compound, Complex)
1 Sentence Length (Minimum 8-10 Words)
1 Descriptive Words/Robust Vocabulary
1 Figurative Language (simile, metaphor, personification)

14. Journal Rubric MECHANICS 5 Points
5 No Mistakes in Capitalization/Punctuation
4 1 Mistake in Capitalization/ Punctuation
3 2 Mistakes in Capitalization/Punctuation
2 3 Mistakes in Capitalization/Punctuation
1 4 Mistakes in Capitalization/Punctuation
0 5 or More Mistakes in Capitalization/ Punctuation

15. Journal Rubric SPELLING 5 Points 5 No Mistakes in Spelling
4 1 Mistake in Spelling
3 2 Mistakes in Spelling
2 3 Mistakes in Spelling
1 4 Mistakes in Spelling
0 5 or More Mistakes in Spelling

16. Science Life Science Earth Science Physical Science
Classifying Organisms, Cells to Systems, Interactions and Changes in Ecosystems
Earth Science
Weather Patterns
Physical Science
Matter and Its Properties, Changes in Matter, Forces in Motion, Changing Forms of Energy
Space and Technology
Stars and Galaxies, Earth in Space

17. Social Studies Early Life, East and West Connections Across Continents
Life in the Eastern Hemisphere
Connections Across Continents
Spain Builds an Empire, The Struggle to Found Colonies
Colonial Life in North America
Life in the English Colonies, The Fight for a Continent
The American Revolution
The Road to War, Winning the Revolution
Life in a New Nation
Forming a New Government, The Young United States
Students will receive a study guide packet with each chapter that is aligned directly to the chapter test. Also, students will complete a project per chapter, and be provided with a guideline sheet and rubric to use as a checklist.

18. Let’s Get Organized! Check-in Policy, Journaling Homework Policy
First, Second, Third Missed Assignment
Make-up Work
Assignment Books
Binders

19. Communication BWE phone number: 724-935-5081 E-mail
Tyler Student Information System
Student Handbook
Staff Websites
Conferences
November 7th and 8th

20. Standardized Test Dates
IOWA Test of Basic Skills (ITBS)
January 9-13, 2017
PSSA English Language Arts
April 3-7, 2017
PSSA Mathematics
April 24-April 28, 2017

21. Reward System
Ticket Distribution
Raffle
Prize Donations

22. Classroom Management Yellow Card System First Offense- Yellow Card
Second Offense- Letter Home
End of Class Period- Clean Slate

23. Volunteers Camp Kon-O-Kwee Holiday Parties Publishing Center
T.A.G.- Traveling Art Gallery
Lunch Guest Days (Birthdays)
Library

24. After School Programs
Since all doors to the building will be locked, parents should wait outside.
Students with an activity on the stage, in the gym, or in the cafeteria will be dismissed through the gym door.
All other students will be dismissed through the main entrance.

25. Other Announcements
Parent/Teacher Conference Sign-Ups are online this year!
Edible Treats (Form) can be found on the NA website under “Quick Links.”
Your children wrote you a letter. Find the letter on their desk and feel free to respond.

26. Thank you! We look forward to a fantastic year with your child!