1. WELCOME TO FIFTH GRADE A WORLD OF EXPLORATION and CONNECTIONS

2. Specials, Spanish, Health Education, SEL Science, Social Studies, Math Balanced Literacy: Reading, Writing, Word Study Integration of Technology

3. BALANCED LITERACY Readers’ Workshop  Whole Groups  Guided small groups  Individual conferencing Writers’ Workshop  Expository, opinion, narrative, poetry, non-fiction research  Skills: Organization & Structure Elaboration Expression & Language Mechanics Presentation Word-Study Mini-lessons Response to Literature Read alouds

4. Math Math in Focus Common Core Standards Major Concepts Place value Computation of whole numbers and decimals Fractions – addition, subtraction, multiplication 2-dimensional figures Volume of solid figures

5. Science Physics: Sound and Light Astronomy Human Anatomy: Senses

6. Social Studies American History Explorers Colonial America American Revolution

7. Social & Emotional Learning District Norms Be Here Be Safe Be Honest Care for Self and Others Let Go and Move On Riverside Rangers Student Council

8. Specials, Health Physical Education, Art, Music, Technology, Spanish Health (Puberty and HIV/AIDS) Riverside Reporter, Band, Orchestra, Chorus Field Trips Philadelphia or Boston Connecticut Science Center Recognition Day, Yearbook, Art Show

9. How can parents support their child? Help them to help themselves Promote independence and responsibility Have them explain what they are doing and why they are doing it Plan long term projects (book reports, math projects, etc…)

10. What can parents do at home? Read to your child; family favorites, classics, poetry, holiday stories. Keep up with Keyboard skills. Practice basic facts together. Check their assignment book. Is the work complete? Discuss current events. Discuss American history. Attend a parade! Talk about geography. Model appropriate behavior. Visit teacher’s wikispace. Spend time together. Enjoy 5th Grade and Relax!