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Welcome to Curriculum Night

Welcome to Curriculum Night. Mrs. Appleford’s 5 th Grade 2012 - 2013. Meet Mrs. Appleford. Curriculum Overview.

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Welcome to Curriculum Night

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  1. Welcome to Curriculum Night Mrs. Appleford’s 5th Grade 2012 - 2013

  2. Meet Mrs. Appleford

  3. Curriculum Overview

  4. MathematicsInvestigations in Number, Data and Space and Scott Foresman Addison Wesley Math textbook*Combines two different programs to encompass both the problem solving, hands-on application approach along with a traditional textbook, and practice resource. • Skills focused on: • Problem Solving Strategies “Problem of the Day” • Place Value and Number Sense • Integers • Statistics and Data Analysis • Probability • Multiplication / Division • Vertex Edge Graphs • Decimals / Fractions Percents • Geometry • Measurement • Patterns, Algebra and Functions

  5. Reading and Language Arts Harcourt Trophies • Question of the Day /Daily Language Practice • Vocabulary • Grammar and Spelling • Guided Comprehension • Weekly Assessments • Independent Reading • Literacy Workstations Writing / Writer’s Workshop • Six-Trait Writing • Ideas • Organization • Voice • Word Choice • Conventions • Sentence Fluency Additional Activities • Read Aloud –Model Reading • Sustained Silent Reading • Book Reports • 3rd Grade Reading Buddies • Handwriting

  6. Health • Human Body Systems • Nutrition /Food Pyramid • Being a Wise Consumer • Keeping Fit & Active • Legal & Illegal Drugs • Tobacco & Alcohol • Human Growth and Development

  7. Social Studies / Science Mrs. Snyder and I will be switching classes for Science and Social Studies. I will teach be teaching each class the Social Studies Units, and Mrs. Snyder will be teaching each class the Social Studies Curriculum.

  8. Science • Human Body • Earth and Space • Biomes • Force and Motion • Matter and Energy

  9. Social Studies • Geography • Government (Constitution Day) • Early Americans • Explorers • Colonies • Revolutionary War

  10. Kyrene Teaches with Technology Program (KTTP) • 6 wireless laptops and projector • Grades posted on-line • Document Camera • Smart Board and Smart Notebook • Computer Lab • Student WebPages • Blackboard-online assignments and resources (coming soon) • Research and Multi-media Presentations Technology

  11. Classroom Expectations & Procedures

  12. Subject Folders & Homework Folder Colored Subject Folders This year we are using 4 different colored 3-Subject w/pockets Spiral Notebooks. We will be using them to take notes, write examples and practice what we have learned in class. • Reading (Red) Separated into Reading, Grammar, and Word Study • Math (Blue) Separated into Definitions/Examples, Practice, and Problem Solving Strategies • Science /Health (Green) • Geography/Soc. Studies (Black) Student Homework Agenda • Each student should have their own homework agenda/calendar. The website also has the weekly assignments and any current book report or project information.

  13. Rules/Expectations Follow the 6 Pillars of Character Counts! Rewards • Class Reward Bingo • Team Points • Class Points Celebration • Extra “Friday Fun” Recess • Principal’s Lunch • Character Counts Consequences • Warnings-card turned - Time-Outs • Email /Call home • Loss of Friday Fun/Recess • Office Referral

  14. Homework • Math: one - two practice pages Mon. – Thurs. • Spelling: Monday-Thursday (Spelling Choices) • Reading-20 minutes each night, with 5 of those minutes out loud for fluency • Quarterly book reports based on different genres and literary elements • Grammar and Vocabulary – twice a week • Additional homework/ projects can be expected occasionally along with social studies or health • Please email or send a note if your child is unable to complete their homework assignments

  15. Classroom Webpage • Genesis Grade Book information • Daily Homework and Due Dates • Spelling and Vocabulary Lists • On-line Math Book Link • Newsletters (I also email these home) • Book Report information and rubrics • Classroom Procedures • Instructional Links • Blackboard on-line assignments and resources • http://www.kyrene.org/staff/kappleford/

  16. Upcoming Field Trips / Projects Field Trips: • Halle Heart Center (Fall) • Akimel A-al Middle School Visit (Spring) • AZ Science Center (Spring) Possible Projects: • Poetry PowerPoint and Book • Wax Museum Poster / Exhibit • Book Report Projects

  17. Contact Information • Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. I look forward to a great year with your children! • I have created a new Parent Distribution list and will be forwarding school notices and newsletters to you electronically, unless you request a hard copy. • Kappleford@kyrene.org • Voice mail 480-541-3329 • School office 480-541-3202

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