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WELCOME TO FIFTH GRADE. A WORLD OF EXPLORATION and CONNECTIONS. Balanced Literacy: Reading, Writing, Word Study. Science, Social Studies, Math. Specials, Spanish, Health Education, SEL. Read alouds. Mini-lessons. Response to Literature. BALANCED LITERACY. Readers ’ Workshop
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WELCOME TO FIFTH GRADE A WORLD OF EXPLORATION and CONNECTIONS
Balanced Literacy: Reading, Writing, Word Study Science, Social Studies, Math Specials, Spanish, Health Education, SEL
Read alouds Mini-lessons Response toLiterature BALANCED LITERACY • Readers’ Workshop • Whole Groups • Guided small groups • Individual conferencing • Writers’ Workshop • Expository, narrative, poetry, non fiction research • Skills: • Organization & Structure • Elaboration • Expression & Language • Mechanics • Presentation • Word-Study
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 Math
Physics: Sound and Light • Astronomy • Human Anatomy: Senses Science
American History • Explorers • Colonial America • American Revolution Social Studies
Social & Emotional Learning • Riverside ROPES • District Norms • Be Here • Be Safe • Be Honest • Care for Self and Others • Let Go and Move On • Riverside Rangers • Student Council
Physical Education, Art, Music, Technology, Spanish • Health (Puberty and HIV/AIDS) • Riverside Reporter, Band, Orchestra, Chorus • Field Trips • Philadelphia or Boston • Van Cortlandt Manor • Recognition Day, Yearbook, Art Show Specials, Health
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…) How can parents support their child?
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! What can parents do at home?