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Fifth Grade Information

Fifth Grade Information. Welcome Grading Policy What we teach Schedule Language Arts Tutoring Reading Supplies Social Studies. Welcome to 5 th Grade. 5 th grade is an exciting year full of new experiences and responsibilities.

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Fifth Grade Information

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  1. Fifth Grade Information WelcomeGrading Policy What we teachSchedule Language Arts Tutoring ReadingSupplies Social Studies

  2. Welcome to 5th Grade 5th grade is an exciting year full of new experiences and responsibilities. Some of the fun learning activities we have done in the past are: squid dissection lab, classification of powders lab, Port Aransas trip to study marine life habitats, Ocean Week, Culture Day / Career Day and many investigation math activities to solve problems logically.

  3. What is taught? The following slides give you an overview of what your child is taught in each of the core academic areas at Lago Vista Elementary School.

  4. Language Arts • Language Arts encompasses grammar, writing, reading and spelling skills taught in order to prepare your child for 5th grade level and higher activities in those areas. Skills focus on decoding, vocabulary, grammar rules of writing expressive, persuasive, and entertaining.

  5. Reading • Reading 150 minutes a week • Reading is almost a lost art for many of our students. We read for information to find answers to questions, and we read to comprehend a subject matter that is new to us.What I want students to do is to read for enjoyment. I require that your child read for 150 minutes (2 1/2 hours) in a 7 day period. Read a book or a magazine that they enjoy that is on their reading level. You can split this up into 30 minutes a night before bedtime, or save it all for the weekend. I just want the students to enjoy a good book. Maybe you will be able to join in a few days a week and enjoy a book together.Parents must sign their child's assignment book on Sunday evening that you have seen your child read for the 150 minutes (2 1/2 hours) in the last 7 days.

  6. Social Studies Fifth grade Social Studies content is on American History. Our class will be learning about the events and documents that make our country strong.

  7. Schedule : Where my homeroom goes each day

  8. Tutoring • Students will be placed in after school tutoring on an as needed basis. • After benchmark testing, the teacher will place students in groups to work on skills that are not mastered. • Once students have mastered the skills needed, they will be exited from the program. • Student will be placed again in the program if or when the need arises.

  9. Supplies • A Fifth Grade supply can be found on the district website at www.lagovistaisd.net • Many supplies are taken up by the teacher and used by all students. Students will have a place for them to keep the items they are responsible for in the classroom.

  10. Fifth Grade A few of the things we learn during the school year.

  11. The 5th Grade Team • The 5th grade teachers this year are: • Teresa Graham • Tyler Simons • Shanna Tinnain • LaTasha Phariss

  12. Our Grading Policy • The 5th grade grading policy: • All grades will be weighted equally • Homework, quizzes and tests will be graded the same. • However, if there is a big project we have been working on or a large unit that we have been working on, we might give that assignment a double grade. We will let you know ahead of time if an assignment or test will count twice in our grade books. • Some assignments can and will be graded in more than one subject. Example: a writing paper could be given a grade for content, grammar and spelling of known words.

  13. 5th grade is an exciting year full of new experiences and responsibilities. The following slide show will show the major topics and skills that will be taught by the 5th grade teachers in Lago Vista during the school year.

  14. What is taught? The following slides give you an overview of what your child is taught in each of the core academic areas at Lago Vista Elementary School.

  15. Social Studies • Exploration to America • Colonial America • The Road to the Revolution • The Revolution that Changed the World • Westward Expansion • A Nation Divided • Reuniting the Nation • Entering the World Stage • Conflict Abroad and Home • The United States Today

  16. Language Arts / Reading • Speaking for a purpose • Word identification • Fluency • Variety of texts • Vocabulary development • Comprehension • Text structures/literary concepts • Inquiry/research • Cultural awareness

  17. Language Arts / Writing • Purpose of Writing Capitalization/ Punctuation • Grammar usage • Writing Process • Writing to inquire and research • Connections to writing

  18. Testing • Fifth graders are required to take the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) Test this year. • Each fifth graders is required to pass the reading and math STAAR test in order to be promoted to the sixth grade.

  19. Testing Datesfor 5th grade • The following dates are set by the State of Texas Board of Education. • Math- April 1, 2014 • Reading – April 2, 2014 • Science – April 23, 2014

  20. Parent Tips to Prepare for Success • Early in the year, review your child’s 4th grade progress and test results with the 5th grade teacher to determine if extra help is needed in reading or math. • Reinforce what your child is learning in school by asking questions about classroom and homework assignments. • Keep in contact with your child’s teacher throughout the year. If your child seems to be struggling, ask the teacher about tutoring programs or other forms of available assistance.

  21. Parent TipsSubject Specific Reading • Read and discuss a variety of materials with your child. Help your child understand the meanings of new words. Ask who, what, where, when and why questions to help your child understand the main idea, purpose and meaning of what is read. • Help your child make connections between personal experience and the events and characters in a story. Ask if a story is similar to other stories and why. • Work with the teacher and librarian to identify appropriate material that will interest your child.

  22. Things We Do In 5th Grade • Fifth graders are encouraged to participate in many activities during the year. Some of these are: safety patrol, flag duty and morning announcements. • Other volunteer activities include: UIL academic activities, and the Bluebonnet Reading Challenge.

  23. More things 5th grader will do • In the past, 5th graders have had many projects and activities that they are required to participate. • Some of these are: science fair / inventor fair projects, PTA performance and reading projects.

  24. Fun Things We Do • Fifth grade is all work, but we do tend to play while we learn.

  25. Fun Things We Do • Some of the fun learning activities we have done in the past are: squid dissection lab, classification of powders lab, Port Aransas trip to study marine life habitats, Ocean Week, Culture Day / Career Day and many investigation math activities to solve problems logically.

  26. In Conclusion *Check your child’s assignment book daily for homework assignments, upcoming tests, and projects. *Please look for weekly newsletters (in Friday Folders) from your child’s homeroom teacher about upcoming activities and projects. *Feel free to call or e-mail your child’s teacher if you have any questions or concerns at 512-267-8300 ext 4113 or Teresa_graham@lagovista.txed.net

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