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Beginning the Journey 5 th Grade. Miss Kraft. We Learn…. 10% of what we READ 20% of what we HEAR 30% of what we SEE 50% of what we SEE and HEAR 70% of what we DISCUSS WITH OTHERS 80% of what we EXPERIENCE FIRST HAND 95% of what we TEACH TO SOMEONE. Literacy Block.
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Beginning the Journey5th Grade Miss Kraft
We Learn… 10% of what we READ 20% of what we HEAR 30% of what we SEE 50% of what we SEE and HEAR 70% of what we DISCUSS WITH OTHERS 80% of what we EXPERIENCE FIRST HAND 95% of what we TEACH TO SOMEONE
Literacy Block Balanced Literacy – shared reading, guided reading, independent reading Daily 5 Structure Comprehension, Fluency, and Vocabulary Listening and Speaking Skills Writing Process – prewrite, draft, revise, edit, publish 6 Traits of Writing – ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, conventions Grammar – parts of speech, capitalization, punctuation Sitton Spelling
Math Number Sense – number system, operations, computation, estimation (multiplication and division) Geometry/Measurement – shapes, angles, line relationships, customary and metric measurement Algebra – relationships, modeling in context, procedures Data Analysis – display and analysis, predictions and inferences, probability
Science Weather and Climate Heredity Forces and Motion Ecosystems Light and Sound
Social Studies Early American Cultures Explorers Colonial Life Revolutionary War U.S. Constitution 50 States
Big Idea All lessons will be standards based to grade level and the individual strengths and needs of your student. Collaboration is a key to success! Exploration and independence Teaching friends and neighbors Daily writing reflections for all content areas
Student Agendas/Friday Lunch Bunch Please check and initial your student’s assignment agenda each night. Students must bring their agenda to school EVERY DAY. Encourage your student to complete his or her homework each night. Assigned work that is not turned in by Friday will be completed during Lunch Bunch study hall.
PTO Parent Teacher Organization Provide support for students, teachers, and the Pawnee community Sign up for many different activities
Reading Incentive Program Encourage your student to spend at least 15 minutes each night reading. Return the signed weekly reading incentive slips to school every Monday. Students who meet the incentive goal will attend a reading celebration each quarter.
Testing Schedule • Acuity Science Pre-Assessment-October 2013 • Acuity Reading and Math Diagnostic Test– • Dates to be determined but will occur in December and January • Acuity Mid-Year Reading, Math, and Science – Mid February • State Testing Reading (NeSA-R), Math (NeSA-M), and Science (NeSA-S) – April 2014
Tips for Assisting Your Child Follow up on and talk about homework. Provide a quiet well lit area with little distractions to help your child study or do homework. Mark down test dates on your calendar so you and your child are aware of them. Make sure your child gets enough sleep. Ensure your child eats a healthy breakfast.
Tips continued Demonstrate the use of math and reading skills in real life situations. Model good reading, writing, and math habits. Remain a positive support for your child. Ongoing communication between the teacher and parent is crucial.