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Harrison's Fifth Grade Curriculum Overview

Welcome to Back to School Night! Join us as we delve into the curriculum for Harrison's Fifth Grade. Explore our English/Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Math components, followed by helpful hints and reminders for homework, study habits, absences, and extra help sessions.

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Harrison's Fifth Grade Curriculum Overview

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  1. Welcome to Back to School Night

  2. What happens in Harrison’s Fifth Grade?

  3. The Fifth Grade Team • Ms. Debbie Craig • Mrs. IlzeAivars • Mrs. Lauren Herrera • Mrs. Kristin Szelingowski • Mrs. Janine DeMarsico • Mrs. MollyannPiegari • Ms. Maureen Oswald • Mrs. Wendy Kohn • Ms. Rachel Black • Ms. Sara Calabrese • Ms. Meagan Montesano • Daily Team Meetings • Collaborative Planning

  4. English/Language Arts • Balanced Literacy: • Reading Units • Character Study • Social Issues • Thematic Text Sets • High Interest Nonfiction • Fantasy • Writing Units • Personal Narrative • Informative: Feature Articles • Essay: Comparative and Research Based Opinion • Fantasy • Words Their Way • Grammar • Vocabulary

  5. English/Language Arts Components of ELA • Read-Aloud • Independent Reading/Writing • Guided Reading Instruction • Core Novels • Book Clubs • Partner Writing and Editing • Conferencing

  6. Science • Scientific Method • Structure and Properties of Matter • States of Matter • Physical/Chemical Changes • Earth Systems • Plate Tectonics • Geological Time Scale • Space and Space Technology • History and Future of Space Exploration • The Universe and Our Solar System • Ecosystems • Biological Communities • Interactions/Relationships • Human Impacts

  7. Science • Hands on/Inquiry Based Learning • Assessment • Experimental Labs • Unit Check-Ups • Performance Based Assessments • CER’s • Projects

  8. Social Studies • The Age of Exploration • The Age of Colonization • The American Revolution • The Constitution • Westward Expansion

  9. Social Studies • Unit Tests • Quizzes • Projects • Oral Presentations • Google Slides • Brochures, Posters, etc.

  10. Math • Units of Study • Number Sense • Multiplication • Division • Fractions • Decimals • Data Analysis • Calendar Math • Patterns • Fractions, decimals, percents • Measurement • Geometry

  11. Math • Quizzes • Post-Tests • Flex Grouping • Projects/Activities • Partner Games • Chess • Extension Activities

  12. Critical Thinking • Essential Questions • Example: How are the risk taking characteristics of early colonists similar to the explorers from the Age of Exploration? • Evidence Based Thinking • Across Content Areas

  13. Helpful Hints/Reminders Homework Agenda • Homework is copied daily. • A copy of the six day schedule is in the back. • Weekly spelling words are written in “Words of the Week” section. • All assignments can also be found on teacher pages.

  14. Helpful Hints/Reminders Harrison Folder • Transports homework and important notices to and from school. • Folder placed in backpack immediately upon completion of homework.

  15. Helpful Hints/Reminders Study Habits • Study guides are given for tests and quizzes approximately one week before test date. • Prepare a little each night, well in advance. • Use agenda as a tool for creating a study schedule. • Well-lit, quiet study area,

  16. Helpful Hints/Reminders Policy for Absences • It is the student’s responsibility to see the teacher for work missed when not in class. This includes an absence or leaving for band, GT, forensics, etc. • Check teacher websites for homework assignments • Homework requests cannot be filled until 3:00 pm. • If your child is absent, please remember to notify the office.

  17. Helpful Hints/Reminders • 5th Grade Handbook • Available on teachers’ web pages • Policies and Procedures • Birthdays • Contact Information • Teacher Availability • Individual Classroom Incentives

  18. Extra Help? • Please Contact Us to Schedule a Time: • before school: 7:45-8:05 a.m. • after school: 2:40-3:15 p.m. • Math Help: Tuesdays prior to assessments (see study guides for dates) 2:40-3:15 p.m.

  19. Wrap-Up • This ends the teacher presentation. You are invited to go upstairs to visit your child’s classroom.

  20. We're Off To A Great Year!!!

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