Fifth Grade Curriculum Night

1. Fifth Grade Curriculum Night

2. Classroom Expectations • Follow rules • Come prepared • Quality work • Complete homework

3. Classroom Expectations • Use of agenda daily including writing assignments and acquiring parent signature • Use of binder to file all papers, notes, etc… for each grading period

4. Classroom Expectations • Individual responsibility for graded papers • Nightly reading for a minimum of 20 minutes • Participation and active engagement in daily activities

5. Classroom Expectations • Checking web pages and e-mail for updates and other important information

6. Classroom Management • We work towards creating a classroom with a feeling of community; where mutual respect is modeled, encouraged, and expected.

7. Classroom Management • 1st time - warning • 2nd time - 10 minutes from recess • 3rd time – no recess • 4th time or special circumstance – notify parents/office referral

8. Fifth Grade Testing • GA Writing Test – March 2 • CRCT – April 13 - 22 • *Critical year for Math • and Reading

9. Math Overview • Numbers and Operations • Divisibility Rules, Prime/Composite, Multiples/Factors • Place Value • Multiplication/Division with Decimals • Common Fractions • Percentages

10. Math Overview • Measurement • Formula for Areas of Geometric Figures • Pi • Capacity • Volume of Geometric Solids • Geometry • Congruence • Circumference and Diameter of a Circle

11. Math Overview • Algebra • Use of Variables for Unknown Quantities in • Algebraic Expressions • Data Analysis • Analysis of Graphs, Data Points • Process Skills • Apply Mathematical Concepts and Skills to Solve Problems

12. Practice and Assessment • Student Textbook is aligned with GA Performance Standards and allows for both guided and independent practice. • CRCT Skills are reviewed in each lesson. This allows students to practice test taking strategies and review previously learned skills. • Math Frameworks incorporate hands-on performance tasks aligned with pacing guide, unit assessments, and cumulative assessments. • IXL.COM provides math practice both at home and school.

13. Practice and Assessment • Spiraling Review/DOM daily review of skills • Additional Materialsare provided by teacher to supplement program and emphasize key concepts. • Online Text/Materialsare available to students and parents. Note website at end of program. • RTI provides differentiation of • instruction

14. Language Arts • Reading/English/Spelling • Comprehension Skills/Vocabulary • DGP - Daily Grammar Practice • Literature Circles – high level comprehension - in and out of class reading and activities • Wordly Wise – Vocabulary building program • Reading across the content areas

15. Language Arts • Writing • Writing across curriculum in all genres • Spelling – Tests/Grades in writing • Preparation for GA Writing Test

16. Habits of Mind • Exhibiting Science Traits • Use of Tools and Instruments • Scientific Exploration • Communication of Ideas • Question and Argument • Earth Science • Constructive and Destructive Processes that Shape the Earth • The Role of Human Intervention in Controlling these Processes SCIENCE • Physical Science • Parts vs. Whole • Physical and Chemical Changes • Electricity and Magnetism • Life Science • Classification of Organisms • Inherited Traits vs. Learned Behaviors • Study of Cells • Beneficial and Harmful Microorganisms

17. Civil War Reconstruction Industrial Revolution Immigration The Last Frontier Progressives and Reform Social Studies 1950’s and 1960’s Vietnam War 1970’s and beyond U.S. Government The American Economy WW I The Economic Boom and Bust Era Roaring Twenties WW II Cold War

18. FAQ • Will there be required book reports for each grading period? • No • AR tests • Individual teacher’s discretion • Literature Circles • Independent reading time each day for self selected books • Students should read at least 25 books or book equivalents this year.

19. FAQ • How will I know if my child is having a problem? • Parent Portal • Reviewing graded work in binder • If your child is expressing frustration with a concept to you at home, contact the teacher. • Message in agenda • Email • Call us. We’re here to help your child have a successful year.

20. FAQ • Will my child be ready for middle school? • Yes! • Transition activities with middle school in the spring include visit to RMS, 6th grade ambassadors visiting SBE, counselor lessons, practicing with locks, etc…

21. FAQ • How can I help my child at home? • Talk with your child about school. • Helping with homework is okay. • Use Houghton Mifflin website for math, science, and social studies: www.eduplace.com\eservices settles5classroom settles5 • Continue to check and sign the agenda. • Reinforce importance of taking responsibility for self. • Practice multiplication facts.

22. FAQ • All monthly birthdays celebrated on the last Friday of the month • Coordinated by room mothers • Prepackaged, store bought foods only

23. FAQ • What is the BIG field trip I’ve heard about in fifth grade? • May 13, 2011 – Chattanooga, TN • Extended day trip ( 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.) • Charter bus • More information on destination to come • Many chaperones invited

24. FAQ • How will my child be graded and assessed? • Assessments of standards - tests, quizzes, daily grades, projects • Assessments for learning – slate assessments, quick checks, observations • Percentage/Letter grades given this year • No 1,2, 3, and 4 grades • Benchmark Tests – monitor student progress and needs/not a grade

25. FAQ • My child is interested in being in Horizons. What do I do? • Must qualify in 3 areas • No longer screening from ITBS and CogAT scores • Screening for students with teacher recommendations • Eligible for testing every 2 years • Advanced classes available at RMS

26. Please email your child’steacher for any further questions.

27. Thank you for coming to 5th GradeCurriculum Night. Thank you for coming. We appreciate your support!