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Welcome to Curriculum Night

Welcome to Curriculum Night. Mrs. Fraser 5 th Grade. Schedule. Monday-Friday 8:15-8:55 Morning Work/Announcements 8:55-9:25 Enrichment 9:25- 11:05 Reader’s Workshop 11:05-11:50 Connect 11:50-12:00 Bathroom Break 12:00-12:15 Math 12:15-12:45 Lunch 12:45-1:15 Recess

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Welcome to Curriculum Night

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  1. Welcome to Curriculum Night Mrs. Fraser 5th Grade

  2. Schedule Monday-Friday 8:15-8:55 Morning Work/Announcements8:55-9:25 Enrichment9:25- 11:05 Reader’s Workshop11:05-11:50 Connect 11:50-12:00 Bathroom Break 12:00-12:15 Math12:15-12:45 Lunch12:45-1:15 Recess 1:15-2:35 Math2:35-2:50 Word Study2:50-3:30 Science / Social Studies

  3. Expectations • Emphasis on respect and responsibility; classroom management involves class meetings, individual conferences, and a focus on personal responsibility • Thursday Folders (includes graded work)-review with your child weekly. • Students complete weekly goals reflection. • Agendas-review daily! • Use Power School to help track your student’s progress!!

  4. Curriculum/Communication • Common Core Standards • Email nicole.fraser@cms.k12.nc.us • Monthly Newsletters • My Website http://nicolefraser.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/ • Thursday Folders (includes graded work) • Power School

  5. Math • Follow Common Core Standards • Text book: Investigations & Scott Foresman • Hands on investigation of math concepts • Style consists of positive practice and varying teaching styles until student accomplishes success • Emphasis on mathematical reasoning and working through problems in various different ways • Units: Place Value, Multiplication/Division, Geometry, Fractions, Algebra, Graphing • Superstars/KSS/Daily Homework Expectations 1,2,3 $ + =

  6. Independent Reading Writing Balanced Literacy Word Work Supported Reading Balanced Literacy- Follows Common Core Standards

  7. How to Provide Balanced Literacy? • Supported Reading: Guided Reading, Mini-Lessons-Comprehension Work (whole class, small group, peers), Time for Kids Magazines, Interactive Read Aloud. • Writing: Writer’s Workshop, Interactive Writing, Journaling and Reflections, Writer’s Notebooks in the content areas. • Words Their Way: A developmental spelling, phonics, and vocabulary program. Students are actively constructing their own knowledge of spelling patterns. Students learn features by completing activities such as word sorting, word hunts, games and drawing and labeling. Students work individually, with partners, and in small groups to encourage cooperative learning and individual responsibility. • Independent Reading: Reader’s Workshop, Independent Reading/Self-selected, Individual & Small Group Conferences

  8. Units of Study Writing -Memoir -Interpretive Essay -Informational Writing -Research-Based Argument Essay -Historical/Fantasy Fiction -Poetry Reading -1st 20 Days -Character -Nonfiction -Historical/Fantasy -Interpretation -Informational

  9. Social Studies • Social Studies Alive • USA History: Native American Regions, Spanish Explorers, Colonies, Revolutionary War, Constitution… • Reading, writing, analyzing and researching to complete project based learning • Washington, D.C. unit to support field trip tentatively scheduled

  10. Science • Units Include: Weather, Ecosystems, Physics, Matter, Energy, Genetics • Includes experiments and journal recording • Students will keep all work throughout year to study.

  11. Homework • Every night except Friday (exception: study for a test/work on a project) • Use agenda book to keep track of assignments, due dates, and deadlines • Check website daily!!

  12. Final Notes • Washington, D.C. • My one easy rule…RESPECT • Together we can have a fabulous year at Davidson Elementary • I am always here to help your child succeed in education • Please sign up for conferences before you leave!

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