Welcome to 5th Grade

1. Welcometo 5th Grade

2. Goals • Reading • Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text. • Quote accurately from a text when explaining what it says. • Summarize a text • Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story (how characters interact). • Determine the meaning of words and phrases (figurative language). • Explain how chapters, scenes, or stanzas fit together to provide the overall structure. • Describe how a narrator’s or speakers point of view influences how events are described. • Analyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to text. Compare and contrast stories in the same genre. • Writing Focus: Quarter 1 – Narrative Quarter 3 – Expository/Informational Quarter 2 – Opinion/Argument Quarter 4 – Poetry/Descriptive

3. Goals • Math • Operations and Algebraic Thinking • Number and Operations in Base Ten • Numbers and Operations – Fractions • Measurement and Data • Geometry

4. BEAUBIEN SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR GUIDELINES PURPOSE & HYPOTHESIS(10 POINTS) DUE:  October 4th *Describe why you will be doing the experiment and what your prediction is. *Your project should be approved before you continue working on it. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMPLETE REPORT & BOARDDUE: Monday, Nov. 4th ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REPORT COVER (10 POINTS) *The cover should include the title of your report and a picture related to your topic. TITLE PAGE (5 POINTS) *Include (1) the title of your report, (2) your name, (3) the date, (4) your homeroom, (5) your grade. ABSTRACT (10 POINTS) *Must be at least two paragraphs in length and include a clear description of: (1)     How did you do the experiment? (2)     What did you learn from doing the experiment? SCIENTIFIC METHOD (30 POINTS) *Must include a detailed description of your experiment & include all of the following information: (1) Purpose, (2) Hypothesis, (3) Materials, (4) Procedure, (5) Results, (6) Conclusions *A minimum of 5 trials should be done! DATA, CHARTS AND/OR GRAPHS (15 POINTS) *Your results must be displayed in a visual form.  All labels, titles, numbers, and additional information need to be properly identified. REVIEW OF LITERATURE (20 POINTS) *Optional-extra credit for grades 3 & 4 *A minimum of one page research that summarizes information you learned about your topic is required.  *A complete bibliography sheet must also be included to describe where you researched your information. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VISUAL DISPLAY BOARD (50 POINTS) *Neatly display all of the steps of the scientific method. This should be colorful, typed and include a visual display of your results (ex. Graph). HINT-photographs of you doing your experiment and/or pictures of your project look great.  Be creative! ORAL PRESENTATION (25 POINTS) *You will briefly summarize your experiment in front of your classmates and teacher. *Be prepared to answer questions about your experiment. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Every student must complete an individual written report especially if you are working with a partner.* Two reminders-NO mold or bacteria growing experiments will be allowed. All measurements should be done using the metric system (for ex. Centimeters, Milliliters, Grams).

5. Classroom Rules • Do not talk while others are talking. • Hands, feet, and objects to yourself. • Be polite to one another! • No profanity! • Use a level one voice while working with others (in groups). • Walk on the right ride of the hallway and keep voices off. • Be considerate and courteous of those around you.

6. Absences/Tardies Five unexcused absences or tardies will result in a students detention. • Absences are only excused with a written note. • Students must be in the classroom by the second bell, 7:45a.m. or they will be marked tardy. • 5 tardies will result in a detention.

7. Homework Homework • Reinforces the skills and materials learned during classes • Prepares students for upcoming lessons • Please check your child’s planner daily Late Homework • Late work policy • Five or more late assignments result in a check on the report card

8. Grading Scale 100 – 90 A 89 – 80 B 79 – 74 C 73 – 66 D Below 65 F All Work Will Be Check!! Not All Work Will Be Graded!!!!

9. Science Fair • Due Date: November 4, 2013 • The School Science Fair is Friday, December 6th. • Science boards are sold in room 305,005, & 302 for $4.00

10. Miscellaneous Lunch Money • Please send exact change!!! • Don’t pay ahead!! • Full ($2.45) • Reduced ($.40) • Milk ($.35) Birthdays • Seal, store bought treats (Please be aware of allergies) • Due to allergies, we strongly recommend a non-edible treat. • Examples : pencils, erasers, stickers, etc. Recess • Have your child dress accordingly for all weather conditions. Forms • Please send any missing forms you might still have!!! MAP Testing (Winter and Spring only) Join Band!!! Sign up next Friday (9/13) from2:45-3:45p.m. PTO • Please join!!! ($15 for the year) • Save the date! November 16this Trivia Night. Keep an eye out for flyers. Instructional fee ($50.00) 1st Quarter Progress reports will be sent home September 25th. Please sign and return it as soon as possible. Tuesday, November 12 is Report Card Pick-Up day!!!

11. Contact Information cewalsh1@cps.edu

12. Thank You For Your Support!!Ms. Walsh