welcome to 5th

Welcome to 5th Grade

Mrs. Morgan

Mr. Exner

Mrs. Evans

Readingwith Mrs. Morgan

• Nightly homework is 20 minutes of independent reading

• Students will keep a reading log of books read (5th grade standard requires that students read 25 books or 1 million words)

• Approximately 6 book reports will be completed throughout the year-requirements will be reviewed in class

• AR information will follow once the program is up and running

• Students need a composition notebook for vocabulary work

Spellingwith Mrs. Morgan

• 5th grade uses the Wordly Wise vocabulary program.

• Words and assignments are given out on Fridays. Students may work ahead if they choose-section A is due and will be graded in class on Tuesday, section B on Wednesday, and section C on Thursday. Packets will be collected on Thursdays for recording.

• Spelling tests will be given every Thursday

Writing with Mrs. Evans

• Keep a writer’s notebook• Students will use the writing process to develop

well developed writing including:– Personal narratives

– How to essays

– Persuasive essays

– Responses to literature

– Poetry

– Informational texts

Daily Language Practicewith Mrs. Evans

•Provides a 5-10 minute daily review of grammar skills.

•Weekly grade on practice sheet should be a 100 (corrected together in class)

•Daily Language Quiz on Fridays (comes directly from practice sheet)

Mathwith Mr. Exner

• Students should already know their times tables

• Math Practice sheet each week

• Math test every Friday-questions come from the practice sheet

• Students need to keep their math tests with corrections and math practice sheets for a notebook grade

After School Tutoring

• Math study group every Thursday-no need to sign up-just make sure students have a ride home at 3:15

• Extra help will be available in the computer lab after school for students needing CRCT practice (information will be sent as soon as the program details are worked out)

Social Studies

• Map Skills

• Civil War/Reconstruction

• Life on the Great Plains

• Big Business/Immigration

• World War I/Great Depression

• World War II

• Civil Rights

Science

• Earth’s Changing Surface

• Matter and Electricity

• Classifying Organisms

• Animals

• Body Systems

Computer Projectscompleted at school in the lab

• Photostories

• Brochures

• PowerPoint Presentations

• Creative Writing

• Blogging

**A flashdrive would be helpful for students

4H

• All 5th graders participate• It is done during the school day as part of the

language arts and science curriculum• All students will complete a 4H demonstration as

part of the language arts class• Students may participate in other outside clubs

and activities if they choose (a newsletter will be given at each meeting describing the various opportunities available)

Donations Needed

• Microwave Popcorn

• Can Drinks

• Individually wrapped candies

• Box Tops for Education

• Zip-lock Bags for Science

Bubble Gum Science is Fun!

Games make 5th grade learning fun

Thanks for coming!!

• If you send me an email that says you viewed this online, I will give your student a coupon for 10 points on any test!!!!