welcome to fifth grade a world of exploration and connections

WELCOME TO FIFTH GRADE

A WORLD OF EXPLORATION and CONNECTIONS

Specials, Spanish, Health Education,

SEL

Science,Social Studies,

Math

Balanced Literacy:Reading, Writing,

Word Study

Integration of Technology

BALANCED LITERACY

• Readers’ Workshop Whole Groups Guided small groups Individual conferencing

• Writers’ Workshop Expository, opinion, narrative, poetry,

non-fiction research Skills:

• Organization & Structure• Elaboration• Expression & Language• Mechanics• Presentation

• Word-Study

Mini-lessons

Response to Literature

Read alouds

Math

• Math in Focus• Common Core Standards

Major ConceptsPlace valueComputation of whole numbers and decimalsFractions – addition, subtraction, multiplication2-dimensional figuresVolume of solid figures

Science • Physics: Sound and Light• Astronomy• Human Anatomy: Senses

Social Studies • American History

• Explorers• Colonial America• American Revolution

Social & Emotional Learning• District Norms

• Be Here• Be Safe• Be Honest• Care for Self and Others• Let Go and Move On

• Riverside Rangers• Student Council

Specials, Health

• Physical Education, Art, Music, Technology, Spanish

• Health (Puberty and HIV/AIDS)

• Riverside Reporter, Band, Orchestra, Chorus

Field TripsPhiladelphia or Boston

Connecticut Science Center

Recognition Day, Yearbook, Art Show

How can parents support their child?

• Help them to help themselves• Promote independence and responsibility• Have them explain what they are doing and

why they are doing it• Plan long term projects (book reports, math

projects, etc…)

What can parents do at home?

• Read to your child; family favorites, classics, poetry, holiday stories. • Keep up with Keyboard skills.• Practice basic facts together.• Check their assignment book. Is the work complete?• Discuss current events.• Discuss American history. Attend a parade!• Talk about geography.• Model appropriate behavior.• Visit teacher’s wikispace.

Spend time together. Enjoy 5th Grade and Relax!