Welcome to 5th Grade Back to School Night!
Mrs. [email protected]
5th Grade Math Curriculum5th Grade Math Curriculum
Factors Multiples Fractions Decimals Algebra Geometry Working with large
numbers The key is to ask
for help!
Language Arts
In Language Arts we will be working on: Reading Comprehension gained through textbooks and
core literature novels: Literature Circles will be used to enhance the
reading experience. We are working on developing good reading
strategies:– Accessing Prior Knowledge– Inferring– Asking Questions– Identifying the important information – Monitoring Comprehension– Creating Mental Images– Synthesizing
Language ArtsLanguage Arts
Writing – Writing is a process.
Students will come to understand this process and writing will be less intimidating.
– By the end of 5th grade students will be able to write a cohesive 5 paragraph essay with a thesis statement.
Spelling/Vocabulary– Spelling homework due
EVERY Thursday--> Quiz on Friday
– Grammar in the context of writing.
U.S. HistoryU.S. History
The topics we will cover are:– First Settlers– Exploration– Colonial America– Revolutionary War– American Government– Movement Westward– There will be both group
and individual projects to enhance the 5th graders’ understanding of United States History.
HomeworkHomework
There is homework Monday thru Thursday each night.
Homework reinforces what is being taught in the classroom.
Typical Night:– Math 1 worksheet, watch
math video – Spelling tic tac toe due on
Thursdays– Studying for a test– Finish any classwork
Organization and Study Organization and Study SkillsSkills
Organization– Students are
responsible for keeping their desks, binder, and backpacks organized.
– Students are responsible for keeping their homework planners up to date.
Study Skills– Students are being
taught that studying is not just looking at the book.
– Studying is an activity that requires effort.
– Students are being taught different study tools.
RenWeb
Please give your child access to log into Renweb.– They can log in during the day to see
what assignments are missing and view their current averages in each class.
– This helps your child become more responsible for their grades.
Classroom PartiesClassroom Parties
Parents please sign up to help with the different parties/holidays.
Please keep parties simple:– A few snacks and
drinks– Games and Crafts– Sign up sheet
outside of classroom
Class Basket
I am looking for a parent or group of parents to put together our class basket for the Wine and Cheese Auction in March.
If interested please email me!
FieldtripsFieldtrips
October 10th Hard Bargain Farm
April 25th Sotterly Historic Plantation
May 3rd Historic Philadelphia, PA (more info coming soon – this is an all day trip. Leave Grace at 6 am and return around 10 pm)
May 16th Thomas Stone Site
Technology!Technology!
Please use the class wiki for the latest information along with homework, study guides and power points.
Something I found interesting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmwwrGV_aiE
QUESTIONS!CONCERNS!Please Ask!