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WELCOME TO FIFTH GRADE
A WORLD OF EXPLORATION and CONNECTIONS
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Specials, Spanish, Health Education,
SEL
Science,Social Studies,
Math
Balanced Literacy:Reading, Writing,
Word Study
Integration of Technology
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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
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Math
• Math in Focus• Common Core Standards
Major ConceptsPlace valueComputation of whole numbers and decimalsFractions – addition, subtraction, multiplication2-dimensional figuresVolume of solid figures
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Science • Physics: Sound and Light• Astronomy• Human Anatomy: Senses
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Social Studies • American History
• Explorers• Colonial America• American Revolution
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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
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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
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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…)
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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!