Mr. Barber’s 5th Grade Class

2011-2012

My Objectives1. Ensure each student is able to demonstrate

the required 5th grade skills in Language Arts and Social Studies.

2. Strive to equip each student with the knowledge/experiences necessary to become productive contributors to society.

3. Provide support and encouragement as each student begins to acquire the necessary tools that will allow him/her to successfully transition into Middle School.

Philosophy of Teaching

Every child has the capacity to learn, but not every child learns at the same pace. Genuine teaching takes place when weaknesses are first identified and

strategies are successfully implemented to meet those needs.

What does that mean for this What does that mean for this class?class?

Data DrivenData Driven Previous FCAT resultsPrevious FCAT results Baseline assessmentsBaseline assessments FAIR TestingFAIR Testing DRA’sDRA’s Initial ObservationsInitial Observations

Goals We Will Accomplish

• 9 weeks goals– Reading– Writing– Social Studies

• Weekly objectives– Check planner and weekly update

Basis For GoalsBasis For Goals

All goals are based on the recently updated All goals are based on the recently updated Elementary Standards. These standards Elementary Standards. These standards are written to meet the Sunshine State are written to meet the Sunshine State Standards upon which the FCAT is based Standards upon which the FCAT is based on.on.

Language Arts

• Reading– Guided Reading

• Chapter Books (fiction and non-fiction)

• Science Books (follow science curriculum)

• Guided Reading Curriculum

• Schedule Reading components

Reader’s Workshop Model

Guided Reading, Shared Reading, Independent Reading

Language Arts

• Writing– Different styles of writing

• Narrative and Expository• Creative- Poetry, Biographies, Autobiographies,

speeches• Reports• Integrative

Social Studies

• Its EVERYTHING!

• History is a main focus in this class; a large part of our Reading and Writing will stem from our studies in History.

• History Alive! Textbook

• I.S.N’s

Grades…Reading– Guided Reading Assignments– Mini Assessments (bi-weekly)– Reading Assessment (at least 1 each 9 weeks)Writing– Individual Papers– Group Papers– 1 Prompt Writing per 9 weeks– Weekly Spelling/Vocabulary TestsSocial Studies– Group Projects– Chapters Tests (every three chapters)– Participation in class

ARAR

• Student initiated and maintainedStudent initiated and maintained

• Does NOT count towards gradeDoes NOT count towards grade

• Classroom awardsClassroom awards– Guitar DisplayGuitar Display– Barber BucksBarber Bucks

Classroom Management aligned with PAWS

• Positive Reinforcements– Barber Bucks– Barber Shop– Note Home– Phone Call– tickets

• Negative Consequences– Loss of Barber Buck– Mark in Behavior Chart (according to specific behavior)– Note Home– Phone Call– Office Referral

Communication

• Planners and/or ISNs– Check to see what your child did in school, it

should be in there!– Check for recent test grades– Check for upcoming assignments or due

dates– Check for any notes from me– Write any notes back to me

Communication

• Newsletter– Will tell what objectives were accomplished in

this class– Will give any important information specific to

this class– Will showcase various students work

Behavior ChartMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Parent Signature

8/24-8/28First Day of School

8/31-9/4Early Release

9/7-9/11No SchoolLabor Day

9/14-9/18Early Release

9/21-9/25

9/28-10/2

10/5-10/9Early Release

10/12-10/16

10/19-10/23Early Release

10/26-10/30

Name:__________________________________________________ * Don’t forget to sign and return for Monday!

Dear Parents-Student behavior will be tracked on the previous chart. When a student breaks a rule,

they will mark the chart with the corresponding number of the rule that they have broken. Feel free to check your student’s chart nightly. The rules are listed below. These are the behavior indicators that are listed on the quarterly report card.

1- Follows school and classroom rules.2- Follow directions.3- Is prepared for class.4- Listens attentively. These are the numbers that are listed on the chart5- Participates in class activities.6- Works without disturbing others.7- Completes work in assigned time. 8- Completes homework assignments. 9- Shows effort to do best work.10- Works cooperatively with others. 11- Takes care of personal and school property.12- Respect others and is courteous.13- Practices self control. 14- Respects authority.

For example, if the student did not bring his/her book to class, Rule 3, then they will receive a mark. Additional rules broken will result in your child moving to the next consequence.

Consequences for poor choices are as follows-1) Receive a mark2) Time out in class. Student fills out a behavior reflection to be signed and returned.3) Time out in another class. Parent is immediately called. 4) Office Referral.

Please be aware that a pattern of 5 of the same behaviors needing improvement will be reflected on the Student Progress Report. Please take time to discuss behavior with your child.

Please remember to return the signed behavior chart on Monday. Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely, Fifth Grade Teachers

Communication

• My Contact Information

Cell Phone- 784-6941

E-mail- eric.barber@sdhc.k12.fl.us

School Phone- 973-7394

CommunicationWebsite

http://huntersgreen.mysdhc.org/teacher/1941barber/•Intro Video•Information regarding all subjects•Civil War Rap video•Photostory on Christopher Columbus•Webquests•Links to Resource Websites

Questions?