5 Gascuel

2013-2014

Who is the teacher?

• I’m from France• Been in Canada for 14 years, including 12 in

Halifax• This is my 6th year teaching, including my 3rd

year at HPCS• Started my Master’s in Resource in French

Immersion at St. FX University• I have 2 step kids at home • I love travelling, cats, good food, piano,

reading, and hiking!

MATHBig Concepts in Gr.5

*Multiplication facts should be WELL secured in your child’s knowledge

•Design: 2-digit by 2-digit multiplication and division (Ex: 42x56)•Extended concepts with larger numbers (to millions with whole numbers/ to hundredths with decimals)•Decimals, fractions•Measurement and Geometry: area, perimeter, SI units•Probability and Patterns

New CurriculumWeek layout

SCIENCE

UNITS-Weather-Body Systems-Properties of Matter-Simple Machines

SOCIAL STUDIES

Comparing the past and the present

UNITS-First Nations and Inuit Societies-Ancient Societies-Middle Ages-French and British Settlement

HEALTHSelf – Relationships – Community

1.1 Demonstrate an understand that sexual orientation is a part of our personality and explore the harmful effects of homophobia1.2 Describe the male and female reproductive systems, explaining the process of reproduction and how the reproduction system matures through the process of puberty1.7 Demonstrate an understanding of the impact caffeine has on the body’s health and performance2.1 Demonstrate an awareness of, and ways to prevent common chronic and communicable diseases, including HIV, Hepatitis A and B3.1 Assess source of information via the internet for safety and reliability, and practice ways to enhance safe use of the internet3.2 Demonstrate knowledge of the prevalence of mental health disorders through children and youth3.3 Analyze gendered media messages related to body image

Language ArtsFRENCH AND ENGLISH

Reading – Writing – Speaking – Listening

Writing Process6 Traits – Various Genres

(Voice, Word Choice, Conventions, Sentence Fluency, Organization, Ideas)

Reading StrategiesGuided Reading (Groups)

Reading to LearnWeekly Home Reading

Grade 5 ReadersFRENCH & ENGLISHTransitional to Fluent ReaderReading for learning vs learning to readAll genres are welcomeMust remain enjoyableA good reader makes connections, visualises, asks questions and inferences!

Grade 5 Writers- Write in full sentences- Uses capitals and periods CONSISTENTLY- Self edits writing- Spells common words correctly- Conferences with peers- Selects pieces of writing to share with an

audience- MAY write in cursive- Uses quotations marks and paragraphs- Writes for a variety of audiences and purposes

ASSESSMENT

ON GOING in the classroomProjects/Mini-Quizzes/Observations/Daily WorkReading Assessments ongoing3 report cards

Report CardsReporting Code Reporting Descriptors for Grades 1–8 effective September 1, 2013

AThe student demonstrates achievement with thorough understanding and application of concepts and skills in relation to the expected learning outcomes.

BThe student demonstrates achievement with good understanding and application of concepts and skills in relation to the expected learning outcomes.

CThe student demonstrates achievement with basic understanding and application of concepts and skills in relation to the expected learning outcomes.

DThe student demonstrates achievement with limited understanding and application of concepts and skills in relation to the expected learning outcomes. The student has not met expectations.

N/A Not applicable at this time.

INSInsufficient evidence to report on achievement of the expected learning outcomes.

Class DojoA weekly email is sent home

Keep track of your child’s progress

A fun and innovative way to keep students even more engaged in their learning

Homework is…- Reading for pleasure- Completing some portions of the writing process- Independently conduct primary research in the home

and community- Independently reflect on and apply in-school learning- Assist students as they prepare for assessments- Practice skills that they understand- Usually completed independently- 30-40 minutes per day = max. 2.6hours/week- A weekly program in the classroom

MERCI !!