Ruamrudee International School

Grade 5 Team

2014-2015

Mr. Mitch, Mr. Jeff, Ms. Nancy, Ms.Heather, Mr. Dwight, Mr. Ryan

Expectations and ProceduresExpectations ProceduresStudents will come to

class prepared each day.Students will respect

themselves, their classmates and their belongings.

Students will create a life-long love of learning.

Homework in planner should be discussed and signed nightly.

Reading Log: Students are expected to read each night for a minimum of 20 minutes and to respond using various reading strategies.

Students are expected to complete assigned homework each night.

Projects that explore a subject in more depth. These projects may require research outside of class and also provide valuable lessons in time-management skills.

Curriculum OverviewLanguage Arts:

Reading, Writing, Word Study, Speaking, Listening

Math: Number Sense, Geometry, Algebra,

Measurement, Data and GraphingSocial Studies: Geography, The Age of Exploration (1500-1800)Science: FOSS Kits Explorations in Chemistry, Astronomy,

Environment

Language Arts: ReadingRead Alouds.Mini-Lessons covering reading strategies that

will help students to become independent and successful readers.

Silent Reading -or- Guided Reading -or- Literature Circles. Individual and group conferences. Whole class books will be supported for various individual reading abilities .

Reading Logs: Students will respond to personal outside reading in reading log, turning in according to given schedule.

Language Arts: Writing Writer TalksMini-Lessons exploring various writing

strategiesDifferent genresWriting Journals -or- Writing ProjectsAuthor’s ChairPublicationsPeer ConferencesTeacher Conferences

Language Arts: Word StudyMaking Connections Students will use spelling words to make connections

between other words and recognize patterns in spelling.

Interactive Edit Students will correct conventions in writing samples,

such as capitalization, organization, spelling and punctuation.

Word Work Students will work with words to learn more about analogies, synonyms, antonyms, root words,

prefixes, suffixes, etc.Grammar Students will develop an increased understanding of

grammar including parts of speech and tenses.

Language Arts: Speaking and ListeningDiscussions Students will courteously participate in small group and

class discussions with clear content focus. Presentations Students will practice giving individual and group

presentations within the class, pushing to speak with good volume, clearly, and with meaningful expression.

Listening Students will learn active listening skills to help with

classroom learning and personal interactions.Conventions Students will speak in complete sentences.

*** All of these skills are practiced in the daily morning meeting.

Math Investigations• Number Sense (place value, estimating,

comparing and ordering numbers)• Decimals (ordering, comparing, multiplying

and dividing)• Fractions & Mixed Numbers (ordering,

comparing, adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing)

• Measurement (customary and metric units)• Data & Graphing (tables, charts and graphs)• Geometry & Algebra (angles, geometric

figures, variables)

Social StudiesGeography – The Five Themes of Geography

Focus on AsiaMovement – Regions – Human/Environment

Interaction – Location – Placeor MR HELP

The Age of Exploration (1500 – 1800)Why how did early explorers made the

journeys and discoveries?How do their explorations effect our lives to

this day?

ScienceMixtures and Solutions

Exploration into ChemistryHeld in Science Lab

Sun Moon and StarsObserving shadows and perceived movement

of the sun through the dayObserving and tracking the lunar phasesStars, constellations

EnvironmentsPlants’ needs and tolerance of water, salinity,

soilAquatic environments

Supporting your child at HomeRead and review the your child’s assignments.Have your child read aloud to you and sign

literature log.Engage your child in conversations about what they

are reading and learning. Read and discuss their work.

Check the assignment book nightly for homework, notes from the teacher, upcoming projects, due dates, information and events.

Feel free to contact the teacher with any comments, questions or concerns throughout the year via email or arranging a conference through the ES office.

IMPORTANT GRADE 5 EVENTSPlease check your school calendar for holidays and Report Card scheduleScience Showcase (of student work of this year)Kaleidoscope Café – PoetryScience Field Trip on the Chao Phraya RiverParent Teacher Conferences October 17th, 2014 and March 20th, 2015Graduation Ceremony (last week of school)

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Parent Agreement

As the parents/guardians of __________________________, we give permission for our child to bring and use a personal device (digital camera, smart phone, tablet, laptop, etc.) at school during designated times set by the teacher (7:00 am-2:40 p.m.) being No device should be used outside of the classroom directly supervised by an adult. unless For times when the device is not required for learning, students are expected to keep it locked in the classroom in order to prevent theft. We understand that the school will not be held responsible for any loss or damage to the unit.

Father: ____________ Mother: ________Student: ___________ Date: __________