Welcome to CURRICULU

MNIGHT 2015

Welcome to Room 2006! Welcome to Room 2006! Wow, we have had an amazing start to a significant school year! First, here is a little bit about myself… My Interests: exercising, reading, coaching, cooking (and eating!), The White Sox, UNC Tar Heels, sports, teaching, and most of all – learning My wife is a teacher……of fifth grade……in this district!! Our beautiful boy, Wesley, is already 2 years old… …and he’ll be a big brother in just a few weeks!!

MathematicsMathematics Common Core alignment & TenMarks.com Focused assignments and study guide for each unit

Students will be accommodated or given challenge work as a result Mastery assessments (Exit Quizzes) along the way Connection to “real world” concepts and examples Trying to perfect our basic math facts math facts Topics we will cover this year:

number theory, estimation and computation, geometry, division, fractions, decimals, percents, addition and subtraction of fractions, exponents, negative numbers, area, volume, capacity, probability

Language Arts & Language Arts & ReadingReading 6 Writing Traits writing process (ideas, organization, voice, sentence fluency, word choice, conventions) Expository, persuasive, and narrative writing pieces

Typically as part of our end-of-unit reflection week New reading curriculum, focusing on integrating topics and subject areas, along with skill-based mini lessons

Expanding vocabulary, increasing reading fluency/overall comprehension, and using reading as a tool for writing Leveled novel studies – typically with a true focus on nonfiction text

Spelling and Spelling and VocabularyVocabulary Weekly-created lists based on Words On The VineWords On The Vine

10 words/2 weeksGreek or Latin roots Vocabulary contract

Students will have in-class time every day, but can also take home for extra help Quiz on 2nd Friday (20 pts), with front and back of work page due, also on 2nd Friday (10 pts for that…so 30 pts total) Students can begin looking up definitions the first day! The overall purpose is for an understanding of how to use The overall purpose is for an understanding of how to use these words in a sentence – not just memorize these words in a sentence – not just memorize definitions.definitions.

Social StudiesSocial Studies An integrated focus with each unit, using small reading groups to study related nonfiction text Topics covered this year, in order:

Native Americans Exploration and American settlement Thirteen colonies Revolutionary War Constitution

We will take a problem/project-based approach to our historical learning this year!!! Critical Critical thinking is a must!!thinking is a must!!

ScienceScience Similar integrated system as with our Social Studies time Topics covered this year, in order:

Animal Classification Ecosystems Plants Science Fair…Mid-April Solar System

For every fact found, there should be at least two more questions/fascinations to be had! Again, critical thinking is a must this yearAgain, critical thinking is a must this year!!!!

HomeworkHomework Students are expected to turn in their homework the day it is due Written on monthly and weekly calendar Recess time can be used, but I would rather avoid that (they’re kids, they need that run-around time each day!!!) Parent note or email for late work/early homework if needed “Remind” texts from me as well as their assignment notebook

ExpectationsExpectations Only ONE rule: “Don’t talk while someone else is.”“Don’t talk while someone else is.” The higher they are set, the higher the level of achievement.

What should be done, and not what shouldn’t be done Student centered and created Stay posted all year, with frequent reminders

Yorkville School District policies (review expectations in student handbook) Open door policy/safe environment

Staying Updated!!Staying Updated!! Class website – home page and subject areasClass website – home page and subject areas

http://mrjohnsonsfifthgradeclass.weebly.com/http://mrjohnsonsfifthgradeclass.weebly.com/ ““Remind” app/textsRemind” app/texts

Text ‘@gres5th’ to (517) 618-0581Text ‘@gres5th’ to (517) 618-0581 Assignment notebook Assignment notebook

Filled out and stamped every day – write notes back if Filled out and stamped every day – write notes back if neededneeded Calendar on class website homepage Calendar on class website homepage

Bottom of the homepage, updated all throughout the year!!!Bottom of the homepage, updated all throughout the year!!! My contact informationMy contact information

Email: ajohnson@y115.org Phone: (630) 553-5513, Email: ajohnson@y115.org Phone: (630) 553-5513, ext. 3426ext. 3426

Thank Thank You!You!