Welcome to Fifth Grade Curriculum Night

ByTeri Griffin&Lauren Mummert

What do we teach in fifth grade?

Writing: Narrative, Informational, Persuasive Very structured, use of graphic organizers

Grammar: Major parts of speech, capitalization and punctuation Science: Earth Science topics

Science is a review from every year until now and a few new topics (matter, force, energy, organisms, heredity and diversity/interdependence, space).

Social Studies: U.S. Geography, U.S. History, U.S. Economics, and U.S Government

Social Studies is U.S. history – exploration, colonization, The Equal Rights Movement, The Dust Bowl, The Revolution, government and economics.

Technology: integration in Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies

AND of course MATH and READING as well!

Fifth Grade Curriculum Math: Bridges / Number Corner Math is all about multiplication, division, algebraic

thinking{patterns and functions}, order of operations, data analysis, area, perimeter, computation, numbers to 1,000,000, transformations, congruence, symmetry, angle measurement, volume, surface area, fractions (models, meanings, adding and subtracting), graphs, theoretical and experimental probability, decimals, percent, properties of operations, equations and experimental design .

(Students who know ALL their multiplication/division facts will do well this year.)

Fifth Grade Curriculum Reading: Whole class and small groups

Using Scott Foresman, chapter books and novels

Read the story – days 2 and 3 Skill Lessons, reread story, chapter books Book projects Reading is about fluency, vocabulary,

decoding multi -syllabic words, and inferential comprehension. Ask your child about the target skills each week.

State Tests

Math & Reading: Just like last year, students will get two chances to take a computer test to meet or exceed benchmark.

Science: Students take the test in January (so we have a lot of science to cover between now and then)

Common Core State Standards (CCSS)Information for FamiliesPortland Public SchoolsSeptember 2013

Common Core: Background The standards were developed by: - State Departments of Education - Researchers - Professional education organizations -Teachers, parents and students Adopted by 45 states Adopted by Oregon in October 2010

Common Core State Standards: What and Why? A single set of clear standards for English

language arts and mathematics that prepares students to succeed in college and the workforce

Ensure that every child—regardless of race, income or home state – is held to the same high standards and learns the same material

Provide educators with a clear, focused roadmap for what to teach and when

Allow for tailoring to individual school and student needs

How do the standards differ from past practice?English Language Arts/Literacy:• Focus on non-fiction, careful reading• Discuss reading and write using evidence• Increase academic vocabulary

Mathematics • Learn more about fewer concepts• Focus on skill building, speed and accuracy• Use of real world examples to better

understand concepts• Increase emphasis on mathematical

discourse

Transitioning to the Common Core Portland Public Schools began

transitioning to the Common Core in 2011, training teachers in the standards and related instructional shifts.

This year, all grade levels except 4th and 5th will be aligned with the CCSS. 4th and 5th grades will fully implement in 2014-2015.

Students will be assessed on CCSS in Spring 2015 (this is the last year students will take OAKS).

More Information Families will soon be invited to Parent

Academies to learn more about the Common Core

Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium www.smarterbalanced.org - for sample assessment questions (beginning 2015)

Oregon Department of Education CCSS site:http://goo.gl/4ppgP for FAQs, thestandards themselves, and other resources

What can we do together to help the students meet or exceed benchmark?

Come to school on time and every day. (We start teaching at 8:45 and learning happens right up to 3:00.)

Come to school prepared.Encourage students to follow classroom

and school procedures. (See Parent & Student Handbook.)

Support students with class assignments and homework. (Notes and phone calls are always welcome.)

Expectations

Behavior:

DO OUR BEST & TRY OUR HARDEST

Responsible, Respectful, Kind, Safe

(no bullying, community of thinkers)

Expectations

Academic:Active listening / Active participatingStudy habits: Class participation, completion of homework, prepare for testsHomework PolicyMore independence as we move through the school year

Speaking of Homework My homework philosophy:

Fifth graders who do their homework will have a successful fifth grade year. A successful and rewarding fifth grade year is the child’s “prize” for doing their homework.

A student who chooses not to do homework will have a frustrating and difficult year.

Therefore, I do not punish children who do not turn in their homework. I will not assign homework that students aren’t prepared to mostly complete on their own. Families should proofread the writing, help correct mistakes, and maybe give a quick clarification of directions. Other than that, families shouldn’t have to give too much of their time to support your fifth graders in homework. It is crucial practice for success.

How do I make sure everyone spends the most time learning? I give several verbal reminders to redirect off-task behavior/not following

classroom (or school) rules. After multiple verbal reminders, a written reminder will result and students

will have to complete a “think sheet”. If a written reminder isn’t effective in stopping off-task and unacceptable

behavior, a parent signature is requested on the reminder, a Behavior Report is filled out and filed, and the loss of a “free recess” will result. (Student will be requested to silently walk laps during their recess time.)

If the “think sheet” is not returned with a parent/ guardian signature, then a call home will be made at the end of the day.

If these tactics don’t result in better choices, the student will be sent to Mr. Thompson along with a Behavior Report or referral.

If further action is needed, parents may be asked to attend a meeting to discuss ways of stopping the behavior.

How do we encourage maximum learning time with on-task behavior?

Students who consistently arrive to school on time, who are prepared to learn, who turn in all assignments and homework, and follow positive expectations will become…

Student Leaders!

What’s so great about being a STUDENT LEADER?Attending field tripsParticipating in Study Buddy TimeChoice timeCafeteria DutyA successful fifth grade year!Participation in “Friday Fun!”

Quick Reminders Fluoride Tablets (daily) Schedule/enrichments Brain Breaks (earned) PTA Memberships 2 Hour Late Opening Mornings

(3rd Wednesday every month / except November)

Future Field Trips and Classroom Visits

Daily ScheduleMONDAYGrab 'n Go breakfast

TUESDAYGrab 'n Go breakfast

WEDNESDAYGrab 'n Go breakfast

THURSDAYGrab 'n Go breakfast

FRIDAYGrab 'n Go breakfast

8:30-8:45Student Arrival & Attendance

Student Arrival & Attendance

Student Arrival & Attendance

Student Arrival & Attendance

Student Arrival & Attendance

8:45-9:00 Morning Work Morning Work Morning Work Morning Work Morning Work9:00-9:30 Writing Block Writing Block Writing Block Writing Block Writing Block9:30-10:00 Writing Block Writing Block Writing Block Writing Block Writing Block10:00-10:30 Literacy

Library/Keyboarding PE Test Practice Counseling

10:30-10:50 Number Corner Number Corner Number Corner computation Number Corner10:50-11:10 Recess Recess Recess Recess Recess 11:10-11:35 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch11:35-12:10 Reading Block Reading Block Reading Block Reading Block Read Aloud12:10-12:40 Reading Block Reading Block Reading Block Reading Block

Visual Art 12:00-12:45

12:40-1:10 Read Aloud Read AloudRead Aloud/OSU Nutrition PLC (PE) Reading Block

1:10-1:40 Math Block Math Block Math Block Intergrated Art Reading Block1:40-2:10 Math Block Math Block Math Block Math Block Math Block2:10-2:40 Content Content Content Math Block Math Block2:40-3:00 Content Content Content Number Corner Fix and Finish

Possible Field Trips and Guests

OMSI Architects in Schools Books 2 U Whitaker Ponds Play? Sauvie Island Farm Clean Water Festival? Cascade Streamwatch?

Title 1 Title One School Guidelines Well stocked library Compacts - to be signed at conferences High levels of support for all students

Extra staff: classroom teachers, instructional specialists who work with staff and students, and educational assistants

Pre Kindergarten program

Thank you for attending Curriculum Night!

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I can be contacted at:tgriffin@pps.net

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