In our class, we will go through 5 units in our Open Court Reading Book.  Click on each link to see the main activities and vocabulary words for each unit.

1. Cooperation and Competition

2. Back Through the Stars

3. Heritage - student poems

4. Civil War

5. New Frontier

The best way to increase reading fluency is to READ, READ, READ! By the end of 5th grade, students should be reading at least 155 words correctly per minute of grade level text.

All students should read AT LEAST 20 MINUTES DAILY

General Writing Rubric 

  As you read, be sure to use the READING COMPREHENSION         STRATEGIES of excellent readers! (Think of how we use the picture/poster, on the left, in our classroom). Remember, there are plenty of books to read in our classroom and be sure to pick one that is appropriate for your reading level. Use the 5 finger test on the first page - if you count more than 5 words that you don't know how to pronounce or you can't figure out the definition, the book may be too difficult for you.

READ ALOUD

We have a daily 15 minute read aloud session where we come together and enjoy good literature. Our read aloud books

Arts

Content

Standards

Reading 1.0 - I use various word and comprehension strategies to help me understand what I am reading.

Reading 2.0 - I can read a number of books at my grade level.

Reading 3.0 - I read, write and respond to books of various genres.

Writing1.0 - I write clear, understandable, and focused essays.

Writing 2.0 - I will write essays of at least 500 to 700 words in many different genres.

Written and Oral English Language Conventions 1.0 - I am able to write and speak English correctly.

Listening and Speaking 1.0 - I can give presentations that explain my ideas clearly. When I speak, I am addressing the interests of my audience.

Listening and Speaking 2.0 - I will give organized presentations using different speaking strategies. I can narrate, discuss, describe and even give persuasive arguments.