READING
It is a requirement that you have a CHAPTER BOOK in class with you at all times. Choose a book that consists of a reading level that is not too difficult for you to read and understand. It is important that you choose a chapter book that you know you will enjoy reading and one that you know you will finish reading as well.
READING GENRE
READING "GENRE" refers to the "type" or "category" of reading material you read. It is important to remember that throughout the school year, you need to experience reading a variety of genre.
READING GENRE LIST: Nonfiction, Autobiography, Biography, Historical Fiction, Science Fiction, Fable, Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Folktale, Legend, Mythology, Drama Mystery, Poetry, Short Stories, Humor, Adventure.
HOME READING RECORD
The HOME READING RECORD worksheet is designed to help you keep track of all the reading you do at home. The required nightly reading time is no less than 15 minutes. (Of course, more is even better!) Every time you read, you will use the HOME READING RECORD worksheet to mark down the amount of time that you read, the title of the source that you read (the source may be a chapter book, a book read to a younger sibling, a text book, newspaper, etc.), and how many pages you read. You need to have a parent sign the HOME READING RECORD worksheet every night that you read. When you have reached a total reading time of 300 minutes (five hours), hand in your HOME READING RECORD worksheet to me, and you will be given an award in class for your super reading accomplishments! You will earn an award every time you accomplish 300 minutes of reading time. How many reading awards will YOU accomplish this year? The sky is the limit!
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LANGUAGE
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Your English Language grade consists of the following: the proper use of grammar in oral language (the spoken word), the proper use of grammar in all written work, and the proper use of mechanics (punctuation). Writing the English language is an on-going learning process. You will learn how to use the multi-step writing process in class. It is important to remember that you need to use the skills you have learned in your Language classes in your everyday writing.
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WRITING
The following list is a handy checklist named "THE FIVE DID DOs". We use this list together and independently when we do all of our WRITING:
THE FIVE DID DOs:
- THE FIVE DID DOs:
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SPELLING
You are required to take a Spelling Pretest at the beginning of the week, and a Final Spelling Test at the end of the week. There are 20 words on the Spelling List. I will also give a 5 pt. bonus dictation sentence for every Spelling Test that you take. You will be assigned various writing activities to do for each weekly Spelling Lesson. Your SPELLING GRADE will include your APPLIED SPELLING skills (everyday spelling in your writing) along with your FORMAL SPELLING grades.
PRACTICE your Spelling words by requesting someone in your household to give you an oral quiz of your Spelling List.
Many children in my classes have found it helpful to take a written Spelling Test at home for practice. Please know and understand the Spelling Rules and meanings of the words for the week's Spelling List.
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MATH
You will discover in your Math class that learning MATH IS FUN! Math classes include working with a partner, working in a group with friends, using the board to work out problems with your classmates' and teacher's help, using manipulatives for your lessons, and playing Math Games.
Math homework is given Monday through Thursday. You are required to master the MULTIPLICATION and DIVISION facts. It is very important that you study the math facts every night for at least 15 minutes. Please ask a parent to help you learn the facts until you become proficient in this area. Begin by mastering the MULTIPLICATION FACTS first, and then move on to master the DIVISION FACTS.
Your Math grade will include: Tests, Quizzes (announced and unannounced), Homework, Classwork, Listening Skills, and Participation. It is very important to ask questions and to LET ME KNOW if you are having any difficulty in any area of Math. Check out the Math Links that I have provided for you at the bottom of this page. There you will find some Math games which will help you to master your Math Facts!
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SCIENCE
The study of SCIENCE includes the oral and silent reading of your text, by Harcourt School Publishers, group discussions, group work, group presentations, Science Labs, and independent written work. Some of the topics in SCIENCE that you will be learning about in Fifth Grade are: Using the microscope to study one-celled organisms; learning all about Animals Without Backbones; studying Biomes; learning how to classify Matter and the changes in Matter that occur; learning about Electricity and Magnetism; and studying the Solar System.
Be sure to check out the neat Science Links below and have fun learning about the world we live in!
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SOCIAL STUDIES
Social Studies includes the oral and silent reading of your text, "America Will Be", group discussions, group work, group presentations, and independent written work. The topics in Social Studies you will be learning about in Fifth Grade are very exciting! Some of the topics we will be learning about are: Maps and the Globe, Ocean Exploration, Early Explorers, The Thirteen Colonies, Colonial America, Slavery, The Underground Railroad, The Revolutionary War, The Westward Movement, and The Gold Rush.
Check out the Social Studies links that I have provided for you at the bottom of this page. These links are very exciting learning tools which will help you to enhance your knowledge in the subject of Social Studies.
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HELPFUL LINKS
STUDY ISLAND: MCAS PRACTICE: AWESOME
READING:
Houghton Mifflin's "Education Place"
ARCTIC EXPLORER: MATTHEW HENSON
THE WILD ONES: A Children's Education Project of Wildlife Preservation Trust International
FEMA for KIDS: Learn about NATURAL DISASTERS
Chapter Book: "From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler": GAMES
"HARRY POTTER": Take the Harry Potter Quiz!
PRACTICE your Spelling words by requesting someone in your household to give you an oral quiz of your Spelling List. Many children in my classes have found it helpful to take a written Spelling Test at home for practice. Please know and understand the Spelling Rules and meanings of the words for the week's Spelling List.
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MATH
You will discover in your Math class that learning MATH IS FUN! Math classes include working with a partner, working in a group with friends, using the board to work out problems with your classmates' and teacher's help, using manipulatives for your lessons, and playing Math Games.
Math homework is given Monday through Thursday. You are required to master the MULTIPLICATION and DIVISION facts. It is very important that you study the math facts every night for at least 15 minutes. Please ask a parent to help you learn the facts until you become proficient in this area. Begin by mastering the MULTIPLICATION FACTS first, and then move on to master the DIVISION FACTS.
Your Math grade will include: Tests, Quizzes (announced and unannounced), Homework, Classwork, Listening Skills, and Participation. It is very important to ask questions and to LET ME KNOW if you are having any difficulty in any area of Math. Check out the Math Links that I have provided for you at the bottom of this page. There you will find some Math games which will help you to master your Math Facts!
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SCIENCE
The study of SCIENCE includes the oral and silent reading of your text, by Harcourt School Publishers, group discussions, group work, group presentations, Science Labs, and independent written work. Some of the topics in SCIENCE that you will be learning about in Fifth Grade are: Using the microscope to study one-celled organisms; learning all about Animals Without Backbones; studying Biomes; learning how to classify Matter and the changes in Matter that occur; learning about Electricity and Magnetism; and studying the Solar System.
Be sure to check out the neat Science Links below and have fun learning about the world we live in!
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SOCIAL STUDIES
Social Studies includes the oral and silent reading of your text, "America Will Be", group discussions, group work, group presentations, and independent written work. The topics in Social Studies you will be learning about in Fifth Grade are very exciting! Some of the topics we will be learning about are: Maps and the Globe, Ocean Exploration, Early Explorers, The Thirteen Colonies, Colonial America, Slavery, The Underground Railroad, The Revolutionary War, The Westward Movement, and The Gold Rush.
Check out the Social Studies links that I have provided for you at the bottom of this page. These links are very exciting learning tools which will help you to enhance your knowledge in the subject of Social Studies.
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HELPFUL LINKS
STUDY ISLAND: MCAS PRACTICE: AWESOME
READING:
Houghton Mifflin's "Education Place"
ARCTIC EXPLORER: MATTHEW HENSON
THE WILD ONES: A Children's Education Project of Wildlife Preservation Trust International
FEMA for KIDS: Learn about NATURAL DISASTERS
Chapter Book: "From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler": GAMES
"HARRY POTTER": Take the Harry Potter Quiz!
MATH:
MATHSURF.COM:MATH TEXT SITE: SCOTT FORESMAN - ADDISON WESLEY: SUPER!!
I NEED TO MASTER THE MULTIPLICATION FACTS!
Flash Card Drills & Math Games
A+ MATH: Have Fun Improving Your Math Skills
AAAMath:Terrific!Click on Grade 5
SCIENCE:
YOUR TEXTBOOK SITE
ENDANGERED ANIMALS
LEARN ABOUT FOOD CHAINS: Producers, Consumers, and Decomposers
WATER CYCLE
HAIL PHOTOS
HOW IS HAIL FORMED?
ELECTROMAGNETS
AOL-ZOOM RESEARCH
ZOOM ASTRONOMY
OLOGY: American Museum of Natural History
SOCIAL STUDIES:
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN CURRICULUM: YOUR TEXT BOOK SITE
VIKINGS
AOL@SCHOOL:RESEARCH A TOPIC
NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES, CHIEFS, HISTORY
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. QUIZ
Early Explorers: Research Helper
Welcome to Colonial Williamsburg
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC: "Journey on the Underground Railroad"
PAUL REVERE'S RIDE and MUCH MORE!
REVOLUTIONARY WAR: Time Lines; Biographies
Terrific Site! Spy Letters of the American Revolution
LIBERTY: The Revolutionary War
THE PBS KIDS DEMOCRACY PROJECT
Ben's Guide To U.S. GOVERNMENT FOR KIDS
CONGRESS FOR KIDS: Quiz; Branches of the Government
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHICS MAP MACHINE
GEORGE WASHINGTON'S MOUNT VERNON
THOMAS JEFFERSON'S PLANTATION IN VIRGINIA
BIOGRAPHIES: BIOGRAPHIES OF NOTABLE AFRICAN AMERICANS
OTHER:
SCHOLASTIC
THINKFINITY
ASK JEEVES
VERY BEST SITE FOR ALL SUBJECT AREAS by Donna LeBretton, Technology Specialist
GANDER ACADEMY'S THEME-RELATED RESOURCES ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB ENCHANTED LEARNING Web Site: Loads of great topics to research! Early Explorers; Biomes CRAYOLA.COM: WOW! WHAT A COLORFUL WEB SITE!
HISTORY CENTRAL: REVOLUTIONARY WAR BIOGRAPHIES
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