The fifth grade students will be learning about Early American History, Early Explorers, and the American colonies. They will be using videos from discoveryeducation.com, various kid websites, articles, and the text book as resources to complete projects, writings, and group discussions throughout the year. Historical fiction novels will also be a part of their curriculum as they study the American colonies.
I will be working with the students on a more extensive type writing response to questions. The students will be expected to analyze the texts they are reading and then write an essay to answer the prompt. This is to help the students become comfortable with the newly revised format of the PSSA's and also prepare them for the more extensive research and thesis paper writing expected at the high school and college levels.