Mrs. Thompson: 5th Grade ELA

Welcome!

This will be my thirteenth year at ATA, and my seventh year teaching fifth grade ELA. Fifth grade is my favorite, and I can't wait for another exciting year!

A little about myself-

I did my undergraduate at Ferris State University, and graduate through Marygrove College. I have one daughter, Alex, who is in 11th grade (Junior) at Berkley High School. I love to read (mostly mysteries and suspense), go to concerts, boxing, and listening to podcasts and audiobooks. Orange Starburst is my favorite candy, and I love it when students sneak a few on my desk.

A little about our class-

I love ELA because you learn a little bit about everything. I'm including a writing workshop so get ready to write. We will work in groups discussing books and other various texts, use Google Classroom to complete assignments.

2023-2024 School Year Modules

Semester 1:

(1) Into Reading Module What a Story- In this module we will explore different genres of text and the elements of literature. A lot of this module will be a review from previous years.

(2) Into Reading Module Unexpected, Unexplained- In this module we will be able to identify elements of suspense while reading and watching stories about unexpected and unexplained events. We will also be writing a narrative spooky story.

(3) Into Reading Module Inventors at Work- In this module we will read a variety of texts that are informational and Science Fiction. We will study text structures and text features that help the reader better understand the text. We will work on writing informational text.

(4) Into Reading Module Natural Disasters- In this module we will study a variety of texts and media that explore the causes and effects of natural disasters. We will study media techniques, text structures, and write both informational and opinion pieces.

Semester 2:

(5) Into Reading Module Project Earth- In this module we will explore texts that inform of us of the different ways to protect our Earth, and unique ways to grow sustainable gardens. We will write opinion papers in this module.

(6) Into Reading Module Above, Below, and Beyond (Planet Mars)- In this module we will read a variety of texts and research different types of exploration, with a large emphasis on Planet Mars. We will be doing a lot of exploring and writing in this module.

(7) Into Reading Module Wild West- In this module we will read a variety of texts about Westward Expansion. This module will tie in to what students are learning in their social studies class.

(8) Poetry & Poetry Slam!

(9) Book Clubs

Travels (these photos have not been updated in a long time)

Madrid and Siguenza, Spain