5th Grade English

In English Language Arts 5 students will explore writing for a variety of purposes and focus on reading both fictional and informational texts of increasing complexity. Students will partake in frequent collaborative discussions where they will have an opportunity to voice their ideas and build off those voiced by their peers. Each term will end with a culminating assessment that will measure student proficiency with skills specific to ELA.

Unit 1: Narrative Craft

Unit 2: Hatchet & Finding Brian

Unit 3: Diving into Complex Nonfiction

Unit 4: Research and Inquiry

Grading Breakdown

Semester 1

Semester 2

Performance (skills in English)

Independent Reading

Reflection (Digital Portfolio)

90%

Performance (skills in English)

Independent Reading

Reflection (Digital Portfolio)

90%

5th Grade English Course Expectations

Students are expected to...

Take responsibility for their learning.
Be prepared for class.
Engage in classroom activities and with course material.
Put forth their best effort at all times.
Ask questions.
Encourage one another.

Skill Level - Percentage Conversion

Grading Philosophy/Policy

Grades: Grades will only be visible in Powerschool. They will not be written on the assignments or rubrics returned to you.
Feedback: Feedback will come in multiple forms: oral, written, and/or via rubric.
Rubrics: All rubrics will contain the skills that are assessed on the left-hand side. On the top, you will see the skill levels in ascending order from left to right: Getting Started (1), Making Progress (2), Proficient (3), and Advanced (4). Each skill level has a certain percentage grade attached (see left).
Late Work: You will not be penalized for late work. However, you are always encourage to complete your work by the assigned due date to avoid falling behind/becoming overwhelmed.
Redos/Retakes/Revisions: I will allow you to redo, retake, or revise most assignments to demonstrate your highest level of skill.

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