Wonders Curriculum for Literacy

• Unit 1 (Aug. - Sep)  Narrative nonfiction, realistic fiction texts and argumentative writing

• Unit 2 (Oct. - Nov.) Folktales, expository texts and writing

• Unit 3 (Nov. -Dec.) Realistic fiction reading and writing

• Unit 4 (Jan. -Feb.) Biographies, poetry and dramas

• Unit 5 (March - April) Historical fiction, expository text and research reports

• Unit 6 (April - May) Expository texts, historical fiction reading and writing

• Monthly - Independent Reading; students will complete a bimonthly independent reading activity.

Spelling/Vocabulary Curriculum

• incorporated into the Wonders Curriculum

• Pre/post tests allow for differentiation each week of spelling

• students increase vocabulary knowledge and apply their learning in writing, reading, and across other subject areas

I-Ready Reading

• Diagnostics (Fall, Winter, and Spring) help gather important data to specifically identify strengths and weaknesses in literacy content.

• practice lessons are differentiated for students based on individual needs.

• Students should pass two literacy lessons per week by Sunday evening.

5th Grade Social Studies

PBL (Project Based Learning) and Units of Study

May include, but not limited to the following:

• Growth Mindset

• Young Ameritowne (economics and civics)

• Early American History through the 13 colonies

• Heritage Project

• The National Park websites (US geography and national parks)

• Continued Early American History from the Declaration of Independence through the Constitution