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.
incorporated into the Wonders Curriculum
Pre/post tests allow for differentiation each week of spelling.
Pretests will be given on Friday, the week's differentiated lists will be handed out with homework assignments on Monday, and homework will be due on Thursday which is the day of the spelling test.
students increase vocabulary knowledge and apply their learning in writing, reading, and across other subject areas
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 Social Studies
Units of Study
May include, but not limited to the following:
Growth Mindset
Early American History through the 13 colonies
Young Ameritowne (economics and civics)
The National Park websites (US geography and national parks)
Continued Early American History from the Declaration of Independence through the Constitution