Welcome to Mrs. Raniszewski's Grade 5 ELA page for the 2026-2027 school year!

Contact Information:

• raniszewskip@lopatcongschool.org

908-213-2995 ext. 1505

Materials needed for ELA class:

• Agenda book

• Pens/pencils

• Folder

• ELA Binder (to be left in the classroom)

• Independent reading novel(s)

Grading Policy:

• All grades are based on a weight system

Tests

• • Students are given 1 week notice for upcoming tests

  • Students should utilize notes and activities from class to review for test

Quizzes

• • Students are given 1 to 2 days notice for upcoming quizzes

Journals

• • Assignments will be completed via Google Classroom

Writing Pieces

• • Assigned and Choice writing pieces are given

  • Four Choice Pieces will be assigned throughout the year

  • Will be completed in Google Docs

  • Additional information and materials will be found in Google Classroom

Independent Reading Projects

• Four projects will be assigned throughout the year

Projects

• • Both individual and small group

Grammar/Vocabulary

• These will be on alternate weeks 

• Work will be daily

• Quiz will be on Fridays

Homework/Classwork

• • Work may or may not be graded

  • 10 points deducted for each day a graded assignment is late

Handwriting

• Handwriting/cursive will be taught throughout the year

ELA Binder

• Will be checked periodically throughout the year

• This will become the "textbook" for ELA