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Language Arts

Our district-wide Language Arts curriculum is Benchmark Advance. We will supplement our program with additional novels, guided reading groups, picture books and independent reading activities. This year, we will focus on using our comprehension and analysis of fiction and nonfiction texts, fluency, vocabulary, author's purpose and craft to become more skilled writers. In addition to these skills, students will have regular grammar and spelling instruction and will be introduced to cursive writing.

Spelling & Vocabulary Focus

Long & Short Vowels

r-Controlled Vowels

Open & Closed Syllables

Vowel Teams & Variant Vowels

Vowel-r & Consonant -le

Homographs & Homophones

Compound Words

Silent Letters

Irregular Past Tense Verbs

Inflectional Endings

Plurals

Noun Suffixes: -ology, -ant, -ery, -tion, -ty, -sion, -ness, -ment

Adjective Suffixes: -y, -ent, -ive, -ic, -ful

Latin Roots: spec, liter, vent, struct

Prefixes: re-, pre-, dis-, mis-, -pro-, em-, en-, per-, im-, bio-im-, micro-

Grammar Focus

Sentence Fragments & Run Ons

Present Perfect Tense

Shift in Verb Tense

Comma Rules

Prepositions

Correlative Conjunctions

Subject-Verb Agreement

Frequently Confused Words

Expand, Combine, Reduce Sentences

Sequencing

Interjections

Punctuation Rules

Capitalization Rules

Writing Styles

Informative & Explanatory Essays

Narratives Including First Person Perspective

Opinion Writing

Journal Entries

Research Reports

WRITING SKILLS:

Evaluate Online & Print Resources

Note Taking

Paraphrasing and Direct Quotes to Avoid Plagiarism

Incorporating Supporting Quotations

Setting the Scene with Descriptive Details

Transition Words and Phrases

Establishing Character's Voice

Vivid Vocabulary to Evoke Feeling

Avoiding First Person in Opinion

Refuting Opposing Opinions

Strong vs. Weak Statements

Precise Language and Domain Specific Vocabulary

Supporting Text with Graphic Features

Editing Skills

Mathematics

Students will be using Imagine Learning for our class curriculum. This curriculum is new in our district this year. I highly suggest you review the slides below for an introduction to the structure of the program.

COURSE OVERVIEW:

Finding Volume
Fractions as Quotients and Fraction Multiplication
Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
Wrapping Up Multiplication & Division with Multi-Digit Numbers
Place Value Patterns and Decimal Operations
More Decimal and Fraction Operations
Shapes on the Coordinate Plane
Putting it All Together

Students will also use ST Math in their learning centers and have a goal to complete 50 puzzles each week. To learn more about the program and for resources to help your student with ST Math, please follow this link.

Math - Family Infographic of Lesson Components

Math - Imagine Learning Slides

Science

I am thrilled about our recently adopted science curriculum that does a fabulous job addressing the Next Generation Science Standards. I had the opportunity to pilot the curriculum and continue to be blown away with the quality content of this program.

This year we have four main including Patterns of the Earth and Sky, Modeling Matter, Earth Systems, and finally Ecosystem Restoration. As a massive science lover, I cannot wait to dive into these NGSS standards!

Also, 5th graders will have the opportunity to attend the amazing Trabuco Field Study field trip later in the school year! We are so lucky to have the opportunity to participate in this field trip program.

social Studies

Our Social Studies curriculum, myWORLD focuses on American history. Chapters of study include The First Americans, The Age of Exploration, Settling the Colonies in North America, The American Revolution, A New Nation, Life in a New Republic, and Westward Expansion.

We are working to provide enrichment activities and potential field trips to support our learning.

social Emotional Learning

We will continue using Second Step, a wonderful program designed to engage students in the social-emotional learning that is so very important during times such as these. The Second Step curriculum is designed to help students learn, practice empathy, manage emotions, self regulate, and solve problems.

Digital Culture

In addition to the Second Step program, we will also use many of the Digital Culture lessons through commonsensemedia.org to engage students in learning about becoming a digital citizen. I encourage you to visit their website which has great resources for parents.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Q: Where can I check my student's grades/progress?

A: Although assignments are turned in through Google Classroom, I track progress and work completion in our Aeries system. You can log into the Parent Portal to see your students progress. I do my best to update the system each week.

Q: I have a question. How can I contact Mrs. Hansen?

A: Email is the most efficient way to contact me at hansene@svusd.org or through our Class Dojo messaging. I do my best to respond in 24-48 business hours. As a mom of two school age students, I try to reserve evenings as family-time. I appreciate your understanding!

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