Curriculum Overview

In 5th Grade, we are using EL Education as our brand new curriculum. It infuses reading and writing together throughout the course of the year and covers all fifth-grade learning targets. It also incorporates many of the structures of EL, including protocols and many opportunities for building a learning community. 

Students will cover four modules throughout the school year: 

1. Stories of Human Rights

2. Biodiversity in the Rainforest

3. Athletes of Social Change

4. Impacts of Natural Disasters

Students are expected to read every night at home, but they are not required to fill out reading logs. Reading at home is extremely important and will allow students an opportunity to use skills and strategies learned in class at home. We ask for students to read 20-30 minutes every night. Sometimes I send home homework related to our daily lesson.