Reading

• End of the week assessments will be based on the skill taught that week. These could be traditional quizzes, short answer writing, or mini-projects

• End of the book assessments will be given after completion of a whole group or small group book study. These could be AR Quizzes or larger book study projects

• Please be working on AR. I recommend reading 30 minutes a day.

Scholastic Code

Coming Soon!

AR Book Find

http://www.arbookfind.com/UserType.aspx

Math

IREADY

• IREADY is going to be more of a focus this year. It will have skills the teacher assigns as well as puts them on a skills plans to move through.

IXL

• IXL allows you to pick the skill. This is great for practice in a specific area of concern. 

https://www.ixl.com/

Writing

In 5th Grade we will have three main units of study. Each day we will have a teacher modeled lesson, a time to share ideas with each other, and then a time to write independently. We will also spend time each day focusing on conventions and grammar skills.

• Narrative

We will be writing a personal narrative about small moments in our lives that were also very important.

• Informational

We will be writing an informational reports one specifically will be about the about the American Revolution. We will include various text features, such as maps and timelines.

• Argument

We will be writing arguments, one specifically will be to choose either for or against chocolate milk being offered in schools. Students will learn how to use research to make a valid argument.

Science

• One of the things that really got me interested in Cole was the Outdoor Education Center. I plan on making this a consistent part of our Science block.

• We will also be completing several STEM activities throughout the year.

Social Studies

• In Fifth Grade, we will focus on the early part of U.S. History. We will spend a big part of the year learning about the American Revolution, the forming of our democracy, Slavery, and Westward Expansion.