Religion: The fifth-grade series is divided into four sections: Revelation, the Blessed Trinity, Jesus, and the Church. Students examine what it means to be made in the image of Christ, the Sacraments, the Kingdom of God through parables, and the organization of the Church. Fifth graders participate in leading school Masses and church activities, such as the Rosary and Stations of the Cross.
Textbooks: We Bwlievet
| Social-Emotional Learning: Led by our Social Worker, students will be focusing on the theme RESPECT: Respect & Responsibility, Empathy, Self-Control/Sincerity/Service, Patience, Equity vs. Equality/Ethics, Character/Compassion, and Trust.
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Language Arts Fifth graders study the eight parts of speech throughout the year and gain confidence in applying formal grammar conventions accurately to daily assignments. Additionally, students will complete various types of writing, including expository, narrative, and persuasive. They will use their school Gmail and Google Docs for writing assignments.
Textbooks: Wonders by Macmillian/McGraw Hill, Word Wisdom
Literature Circles: Students begin working with Literature Circles. They study leveled novels to meet individuale needs. Students engage in analyzing the text and discussing the novel in small groups facilitated by the teacher.
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Reading:We utilize the Wonders Reading and Writing Workshop book to introduce vocabulary as well as literacy skills. While building background in other domain subjects, students use skills such as context clues, author's purpose, and other strategies to better comprehend text.
A reading anthology offers complex text that emphasizes new skills for analyzing literature. In small groups, students read differentiated texts related to the theme and topic. These leveled guided readers provide students with the opportunity to read and build skills at appropriate instructional levels, ensuring that their needs as learners will be met. Students are responsible for weekly vocabulary and complete a variety of activities to encourage understanding of these words and reading skills for the unit.
Textbooks: Wonders Reading & Writing Workshop, Wonder Reading Anthology
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Mathematics: The 5th-grade math program utilizes a variety of teaching tools, such as direct instruction, individual and partner work, cooperative groups, and special projects. Math is leveled in flexible groupings and focuses on
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of decimals and fractions;
- Graphs and plotting data;
- Measurement conversions; and
- Geometric shapes and classification.
Textbooks: enVision
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Science: There are four units of in-depth study: Earth, Moon, Sun (Earth Science), Ecosystems (Life Science), Property of Matter (Physical Science), and Ocean Science (Life Science). Students observe, reflect on, and participate in inquiry-based activities based on the Amplify Science hands-on materials.
Textbooks: Amplify Science
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| Technology: 1:1 Chromebooks
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Social Studies: Students learn about ancient civilizations and how the formation of the first societies. They evaluate and compare how civilizations have evolved and changed. Incorporated into the curriculum are geography and map skills.
Textbooks: Social Studies Alive
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