Ms. Hunt, Ms. Joyce & Mr. Lowe
Our 5th Grade Curriculum
Mathematics:
- High emphasis on number sense
- Basic facts
- Multiplication and Division of decimals
- Fractions
- Geometry
- Data
- Problem Solving techniques
Reading:
- Analyzing text
- Emphasis on vocabulary
- Comprehension Strategies (Ex. connections, inferences, visualizations, predictions, questions, summarizing, synthesizing)
Writing:Strategies when writing for different purposes.
- Persuasive / Argumentative
- Speculative (story writing)
-Expository (explanation of a topic)
- Current Events
- Spelling and Grammar
- Four square
- Narrative
Science:
- Engineering
- Systems in Space
- Earth's Systems
- Mixtures & Solutions
- Energy & Matter
- Earth and Human Activities
Social Studies:
- Exploration and Colonization of the Western Hemisphere
- Government of the United States
- Expansion & Reform
- Civil War and Reconstruction
Technology is incorporated throughout all subjects!
The following supplies will be necessary for September classes.
5th Grade Materials
Needed by ALL students in the fifth grade:
- 1 marble composition notebook
- Three - 2-pocket folders (1 science, 1 social studies, 1 math)
- 1 Ziploc bag (for face mask)
- Earbuds/headphones
- 4 packs Post-it notes (any color 4x4)
- Pencil case/storage bag to keep belongings. This case will travel back and forth to school with you. Please include in your case: 1) sharpened pencils and eraser, 2) crayons, markers, or colored pencils, 3) glue stick, 4) scissors, 5) highlighter, 6) dry erase makers, and 7) ruler
- Mini dry erase board (5" x 7" unframed)
All other school supplies will be provided!!
We're looking forward to a FABULOUS year!!