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5th Grade Open House

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THE TEAM:

Mrs. [email protected] Studies & Science

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THE TEAM:

Mrs. [email protected]



Operations and Algebraic Thinking• Write and interpret

numerical expressions

• Analyze patterns and relationships

Number and Operations in Base Ten• Understand the

place value system• Perform operations

with multi-digit whole numbers and with decimals to hundredths

MATH:

Number and Operations in Base Ten

Number and Operations-Fractions

• Use equivalent fractions as a strategy to add and subtract fractions

• Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to multiply and divide fractions

Measurement and Data

• Convert like measurement units within a given measurement system

• Represent and interpret data

• Geometric measurement: understand concepts of volume and relate volume to multiplication and to addition

MATH:


Geometry• Graph points on the

coordinate plane to solve real-world and mathematical problems

• Classify two-dimensional figures into categories based on their properties

Mathematical Practices

• Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

• Reason abstractly and quantitatively

• Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others

• Model with mathematics• Use appropriate tools

strategically• Attend to precision• Look for and make use of

structure• Look for and express

regularity in repeated reasoning

MATH:


Each student has been given a user name and password for IXL math. The District has

purchased this for every student in the district. Please encourage your child to use

this program and use it often. We will be offering an after school Scholar’s Club so

that children who are unable to do IXL Math at home will be able to practice it at school.

This is an excellent program and truly reinforces skills taught daily in class!

IXL MATH

STAR TESTING IN MATH

THE STUDENT’S HAVE TAKEN A STAR TEST ALREADY THIS YEAR. THESE TESTS ARE SIMMILIAR TO STAR READING TEST THAT WAS USED LAST YEAR. IT IS

USED TO MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF YOUR CHILD’S

MATH THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR.

Anthony has 5 baseball cards. Jeff has 2 more then

Anthony. How many baseball cards do Anthony and Jeff have altogether?

Answer: 12 baseball cards

Jacob brought 280 blue and red paper cups. He used 1/3 of the blue ones and ½ of the red ones

at a party. If he had an equal number of blue cups and red cups left over, how many cups did he

use altogether?

Answer: Jacob used 40 blue and 80 red cups. He used 120 cups altogether. Jacob started with

160 red cups and 120 blue cups.

In the Past: Present:

SAMPLE WORD PROBLEMS

Module 1: Becoming a Close Reader and Writing

to Learn: Stories of Human Rights

Unit 1: Building Background Knowledge on

Human Rights

Unit 2: Case Study: Esparanza’s Story

Unit 3: Culminating Project: Readers Theater:

Esperanza Rising, From Novel to Script

Module 2: Researching to Build Knowledge and Teaching

Others

Unit 1: Building Background Knowledge: How Scientists

Communicate About the Living Things in the Rainforest

Unit 2: Case Study: The Most Beautiful Roof in the World and the work of rainforest scientist

Meg Lowman

Unit 3: Reading and Writing like a Scientist: Observing Nature,

Conducting Research and Creating a Field Journal Entry

ELA:

Module 3A: Considering Perspectives and

Supporiting Opinions: Sports’ and

Athletes’Impact on Culture

Unit 1: Building Background Knowledge: The

Importance of Sports in American Culture

Unit 2: Case Study: Promises to Keep

Unit 3: Expert Groups Research and Writing an

Opinion Letter

Module 4: Introduction: Gathering Evidence and Speaking

to Others: Natural Disasters in the Western Hemisphere

Unit 1: Building Background Knowledge: The Science Behind

Natural Disasters

Unit 2: Comparing and Contrasting Literature about Natural Disasters: Eight Days and Dark Water Rising

Unit 3: Research on natural Disasters of the Western

Hemisphere, Humanitarian Organizations and Writing on

Opinion Speech

ELA:

ELA: PAST AND PRESENT

Heidi

By: Johanna Spyri

How does the final paragraph contribute to the reader’s understanding of the story?

A. It suggests that Heidi will make the most of her new surroundings.

B. It shows that Heidi will feel uncomfortable in her new home.

C. It indicates how poor the family is.

D. It shows how tired Heidi is.

EXAMPLE:

GRAIR

Fluency: • Focus on reading with accuracy, speed and expression• Reading passages that will be practiced aloud at home as well

as school.

Grammar: Developing an interactive notebook• Implementing and constructing a 3-D graphic

organizer that is aligned to the Common Core

Words Their Way: Our new Spelling program• Lists based on word patterns (long vowels: CVCe)• Include ‘Word Sorts’: matching words with the rules that they

match (bake: CVCe)

• Your child has recently taken the STAR assessment.

• They’ve been given their reading range and should be reading only books from that range.

• Go to www. Arbookfinder.com to find books within your child’s reading range and interest

level• Hunger Games: 5.3

• Is the reader ready to understand the deeper themes within the book? ( survival of the fittest, graphic violence, societal roles)

• http://www.arbookfind.com

READ, READ, AND READ SOME MORE

http://www.arbookfind.com/

HTTP://WWW.GOOGLE.COMwww.engageny.org

NEW YORK STATE COMMON CORE K‐8 SOCIAL STUDIES

FRAMEWORK

Social Studies Education in the 21st Century:

Rationale:In the interconnected world of the 21st century, it is necessary to revise the New York State Social Studies Core Curriculum to ensure that teaching and learning in Social Studies are rigorous and prepare students to be college and career ready. (The standards IN Social Studies are lumped within non-fiction reading and literacy standards. The SS framework is still in the draft form.)

Grade 5 Social Studies is based on the history and geography of the Western Hemisphere,

including the development of cultures, civilizations, and empires, interaction between

societies, and the comparison of the government and economic systems of modern nations. It also incorporates elements of some of the social sciences. The course is divided into eight Key Ideas that cover a time span

from prehistory into modern times.

Grade 5: The Western Hemisphere

SOCIAL STUDIES

The Grade 5 Social Studies program

stresses geographic, economic, and social/cultural

understandings related to the United States, Canada, and Latin

America.

GRADE 5 SOCIAL

STUDIES

To meet Common Core State Standards in Science, the Elementary

Science Program at Lake Shore stresses learning that is hands-on,

process-oriented and inquiry–based. It encourages students to critically think rather than just memorize.

SCIENCE

SCIENCE

Themes:• Physical: includes the study of matter, energy and it’s changing

forms

• Earth: includes the Earth’s Changing crust and protecting the environment

• Life: includes plant and animal life, ecology, populations and communities

• Health: includes awareness of our body system with a focus on the Respiratory System.

Kits:• Ecosystem: Understanding Ecosystems and their delicate balance

of life by building an “Ecotower”

• Electromagnetism: Construct an electromagnet, buzzer, simple and complex motors

• Rocks & Minerals: Explore and identify defining characteristics of sedimentary, igneous & metamorphic rocks

December 4th & 5th, 2014March 12th & 13th, 2015

**Students have a ½ day**

Please contact us sooner if you have questions or concerns regarding your

child’s progress.

PARENT – TEACHER CONFERENCES

Coming Soon…

Monday: Math ScholarsTuesdays: ELA Scholars

After dismissal – 4:00

1.) All students will be invited to stay after school to review, reinforce and enrich their skills in ELA and/or

Math.2.) Please pick up and complete the form allowing your

child to attend.**You must provide transportation for your child or you

may car pool as long as a note is provided.**

5TH GRADE SCHOLAR CLUB

1.Wait to be called on to speak.2.Keep hands, feet, and objects to

self.3.Follow directions the first time.4.Complete assigned tasks and be

prepared.5.Use kind words and actions.

SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS:

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

SYSTEM

Fun Friday “Time Out”Stick 1 = 5 minutesStick 2 = 5 minutesStick 3 = 10 minutesStick 4 = 10 minutesStick 5 = No FF time

1.) If your child has unfinished or missing school or homework, he/she will have the opportunity to get caught up during our Fun Friday period. 2.) A weekly note will be sent home in the Friday Folder to inform you on your child’s progress.

TICKETS:

Students are awarded tickets for meeting and/or exceeding expectations.Examples: • Class participation• Showing good effort with a difficult task• Helping another student• Being prepared

Tickets are drawn every other Fridays for our lucky winners! (Feel free to donate to our Loot Bin! )

• Your child will have daily homework, and we expect them to complete it as best they can. • If you notice that your child is struggling

with the material please contact us so that we can help come up with a solution.

• Homework should take approximately 45 – 60minutes. (10 minutes/grade level)

• Encourage your child to ask his/her Study Buddy for HELP.

HOMEWORK

Please :• check and help your child empty/organize

papers in his/her take-home folder daily.• check your child’s agenda and homework

nightly, and sign the agenda after you have seen the completed work (or big brother,

babysitter, grandma…)• consider putting the myHomework app on

your phone/i-pad/i-pod,etc.• https://myhomeworkapp.com

HOMEWORK

https://myhomeworkapp.com/

You will find:• 5th grade newsletter• Highland Happenings• Important notices• Tests/quizzes

Please empty and sign the folder to be returned on Monday

FRIDAY FOLDERS:

Attendance is crucial for your child’s success! School begins at 8:35, and so does our first

assignment of the day. Your child is starting behind if he/she is late and will have to make up the morning work for homework.

Please schedule vacations/appointments around school hours.

If you plan a vacation, please enjoy it. Work will not be given to your child prior to your trip. However, the work your child missed must be completed along with their daily work. If your child is gone for a week, they have a week to complete any missing work.

WE NEED YOUR CHILD!

Stay tuned for more information in the Spring...

• June 17 – June 19• Day 1: Evangola State Park• Day 2 & 3: Camp Seven Hills

Student cost = $40Evangola State Park Chaperones = $5Camp Seven Hills Chaperones = $40

CAMP SEVEN HILLS

Camp is a learning experience that is a PRIVILEGE for your child to attend!

Students must:• Follow team/school

expectations• Complete school/homework

WHAT YOUR CHILD NEEDS TO DO TO GET TO

CAMP:

Stay tuned for more info…• Poinsettia Sale: November 7th –

December 1st• Poinsettia Pick up: December 9th at

the Highland Holiday Concert• Candy Bar Sale: Start date will be in

October and will be used to help defray the student cost of camp.

CAMP FUNDRAISERS:

Thank you…• For sharing your child with us.

• For your support • For joining us tonight

We can’t wait to see what this years brings!

THANK YOU!

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