Welcome to Grade Five Curriculum Night Curriculum Highlights

Welcome to Grade Five Curriculum Night

Curriculum Highlights for Parents Our Goals: • to introduce ourselves • to introduce the curriculum in each subject area • to share our expectations • to assist you in helping your child

Profile of a Fifth Grader Social/Emotional Academic “We teach the mind through the heart. ” • growth spurts begin • becoming better at solving social issues on their own • increase in confidence • will begin to do more gender mixing on their own • active, receptive learners becoming less concrete • ready for new, more demanding skills • learn well in cooperative groups • hands-on learning still critical

Curriculum Frameworks & Grade Four results MCAS What do they mean to us? are due back in late September. What do they mean to you? Fifth Grade MCAS Dates: Spring 2015 Reading, Math, Science

Reading & Writing Workshop What It Looks Like Model How It Works • Mini Lesson- teacher teaches a short lesson on a reading or writing skill to the whole group • Independent Work - students practice the skill • Conferences- Teachers confer with individual students on skills that meet the student’s needs • Share- students share how they used the skill in their reading/writing that day • Gives students chance to selfselect writing topics, and the time to read “just right” books to practice strategies • Provides time for one-on-one and small group teaching • Students are taught skills that are appropriate for their state of reading/writing development • Instruction is differentiated for all students

Mathematics “Students explore mathematical ideas in ways that maintain their enjoyment of and curiosity about mathematics, help them develop depth of understanding, and reflect real-world applications. ” Massachusetts State Frameworks • • • SKILLS Compute accurately Solve real-world problems cooperatively Comprehend analyze mathematical problems Develop a repertoire of problem solving skills Everyday Math is now online!

Social Studies “Students will participate intelligently, justly and responsibly in civic life, and in deliberation about local, national, and international issues; and to avail themselves of historical and cultural resources. ” Massachusetts State Frameworks • • • SKILLS Cause and effect Geography Comparing and contrasting Mapping Points of view

Science “Lifelong learners are able to use the methods of inquiry to participate in scientific investigation and technological problem solving. ” Massachusetts State Frameworks SKILLS • Investigate questions • Conduct experiments cooperatively • Reinforce the scientific method • Draw conclusions and communicate results • Gather & record data in science journals • Engineering & Design Process

Integrated Technology Skills SKILLS • • • Examine desktop publishing techniques Use spreadsheet programs to retrieve, edit, and manipulate data Employ search engines effectively Critically examine information for validity and bias Collaborate to create presentations and share information using available technology Visit Our Website Online: www. grade 5 winthrop. weebly. com

Homework Helpers • • • Provide a quiet place and time Ask questions to “jump start” the process Minimize distractions Assist in organization Check, but don’t do it for them! Students are working towards independence. • Reading every night is a standing assignment for all of us.

ACE Programs • Germinated from our belief that nurturing the whole child is important • Based on Citizen Schools Model: Citizen Teachers, Teacher Mentor, Program Coordinator • Extends the day for our students • Pilot begins first week in November with another session in February WE NEED YOU! • Your area of expertise-i. e. , yoga, fixing bicycles, fly fishing, engineering, face painting, you name it! • Five week sessions ~ once per week • Team teaching with staff mentors • Maximum of 12 students • Most applicable age range for your activity • Supplies supported by our FRIES and existing school hardware • Free for all students

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