2011. Curriculum Reading Word Study Social Studies/History Language Arts-Grammar Language...

5th Grade Open House2011

CurriculumReadingWord StudySocial Studies/HistoryLanguage Arts-GrammarLanguage Arts-WritingMathScience

Other Specials/ProgramsAssignment BooksCommunicationReminders

Overview

Reading

1st 14 Days Reading Program Typical Weekly Schedule Small Groups Independent Reading Reading log/Weekly Skill Assignment AR points/AR goals Reading Journals Reading Intervention Grading on Rubric (

http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/instruction/elementary/Elem-parent.htm )

Word Study

Weekly Word PatternLearning and applying the weekly patternWeekly Word Study Pattern Test on Fridays

Social Studies/History

What are we studying???Washington, D.C. reportTests/QuizzesDC trip (April 28-May 4, 2012)Wax Museum (May)Youth Government Day (April)

Language Arts-Grammar

Daily Language Review (DLR)Traditional Grammar (sentences, double

negatives, parts of speech, etc.) and its integration into writing

Traditional numerical and letter grades

Language Arts-Writing

Weekly student journalsModes of writingPeer/Teacher conferencesGood word choicesWriting journals (plan, rough draft, final copy)Grading on rubric (

http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/instruction/elementary/Elem-parent.htm )

MathInvestigations Math SeriesHands-on activities/ManipulativesMath NotebookD.M.R. and weekly D.M.R. quizzesTraditional TestsMath InterventionFast MathBasic Math FactsSuccessNet

Science

AMSTI programHands-onProjects/TechnologyScience Notebooks

ExamplesTests/QuizzesStudy guides

Specials/ProgramsMusic-Thursdays (recorders)Computer Lab-Fridays

Technology projects, Tech Steps, programs, etc.Art-TuesdaysPE-dailyD.A.R.E.-Fridays with Officer Bowman

Essay (date is pending)Graduation (date is pending)5th Grade Webpage (

http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/vis/5thgrade.htm )

Communication

Email-t4smith@shelbyed.k12.al.usLetter/note-best sent separate from the

assignment bookPhone-682-5530 (will return call after

school)

Positive Reinforcement

PAWS program (for individual students)Brag-A-Paw (for class)Breakfast BuddyResponsible Rider

Assignment Books/Agendas

Homework assignments (where located in the classroom)

Time set aside for students write down their assignments

What should be written downHomeworkAnnouncementsSomething for every subject

Bread Festival

October 11, 2011Numerous ways to assist/participate

How Can YOU Help VIS?

Box Tops for EducationPTO

(http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/vis/index.htm )-lots of volunteer opportunities

RemindersConferences/timesRoom Mom introductions/remindersWashington, D.C. Informational Meeting:

tonight, after Open House (all who are interested in attending or would like to find out more info are encouraged to attend )

DC Intent forms due Friday, Sept. 23; 1st payment due by Oct. 3.