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5th GradeG.A.T.E. 10
Curriculum Night
5th GradeG.A.T.E. 10
Curriculum NightHart Elementary – Cyndi Anderson & Jaci BaxterLovejoy Elementary – Dallena Nash & Sandra DennisPuster Elementary – Caroline Garcia & Grant Kuneman
If you have questions, please write them on a sticky note, and place them on the questions paper. We will answer all the questions in a
newsletter by Friday, September 21st.
Questions?
Mission StatementThe mission statement of the GATE
10 Program is:
We believe in persevering through the rigor of true
learning in order to: expand individual boundaries, develop
character, and thrive in a competitive world.
Mission Statement
Integrated Studies
Curriculum Overview• Parallels the standards (TEKS) of a regular classroom
while embedding rigor, depth, and complexity• Integrated Unit Studies
– Novels and Humanity Circles – Non-fiction– Art– Music– Social Studies
• Latin• Grammar • Writing Workshop
Fifth Grade• Universal Theme: Diversity
Brought About by Conflict– Declarations
• Johnny Tremain, Forbes• George vs. George, Schnazer• Explorers, Colonial America, American
Revolutionary War, Slavery– Disenchantment
• The Phantom Tollbooth, Juster• Civil War, Emancipation Proclamation,
Bill of Rights, Constitution– Diversity
• The Cay, Taylor• WWI, WWII
A Day in the Life…• A typical class incorporates every subject. A day in the IS
classroom might include: – Reading Workshop
• A short read-aloud from a companion novel.• Reflection• Read-along with annotations (student note-taking)• Reading Skill Lessons (Mini-lessons)• Humanity Circles
– Writing Workshop• 2 Minute Memoirs• Writing Process• Grammar • Latin• Mini-lessons
– Social Studies• Integrated with Reading and Writing Workshops• Primary and Secondary Sources• Collaborative Learning
– Engaged students focused on reading, writing, conversation, open-ended questioning, and connecting to the Depth and Complexity icons.
• “Humanity” or “Literature” Circles are flexible groups of students who have read the same book, and meet weekly to discuss it.
• Books provided by the school.• Humanity Circles…
• Promote a positive attitude toward reading• Provide a choice and encourage responsibility• Encourage extensive/intensive reading• Invite discussions that lead to inquiry and critical thinking• Support responses from multiple perspectives• Foster interactions and collaboration• Nurture reflection and self-evaluation
– (Owen, 1995)
Humanity Circles
Outcomes of I.S.
• Inspire Confidence• Fostering Participation
• Build for Success• Making Connections Across
Disciplines• Developing Metacognition (self-
thinking) at a Depth and Complexity level
MATH BASICS
– Everyday for 90 minutes
– The accelerated curriculum is enriched with depth and complexity.• In Grade 5 – Review 5th, learn 6th and many 7th
grade TEKS
Daily Math Lessons• We teach the TEKS through
problem solving and hands on experiences.– Examples:
• Manipulatives• Analyzing data to determine meaning of
words and how to build conceptual knowledge
• Variety of strategies
Independent PracticeLooks Like…
• Playing Math games• Problem solving in groups, with a
partner, or independently• Small group teacher sessions• Journal reflections• Practice applying skills at a deeper
level
Homework• Problem solving (some non-routine such
as used in Math Olympiad)• Opportunity to share strategies and
attempts—even unsuccessful ones—with classmates on due date
• Skill review/practice as needed• Expectation for improved success as
the year progresses• Time commitment: Max. 15-20 mins
per night unless by choice
• The LGA is a not-for-profit advocacy group for all gifted children in Lovejoy ISD. Membership is open to all persons interested in the mission of the organization.
• Academic Enrichment: http://www.lovejoyisd.net/MP.cfm?P=6566
Lovejoy Gifted Association
Thank you for sharing your brilliant children with us this year!
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions throughout the year, or write it on a sticky note if you have one tonight.
GATE 10