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5 th Grade G.A.T.E. 10 Curriculum Night Hart Elementary – Cyndi Anderson & Jaci Baxter Lovejoy Elementary – Dallena Nash & Sandra Dennis Puster Elementary – Caroline Garcia & Grant Kuneman

5 th Grade G.A.T.E. 10 Curriculum Night Hart Elementary – Cyndi Anderson & Jaci Baxter Lovejoy Elementary – Dallena Nash & Sandra Dennis Puster Elementary

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Page 1: 5 th Grade G.A.T.E. 10 Curriculum Night Hart Elementary – Cyndi Anderson & Jaci Baxter Lovejoy Elementary – Dallena Nash & Sandra Dennis Puster Elementary

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

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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?

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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

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Integrated Studies

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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

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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

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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.

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• “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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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• 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

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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