Curriculum Night Find your childs cubby Write him/her a note
for the morning. Feel free to move around the room and look at all
we do!
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Study Skills and Homework Character and effort are as important
as intelligence for success in life! Successful students persist in
the face of difficulty. Teachers should try to foster self-control
and grit. Homework assignments should be written in agenda daily.
They also will be posted on my website. Parents must sign-off on
late assignments in student planner. Late math homework receives
half credit if turned in one day late but none after that. Other
late assignments at teachers discretion.
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About MeStacy Liddy Grew up just outside of Washington, D.C.,
in Bethesda, MD B.A. Columbia University (Columbia College) in
History M.A. Columbia University (Teachers College) in Social
Studies Education Have taught on and off since 19884 th grade, 5 th
grade, 7 th grade English, gifted resource for 3 rd, 4 th, and 5 th
Married with four children: Purcell, Wellesley College freshwoman;
George, Brophy junior; Caroline, Aprende 7 th grader; Tommy, Cielo
2 nd grader
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Common Core Standards Math 5 Domains: Operations and Algebraic
Thinking Numbers and Operations in Base 10 Numbers and
Operations--Fractions Measurement and Data Geometry Math 6 and 7
Domains: Ratios and Proportional Relationships The Number System
Expressions and Equations Geometry Statistics and Probability
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Math Big Ideas in Common Core Math Grade 5: Place value
awareness and computation fluency with fractions and decimals,
extending division concepts with two-digit divisors, and volume
Grade 6: Rational numbers, integers, division of fractions concept,
ratio and rate, expressions and equations, and statistical thinking
Grade 7: Proportional relationships, linear equations, problem
solving (involving area, surface area, and volume), and drawing
inferences about population based on samples
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Common Core Standards English Language Arts Grade 5 SAMPLES
Reading: Determine the theme of a story, drama, or poem from
details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama
respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a
topic Writing: Write narratives to develop real or imagined
experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive
details, and clear event sequences. Language: Demonstrate command
of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation,
and spelling when writing. (Specified grammar topics include
commas, quotation marks, italics, verb tenses, and parts of
speech--including prepositions, conjunctions, correlative
conjunctions, and interjections)
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2012 AP ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION FREE- RESPONSE
QUESTIONS Question 1 (Suggested time40 minutes. This question
counts as one-third of the total essay section score.) In the
following poem by Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586), the speaker
addresses the subject of desire. Read the poem carefully. Then
write a well-developed essay in which you analyze how poetic
devices help to convey the speakers complex attitude toward desire.
Thou Blind Mans Mark Thou blind mans mark,1 thou fools self-chosen
snare, Fond fancys scum, and dregs of scattered thought; Band of
all evils, cradle of causeless care; Thou web of will, whose end is
never wrought; 5 Desire, desire! I have too dearly bought, With
price of mangled mind, thy worthless ware; Too long, too long,
asleep thou hast me brought, Who should my mind to higher things
prepare.
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English Language Arts Reading Student Reading Record Novel
studies Reading Response Logs and discussions Activities, writing,
and assessments on novels Harcourt story weeklyMondays with review
of skill and occasional Harcourt assessments Free Read Units:
author study, World War II novels, Newbery Award winners, Grand
Canyon books Great Books Discussions Poetry integrated throughout
the year Frequent read alouds
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English Language Arts Writing Writing workshop model Goal45
minutes, 4 days a week Emphasis on writing as a process and
metacognition: What do I want to say and how should I say it
effectively and captivatingly? Territories List Writing Genres List
Grades based on process and effort (weekly spelling marks
included)
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Spelling/Handwriting Spelling : 5 words a week (lists will be
individually generated from misspelled words in writing. Active
list should be kept in planner. Tests on Thursdays.) Vocabulary :
Wordsmith word cell studies as well as vocabulary in connection
with literature Handwriting : A handbook is provided for cursive
practice and reading logs must be in cursive
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Social Studies Text: Harcourt Social Studies, The United
States: Making a New Nation Timeline of U.S. History: Exploration
and Discovery up to the Civil War Geography: U.S. maps, landforms,
latitude/longitude Biz Town on November 16th.
http://www.jaaz.org/programs/biztown/ Probable thematic reading
unit colonial history/American Revolution novels unit
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Science Units: (U. Chicago--Foss Kits) Biomes Scientific Method
Earth and Space Body Systems Forces and Motion Matter and Energy
Fifth grade teachers will switch for each unit, allowing for
specialization of a topic.
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Health Integrated into the curriculum with some direct
instruction of certain topics Units: Taking care of yourself Diet
and Nutrition Your growing/changing body Self-Esteem Healthy
Behaviors Interpersonal skills HIV/AIDS
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Homework Math, usually Monday through Thursday nights Spelling
tests on Thursdays-- words chosen on Mondays Assigned reading 2-3
nights a week. Reading logs, usually assigned Tuesday and due
Thursday Other work as appropriate No more than 50 minutes a night
Homework updated each day on my website if your child forgets or is
ill, but please encourage the use of the planner!
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Grades- They are young and still learning. Do not expect
perfection. Marzano Scale for Routine Assignments (Reading Logs,
Writing Process Checks) with Grade Book Correlations 4 Excellent 97
3.5 Approaching Excellent 93 3 Good but not as thorough 88 2.5
Brief response 80 2 Partially complete 75 1.5 Minimal effort or
very late 70 1 Incomplete 65 Proficiency Standards P=85-100%
D=70-84% AC= Below 70% Percentage Grades for One-Time Assignments
90-100 % A 80-89 % B 70-79 % C 60-69 % D Failing grades recorded as
60 %.
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Behaviors In Class Classroom Environment I strive to create an
emotionally safe classroom, where students can make mistakes
without feeling embarrassed. Respect and kindness are constantly
praised and emphasized, as is focus. Negative Behaviors Redirection
or comment Warning Out of room to pod or hall Call and/or email
home with persistent disruptive behavior Many positives! Pride
tickets, Firebird of the Week, and Firebird Caf.
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Volunteers Email addresses? Thanks! Donations as needed,
especially white copy paper Art Masterpiece starts in October
Discovery Room
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Other Information Reach me by email or phone:
[email protected]@kyrene.org OR 480-541-2531 WEB site Silent
Reading book, water bottles and snacks each day! Thanks for coming!
Questions?
