Welcome to 5 Green

Curriculum Night

Introductions

Mrs. Bradley-ELA/SS

Mrs. Matthews-Math/Science

Ms. Daley-Inclusion

Mrs. Barter-Student Teacher

Agenda

Responsive Classroom

Schedule

Flexible Groups

Academic Curriculum

iPads Implementation

Homework/Homework Academy

Cafeteria with Mrs. Lizotte and Mrs. Gablaski

Responsive Classroom

Hopes and Dreams for 5th grade

How will we achieve these goals?

What rules should we live by?

5 Green Social Contract

Follow the Golden Rule

Keep our classroom clean and organized

Be respectful and responsible with all materials

Be aware of our actions and surroundings

“Make this place your home”- safe and welcoming for all

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6

7:55-8:30 Math Journal

CPR CPR Wisdom Journal

Math Journal

CPR

8:30-10:30 ELA/SS or MATH/SCI

ELA/SS or MATH/SCI

ELA/SS or MATH/SCI

ELA/SS or MATH/SCI

ELA/SS or MATH/SCI

ELA/SS or MATH/SCI

10:30-10:50 SSR SSR SSR SSR SSR SSR

10:55-11:25 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

11:35-12:17 AA AA AA AA AA AA

12:20-1:02 CC CC CC CC Enrichment

Enrichment

1:05-1:47 ELA/SS or MATH/SCI

ELA/SS or MATH/SCI

ELA/SS or MATH/SCI

ELA/SS or MATH/SCI

ELA/SS or MATH/SCI

ELA/SS or MATH/SCI

1:50-2:30 BCO ELA/SS or MATH/SCI

ELA/SS or MATH/SCI

BCO ELA/SS or MATH/SCI

ELA/SS or MATH/SCI

Flexible Grouping“Middle School students are members of

heterogeneous, interdisciplinary teams designed to include all achievement and ability levels. The teachers on the teams make decisions about the groups within their teams and utilize a variety of grouping strategies throughout the year”

SMS Parent Handbook and Curriculum Guide.

English Language Arts Standards

Reads and comprehends a variety of grade level texts

Analyzes the elements of literature to demonstrate comprehension

Writes with focus, organization and supporting details

Uses standard English conventions in writing, revising and editing

Applies research skills

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Math Standards T1 Applies number theory concepts, divisibility rules, primes, and factors

T1 Solves addition/subtraction/multiplication/division problems involving whole number and decimals

T1 Identifies, analyzes and tessellates geometric figures based on properties

T2 Division

T2 Compare, add, subtract and fractions

T2 Determines equivalencies of fractions

T3 Multiplication of fractions

T3 Solves measurement problems using formulas

T3 Solves problems using tables, graphs, models and other algebraic methods

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Social Studies Standards Describes the exploration of North America

Analyzes the development and settlement of the 13 Colonies

Describes the causes, battles and leaders of the American Revolution

Identifies principals and functions of American constitutional government

Explains key events in the growth of the United States

Understands and uses new social studies vocabulary

Uses historical data and documents to better understand events

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Science Standards

T1 Recognizes effects of Earth’s rotation/revolution on day/night

T1 Describes the changes in the observable shape of the moon

T1 Recognizes light as a form of energy and explains it’s properties

T2 Understands how physical conditions influence weather

T2 Differentiates between weather and climate

T2 Gives examples of the effects of the water cycle on climate

T3 Understands the transfer of the sun’s energy within a food chain

T3 Describes altering of inherited traits due to environmental

factors

T3 Recognizes how both instinctive/learned behaviors enhance survival

Science Notebooks

My Homework App

Notability

Homework Academy

To my parents and caregivers:

I did not hand in the following assignments:

1___________________2. ______________________

 today because: ____________________________

My plan is:

_____I will add it to my planner and do it tonight.

_____I will bring this slip in tomorrow with a parent signature.

_____I will stay afterschool tomorrow to do it.

_____I will come to school tomorrow at 7:30 am to do it.

 This will affect my Habits of Mind grade on my report card.

_____________________________________(Your Name)

_____________________________________(Parent/Caregiver)

Where can I find more information on Curriculum?

On the district website homepage

Click on Teaching/Learning tab

Scroll down to Curriculum

Scroll across to Curriculum Road Maps.

http://schools.shrewsbury-ma.gov/

5 Green Wiki

http://5greenteam.wikispaces.com

Still have questions?

Record your question on a post-it note and place it on the Parking Lot in the hallway.

Active Learning Credo What I hear, I forget.

What I hear and see, I remember a little.

What I hear, see and ask questions about or discuss with someone else, I begin to

understand.

What I hear, see discuss and do, I acquire knowledge and skill.

What I teach to another, I master.

Teaching Actively by Mel Silberman