Welcome to 5th Grade Back to School Night!

Mrs. Stinesstine@growingwithgrace.org

5th Grade Math Curriculum5th Grade Math Curriculum

Factors Multiples Fractions Decimals Algebra Geometry Working with large

numbers The key is to ask

for help!

Language Arts

In Language Arts we will be working on: Reading Comprehension gained through textbooks and

core literature novels: Literature Circles will be used to enhance the

reading experience. We are working on developing good reading

strategies:– Accessing Prior Knowledge– Inferring– Asking Questions– Identifying the important information – Monitoring Comprehension– Creating Mental Images– Synthesizing

Language ArtsLanguage Arts

Writing – Writing is a process.

Students will come to understand this process and writing will be less intimidating.

– By the end of 5th grade students will be able to write a cohesive 5 paragraph essay with a thesis statement.

Spelling/Vocabulary– Spelling homework due

EVERY Thursday--> Quiz on Friday

– Grammar in the context of writing.

U.S. HistoryU.S. History

The topics we will cover are:– First Settlers– Exploration– Colonial America– Revolutionary War– American Government– Movement Westward– There will be both group

and individual projects to enhance the 5th graders’ understanding of United States History.

HomeworkHomework

There is homework Monday thru Thursday each night.

Homework reinforces what is being taught in the classroom.

Typical Night:– Math 1 worksheet, watch

math video – Spelling tic tac toe due on

Thursdays– Studying for a test– Finish any classwork

Organization and Study Organization and Study SkillsSkills

Organization– Students are

responsible for keeping their desks, binder, and backpacks organized.

– Students are responsible for keeping their homework planners up to date.

Study Skills– Students are being

taught that studying is not just looking at the book.

– Studying is an activity that requires effort.

– Students are being taught different study tools.

RenWeb

Please give your child access to log into Renweb.– They can log in during the day to see

what assignments are missing and view their current averages in each class.

– This helps your child become more responsible for their grades.

Classroom PartiesClassroom Parties

Parents please sign up to help with the different parties/holidays.

Please keep parties simple:– A few snacks and

drinks– Games and Crafts– Sign up sheet

outside of classroom

Class Basket

I am looking for a parent or group of parents to put together our class basket for the Wine and Cheese Auction in March.

If interested please email me!

FieldtripsFieldtrips

October 10th Hard Bargain Farm

April 25th Sotterly Historic Plantation

May 3rd Historic Philadelphia, PA (more info coming soon – this is an all day trip. Leave Grace at 6 am and return around 10 pm)

May 16th Thomas Stone Site

Technology!Technology!

Please use the class wiki for the latest information along with homework, study guides and power points.

Something I found interesting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmwwrGV_aiE

QUESTIONS!CONCERNS!Please Ask!