Curriculum

  • Curriculum: 

    Lannguage Arts

    -Journeys Language Arts Reading Series

    -Novels read together as a class

    -PSSA test taking strategies

    -Poetry

    • Many authors
    • Various genres

    Mathematics

    -Pennsylvania Mathematics Grade 5 text

    • Go Math

    -Frequent use of manipulatives

    -Mathematics learning center activities

    -Technology/Computer lab

    -Mathematical topics

    • Addition
    • Subtraction
    • Multiplication
    • Division of whole numbers
    • Fractions
    • Problem solving
    • Place value
    • Measurement
    • Geometry
    • Decimals
    • Estimation
    • Probability
    • Graphing

      Social Studies Units: 

      • Native Americans
      • European Exploration
      • The Thirteen Colonies/Colonial Life 

      Science Units: 

      • Science Inquiry 
      • Embryology
      • Motion and Design
      • Ecosystems

      Writing: 

      • We will be using a successful writing program called Four Square in order to sharpen students writing skills.  The program is very enjoyable for young authors and helps them to gain confidence while writing.  I encourage you to work at home with your child while they are exploring the brainstorming, planning, writing, editing and publishing processes.
      • To learn more about the Four Square Writing Method, please click on the Four Square Writing Method link to view the Power Point Presentation at the bottom of this page. 

      Types of Writing

      • Informational Writing:  Writing to inform your reader. 
      • Persuasive Writing:  Writing to persuade your reader to agree with your point of view. 
      • Narrative Writing:  Writing to tell a story to your reader. 

      Writing Final Drafts:

      • All final drafts may be typed, written in pencil, or written in blue or black ink.