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Meet the Fifth Grade Team and learn about the curriculum and activities in Mr. Arensburg's Social Studies and Science, Mrs. Corino's ELA Reading and Writing, Mrs. Kelly's Mathematics and Word Study, Ms. Gibbs', Mrs. Jacobsen's, Mrs. D'Anna's, and Mrs. Belford's Special Education programs. Explore the structured Reading/Writing Workshop, Science experiments, Social Studies units, and Math concepts. Emphasis on critical thinking, growth mindset, and goal-setting.
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What happens in Riker Hill’s Fifth Grade?
The Fifth Grade Team • Mr. David Arensburg-Social Studies and Science • Mrs. Anna Maria Corino-ELA Reading and Writing • Mrs. Gail Kelly – Mathematics and Word Study • Ms. Holli Gibbs– Special Education • Mrs. Michele Jacobsen – Special Education • Mrs. Kathryn D’Anna – Special Education • Mrs. Vanessa Belford – BSI/Support • Ms. Karen Allen– Aide • Mrs. Monica Giambattista-Aide • Daily Team Meetings • Collaborative Planning
Reading/Language Arts • Balanced Literacy: • Reader’s Workshop • Read-Aloud • Independent Reading • Guided Reading and Strategy Group Instruction • Reading Strategies • Reading Units -Unit 1: Launching Through Character Work - Unit 2: Critical Reading Across Texts for Interpretation - Unit 3: Social Issue Book Clubs (Author - Unit 4: Learning Through Reading: American Revolution Critical Reading Across Texts for Interpretation - Unit 5: Test Prep - Unit 6: Reading High Interest Non-Fiction Closely - Unit 7: Fantasy Book Clubs • Words Their Way • Writer’s Workshop • Unit 1: Narrative Craft • Unit 2: Literary and Comparative Essay • Unit 3: Research Based Argument Essay • Unit 4: Research for Digital Presentations • In the Content Area: American Revolution • Unit 5: Test Prep • Unit 6: Feature Article • Unit 7: Fiction – Fantasy or Independent • Writing
Reading/Language Arts Structure of Reading/Writing Workshop: • Mini-Lesson • Independent Reading/Writing • Conferencing • Partner Work • Book Clubs • Guided Reading and/or Strategy Group Instruction Goal of Workshop: • Build stamina • Work with students on individual levels
Science • The Scientific Method • States of Matter • Life Science • Communities • Solar System and Space Exploration • Changing Earth • Volcanoes • Earthquakes • Earth History • Pangaea • Fossils
Science • Hands on/Inquiry Based Learning • Utilizing Next Gen Science Standards • Assessment • Experimental Labs • Unit Tests • Homework • Projects
Social Studies Units of Study • The Age of Exploration • The Era of Settlement Age and Colonization • The Revolutionary War • The Government and Constitution • Westward Expansion and the Civil War
Social Studies Forms of Assessment • Tests/ Quizzes • Open Book Quizzes • Informal written assignments • Projects
Math • Units of Study • Number Sense • Patterns and Algebra • Multiplication • Division • Fractions • Decimals • Data Analysis • Calendar Math • Measurement • Geometry
Math • Pre-Assessments • Quizzes • Post-Tests • Flex Grouping • Projects/Activities • Partner Games • Chess • Extension Activities
Critical Thinking • Essential Questions • Example: How are the risk taking characteristics of early colonists similar to the explorers from the Age of Exploration? • Reading Strategies • Making Connections • Visualizing • Questioning • Making inferences • Determining Importance • Monitoring For Meaning • Synthesizing
Helpful Hints/Reminders Homework Agenda • Homework is copied daily and is on teacher websites. • Students should be reading 30 minutes each night and work on the assigned homework. • Students will use a reading log for the beginning of the school year. It will used to record their daily reading and to better understand themselves as readers.
Helpful Hints/Reminders Riker Hill Take-home Folder • Transports homework to and from school as well as any notices. • Folder placed in backpack immediately upon completion of homework
Helpful Hints/Reminders Study Area • proper lighting • quiet • spacious • contains all necessary tools Study guides are given for tests at least one week before test date.
Helpful Hints/Reminders Policy for Absences • It is the student’s responsibility to see the teacher for work missed when not in class. This includes an absence or leaving for band, GT, forensics, etc. • Check teacher websites for homework assignments • Homework requests cannot be filled until 2:45pm • If your child is absent, you must send in a handwritten note, not just an email indicating reason for absence.
Setting Goals and Having a Growth Mindset • 5th graders will be setting goals periodically working toward changing goals into a habit. • They will also be working towards having a growth mindset and believing they can achieve anything and work toward their highest potential.
Extra Help? • Availability • after school: 2:40-3:00 p.m. • Math Help: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 2:40-3:00 p.m. • Please contact us to schedule a time.
Wrap-Up • Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to come and meet your child’s teachers. We look forward to a very productive and successful year with your child!
