Welcome to Fifth Grade

1. Welcome to Fifth Grade • Please find your child’s desk. • He or she has written you a letter in their Reading Notebook. Please respond to their letter . • Enjoy! • I will begin the presentation soon

2. My personality

3. Who am I?

4. Ms. Azizah – our fantastic Instructional Assistant

5. Mrs. Bassari – RLA Support

6. The most important people to you and me are …………..

7. Now for the …… Information

9. RLA • Reading • Literature Based Reading Approach using Just Right books. • Balanced Literacy with Reader’s Workshop (mini lessons , independent reading at ‘just right’ level, conferring, read alouds, small group reading, interactive reading) • Reading comprehension – focus on deeper understanding and diverse thinking • Content reading strategies with non-fiction texts (social science and science) • Reading all genre with focus on fantasy, historical fiction, poetry • DRA as formative assessment • Continuums used to show child’s reading development

11. RLA • Writing • Balanced Literacy with Writers’ Workshop - mini lessons, independent writing/conferring, modeled writing, shared writing, guided writing, focus on improving the quality of their writing • Writing Process (more independent) • Units of Study – narrative essay, nonfiction, poetry, persuasive essay, fantasy • Six Traits – imbedded in units and allows for consolidation of writing skills (voice, word choice, ideas, organization, sentence fluency, conventions) Remember to praise the work for what they have done, not what they should do next

12. Units of Studyfor the Word Study Program • Word Study – Origins • Vowel and Consonant Review and Schwa • Word Webs • Program comes from Real Spelling and Words their way • Leveled grouping

13. EveryDay Mathematics • Everyday Mathematics is a rigorous PreK-6 curriculum. It is scientifically research-based and proven to build • students' mathematical knowledge from the basics to • higher-order thinking and critical problem solving. • Real-life Problem Solving • Balanced Instruction • Multiple Methods for Basic Skills Practice • Emphasis on Communication • Enhanced Home/School Partnerships • Appropriate Use of Technology

14. Components of a Math Lesson • Mental Math – on slate • Math Message Discussion • Lesson Development – usually whole class • Lesson practice • Student Journal (collaborative) and Math Boxes (Individual) • Games Homework given – not every day, but most

16. Communication How do you know about Math? • Family letter at beginning of each unit • Study Link coming home each night • Assessment profile

17. Two parts to the test: • Part A is a summative assessment and will be use to measure your child’s growth and achievement. • Part B is a formative assessment and provides me information about students’ current knowledge and abilities so I can plan future instruction more effectively. • Provides parents and students with a review of concepts that need additional work and those that will be coming up in future lessons. A good resource for review is the Student Reference Book, which you can access online at www.everydaymathonline.com. • Please remember, the end of the unit assessment is only one of many tools used to assess your child’s math progress.

18. Social Studies History Society Geography • The Formation of a Nation - Singapore and USA with emphasis on the following for each: • Exploration and effects on indigenous people • Colonization and Immigration • Geography • War and Conflicts • Government • *General review lesson on geography and map skills * UN Day

19. Super Student Program Designed to help your children live the Core Values while they are here at school. • SAS Core Values: • Compassion • Fairness • Responsibility • Respect • Honesty

20. Comments Daily Gecko Bucks Super Student Card M SAS Super Six 1. I will use the right voice and the right action at the right time. 2. I will treat others with respect and appreciate our national backgrounds. 3. I will make it possible for others to learn. 4. I will dress properly, be prompt and prepared. 5. I will be responsible for my own decisions and actions. 6. If it’s dangerous, I won’t do it. T Bonus Gecko Bucks W Th Student Signature_______________________________________ Week _________________ - _________________ Parent Signature_________________________________________ F Daily Gecko Bucks Subtotal Bonus Gecko Buck Subtotal Total Gecko Bucks for the Week Oops! Box

22. Homework • Fifth grade policy is 90 minutes a night, including Mandarin, Music, Typing and Reading. • In this class we alternate between a focus on reading and writing weekly • Reading log every night, in depth response every second week • Writer’s Notebook every second week • Math sheets – nearly every night, should take no more than 20 minutes – if it does STOP, I will work with them the next day • Some children take longer than others, if this is becoming a battle of the wills in your household – please contact me to see how we can make it better • No homework on the weekends! Their choice….

23. Reporting 2010/11 Intermediate • Five in the Year: • Semester reporting: December/June • Progress reports: Quarterly • First and Third Quarter Conferences: • October – Goal Setting with Parents • March- Follow-Up Goal Meeting with Parent • Student Led Conference: May

24. Ways to contact me • Super Student cards .. Make a note • Email jhooykaas@sas.edu.sg • Telephone SAS extn #6279 – after 3pm or before 8am please • Come and see me – make an appointment • Homework diary – write to me • If there is an emergency please contact the office before the classroom, we may not be here

25. Questions?

26. Thank you • Thank you so much for coming – if you would like to speak more in depth about your child please make an appointment. • Remember all the important information will be on http://jhooykaas.wordpress.com/