Welcome to 5 K/C

1. Welcome to 5 K/C

2. May we introduce ourselves….?

3. Attendance/Homeroom • 8:45-9:00 • Attendance and notes • Pledge • Move to our first block

4. Science

5. ScienceInquiry Based Science Kits Three cycle, year round schedule 1) Mixtures and Solutions 2) Floating and Sinking 3) Ecosystems

6. This tree root can be a shelter. Check out the other pictures.

7. Language Arts

8. LanguageArts Our language Arts program is comprised of three parts: Writing Workshop, Reading Workshop, and Word Study (Spelling).

9. Writing Workshop • Students write in a variety of formats, including creative, expository, and letter writing. They generate their own leads and also learn to write from a prompt. • Students conference and edit with peers, adults, and teachers. • Mini-lessons will focus on improving writing through grammar, voice, and other conventions in the context of students’ writing. • Students will maintain a writing portfolio to show their growth throughout the year.

10. Spelling Initially a Developmental Spelling Analysis is administered to determine each student’s stage of learning a Word Study. Groups are then established based upon the results of the analysis for appropriate instruction. Each week’s spelling list will focus on given word patterns, for example: Long Vowel Patterns: a,e,i,o,and u

11. Spelling Activities • Students will complete activities that will allow them to build word study skills. • www.Puzzlemaker.com and wwwFunbrain.com are two sites that we use for spelling puzzles. • Tests are given on Fridays.

12. Reading

13. Reading In our reading program, we will be using novels, short stories, library books, and magazines in order to read fiction and non-fiction.

14. Reading Comprehension Strategies: -Making Connections -Synthesizing -Visualizing -Questioning -Determining Importance -Inferring Students will focus on a variety of literature genres, including: - Myths/Tall Tales - Biographies - Fantasy/Science Fiction - Poetry

15. Enrichment Reading/LA All children will be provided with a variety of enrichment activities within curriculum.

16. Social Studies

17. Social Studies • Year Round Schedule • Interdisciplinary Unit Approach • - Reading/LA and Social Studies

18. Forming a Nation • Events leading up to the formation of our US Government • Look at and getting a general understanding of our governing documents • How our government works

19. Westward Expansion • Land Acquisitions • Geography • Pioneer experiences • Reasons for expansions

20. Civil War • Causes • Some battles, not in depth • Attitudes and appreciation of those living then.

21. Industrial Revolution Investigate the new inventions when they were developed and how they affected the American Way and the Growth of America.

22. Immigration Investigation of the many cultures and contributions made by the incoming ethnic groups to America and why they came. For example: The Irish and Chinese contributions to the building of the Trans-Continental Rail Road.

23. Reading in Social Studies as a Literacy Model Historical Topics Students will read historical fiction and informational text which support our Social Studies curriculum. Books: Jayhawker,Bound for Oregon, Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie etc.

24. Math

25. MATH • Homework Policy • All homework is to be attempted. • Homework should be neat and legible. • All work is to be shown when possible • All Math work is to be done in Pencil • All tests and quizzes should be signed and returned • Every 20 homeworks will be awarded with: • Free Homework

26. Math Grading Tests and Quizzes : 80% Homework & Participation: 20% Total: 100% Only Tests can be re-tested for max. average grade of 70%

27. Topics for Math • Problem Solving • Number sense/Vocabulary • Multiplication and Division • Decimal Concepts and Operations • Fraction Concepts and Operations • Ratio and Percents • Probability • Geometry • Measurement • Algebraic Thinking-Throughout the year.

28. 9 x 8 = 72 8 + 7 = 15 Math Success Depends Upon Math Facts Practice Daily at Home 6 x 5 = 30 60 15 = 4

29. Skills and Drills All students will work on additional skills and drills throughout the year.

30. Looking Ahead to 6th Grade Placement Where are we going?

31. Criteria for Placement • Work & Study Habits 10% • Terra Nova- NCE 30% • End of Year Test 30% • Test Grades 30% • 100%

32. Criteria 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point 1- Completes assignments thoroughly. Assignments are consistently attempted and complete with necessary work shown i.e. with few exceptions Assignments are frequently attempted and complete with necessary work shown i.e. At least 4 days/week Assignments are occasionally attempted and complete with necessary work shown i.e. at least 3 days/week OR Assignments are attempted 4 or 5 days/wk without necessary work shown. Assignments are rarely or never attempted; when attempted, no work is shown. 2- Comes to class prepared with books, materials and assignments. With few exceptions At least 4 days/week At least 3 days/week From 0- 2 days/week 3- Utilizes and maintains a mathematics journal/notebook Consistently Frequently Occasionally Rarely/Never 4- Demonstrates ability to work independently when appropriate Consistently Frequently Occasionally Rarely/Never 5- Solicits academic assistance when appropriate Consistently seeks appropriate academic assistance. Frequently seeks appropriate academic assistance. Occasionally seeks appropriate academic assistance. Rarely/Does not seek appropriate academic assistance. 6- Demonstrates ability to work effectively in groups Consistently cooperates and contributes to group effort Consistently cooperates or contributes to group effort Occasionally cooperates or contributes to group effort Rarely cooperates or contributes to group effort 7- Demonstrates a positive attitude when faced with an intellectual challenge Consistently Frequently Occasionally Rarely/Never 8- Demonstrates problem solving skills Consistently applies a systematic approach to problem solving Frequently applies a systematic approach to problem solving Occasionally applies a systematic approach to problem solving Rarely or Never applies a systematic approach to problem solving 9- Reviews and checks work Consistently looks back to check reasonableness of work Frequently looks back to check reasonableness of work Occasionally looks back to check reasonableness of work Rarely or never looks back to check reasonableness of work  10-Demonstrates consistency in performance Consistently Frequently Occasionally Rarely/Never

33. Everyday Math Pilot • Interactive Notebooks: • Example question: • Larry, Curly, and Moe decided to race up the stairs that have 24 steps. Larry takes the steps 2 at a time while Curly takes the steps 3 at a time while Moe takes the steps 4 at a time. If Moe starts at the bottom, what step should Larry and Curly start on so all three finish in a tie?Write to help explain your best thinking using words, numbers, or pictures. • Lots Of manipulatives. • A variety of problems that are recursive and cyclical • Reference Book- No Text Book

34. Enrichment Math Everyday Math provides many opportunities for enrichment within the program. Additional enrichment will be provided so as to challenge all students.

35. Ed Hub • Provides communication w/ parents • Allows parents to see homework and upcoming events • Teachers can upload templates that can be downloaded at home. • Also provides students independence – go online • Tool used through high school

36. Special Events Red Ribbon Week Ellis Island- ?? Heritage Day- June D.A.R.E Program and Graduation-TBD 5th Grade Celebration-June

37. How to reach us? gkichura @mtsd.k12.nj.u gciaramella@mtsd.k12.njg gj Phone: 609) 466-7600

38. Any Questions????