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FIFTH GRADE CURRICULUM
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The Fifth Grader: Socially, Intellectually, Emotionally
Paradoxically, fifth graders need assurance that they
belong to a particular social group, yet circumstances change
these associations frequently. There is also a flicker of
interest in the opposite sex (much more evident some years
than others and in some children more than others). Much
of the teasing and antagonism which is evident between boy
and girl groups is an effort by either the individual or
the entire group to gain approval. Fifth graders will help
each other through teamwork, and "best friend"
relationships are very important.
Critical thinking, including the abilities to draw inference,
predict outcomes and draw conclusions, comes easily to some
fifth graders while others find it very difficult. The developmental
shift which enables these older elementary children to think
in abstract terms may be somewhat delayed for some students,
necessitating a more concrete presentation of some concepts
and ideas. Nevertheless, students are challenged to apply
acquired knowledge throughout the school year in specific
projects and activities to encourage independence required
for Middle School.
The students' organizational skill levels and attention
spans increase allowing for more active, complex oral discussions
and rigorous cooperative learning.
Fifth grade students begin to experiment with and "try
on" various adult role models. Often, they are children
one moment and emerging adolescents the next. Peers assume
heightened importance in fifth graders' lives, and they
strive for independence from adults. Their reactions are
frequently spontaneous without benefit of reason, and they
engage in manipulative behavior with peers and adults.
Overall, however, fifth grade is a harmonious year for
the majority of students. They still enjoy school, their
teacher, parents, and life itself.
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| I. Language Arts |
A. Reading (Imagine It! SRA/ McGraw Hill,
Copyright 2008)
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1. Comprehension
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a. Student anthology
b. Inquiry Planner
c. Skills Practice Workbook
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2. Reading Reflection
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a. Writer's Notebook
b. Weekly Reading Logs
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B. Literature
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1. Novels
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a. Call It Courage
b. The Fighting Ground
c. Freedom Train
d. Caddie Woodlawn
e. Two Years Before the Mast (abridged)
f. Shades of Gray
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2. Student Choice-Quarterly Book Project
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C. Grammar (Imagine It! SRA/McGraw Hill,
Copyright 2008, Easy Grammar and Daily Grams
by Wanda C. Phillips)
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1. Usage and Mechanics
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Sentences (Independent/Dependent Clauses; Complex and
Compound; Types (interrogative, declarative, imperative,
exclamatory)
b Subjects and predicates
c. Parts of Speech
d. Capitalization and Punctuation (period, comma, apostrophe,
quotation)
e. Abbreviations
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D. Composition (Imagine It! SRA/McGraw Hill, Copyright
2008)
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1. The writing process: 6+1 Writing Traits, R.A.F.T.S.
(Role, Audience,
Format, Topic, Strong Verb)
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2. Genres: Narrative, Expository, Persuasive
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E. Spelling and Vocabulary (Vocabulary Workshop
and Imagine It!)
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F. Handwriting (Zaner-Bloser, Level 5)
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| II. Math |
A. Intermediate Math 5 (Books 1 & 2,
Saxon, Copyright 2007)
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B. Envision Math California (Scott Foresman,
Copyright 2009)
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III. American History - Our Nation (Scott Foresman,
2006) , America Will Be (Houghton Mifflin, Copyright
1997)
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A. United States Past and Present, Geography: U.S. States
and Capitals
B. Exploring and Settling America
C. Life in the English Colonies
D. The Struggle for Independence
E. Forming a New Nation
F. Northern and Southern Societies
G. Civil War and Reconstruction
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| IV. Geography |
A. United States, Canada and Mexico
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B. Map Skills: latitude, longitude, map symbols
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| V. Science |
A. Astronomy: Earth Science (Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
Publishers)
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1. Telescopes and Exploring Space
2. The Sun, Earth, Moon Systems
3. The Solar System
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B. Chemistry: Real Science 4 Kids (Dr. Rebecca
W. Keller) and Foss Science
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1. Matter
2. Acids, Bases, and Chemical Reactions
3. Simple Machines
4. Science Fair Project
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VI. French/Spanish
VII. Music and Music Appreciation
VIII. Art and Art Appreciation |
| IX. Physical Education |
A. Physical Fitness Development
B. Aerobic Training
C. Strength Development
D. Circuit training
E. Sports and Games
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1. Flag Football
2. Volleyball
3. Basketball
4. Hockey
5. Ultimate Frisbee
6. Softball
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F. Sportsmanship: Team Effort and Fair Play
G. Olympic Games Week
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X. Keyboarding/Word Processing
XI. Character Education |
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Fifth Grade Field Trips:
Astrocamp is a physical science program with an emphasis on
astronomy and the exploration of the universe. Committed to
excellence in curriculum, instruction, facilities, equipment,
and safety, Astrocamp is a leader among outdoor education programs.
It is an adventure in learning that will become a treasured
memory for your students and awaken their interest in the physical
and earth sciences. Cost: $250.
Overnight on the old ship Pilgrim docked in harbor at Dana Point.
Real life experience of what it was like to be a sailor on the
high seas in the 1850s. This trip corresponds with literature
and history taught during the school year. Parent volunteers
do need to pay the fee in order to attend the field trip. Cost:
Approximately $120. Trip cost is extra and is not included in
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