We have 4 units of study in both Reading & Writing
Reading
1. Interpretation Book Clubs: Analyzing Themes
2. Tackling Complexity: Moving Up Levels of Non- Fiction
3. Argument & Advocacy: Researching Debatable Issues
4. Fantasy Book Clubs: The Magic of Themes and Symbols
Writing
1. Narrative Craft
2. The Lense of History: Research Reports
3. Research- Based Argument Essay
4. Memoir
** Grammar is embedded and we focus on prefixes, suffixes, and root words during Word Study
We have 6 modules in Math
Module 1: Place Value and Decimal Fractions
Module 2: Multi- Digit Whole Number and Decimal Fraction Operations
Module 3: Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
Module 4: Multiplication and Division of Fractions and Decimal Fractions
Module 5: Addition and Multiplication with Volume and Area
Module 6: Problem Solving with the Coordinate Plane
Science
5th Graders learn how to code through STEM and robotics. Logistics are being discussed on how we can safely have students work together on these tasks. We are hopeful that these units can be taught during Term 2.
Social Studies
Social Studies is embedded through our Non- Fiction Reading Unit. Students also learn a lot about Western Expansion through writing research reports.