READING WORKSHOP
Our school uses the Teachers College curriculum for reading instruction. In the space below, you'll find an outline of our units of study in reading.
Unit 1: Interpretation Book Clubs: Analyzing Themes
Unit 2: Tackling Complexity: Moving Up Levels of Nonfiction
Unit 3: Social Issues Book Clubs
Unit 4: Argument and Advocacy: Researching Debatable Issues
Unit 5: Test Preparation
Unit 6: Historical Fiction Book Clubs
Unit 7: Fantasy Book Clubs: The Magic of Themes and Symbols
WRITING WORKSHOP
Our school uses the Teachers College curriculum for writing instruction. In the space below, you'll find an outline of our units of study in writing.
Unit 1: Narrative Craft
Unit 2: Feature Articles
Unit 3: Literary Essay: Opening Texts and Seeing More
Unit 4: The Research Based Argument Essay
Unit 5: Test Preparation
Unit 6: Poetry Anthologies
Unit 7: Fantasy Writing
MATHEMATICS
Our school uses the GoMath! curriculum for mathematics instruction. GoMath! is an elementary math program developed to support the new learning standards. The goal of the program is to promote deep conceptual understanding of mathematics at each grade level. The Go Math curriculum encourages students to develop a range of thinking strategies for mathematical problem-solving. The curriculum also teaches children to draw pictures and diagrams to support their problem-solving. Go Math is supplemented with appropriate strategies and materials from a variety of sources. Click here to learn more about the Go Math curriculum.
GoMath Curriculum Chapters
Unit 1: Place Value, Multiplication and Expressions
Unit 2: Divide Whole Numbers
Unit 3: Add and Subtract decimals
Unit 4: Multiply Decimals
Unit 5: Divide Decimals
Unit 6: Add and Subtract Fractions with Unlike Denominators
Unit 7: Multiply Fractions
Unit 8: Divide Fractions
Unit 9: Algebra: Patterns and Graphing
Unit 10:Convert Units of Measure
Unit 11: Geometry and Volume
SOCIAL STUDIES
Unit 1: Geography
Unit 2: Exploration
Unit 3: Government
Unit 4: Westward Expansion
Unit 5: The Civil War
SCIENCE
5th grade uses the FOSS modules for science instruction. For more information on our Science curriculum and schedule, please visit Mr. Knight's website. Mr. Knight frequently updates his website with information on the current unit and vocabulary terms to study. His website also features a calendar to keep track of assignment due dates and exam dates.
SPECIALS SCHEDULE
Monday: Phys. Ed. & Library
Tuesday: Music
Wednesday: Art & Phys. Ed.
Thursday: Spanish & Science
Friday: Health & Science
Our school uses the Teachers College curriculum for reading instruction. In the space below, you'll find an outline of our units of study in reading.
Unit 1: Interpretation Book Clubs: Analyzing Themes
Unit 2: Tackling Complexity: Moving Up Levels of Nonfiction
Unit 3: Social Issues Book Clubs
Unit 4: Argument and Advocacy: Researching Debatable Issues
Unit 5: Test Preparation
Unit 6: Historical Fiction Book Clubs
Unit 7: Fantasy Book Clubs: The Magic of Themes and Symbols
WRITING WORKSHOP
Our school uses the Teachers College curriculum for writing instruction. In the space below, you'll find an outline of our units of study in writing.
Unit 1: Narrative Craft
Unit 2: Feature Articles
Unit 3: Literary Essay: Opening Texts and Seeing More
Unit 4: The Research Based Argument Essay
Unit 5: Test Preparation
Unit 6: Poetry Anthologies
Unit 7: Fantasy Writing
MATHEMATICS
Our school uses the GoMath! curriculum for mathematics instruction. GoMath! is an elementary math program developed to support the new learning standards. The goal of the program is to promote deep conceptual understanding of mathematics at each grade level. The Go Math curriculum encourages students to develop a range of thinking strategies for mathematical problem-solving. The curriculum also teaches children to draw pictures and diagrams to support their problem-solving. Go Math is supplemented with appropriate strategies and materials from a variety of sources. Click here to learn more about the Go Math curriculum.
GoMath Curriculum Chapters
Unit 1: Place Value, Multiplication and Expressions
Unit 2: Divide Whole Numbers
Unit 3: Add and Subtract decimals
Unit 4: Multiply Decimals
Unit 5: Divide Decimals
Unit 6: Add and Subtract Fractions with Unlike Denominators
Unit 7: Multiply Fractions
Unit 8: Divide Fractions
Unit 9: Algebra: Patterns and Graphing
Unit 10:Convert Units of Measure
Unit 11: Geometry and Volume
SOCIAL STUDIES
Unit 1: Geography
Unit 2: Exploration
Unit 3: Government
Unit 4: Westward Expansion
Unit 5: The Civil War
SCIENCE
5th grade uses the FOSS modules for science instruction. For more information on our Science curriculum and schedule, please visit Mr. Knight's website. Mr. Knight frequently updates his website with information on the current unit and vocabulary terms to study. His website also features a calendar to keep track of assignment due dates and exam dates.
SPECIALS SCHEDULE
Monday: Phys. Ed. & Library
Tuesday: Music
Wednesday: Art & Phys. Ed.
Thursday: Spanish & Science
Friday: Health & Science