5th grade Curriculum

Reading:

Our Focus Skills this year include: Plot (Conflict and Resolution), Character’s Motives, Theme, Text Structure (Sequence), Compare and Contrast, Cause and Effect, Author’s Purpose and Perspective, Literary Devices, Summarize and Paraphrase, and Fact and Opinion.  We also learn new vocabulary every lesson and practice a variety of different Reading Strategies.

Writing:

• September: 3-paragraph essay
• October: Personal Narrative
• November: Fictional Narrative
• December: Persuasive Writing
• January: Poetry
• February: Informative Report
• March: PSSA Prompt Practice
• April/May: Multi-Genre Project

Math:      

                                                                                                                       

Chapter 1 – Use Place Value

Chapter 2 – Add and Subtract Whole Numbers and Decimals

Chapter 3 – Multiply Whole Numbers

Chapter 4 – Divide Whole Numbers

Chapter 5 – Use Algebraic Expressions

Chapter 6 – Use Equations and Function Tables

Chapter 7 – Display and Interpret Data

Chapter 8 – Develop Fraction Concepts

Chapter 9 – Use Factors and Multiples

Chapter 10 – Add and Subtract Fractions

Chapter 11 – Use Measures in The Customary System

Chapter 12 – Use Measures in the Metric System

Chapter 13 – Identify, Compare, and Classify Geometric Figures

Chapter 14 – Measure Perimeter, Area, and Volume

Chapter 15 – Use Probability to Make Predictions

                                                         

Social Studies:

This year, it’s all about American History!  (Yeah!)  We explore the Thirteen Colonies and Colonial Life, The Revolutionary War, Westward Expansion (including Oregon Trail), and The U.S. Government.  Social Studies will be taught by Mrs. Loreto.

Science:

Units covered include Energy, Space, Earth’s Changes, and Rocks and Minerals.  Students will continue to practice using the Scientific Process as they work through these units.  Science will be taught by Mr. Birch.