Language Arts
In 5th grade we have novels that are read throughout the year. We have decided to use the novels as in-class reads, in which we read the book together and focus on different text and word structure skills as we read. Most reading activities will be done in class along with help for the papers that will be completed with each novel. Below is a description of what Language Arts includes….
Novels and Papers:
* Shiloh with character sketch
* Number the Stars with Character Sketch
Holocaust ID Cards
* Hatchet with Research Brochure
Question #8
* Bridge to Terabithia with Comparison Paper between book and movie
*Figurative Language Identification
Bridge Reflection Question #5
* Tuck Everlasting
Spelling:
We are focusing on Greek & Latin Roots (prefixes, suffixes, roots). Students will have 10 words each week and the test will be broken into 2 days. Wednesday's, they are tested on spelling. Thursday's they are tested on definitions and using the words in a sentence. Friday's they will get the new lists.
Students can earn 4s in spelling by creatively writing a story that includes ALL spelling words.
Vocab Week 20
Vocab Week 21
English: Easy Grammar
Skills focus on nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, verbs and sentence structure.
English I Can's
Capitalization Rules Powerpoint
Writing:
Daily writing opportunities that focus on the Six Traits of Writing:
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Voice
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Organization
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Ideas
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Conventions
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Expand Vocabulary
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Sentence Fluency
Personal Narrative Editing/Revising Checklist
C.R.A.F.T. - Strategies that work with:
Comprehension
Responding to Reading
Accuracy
Fluency
Text Elements - Text Structure Quiz #1 Text Structure Quiz #2
Text Structure Quiz #3
*We will be working on these individually and within strategy groups.*
Yearly Language Arts Outcomes
IXL (Math & LA practice) – www.ixl.com (be sure to sign in to your child’s account!)
