55thth Grade Curriculum Night Grade Curriculum Night

At Prairie View, we believe . . .At Prairie View, we believe . . .

. . . kids come first.. . . kids come first.. . . we must provide a safe environment for students.. . . we must provide a safe environment for students.. . . parent involvement is crucial to student success.. . . parent involvement is crucial to student success.

. . . all students have the ability to achieve at high levels.. . . all students have the ability to achieve at high levels.. . . in high expectations for all stakeholders.. . . in high expectations for all stakeholders.

How can you help your child be How can you help your child be successful this year?successful this year?

Set a time in the evening specifically for Set a time in the evening specifically for homework. If they don’t have homework, they homework. If they don’t have homework, they should still read for at least 30 minutes.should still read for at least 30 minutes.

Check newsletters and websites for information Check newsletters and websites for information about upcoming events.about upcoming events.

Find areas where you can volunteer at school. Find areas where you can volunteer at school. We have volunteer forms available tonight. We have volunteer forms available tonight.

GradingGrading

District requirement is 8 grades per six weeks in District requirement is 8 grades per six weeks in language arts and math; at least 6 grades per six language arts and math; at least 6 grades per six weeks are required in social studies and science.weeks are required in social studies and science.

Summative assessments or quizzes will be Summative assessments or quizzes will be weighted at 60%. Of the total required, at least weighted at 60%. Of the total required, at least three will be summative with at least one three will be summative with at least one summative given every two weeks. summative given every two weeks.

Formative assessments that are daily Formative assessments that are daily assignments, quizzes or class work will be assignments, quizzes or class work will be weighted at 40%weighted at 40%

Management System in 5Management System in 5thth Grade Grade

Reward SystemReward System Students who are caught being good receive Students who are caught being good receive

tickets. These tickets are saved up and then tickets. These tickets are saved up and then used to buy items from the 5used to buy items from the 5 thth grade store or for grade store or for entrance into special 5entrance into special 5thth grade events. grade events.

Consequences of inappropriate behavior Consequences of inappropriate behavior include loss of recess time and lonely lunch.include loss of recess time and lonely lunch.

Workshop TerminologyWorkshop Terminology

The introduction of workshop procedures The introduction of workshop procedures into our curriculum has given us new into our curriculum has given us new terminology! We’d like to share this terminology! We’d like to share this terminology with our parents so that you terminology with our parents so that you might better understand your student when might better understand your student when he/she uses the terms in discussing what’s he/she uses the terms in discussing what’s going on in school with you. going on in school with you.

Listen for these terms in Listen for these terms in conversations with your conversations with your

students…students… Routines—individual course timelines; Routines—individual course timelines;

even as student schedules change, the even as student schedules change, the routines in each class will remain the routines in each class will remain the same. same.

Rituals—the practices; how we do what Rituals—the practices; how we do what we do. Rituals are in parentheses and we do. Rituals are in parentheses and yellow textyellow text in the following slides. in the following slides.

Language Arts/Social StudiesLanguage Arts/Social Studies Essential Learning for Fifth Grade

At the end of the fifth grade, students should be able to demonstrate mastery of the following:

In Reading (READERS’ WORKSHOP) Analyze a speaker's or author's purpose Comprehend increasingly complex text, including fiction and nonfiction. Judge the internal consistency or logic of text. Analyze literary elements such as characters, plots, settings, climax and resolution of stories. Draw inferences in conclusions and generalizations and support them with text

evidence and/or personal experience. Predict, based on textual evidence. Analyze the way authors organize information. Summarize from listening and reading.

Readers’ WorkshopReaders’ Workshop Routine

Opening lesson (10-15 minutes) Work period (20-30 minutes) Closing—Reader’s Chair (10-15 minutes)

Opening Lessons Strategies for selecting books Strategies for identifying genre Reading strategies (KWTC--Know, Wonder, Think, Connect)

Prediction Inference Context Clues Reading for detail Summarization Figurative language

Work Period Reading Log (self-monitoring) Independent, paired, or group reading Reading Response Notebooks (journaling)

Closing (Reader’s Chair) Presenting Predicting Questioning Discussion

WritingWriting

In Writing (WRITERS’ WORKSHOP) Select and use a variety of domains of writing. Vary sentences and combine ideas to develop a writer's

voice. Use literary devices appropriately. Revise writing for ideas, focus, and conventions. Edit for error-free written compositions, including spelling, capitalization and punctuation. Research, using a variety of sources, to explore concepts.

Writers’ WorkshopWriters’ Workshop Routine

Opening lesson (10-15 minutes) Work period (20-30 minutes) Closing—Author’s Chair (10-15 minutes)

Opening Lessons Strategies for generating ideas Organizational strategies Editing practices/grammar/conventions Revision strategies

Work Period Planning (Thinking maps, webbing, T charts, Venn diagrams)—(Writer’s Sourcebook “Ideas”) Prewriting and Research— (Writer’s Sourcebook “Ideas”) Editing and Revision— (Writer’s Sourcebook “Try it”) Graded Draft (Composition Notebook)

Closing (Author’s Chair) Presenting Publishing

Social StudiesSocial Studies In Social Studies Identify and explain events surrounding major eras in American history from colonization through the 20th century. Use geographic skills to gather, analyze and interpret data. Describe the US free enterprise system; explain past and present economic patterns; identify and explain important ideas or functions of US documents, the three branches of government and the federal system. Describe the fundamental rights of American citizens; identify national leaders; explain important US landmarks, symbols, celebrations and customs. Explain how selected works of art reflect the times in which they were created; summarize contributions of different groups. Explain how inventions and discoveries have shaped our country. Use critical thinking to sequence, categorize, summarize, and draw inferences and conclusions

ScienceScience

Physical Science (physical properties, states of matter)Physical Science (physical properties, states of matter) Energy (light, heat and sound)Energy (light, heat and sound) Earth Science (rock cycle, water cycle, weather)Earth Science (rock cycle, water cycle, weather) Space Science (Earth, Moon, Sun and the planets)Space Science (Earth, Moon, Sun and the planets) Life Science (Life Cycle, Food Chain and Ecosystems)Life Science (Life Cycle, Food Chain and Ecosystems)

Webpage Webpage

Ask to see student notebooks!!!Ask to see student notebooks!!!

MathMath

We will be working from the Investigations We will be working from the Investigations curriculum this year. This is a hands on and curriculum this year. This is a hands on and exploratory approach. It gives the students exploratory approach. It gives the students a chance to make sense of mathematics a chance to make sense of mathematics and build on the ideas that they already and build on the ideas that they already have. They are then able to apply these have. They are then able to apply these ideas to new situations.ideas to new situations.

MathMath

Place value and numerationPlace value and numeration LCM and GCFLCM and GCF Fractions and mixed numbersFractions and mixed numbers Word problemsWord problems Multiplication and division Multiplication and division Model transformations – rotations, reflections, and Model transformations – rotations, reflections, and

translationstranslations Geometric definitionsGeometric definitions Elapsed time and temperature changesElapsed time and temperature changes

Standard Based Bulletin BoardsStandard Based Bulletin Boards

Quality Student WorkQuality Student Work Standards (TEKS)Standards (TEKS) Description of the TaskDescription of the Task RubricsRubrics Insightful Teacher CommentaryInsightful Teacher Commentary

STAAR STAAR

What is STAAR?What is STAAR?-State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness-State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness-The state’s student testing program (previously TAKS)-The state’s student testing program (previously TAKS)-Rigorous program that will focus on readiness for success in -Rigorous program that will focus on readiness for success in

subsequent grades, and ultimately, college and careersubsequent grades, and ultimately, college and career

How does STAAR differ from TAKS?How does STAAR differ from TAKS?-STAAR is more rigorous (requires deeper understanding and -STAAR is more rigorous (requires deeper understanding and

more critical thinking)more critical thinking)-More test questions-More test questions-Time limit (4 hours)-Time limit (4 hours)

Parent Guide: Texas Education AgencyParent Guide: Texas Education AgencyTexas Education Agency – WelcomeTexas Education Agency – Welcome

Please join us at 7:00 for more information on the STAAR test

STAARSTAAR

April 2April 2ndnd – Math STAAR – Math STAAR Retest – May 14Retest – May 14thth and June 25 and June 25thth

April 3April 3rdrd – Reading STAAR – Reading STAAR Retest – May 14Retest – May 14thth and June 26 and June 26thth

April 24April 24thth – Science STAAR – Science STAAR

Students must pass both Math and Reading to be Students must pass both Math and Reading to be promoted to 6promoted to 6thth grade. grade.

GATES testingGATES testing

Gifted and Talented EducationGifted and Talented Education

We will be glad to take parent nominationsWe will be glad to take parent nominations

Teachers will be nominating students over Teachers will be nominating students over

the next monththe next month

What does it mean to be a What does it mean to be a Title I School?Title I School?

Being a Title I school means receiving federal funding Being a Title I school means receiving federal funding (Title I dollars) to (Title I dollars) to supplementsupplement the school’s existing the school’s existing programs. These dollars are used for…programs. These dollars are used for…– Identifying students experiencing academic Identifying students experiencing academic

difficulties and providing timely assistance to help difficulties and providing timely assistance to help these student’s meet the State’s challenging these student’s meet the State’s challenging content standards.content standards.

– Purchasing supplemental Purchasing supplemental staff/programs/materials/suppliesstaff/programs/materials/supplies

– Conducting parental Involvement Conducting parental Involvement meetings/trainings/activitiesmeetings/trainings/activities

– Recruiting/Hiring/Retaining Highly Qualified Recruiting/Hiring/Retaining Highly Qualified TeachersTeachers

What is a CIP?What is a CIP?

The CIP is your school’s Continuous Improvement The CIP is your school’s Continuous Improvement Plan and includes:Plan and includes:– A Needs Assessment and Summary of DataA Needs Assessment and Summary of Data– Goals and Strategies to Address Academic Needs Goals and Strategies to Address Academic Needs

of Studentsof Students– Professional Development NeedsProfessional Development Needs– Coordination of Resources/Comprehensive Coordination of Resources/Comprehensive

BudgetBudget– The School’s Parental Involvement PlanThe School’s Parental Involvement Plan

NORTHWEST ISD Community Flyer NORTHWEST ISD Community Flyer PagePage

ON NISD DISTRICT WEBSITE (on the top left under ON NISD DISTRICT WEBSITE (on the top left under community/community folder)community/community folder)

Flyers about after school programs offered through out the districtFlyers about after school programs offered through out the districtCHECK OFTEN!!-New opportunities posted every 3-4 weeksCHECK OFTEN!!-New opportunities posted every 3-4 weeks

EXAMPLES OF FLYERS NOW ONLINEEXAMPLES OF FLYERS NOW ONLINE

BOY SCOUTSBOY SCOUTSGIRL SCOUTSGIRL SCOUTS

FITNESS CLASSESFITNESS CLASSESVARIOUS COMMUNITY EVENTSVARIOUS COMMUNITY EVENTS

SPECIALS CLASSESSPECIALS CLASSES

MUSIC-Mrs. Nassiff MUSIC-Mrs. Nassiff

ART-Mr. BrownART-Mr. Brown

P.E.-Coach GageP.E.-Coach Gage

Curriculum Overview and Grading Policy http://www.nisdtx.org/Page/31523

If you are interested in private piano or guitar lessons check the Community Folder on the district website or email Mrs. Nassiff for opportunities in our area.

CHOIRCHOIRAVAILABLE FOR ALL 4AVAILABLE FOR ALL 4THTH AND 5 AND 5THTH GRADE GRADE

STUDENTSSTUDENTS REGISTRATION DEADLINE-SEPT. 21REGISTRATION DEADLINE-SEPT. 21STST For more information and to register ONLINE For more information and to register ONLINE

go to http://www.nisdtx.org/Page/38532 orgo to http://www.nisdtx.org/Page/38532 or See Mrs. Nassiff for a paper registration form.See Mrs. Nassiff for a paper registration form.

RECORDERSRECORDERS

All 4All 4thth and 5 and 5thth grade students will be learning grade students will be learning to play the recorder. to play the recorder.

Each student will need 2 recorders-1 for Each student will need 2 recorders-1 for school and 1 for home practice.school and 1 for home practice.

Recorders may be purchased from Mrs. Recorders may be purchased from Mrs. NassiffNassiff– Send $5.50 CASH for 1 and $11 for 2 in an Send $5.50 CASH for 1 and $11 for 2 in an

envelope with your child’s name and homeroom envelope with your child’s name and homeroom teacher’s name.teacher’s name.

– For more information contact Mrs. Nassiff or go to For more information contact Mrs. Nassiff or go to http://www.nisdtx.org/Page/18885 http://www.nisdtx.org/Page/18885