What your child will learn in Fifth Grade

Subjects Taught

• Language Arts/Writing

• Reading

• Computer/Technology

• Math

• Social Studies

• Science

• Art

• Music

• Physical Education

• Tips for Parents

Language Arts/Writing

The students will be able to:

• Use process writing to write in a variety of genres

• Continue the correct usage of grammar skills, punctuation and spelling

• Organize information into paragraphs to develop essays and reports in all content areas

• Write to: compare and contrast for literary response and expression, to gather information from listening and reading to persuade, for creative expression
  
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Reading

The student will be able to:

• Use word attack skills to develop a reading and writing vocabulary

• Use comprehension strategies to draw meaning from the written work in all content areas

• Utilize a variety of reference tools i.e. dictionaries, thesaurus, atlas read and recognize different genres i.e. realistic fiction, historical fiction, poetry, biographies, and news articles
  
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Computer/ Technology

The student will be able to:

• Publish a variety of written genres using word processing such as Claris Works

• Make use of graphic programs, such as Kid Pix and Super Print

• Research topics in content areas using programs such as Grolier's

• Reinforce basic skills using a variety of interactive programs
  
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Math

Upon entering 5th grade, mastery of addition, subtraction, multiplication and divisin facts are essential for success

The student will be able to:

• Identify place values of whole numbers through billions and decimals through thousands add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers and decimals

• Read, interpret, and create graphs and tables

• Do customary and metric measurement

• Add, subtract fractions and mixed numbers

• Comprehend geometry

• Work with ration and percents

• Predict basic probability

• Work with perimeter, area, and volume

• Develop strategies for solving word problems
  
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Social Studies

The students will be able to:

• Understand map and globe skills

• Identify geographic regions of North America

• Describe and discuss the elements of U.S. Government

• Identify and describe historical periods of the U.S.

• Identify and recognize famous Americans

• Identify explorers of the Western Hemisphere
  
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Science

The student will be able to:

• Define meteorology

• Identify light and color

• Describe volcanoes and earthquakes

• Science (Cont)

• Describe solar system

• Discuss environmental issues
  
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Art

The student will be able to:

• Correlate and integrate Art with other subject areas

• Use a variety of techniques, processes, tools and mediums to create Art

• Create art work in a personal, imaginative, creative style

• Prepare children to become participating, creative members of our multi-cultural society

• Create Art both independently and in groups
  
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Music

The student will be able to:

• Do simple meter composition

• Continue part-singing-recognition of harmony and countermelody

• Study composers

• Continue study of form and style

• Perform individually and in group
  
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Physical Education

The student will be able to:

• Develop physical fitness.

• Develop the cardio-vascular system.

• Develop and increase in strength and motor coordination.

• Participate in a diverse of activities so each child may meet success.

• Develop an enjoyment of exercise and understand its importance and benefits.

• Develop eye-hand coordination.

• Develop eye-foot coordination

• Develop perceptual motor skills.

• Develop proper attitudes and sportsmanship.

• Develop skills necessary for lifetime activities and sports.

• Develop and understanding of the rules for sports and games.

• Develop and understand the meaning of team sports.

• Participate in a variety of lead-up games.

• Have an opportunity to participate in an intramural program.
  
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Parent Support Tips

The following parent support tips will help your child have a successful fifth grade experience:

• Encourage responsibility and organization

• Encourage the use of an assignment notebook and check it daily

• Set up a quiet study area

• Help your child prepare for tests

• Drill math facts regularly (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

• Create a healthy balance between home and school (NY State recommends 10 minutes of homework per grade level, 50 minutes daily for 5th grade

• Encourage daily independent reading - Read ! Read ! Read !

• (your 5th grader is not too old to be read to!)

• Set a reasonable bedtime

• A partnership between home and school is essential to prepare your child for a successful transition to middle school