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RELIGION |
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(Religion Books, Inc.
www.religionbooks.com) |
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Fifth graders will learn
through stories, activities, Scripture, prayer,
discussion and reflection about their Catholic faith.
Catholic values are discussed and integrated not only in
Religion, but in all learning. |
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The focus is on: |
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God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit |
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Planning, assisting in liturgy and other
forms of worship |
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The sacraments |
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Service |
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Liturgical seasons |
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Church history |
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Morality |
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Sexuality and decision making |
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LANGUAGE ARTS |
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The Language Arts Program includes reading, writing,
speaking, listening, and the study of Literature.
The components of the program emphasize the development
of those skills that allow students to read with
fluency, comprehend and interpret written materials,
communicate well and listen and speak effectively.
The skills acquired and understood are applied and
reinforced in all content areas. |
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(Language
Books,
Inc. www.languagebooks.com) |
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READING/LITERATURE |
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Children through the series
experience authentic literature in the form of poetry,
folktales, nonfiction, fiction, fantasies and plays.
Reading fluency will develop and improve as students are
presented with the following skills: |
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Understanding cause and effect |
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Recognize and recite narrative story
poems |
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Sequencing events of a story |
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Analyzing details |
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Using context clues |
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Interpret figurative language |
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Identify descriptive language |
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Understanding literary devices |
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Analyze theme, plot, setting |
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WRITING |
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Fifth grade students use
writing to convey meaning. Students will: |
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Write legibly using cursive |
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Write multiple sequential paragraphs ona
given topic |
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apply grammar and mechanics, parts of
speech, tenses, punctuation, sentence structure |
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Construct an outline |
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Use the writing process
including pre-writing, writing, revising, peer editing,
and final draft |
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Write in multiple forms - narrative,
persuasive, expository and descriptive essays, poetry |
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LISTENING/SPEAKING |
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Students in first grade will
listen for understanding, follow directions, and respond
appropriately to the speaker. Students will use
acquired language and vocabulary to express opinions.
They will: |
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Present material orally |
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Make presentations to individuals and
small groups |
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Participate in small and large group
discussion |
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Express ideas clearly when speaking |
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Read fluently with expression |
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Evaluate group discussion |
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MATHEMATICS |
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(Math Books, Inc.
www.mathbooks.com) |
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Fifth grade students acquire
knowledge of mathematics and the ability to apply math
skills to solve problems through the use of the text
from Math Books, Inc., extended activities, and hands-on
experiences. The publisher offers information and
activities at their website. |
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Students will: |
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Identfy place value |
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Use fractions and decimals in the four
operations |
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Solve multiple step work problems |
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Use ratio, percent and probability |
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Use estimation and rounding to solve
problems |
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Determine appropriate formulas to
measure and compare |
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Construct figures and shapes |
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Identify and use commutative and
associative properties |
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Interpret data |
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| SOCIAL
STUDIES |
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(Social
Studies, Inc. www.socialstudiesbooks.com) |
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Fifth grade students prepare for their
role as informed citizens in a democratic society. |
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Focus will be: |
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Geography/map skills |
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Explorers |
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American Colonies |
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American Revolution |
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| SCIENCE |
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(Science Books, Inc.
www.sciencebooks.com) |
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Students use concrete,
hands-on experiences to understand science in the
physical and natural world around them. They learn
through observing, predicting, questioning and
explaining. |
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Students will study: |
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Describe adaptations to environment |
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Identify and crate solutions to design
problems |
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Describe characteristics of inherited or
learned behavior |
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Describe processes that affect states of
matter |
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Describe featuresand effects of various
forces on the earth and its resources |
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Identify the effect of speed, mass and
distance on motion |
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Identify effects of science on society |
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| PHYSICAL
EDUCATION |
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In fifth grade students learn and explore
factors that affect a healthy lifestyle. |
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Students will: |
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Develop muscle strength, cardio
respiratory endurance and flexibility |
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Use rules, safety and strategies of
sports and games |
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Demonstrate sportsmanship and
participation in sports and games |
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| ART |
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In fifth grade students will have the
opportunity to express themselves in various art forms. |
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Students will: |
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Use elements and principles of art to
express ideas |
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Interpret artistic products and
experiences |
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Explore new experiences artistically |
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| MUSIC |
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In fifth grade students will
have an opportunity to participate in music activities
and to develop an appreciation for music. |
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Students will: |
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Sing in groups |
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Recognize that music/sound/movement
reflect culture |
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Distinguish various types of musical
instruments and elements |
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Learn a simple musical instrument |
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TECHNOLOGY |
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Fifth grade students will
study, retain and use information from a variety of
sources. |
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Students will: |
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Retrieve materials from multiple sources |
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Define a research topic through key word
searches |
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Identify, create and use a spreadsheet |
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Use peripherals to produce a product |
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Identify need for Acceptable Use Policy |
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Create a multimedia presentation citing
sources |
