Elementary Education
5th Grade Curriculum Handbook

2003-2004

Program Philosophy Program Overview Curriculum Descriptors Student Evaluation and Assessment  Literacy and Communication Skills

Mathematics Science Social Studies Technology Art Music Instrumental Music Physical Education   Personal and Social Development

The purpose of the Curriculum Handbook is to provide parents with information that connects the curriculum to the enabling skills.  The enabling skills list the specific skills that are taught at this grade level.  This list will help parents identify what has already been taught and what is yet to be taught. Information about how your child is progressing in regards to these skills will be provided during Parent/Teacher Conferences and on the Report Card. Program Philosophy The Millard Public Schools Fifth Grade Program is founded on the philosophy of high academic expectations for each student as they progress through the fifth grade enabling skills.  Fifth grade classes provide the essential skills for learning and thinking that will enable students to become enthusiastic lifelong learners.  It provides students with a strong nurturing learning environment that fosters the development of the "Academic Skills and Applications / Life Skills and Performances" as identified in the Millard Education Plan. Back to Top Program Overview READING, WRITING, and PHONICS instruction share a major portion of each day’s instructional format.   A literacy-rich environment provides students with meaningful reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities. MATHEMATICS is taught with an emphasis on learning basic math concepts and facts, while teaching children to become problem-solvers and critical thinkers. SCIENCE provides students with opportunities to explore science concepts that include inquiry; the scientific process; life, earth, physical, and health topics presented in a hands-on format. SOCIAL STUDIES provides students with basic learning in the areas of history, economics, geography, and civics/citizenship. MUSIC includes experiences in singing, movement, basic theory, and playing rhythmic and melodic instruments and is taught by a music specialist. PHYSICAL EDUCATION is taught by a physical education teacher and involves skills and knowledge related to spatial orientation and body image as well as fitness and sportsmanship. ART provides students will experiences in aesthetic perception, creative expression, history, and criticism. PERSONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT are integrated on a daily basis as students learn to work and interact with other students and adults in positive and productive ways. Clearly defined learner outcomes and enabling skills for students are measured by periodic assessments of students’ growth and progress in all curricular areas. High expectations are held for all students to grow and develop to their greatest potential. Rules of respect for one another and responsibility for oneself are stressed.  Students listen to one another, solve conflicts and become sensitive to one another’s feelings. Parents and teachers work together as partners in the educational decision-making process for students. Back to Top Curriculum Descriptors Language Arts is taught using Scholastic Literacy Place and includes reading, writing, speaking, and listening as the core of the program.  In reading, a balance approach to instruction is used to provide students with direct instruction in phonics, vocabulary development, and comprehension strategies, as well as developing a love of literature.  Children are provided with a variety of experiences to promote reading success during the day.  Teachers work with students in small groups and individually, in addition to whole class experiences.  In the intermediate grades there is also a shift in the types of reading.  Students are now entering the "reading to learn" stage and a greater emphasis is placed on learning how to read and understand informational texts, such as textbooks, research articles, and other technical reading. The writing curriculum also focuses on the balance between grammar and mechanics practice and in using the writing process to express ideas.  Teachers use a developmental continuum of the six-trait writing model to help students improve their written language.  These traits include Ideas, Voice, Word Choice, Organization, Sentence Fluency, and Conventions.  Handwriting and spelling lessons are used to help children become more fluent and effective writers.  The spelling program also includes a list of priority words that all students are expected to spell correctly.  Mathematics - is taught using Everyday Mathematics and Pentathlon strategy games.  These programs provide children with a strong foundation in the mathematical functions and emphasize the application of students’ knowledge of their acquired math processes.  The program focuses on teaching students to apply their math skills to real world problems using strategies they have mastered to support their answers.  Students learn how to explain how and what they are doing.  Math includes skills in the areas of number concepts, operations, measurement, geometry, and exploring data. Science/Health - is based on topics of life science - the study of living and non-living things; physical science - the study of the properties of objects; earth science - the study of the properties of the earth; health - the study of and care for healthy living; the scientific process; and inquiry.  Macmillan/McGraw Hill published the text for science.  The Great Body Shop program provides the health curriculum. Social Studies - includes the four stands of history, economics, geography, and civics/citizenship to help students learn more about themselves, their families, and the world in which they live.  Harcourt Brace published the new text Early United States. Art education is taught through the Adventures in Art program by Davis Publishing.  The four areas of art education include: Aesthetic Perception - the study of texture, color shape; vantage points; visual awareness; light, space, and distance; and the interaction of elements. Creative Expression - student creations are based on imagination and interpretation; 2- and 3-dimensions; and using drawing, painting, and sculpting. Art History - the study of cultures and periods of art; style, type, and function of artwork; historical changes in art; and careers in art. Art Criticism - involves judgments about art; subject matter and design qualities; mood; perception, analysis, and interpretations of visual evidence. Music education utilizes Share the Music published by Macmillan/McGraw Hill.  The choral music classes include experiences in singing, movement, basic theory, and playing rhythmic and melodic instruments.  The program is designed to help students develop sensitivity toward music, understand a variety of cultures and express themselves musically.  Music meets two to three times a week. Physical Education meets two to three times a week and consists of four areas: Skills - the demonstration of spatial orientation, body awareness, movement, and the balance and sustaining of movements Knowledge - the fundamentals and strategies of games and recognition of the benefits of regular physical activity. Participation - the demonstration of sportsmanship, appreciation for varied skill abilities of peers, and respect for decisions of game officials. Fitness - the demonstration of activities to improve strength, endurance, flexibility, and cardiorespiratory functions. Life Skills and Performances as identified in the Millard Education Plan are observed on a daily basis in the classroom.  Teachers share information about students’ development of these skills with parents on the report card through the section entitled Personal and Social Development.  These include skills in self-management in the classroom, working with others, identifying goals, solving problems, personal wellness, and technology. Back to Top Student Evaluation And Assessment Students are evaluated on their strengths and weaknesses and growth is measured throughout the school year.  Information is shared with parents during two conferences and on quarterly report cards.  Parents are encouraged to contact their child’s teacher when questions arise throughout the school year. Back to Top ENABLING SKILLS GRADE FIVE  2003-2004 LITERACY AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS 1        Demonstrate competencies in reading to understand and evaluate a variety of texts. 5.1.1 Student will use decoding/word analysis strategies to identify and read words. Uses vocabulary strategies to identify unknown words Uses context clues to understand unknown words Identifies antonyms, synonyms, and compound words Differentiates between homophones and multi-meaning words Understands how prefixes and suffixes affect the meaning of a word 5.1.2 Student will use vocabulary strategies correctly. Identifies vocabulary words Uses vocabulary words in context 5.1.3 Student will use strategies within the reading process to construct meaning. Identifies and restates the main idea, supporting details, and problem solution Analyzes characters, setting, and plot Identifies cause and effect relationships Makes judgments based on prior knowledge Sequences, paraphrases, and summarizes what they have read Categorizes and justifies literary genre Changes details in "mental picture" when more information is given Uses story clues and prior knowledge to make predictions and inferences Reads fluently 5.1.4 Student will use knowledge of text and story structure to construct meaning. Identifies the following literary elements -, mood and voice/tone Identifies characteristics of a particular genre Recognizes descriptive details and actions that set the mood Uses character actions and story events to identify theme Identifies problem/solution and main events leading to the resolution (plot) Recognizes and evaluates author’s purpose, theme, point of view 5.1.5 Student will apply research and study skill strategies to obtain and evaluate information. Develops study skills by: uses table of contents and index to locate information, uses guide words to locate information in dictionaries and encyclopedia, interprets and analyzes maps, charts, and tables Synthesizes and summarizes collected information for presentation Identifies and cites references in bibliographic form properly Paraphrases rather than plagiarizes Skims/scans for information using indexes and cross references to locate information Distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information Identifies inaccurate and misleading information 2        Demonstrate competencies in writing in a variety of modes. 5.2.1 Student will use the writing process to draft, revise, edit and publish written work in a variety of modes. Writes informative, well-structured reports Writes about a range of topics to suit different audiences Draws on literature models to enrich one’s own writing, Understands and models writing patterns Uses plan, draft, revise, write final copy, and checklist to proofread written work Proofreads and edits written work for clarity, conventions, and legibility Writes in a variety of genre:  narrative, expository, persuasive 5.2.2 Student will use correct grammar usage and mechanics in their writing. Writes sentences - types of sentences, compound, building sentences, diagram, simple/complete subject/predicate, compound subject/predicate, subject/verb agreement, dialogue and quotations, commas and colons Uses nouns - Common, proper, singular, plural, possessive Uses pronoun - possessive, subject/object Uses verbs - main, helping, linking, verb tenses, irregular, action with do Uses adjectives - comparative Uses adverbs Use preposition, contractions, abbreviations 5.2.3 Student will use the six writing traits in their writing. Ideas & Content - purpose is clear,  knows about the topic, paper is memorable and uses lively, important details, main idea is well developed Organization - writing is carefully organized with effective and varied transitions; introduction grabs the reader’s attention; ending is satisfying or surprising; events, details, and paragraphs are clearly placed where they belong Voice - writer’s personality comes through the writing in a special way, voice suits his/her audience and purpose, voice is lively and shows confidence Word Choice - writing contains a variety of strong and carefully selected words, words create strong detailed pictures in the reader’s mind Sentence fluency - Creative sentences of different kinds, lengths, and flow, making the writing enjoyable to read Conventions - few errors in capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, easy to read 5.2.4 Student will use spelling strategies correctly in written work. Uses conventional spelling Applies rules and strategies to spell words Learns priority spelling words 5.2.5 Student will use correct handwriting skills on written work. Writes legibly 3        Demonstrate appropriate speaking and listening skills for a variety of settings. 5.3.1 Student will use strategies within the speaking process to communicate meaning. Present explanations and directions clearly Asks questions to seek clarification Draws conclusions, expresses and justifies opinions from own point of view during discussion Uses appropriate vocabulary when speaking in a variety of situations (formal vs. informal, peers vs. adults, content-specific) Uses presentation skills - voice, eye contact, sequence, subject knowledge, visuals 5.3.2 Student will gain information or complete tasks by applying listening skills. Listens to evaluate, draw inferences, and make judgments Listens to and independently follows directions Uses critical listening skills Back to Top MATHEMATICS 4        Represent numbers and relationships between numbers, compute fluently, and make reasonable estimates. 5.4.1 Student will understand numbers, ways to represent numbers, and relationships among numbers. Reads, writes, and uses whole numbers - through billions Identifies factors of 2- and 3-digit numbers Identifies prime and composite numbers to 100 Reads, writes, converts, and uses correct notation between fractions and mixed numbers through 16ths Identifies the relationships of fractions to decimals, to percents Identifies equivalent names for fractions Estimates numbers to nearest ten thousand 5.4.2 Student will understand meaning of operations and how they relate to one another. Recalls of multiplication/division facts automatically Adds and subtracts 5-digit numbers with regrouping Multiplies 3-digit x 2-digit numbers Divides 3-digit by 2-digit or 1-digit numbers Multiplies and divides multiples of 10 Adds and subtracts fractions with like/unlike denominators through 12ths Adds and subtracts decimals to the hundredths Adds and subtracts positive and negative numbers Uses divisibility rules of 2, 5, 10 5         Understand and use attributes of geometric figures and systems of measurement. 5.5.1 Student will understand geometric concepts and spatial relationships. Identifies properties of angles and polygons Constructs and measure angles and polygons using compass, protractor, straight-edge Measures and draws acute, obtuse and right angles to nearest given degree 5.5.2 Student will use appropriate units for accurate measurement. Measures distance on a map using scale measurements Finds area and perimeter of triangles, quadrangles using formulas 6        Demonstrate knowledge of and use coordinate systems and algebraic concepts. 5.6.2  Student will represent and analyze mathematical situations using algebraic symbols. Uses correct order of operations to make true number sentences Plots lines in a coordinate graph: 4 quadrants 7        Select, organize, display and analyze data. 5.7.1 Student will select, organize, display and interpret data to draw conclusions. Uses median, maximum, minimum, mode, and range to create data Analyzes data from a line graph, bar graph, stem and leaf plots, and mystery plots Constructs and analyzes data from a circle graph or percent circle 8        Apply appropriate mathematical strategies to solve problems. 5.8.1  Student will use mathematical strategies to solve problems. Solves multi-digit number stories using add/subt/mult/div Uses appropriate operations to solve multi-step problems: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division Problem Solving strategies: use manipulatives or act out, use a picture/diagram, make a table or graph, make a list, logical reasoning, guess and check, use or look for a pattern, work backwards, use a number sentence/equation, and solve a simpler problem Back to Top SCIENCE 9        Use scientific processes to understanding the unifying concepts of the natural world. 5.9.1 Student will use elements of inquiry. Applies the inquiry process (formulates problems, carries out an investigation of a problem, uses evidence to support explanations 5.9.2 Student will demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between science and people. Describes contributions to science made by men and women Identifies good health and safety habits and related community resources Understands adolescence is a normal change process of physical, social and emotional change Heredity (biological heritage) and environment play an important part in an individual’s growth and development 10    Demonstrate understanding of life, physical, earth, and space sciences. 5.10.1    Student will demonstrate understanding of systems, order and organization. Explains how the relationship between position and motion of Earth, sun and stars produce repeated patterns such as day and night, seasons, constellations Describes and compares the physical properties of planets, asteroids, comets and meteors Explains the roles and relationships among cells, tissues and organs in maintaining life functions of organisms Explains how organisms are classified Demonstrates an understanding that sound is a form of energy produced by vibrations of matter Demonstrates an understanding of the properties of light Describes individual parts of a system and explain how its parts affect the system 5.10.2    Student will demonstrate understanding of evidence, models and explanations. Uses data to create models and communicates conclusions 5.10.3    Student will demonstrate understanding of change, constancy and measurement. Explains how energy can be transformed from one form to another and stored 5.10.4    Student will demonstrate understanding of form and function. Describes the structure and function of cells Describes the structure and function of the brain Describes the structure and function of the three main muscle groups Back to Top SOCIAL STUDIES 11    Demonstrate understanding of structure, operations and relationships among local, state, national and international governments. 5.11.1    Student will understand the structure and process of the United States government. Understands the structure and function of the U.S. government Understands the fundamental ideals of the U.S. government 5.11.2    Student will understand the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Understands the election and policy making process Describes a U.S. citizen’s rights and responsibilities 12    Demonstrate practical knowledge of history, economics and geography. 5.12.1    Student will understand change over time. Identifies challenges faced by the new U.S. government Understands the importance of U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights 5.12.2    Student will identify historical people and events. Understands the importance of early exploration in America Describes life in colonial times Describes how events such as Louisiana Purchase, California Gold Rush, Westward Movement, and events leading to the Civil War helped change history Uses a variety of methods to compare and contrast historical events 5.12.3    Student will describe how people are affected by weather, climate or physical environment. Uses map skills to interpret physical and historical maps 5.12.4    Student will compare and contrast location of people, places or things. Explains how historic and geographic factors affected the development of America Identifies locations on a map 5.12.5  Student will understand basic economic concepts. Understands basic economic concepts Identifies elements of the U.S. economy Interprets graphs, charts, etc that express economic issues 13    Understand global interdependence. 5.13.1    Student will identify a current events’ relationship to global interdependence based on geographic, economic, historic or governmental factors. Understands contributions of different groups of people Describes how national and world events affect people Back to Top ART Demonstrate awareness of elementary art concepts Student will identify the elements of art. Create crayon etching showing different view of natural objects Explore how lines create rhythm and motion in artwork Learn procedures for making a coil pot Use line and shape to create an optical illusion Create the illusion of depth in a 2-D surface Create an abstract painting, attempting to combine colors and other elements harmoniously Draw portrait using observation Student will create art based on imagination and personal interpretations of varied themes. Draw portrait using observation Draw or paint a still life Relief print Draw portrait using observation Create a watercolor painting Create a drawing that includes people, planning spaces, and paths of movement to express a mood or idea Student will demonstrate an awareness of styles, types, and functions of artwork from varied cultures and periods. Discuss pottery making traditions among Southwester American Indians Compare and contrast designs, materials, and symbols in North American Indians masks Create a mask with symbolic visual elements Student judgments about art, their own and others, will be based on features they perceive in the artwork. Draw a historically based cartoon Create an architectural illustration with a focus on textures, patterns, materials, and design Design and create a maquette of a sculpture for a park or plaza Set criteria for stamp design and create a layout Back to Top MUSIC Musical Skills and Concepts Recognizes and practices a variety of dynamic levels and various tempi and articulation markings Identifies orchestral families and instruments Explores tonal color and vocal production techniques Interprets rhythmic notation, explores duple and triple rhythms, treble clef, letter names Labels shapes of melody and practices melody with 2 and 3 part harmony Explores tonality and pentatonic scale Expands melody / accompaniment and same / contrasting sections, expanded forms, melody with given structure Experiences music from various cultures, styles, and time periods Practices audience and concert behavior Develops more complex developmentally appropriate locomotor and nonlocomotor movements Explores appropriate music technologies   Participation Appreciates the challenges and rewards of singing, playing, and listening to many styles of music Leads by example Attends all required music activities Back to Top PHYSICAL EDUCATION Skill Leaps, leading with either foot Jumps and lands, throws, catches and kicks using mature motor patterns Confidently travels into, and out of, a rope turned by others Balances, with obvious control, on a variety of moving objects Strikes a softly thrown, lightweight ball back to a partner using a variety of body parts, and combinations of body parts Consistently strikes a softly thrown ball with a bat or paddle demonstrating an appropriate grip side to the target and swing plane Develops patterns and combinations of movements to repeatable sequences Leaps, rolls, balances, transfers weight, bats, volleys, hand and foot dribbles, and strikes a ball with a paddle, using a mature motor pattern Performs dance and movement sequences Knowledge Recognizes fundamental components and strategies used in simple games and activities Identifies ways movement concepts can be used to perform movement skills and patterns Describes healthful benefits that results from regular and appropriate participation in physical activity Understands safety issues associated with physical activity Participates in small and large group games that involve cooperation with others Recognizes the importance of good sportsmanship Appreciates cultural differences Participation Regularly participates in physical activity for the purpose of improving skill performance and physical fitness Participates in multi-cultural activities Participates in games, sports, rhythmic and lifelong physical activities Participates in a variety of activities demonstrating good sportsmanship Fitness Accepts and appreciates the feelings and benefits from involvement in physical activities Correctly demonstrates activities designed to improve and maintain muscular strength, endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness Identifies and participates in proper warm-up conditioning and cool-down techniques and the reasons for using them Sets goals and works to achieve a healthy level of lifelong fitness Back to Top INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Knowledge of Music Notation Identifies note names Understands and accurately performs note values/rhythms Uses basic terminology correctly Understands and applies proper articulation/bowings Tone Quality Uses correct embouchure Uses correct breath control Demonstrates proper use of bow Demonstrates proper care of instrument Demonstrates proper posture Playing Position Demonstrates proper posture Demonstrates proper hand position Demonstrates proper body alignment Pitch Accuracy Uses correct embouchure Uses correct breath control Uses correct hand position Uses proper posture Uses accurate harmonics Uses correct fingerings Understands proper tuning procedures Fingerings/Positions/Rudiments Demonstrates correct finger patterns Uses alternate fingerings when required Uses correct fingerings or positions Plays and implements rudiments accurately Lesson Preparation Meets home practice requirements Demonstrates good practice habits Hands in signed practice records Class Participation Demonstrates proper care of instrument Is on time for class Attends all scheduled classes Follows rehearsal procedures Makes a positive contribution to group Brings required materials to class Back to Top TECHNOLOGY Basic Competencies Demonstrates appropriate behavior when using equipment Uses electronic storage       Keyboarding Understands importance of keyboarding as a personal communication skills and strives to increase speed and accuracy Paint/Draw Applies special effects to a graphic in a paint program Arranges objects in a draw program Applies effects to draw objects Word Processing Uses page breaks Uses the "save as" feature to create copies or new versions of documents Uses the find/replace command Uses the thesaurus Imports, positions, and manipulates relevant graphics into documents Multimedia Uses images in multimedia application Creates a series of screens complete with text, graphics, transitions, and provides linear navigation Uses video to enhance a multimedia presentation Database Understands and uses electronic database Creates a database Spreadsheet Understands and uses spreadsheets Uses spreadsheet data to electronically create a simple chart or graph Creates and formats a spreadsheet Changes display options Internet Searches the web using a variety of search engines while under the supervision of an adult Uses information literacy skills to evaluate information obtained at a website Understands issues related to Internet safety Information Literacy Begins research by understanding the problem to be solved and formulating questions Determines the location of resources and applies the skills needed to access information Locates information in a variety of reference sources Develops and uses search strategies for locating information Organizes and analyzes information Uses data to construct an explanation Back to Top PERSONAL & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Readiness For Work Demonstrates ability to manage time Demonstrates the ability to follow directions Solves problems by processing available information pertinent to a given situation, making decisions as appropriate Develops ability to work with others to accomplish tasks/goals Demonstrates essential knowledge of good work habits Demonstrates responsibility Readiness for Life-Long Learning Demonstrates ability to set and pursue short term and long term goals Obtains, organizes and evaluates information successfully Develops the attributes of integrity self-discipline positive attitude perseverance Citizenship Participates in community and/or school organizations Acknowledges diversity of others Respects the rights of others Treats others in a considerate and non-demeaning manner Back to Top