ACADEMICS

Religion

This Is Our Faith- Silver Burdett Ginn

Grade 5 centers on a study of the seven sacraments. The persons of the Trinity are presented as they relate to the sacraments. The Church is also seen as a sacrament- the sign to the world of the love of God for all people. The students learn that people are the best sign of God's presence. The fifth graders' understanding of morality is strengthened as they learn what it means to live as faithful followers of Jesus.

The textbook is supplemented with worksheets, reports, projects and trade books. The 5th grade is responsible for preparing the school Mass in December.

English

The program covers works of correct grammar usage, writing, correct sentence structure, and the eight parts of speech. Process writing, expository writing, letter writing, persuasive writing and compare & contrast writing is developed. Students are also introduced to poetry.

Reading

Trade books and Basil readers are used for a complete reading curriculum. There is a variety of genre used (fantasy, non-fiction, fiction, historical fiction, biographies and auto biographies) in order for the students to gain an appreciation for the written word. As well, writing in response to literature, fluency, and reading comprehension is covered in depth.

Spelling

Individual lists of words grouped phonetically are used on a weekly basis in conjunction with new vocabulary words. Assessment includes applied spelling tests as well as formative spelling assessment with regards to student writing.

Mathematics

Math- Houghton Mifflin

Topics covered:

• Place Value/Addition and Subtraction
• Multiplication, Division, and Algebra
• Measurement/Data and Graphing
• Addition and Subtraction of Fractions and Decimals
• Multiplication and Division of Fractions and Decimals
• Geometry and Measurement
• Ratio, Proportion, Percent, and Probability
• Algebra, Integers, and Coordinate Graphing

The textbook is supplemented with a homework book, a practice book, worksheets, group projects, activities, manipulatives, chapter challenges, trade books, and games.

Social Studies

Our United States- Silver Burdett Ginn

Topics covered:

• Land and People: A Land of Great Variety and Three Homelands
• Exploration and Colonization: Exploration, Early European Settlements, the New England Colonies, the Southern Colonies, and the Middle Colonies
• War and Independence: The War for Independence and the New Nation
• Expansion and Conflict: Growth and Conflict, Sectionalism and Expansion, and the War Between the States
• Growth at Home and Abroad: Frontiers of the West and the Machine Age

The textbook is supplemented with worksheets, study guides, trade books, reports, activities, and projects.

Science

Science- Houghton Mifflin

Topics covered:

• Life Science- The Life Processes: Cells, Plants Systems, and Traits of Living Things
• Earth Science- Earth Systems: Earth’s Changing Surface, Earth’s Structure, and Using Resources Wisely
• Earth Science- Atmosphere and Solar System: Weather and Climate, Earth and Its Moon, and Exploring Space
• Physical Science- Forms of Energy: Forces, Motion, and Work, Energy and Waves, Temperature and Heat, and Electrical Energy

The textbook is supplemented with worksheets, study guides, projects, experiments, activities, demonstrations, reports, trade books, and games.