Literacy
The fifth grade curriculum follows the balanced literacy approach to the teaching of reading and writing. In this approach reading and writing are combined to support student learning comprehensively. Students read and write fiction and nonfiction pieces that encompass all content areas. Instruction occurs in whole class, small group and individual settings.
Digital Literature Circles
Students practice positive speaking and listening skills while they work collaboratively in self selected book clubs with a common theme of historical fiction. Through a series of defining roles, 5-L students use a digital literature circle platform to prepare for classroom discussions.
Literature Response Project Museum
Students were given a variety of interest based choices for their final book club project.
Writers' Celebration
Our first Writers' Celebration was an opportunity to share and celebrate our peer reviewed narrative writing pieces. Student work is currently on display in the 5-L classroom.
Literacy Links
7 keys to Unlock Meaning: Comprehension strategies for reading
Wordly Wise 3000 Online
Edmodo
Grammar Practice
Grammar Rules and Support
Word Clouds
A graphical representation of word frequency
Literature Response Project MuseumStudents were given a variety of interest based choices for their final book club project.Writers' CelebrationOur first Writers' Celebration was an opportunity to share and celebrate our peer reviewed narrative writing pieces. Student work is currently on display in the 5-L classroom.
Edmodo
Grammar Practice
Grammar Rules and Support
Word CloudsA graphical representation of word frequency
