Learning Targets
Reading - Argument and Advocacy
Math -- Add and Subtract Fractions with Unlike Denominators
5.NF.1 Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators (including mixed numbers)
5.NF.2 Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions referring to the same whole, including cases of unlike denominators
5.NF.3 Interpret a fraction as division of the numerator by the denominator (a/b = a ÷ b).
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Writing
L.5.3: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
Social Studies
5.H.1.3 Analyze the impact of major conflicts, battles and wars on the development of our nation through Reconstruction
- RI5.2 Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text.
- RI5.3 Explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text based on specific information in the text.
- RI5.4 Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 5 topic or subject area
- RI5.6 Analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences in the point of view they represent.
- RI5.8 Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text, identifying which reasons and evidence support which point(s).
- RI5.9 Integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.
Math -- Add and Subtract Fractions with Unlike Denominators
5.NF.1 Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators (including mixed numbers)
5.NF.2 Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions referring to the same whole, including cases of unlike denominators
5.NF.3 Interpret a fraction as division of the numerator by the denominator (a/b = a ÷ b).
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Writing
L.5.3: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
Social Studies
5.H.1.3 Analyze the impact of major conflicts, battles and wars on the development of our nation through Reconstruction
Learning Targets - January 2017
Reading - Close Reading of Nonfiction Text
RI5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
RI5.2 Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text.
L5.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
a. Use context (e.g., cause/effect relationships and comparisons in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
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Math
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.OA.A.1
Use parentheses, brackets, or braces in numerical expressions, and evaluate expressions with these symbols.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.OA.A.2
Write simple expressions that record calculations with numbers, and interpret numerical expressions without evaluating them. For example, express the calculation "add 8 and 7, then multiply by 2" as 2 × (8 + 7). Recognize that 3 × (18932 + 921) is three times as large as 18932 + 921, without having to calculate the indicated sum or product.
Writing
L.5.3: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
Social Studies
5.H.1.3 Analyze the impact of major conflicts, battles and wars on the development of our nation through Reconstruction.
RI5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
RI5.2 Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text.
L5.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
a. Use context (e.g., cause/effect relationships and comparisons in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
- I can identify the main ideas of the text.
- I can determine the details that support the main idea.
- I can determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues.
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Math
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.OA.A.1
Use parentheses, brackets, or braces in numerical expressions, and evaluate expressions with these symbols.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.OA.A.2
Write simple expressions that record calculations with numbers, and interpret numerical expressions without evaluating them. For example, express the calculation "add 8 and 7, then multiply by 2" as 2 × (8 + 7). Recognize that 3 × (18932 + 921) is three times as large as 18932 + 921, without having to calculate the indicated sum or product.
Writing
L.5.3: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
Social Studies
5.H.1.3 Analyze the impact of major conflicts, battles and wars on the development of our nation through Reconstruction.
- e in position over a period of time.
- 5.P.1.4 Predict the effect of a given force or a change in mass on the motion of an object.
Learning Targets - November 7-11, 2016
Reading - Nonfiction!
RI5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
RI5.2 Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text.
L5.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
a. Use context (e.g., cause/effect relationships and comparisons in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
Math
5.G.B Classify two-dimensional figures into categories based on their properties.
Writing
Quarter 2 focus: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
L.5.3: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
Social Studies
5.H.1.3 Analyze the impact of major conflicts, battles and wars on the development of our nation through Reconstruction.
RI5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
RI5.2 Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text.
L5.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
a. Use context (e.g., cause/effect relationships and comparisons in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
- I can identify the main ideas of the text.
- I can determine the details that support the main idea.
- I can determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues.
Math
5.G.B Classify two-dimensional figures into categories based on their properties.
- 5.G.B.3. Understand that attributes belonging to a category of two-dimensional figures also belong to all subcategories of that category. For example, all rectangles have four right angles and squares are rectangles, so all squares have four right angles.
Writing
Quarter 2 focus: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
L.5.3: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
Social Studies
5.H.1.3 Analyze the impact of major conflicts, battles and wars on the development of our nation through Reconstruction.
Learning Targets - October 31 - November 4, 2016
Reading - Nonfiction!
RI5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
RI5.2 Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text.
I can use the author’s words to explain what the text says.
I can cite specific examples and details to support inferences.
I can identify the main ideas of the text.
I can determine the details that support the main idea.
Math
5.NBT.7
I can add and subtract decimals to the hundredths, using concrete models, drawings, and strategies based on place value.
Writing
Quarter 2 focus: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
Social Studies: US Government
5.C&G.1.1 Explain how ideas of various governments influenced the development of the United States government (Roman, Greek, Iroquois, and British.)
5.C&G.1.3 Analyze historical documents that shaped the foundation of the United States government.
5.C&G.2.1 Understand the values and principles of a democratic republic.
5.C&G.2.3 Exemplify ways in which the rights, responsibilities and privileges of citizens are protected under the United States Constitution.
RI5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
RI5.2 Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text.
I can use the author’s words to explain what the text says.
I can cite specific examples and details to support inferences.
I can identify the main ideas of the text.
I can determine the details that support the main idea.
Math
5.NBT.7
I can add and subtract decimals to the hundredths, using concrete models, drawings, and strategies based on place value.
Writing
Quarter 2 focus: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
Social Studies: US Government
5.C&G.1.1 Explain how ideas of various governments influenced the development of the United States government (Roman, Greek, Iroquois, and British.)
5.C&G.1.3 Analyze historical documents that shaped the foundation of the United States government.
5.C&G.2.1 Understand the values and principles of a democratic republic.
5.C&G.2.3 Exemplify ways in which the rights, responsibilities and privileges of citizens are protected under the United States Constitution.
Learning Targets - October 24-28, 2016
Reading
5.RL.1, 5.RL.2, 5.RL.3
I can use details from the text to compare and contrast characters and settings.
I can determine the theme of a story using details from the text.
I can use text evidence when drawing inferences.
Math
5.NBT.7
I can add and subtract decimals to the hundredths, using concrete models, drawings, and strategies based on place value.
Writing
5.3 I can write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
Social Studies: US Government
5.C&G.1.1 Explain how ideas of various governments influenced the development of the United States government (Roman, Greek, Iroquois, and British.)
5.C&G.1.3 Analyze historical documents that shaped the foundation of the United States government.
5.C&G.2.1 Understand the values and principles of a democratic republic.
5.C&G.2.3 Exemplify ways in which the rights, responsibilities and privileges of citizens are protected under the United States Constitution.
5.RL.1, 5.RL.2, 5.RL.3
I can use details from the text to compare and contrast characters and settings.
I can determine the theme of a story using details from the text.
I can use text evidence when drawing inferences.
Math
5.NBT.7
I can add and subtract decimals to the hundredths, using concrete models, drawings, and strategies based on place value.
Writing
5.3 I can write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
Social Studies: US Government
5.C&G.1.1 Explain how ideas of various governments influenced the development of the United States government (Roman, Greek, Iroquois, and British.)
5.C&G.1.3 Analyze historical documents that shaped the foundation of the United States government.
5.C&G.2.1 Understand the values and principles of a democratic republic.
5.C&G.2.3 Exemplify ways in which the rights, responsibilities and privileges of citizens are protected under the United States Constitution.
Learning Targets - October 17-21, 2016
Reading
5.RL.1, 5.RL.2, 5.RL.3
I can use details from the text to compare and contrast characters and settings.
I can determine the theme of a story using details from the text.
I can use text evidence to support a meaningful interpretation of the story.
I can use text evidence when drawing inferences.
Book clubs are in full gear! Ask your child about the book he or she is reading in class. Questions to focus on:
Math
5.NBT.4
I can use place value understanding to round decimals to any place.
5.NBT.7
I can add decimals to the hundredths, using concrete models, drawings, and strategies based on place value.
Writing
5.3 I can write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
Social Studies: US Government
5.C&G.1.1 Explain how ideas of various governments influenced the development of the United States government (Roman, Greek, Iroquois, and British.)
5.C&G.1.3 Analyze historical documents that shaped the foundation of the United States government.
5.C&G.2.1 Understand the values and principles of a democratic republic.
5.C&G.2.3 Exemplify ways in which the rights, responsibilities and privileges of citizens are protected under the United States Constitution.
5.RL.1, 5.RL.2, 5.RL.3
I can use details from the text to compare and contrast characters and settings.
I can determine the theme of a story using details from the text.
I can use text evidence to support a meaningful interpretation of the story.
I can use text evidence when drawing inferences.
Book clubs are in full gear! Ask your child about the book he or she is reading in class. Questions to focus on:
- What is the problem or conflict in the novel? How do you know?
- What is the larger lesson or theme of the book? What lesson is the character learning? What do you think the author is trying to teach?
Math
5.NBT.4
I can use place value understanding to round decimals to any place.
5.NBT.7
I can add decimals to the hundredths, using concrete models, drawings, and strategies based on place value.
Writing
5.3 I can write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
Social Studies: US Government
5.C&G.1.1 Explain how ideas of various governments influenced the development of the United States government (Roman, Greek, Iroquois, and British.)
5.C&G.1.3 Analyze historical documents that shaped the foundation of the United States government.
5.C&G.2.1 Understand the values and principles of a democratic republic.
5.C&G.2.3 Exemplify ways in which the rights, responsibilities and privileges of citizens are protected under the United States Constitution.
Learning Targets - October 10-14, 2016
Reading
5.RL.1, 5.RL.2, 5.RL.3
I can use text evidence when explicitly explaining or drawing inferences when writing about text.
I can determine the theme of a story using details from the text.
I can use text evidence to support a meaningful interpretation of the story.
Book clubs are in full gear! Ask your child about the book he or she is reading in class. Questions to focus on:
Math
5.NBT.1, 5.NBT.2
I can explain patterns in the numbers of zeros when multiplying by powers of ten.
I can explain why a digit in one place represents 1- times as much as it represents in the place to its right and 1/10 of what it represents in the place to its left.
**Unit 3 Test on the Powers of Ten is this week**
5.NBT.4
I can use place value understanding to round decimals to any place
Writing
I can draft and revise a personal narrative.
Science
Human Body Systems
5.RL.1, 5.RL.2, 5.RL.3
I can use text evidence when explicitly explaining or drawing inferences when writing about text.
I can determine the theme of a story using details from the text.
I can use text evidence to support a meaningful interpretation of the story.
Book clubs are in full gear! Ask your child about the book he or she is reading in class. Questions to focus on:
- What is the problem or conflict in the novel? How do you know?
- What is the larger lesson or theme of the book? What lesson is the character learning? What do you think the author is trying to teach?
Math
5.NBT.1, 5.NBT.2
I can explain patterns in the numbers of zeros when multiplying by powers of ten.
I can explain why a digit in one place represents 1- times as much as it represents in the place to its right and 1/10 of what it represents in the place to its left.
**Unit 3 Test on the Powers of Ten is this week**
5.NBT.4
I can use place value understanding to round decimals to any place
Writing
I can draft and revise a personal narrative.
Science
Human Body Systems
Learning Targets - October 3-7, 2016
Reading
Book clubs start this week!
5.RL.1, 5.RL.2, 5.RL.3
I can use text evidence when explicitly explaining or drawing inferences when writing about text.
I can determine the theme of a story using details from the text.
I can use text evidence to support a meaningful interpretation of the story.
Math
5.NBT.1, 5.NBT.2
I can recognize the value of a digit.
I can recognize powers of ten
I can recognize the effect of multiplying by ten on the place value of a digit.
Writing
I can draft and revise a personal narrative.
Science
Human Body Systems
Book clubs start this week!
5.RL.1, 5.RL.2, 5.RL.3
I can use text evidence when explicitly explaining or drawing inferences when writing about text.
I can determine the theme of a story using details from the text.
I can use text evidence to support a meaningful interpretation of the story.
Math
5.NBT.1, 5.NBT.2
I can recognize the value of a digit.
I can recognize powers of ten
I can recognize the effect of multiplying by ten on the place value of a digit.
Writing
I can draft and revise a personal narrative.
Science
Human Body Systems
Learning Targets - Sept 26-30, 2016
Reading
I can use text evidence when explicitly explaining or drawing inferences when writing about text.
Math
I can read, write, and compare decimals to the thousandths.
Writing
I can draft and revise a personal narrative.
Science
Human Body Systems
I can use text evidence when explicitly explaining or drawing inferences when writing about text.
Math
I can read, write, and compare decimals to the thousandths.
Writing
I can draft and revise a personal narrative.
Science
Human Body Systems
Learning Targets this week - Sept 19-23, 2016
Reading
I can use text evidence when drawing inferences.
I can consider character/narrator perspective and its affect on the story.
I can use details from the text to compare and contrast characters in a story.
Writing
I can brainstorm topics for narrative writing and begin to draft narratives.
Math
I can solve division problems with 2-digit divisors
I can solve multiplication problems (up to 3 digits x 2 digits)
I can interpret remainders so that my answers make sense in real-world problems.
Science
Human Body Systems
I can use text evidence when drawing inferences.
I can consider character/narrator perspective and its affect on the story.
I can use details from the text to compare and contrast characters in a story.
Writing
I can brainstorm topics for narrative writing and begin to draft narratives.
Math
I can solve division problems with 2-digit divisors
I can solve multiplication problems (up to 3 digits x 2 digits)
I can interpret remainders so that my answers make sense in real-world problems.
Science
Human Body Systems
Learning Targets this week - Sept 12-16, 2016
Interdisciplinary Theme: WHO WE ARE
Each of us is a unique combination of our nature, environment, and experience that respects how we are alike and different.
Reading
Each of us is a unique combination of our nature, environment, and experience that respects how we are alike and different.
Reading
- Launching Reader's Workshop - Taking charge of your reading life and learning to write well about reading
- Brainstorming topics for narrative stories, getting started on writing narratives
- Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers
- Human Body Systems - Learning about Traits