Welcome to 5th Grade Back to School Night!

Mrs. Jennifer McGaffin

Email:jmcgaffin@wssd.org

Website:www.wssd.org/jmcgaffin

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Tonight’s TopicsTonight’s TopicsHomeroom ParentsDaily ScheduleFifth Grade CurriculumHomeworkClassroom RulesConferencesField TripsMy Website

Daily ScheduleDaily Schedule

Morning Routine (8:45-9:00) Language Arts (9:00-10:25) (Working Snack – 10:00) Specials (10:25-11:10) Language Arts (11:10-12:10) Lunch (12:10-12:55) Afternoon Work (12:55-1:25) Math (1:25-2:40) Social Studies/Science (2:40-3:20) Pack-up/Dismiss (3:20-3:25)

Math in FocusMath in Focus

ReadingReading

oReading Workshop (60+ minutes/day)

- mini lesson- independent reading/conferencing - partner talk- sharing

o Book clubs and partnerships will be used to enhance the reading workshop experience.

o Interactive Read Aloud will be an important part of our learning as well.

Writing & SpellingWriting & Spelling

Writing Workshop - (60 minutes/day)

mini lesson, Independent writing/conferencing, sharing

o Narrativeo Informational o Persuasive

Writing Processo Prewriteo Writeo Reviseo Edit (Self, Peer, & Adult)o Final Draft

Spelling & Grammaro Reading Street programo Homework: Mon.-Thurs.o Spelling quiz on Friday

Social StudiesSocial Studies

The topics we will cover are:

– Native Americans Report Pow Wow

– Exploration In-Class Project

– Colonial America & Revolutionary War

Philadelphia Trip In-Class Project

ScienceScience

Microworlds In Microworlds, students explore magnifiers, learning that tools like lenses and microscopes

can be used to extend the sense of sight to view objects in greater detail. By observing everyday objects with a variety of lenses, students learn that a magnifier must be transparent and curved. Students use a microscope, learn the functions of all its parts, and practice proper lighting and focusing techniques.

Ecosystems In Ecosystems, students set up terrariums for crickets and isopods. Duckweed, algae,

Elodea, guppies, and snails are introduced to an aquarium. Connecting the two habitats to create an “ecocolumn,” students observe the relationship between the two environments and the organisms living within them.

Floating and Sinking (New this year!) In Floating and Sinking, students begin by simply making and testing predictions about

whether a set of objects will sink or float. This investigation serves as an introduction to inquiries regarding the effect weight, size, and shape have on whether an object floats or sinks, which challenge most students’ conceptions.

HomeworkHomework

Students are responsible for recording assignments accurately inside their assignment book each day and completing all assignments on time.

Homework reinforces what is being taught in the classroom.

We are trying to prepare them for the middle school

(routine & responsibility)

Typical Night = 60 minutes

Our Classroom RulesOur Classroom Rules(Created by the Students!)(Created by the Students!)

Treat others the way you want to be treated!

Try your best!

Be a Team Player!

Ask Questions and Participate!

Fall and Spring

-Sign up through Sign-Up Genius links.

-Look for information about the links in a WES email.

-If you do not sign up I will assume you do not want to meet.

ConferencesConferences

Field TripsField Trips

Ropes CourseStroud’s Water Research CenterDance CelebrationPhiladelphia TripSHMSBlue RocksWetlandsPool Party at Rose Valley Swim Club

My Website!My Website!