Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events, using specific detail
Determine the meaning of words and phrases through context clues
Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says and when drawing inferences
Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text
Establish a situation and introduce a narrator and/or characters
Organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally.
Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, description, and pacing, to develop the characters
Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events.
Use verb tense appropriately
MATH
Read and write decimals to thousandths using base-ten numerals, number names, and expanded form
Compare two decimals to thousandths based on meanings of the digits in each place
Use place value understanding to round decimals to any place
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals to hundredths
Fluently multiply multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm
SOCIAL STUDIES
Explain causes and effects of conflict and cooperation between Native Americans and colonists
Explain major ways groups, societies, and nations may interact with one another
Describes how cultural contributions from colonists formed a national identity
Describe advantages and disadvantages associated with cultural diversity
Compare and contrast how groups and cultures are similar and different in meeting needs and concerns of their members.
Describes the various forms of institutions (e.g, school, church, clubs, etc. ) and how they influence the individual
SOCIAL STUDIES
Recognize social systems and structures, particularly those related to the USA government.
Gain an understanding of how these systems and structures influence individuals.
Teaching is a second career for me, after having spent a number of years in banking, followed by 11 years as a stay at home mom. When my two boys were of school age, my husband encouraged me to try teaching, and I am so glad I followed his advice! I love everything about the profession, from interacting with students, discussing children’s progress with their parents, planning lessons, and life-long learning. Grade 5 is my favorite age group; on the cusp of adolescence, grade 5 students are open to guidance and direction, but are more willing to question and challenge not only the teacher’s instruction and beliefs, but also their own. It certainly keeps me and everyone else on their toes!
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