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5th Grade

Fifth grade is a transitional year; students will be learning different concepts and ideas, while simultaneously getting ready for Junior High. Within Ms. Plug's classroom, she will emphasize the extreme importance of respect for all individuals. This means that the classroom environment will consist of a compassionate community of learners who work together to achieve results. 

The lessons in fifth grade are structured and objective-driven. When planning curriculum, Ms. Plug looks at which standards must be addressed in order for students to gain the knowledge they need in order to be successful in the fifth grade. Once the essential standards have been identified, curriculum is designed based upon learning objectives. Each unit of study in all subjects is mapped out through an innovative long-term curriculum-mapping method. Curriculum is varied and includes textbook readings; activities, quizzes, tests, performance assessments, and other diverse methods of assessment. 

Mathematics
Students will complete in-class math assignments in their math notebook. Additionally, students will receive homework from their textbook in order to reinforce skills. Math instruction will include timed drills, hands-on activities using manipulatives, spiral review, and training in how to solve word problems. Lessons are aligned to Common Core State Standards in Mathematics. 

English Language Arts
Language Arts will be aligned with the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts. Standards-based lessons will be presented in class, practice will be completed in notebooks, and students will be assessed. We will also incorporate language arts into our writing instruction. Students will be reading several novels during the school year. 

Reading
Reading is inevitably linked to all areas of academic instruction, and perhaps the subject which adults utilize most on a daily basis. Students will be taught decoding, comprehension, and non-fiction reading skills. 

In guided reading, important comprehension strategies will be introduced through the use of several novels. Much of the reading we will accomplish in class has cross-curricular ties, reinforcing academic content standards not only in reading, but in other subjects as well, including social studies and science. 

Writing
The main focus for students in fifth grade is gaining efficiency in writing multi-paragraph compositions with an emphasis on evidence based writing. Students will learn to compose an essay that supports a claim by providing evidence from the text. 

Religion
We will study seven units throughout the year: God's Call, God's People Respond, The Incarnation, The Church as Sacrament, The Life of Grace, The Central Sacrament, and Sings of Hope.

Science
Science covers Life Science, Earth Science, Physical Science, and Space and Technology. 

Social Studies
Students will be studying the development of the United States, the thirteen colonies, and the American Revolution. Students will also be learning about the economic system through a class economy system. 
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Ms. Sydney Banas
5th Grade Teacher
sbanas@visitationschool.org
VISITATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA)
 8740 South Emerson Avenue | Los Angeles,  CA 90045      
Phone: 310.645.6620 | Fax: 310.981.4520
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  • About
    • Mission & Philosophy
    • School History
    • Faculty & Staff
    • Principal's Corner
    • School Calendar
    • Summer Camp
    • Contact
    • DE&I
    • PAC >
      • PAC FAQ
  • Admissions
    • School Tours
    • Online Application
    • Why Catholic School?
    • High School Matriculation
  • Academics
    • Curriculum
    • 2022 summer reading
    • 2022 supply list
    • Lower Elementary >
      • Junior Kindergarten
      • Kindergarten
      • 1st Grade
      • 2nd Grade
    • Upper Elementary >
      • 3rd Grade
      • 4th Grade
      • 5th Grade
    • Junior High >
      • English
      • History
      • Mathematics
      • Religion
      • Science
    • All Grades >
      • Art
      • Computers
      • Music
      • Physical Education
      • Spanish
    • SLEs
    • Teacher Webpages
    • Gradelink
    • Enrichment
  • Student Life
    • Clubs >
      • Ambassadors
      • CJSF
      • Student Council
      • Choir
      • Altar Servers
    • After School Care
    • After School Programs
    • STEM Fair
    • LAXCEF Art Show
    • Athletics >
      • Gallery
    • 8th Grade Service Hours
    • Student/Parent Handbook
    • Dress code
  • Parent Involvement
    • PTO >
      • PTO Minutes
      • FUNraisers
    • Families of Visitation
    • Spirit Wear Store
    • Service Hours Forms
  • Support
    • Give to Visitation
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