Long Range Plans 2012-2013: Grade Five --Mrs. Toni Craig
Lang. Arts Read/Write, Listen/Speak, View/Represent / September/October / November/December / January/February / March/April / May/JuneTheme: Symbolism of Independence
Daily 5 balanced literacy
Reading Strategies:
Comprehension [1.1,1.2 2.1,2.2,2.3,5.1] -activating prior knowledge; -making Connections (schema); Visualizing, Cross checking
Accuracy [2.1]- Chunking, phonics, flip the sound, cross checking, sight word rec.
Fluency [2.2,2.4] – listen to expressive reading.
Vocabulary [2.1,2.2,2.3, 5.1] - Tune in, frayer chart, word wall, word study sheets, contextual understanding
Writing Strategies:
Voice [3.4,4.3]-Purpose,
Organization [3.1,3.3,4.3] –sequence (beginning, middle, end)
Ideas [2.4,3.1,4.3,5.1]-generate and expand
Conventions [4.14.2,4.3]- self & peer edit, knowing the symbols, COPS, WTW
Expand vocabulary [4.1,4.2,4.3,5.1]-parts of speech, figurative devices, WTW
Sentence Fluency [4.1,4.2, 4.3] – sentence starters, connecting words,
Literary device: imagery, irregular verbs personification, characterization, setting, flashback, foreshadow
Genre: Legends, Fiction
Novel: Holes
Assessment:
Student-teacher conferences
- small group strategy sessions
-Jerry Johns reading
-AR comprehension & product & Performance presentation,
- WTW elementary spelling inventory / Theme: Changing Weather
Daily 5 Balanced literacy
Reading Strategies:
Comprehension [1.1,1.2 2.1,2.2,2.3,5.1] -activating prior knowledge; -making Connections (schema); Visualizing, predicting, inferring, retelling, questioning, summarizing, evaluating, synthesizing; Check for understanding
Accuracy [2.1]- Chunking, phonics, flip the sound, xchec
Fluency [2.2,2.4] – listen
Vocabulary [2.1,2.2,2.3, 5.1] - Tune in, frayer chart, word wall, WTW, word study
Writing Strategies:
Voice [3.4,4.3]-Purpose, audience
Organization [3.1,3.3,4.3] –paragraph, sequence
Ideas [2.4,3.1,4.3,5.1]-generate and elaborate
Conventions [4.14.2,4.3]- self & peer edit, knowing the symbols, COPS, WTW
Expand vocabulary [4.1,4.2,4.3,5.1]-homonyms, antonyms, synonyms
Sentence Fluency [4.1,4.2, 4.3] – sentence starters, connecting words, irregular verbs
Literary Device – metaphor, simile, imagery,
rhythm& rhyme scheme, verse
Genre – fiction / Poetry
Novel – Holes
Assessment – Student-teacher conference; strategy groups; AR comprehension & Vocab.; SRR; Quizzes; Product & Performance presentation / Theme: Why Water?
Daily 5 Balanced literacy
Reading Strategies:
Comprehension [1.1,1.2 2.1,2.2,2.3,5.1] -activating prior knowledge; -making Connections (schema); Visualizing, predicting, inferring, retelling, questioning, summarizing, evaluating, synthesizing; Check for understanding
Accuracy [2.1]- Chunking, phonics, flip the sound, cross checking, WTW
Fluency [2.2,2.4] –listen to reading
Vocabulary [2.1,2.2,2.3, 5.1] - Tune in, frayer chart, word wall, WTW
Writing Strategies:
Voice [3.4,4.3]-Purpose, audience
Organization [3.1,3.3,4.3] –paragraph, sequence
Ideas [2.4,3.1,4.3,5.1]-generate and elaborate
Conventions [4.14.2,4.3]- self & peer edit, knowing the symbols, COPS, WTW Expand vocabulary [4.1,4.2,4.3,5.1]-synonyms, antonyms, simile,
Sentence Fluency [4.1,4.2, 4.3] – sentence starters, connecting words, irregular verbs
Literary Device –verb tense, voice, imagery
Genre – Nonfiction
PSA’s, brochures, letters
Assessment – AR ; Quizzes; Product & Performance presentation
-1-minute fluency
- Reading Comprehension Daze Benchmark / Theme: Diversity
Daily 5 Balanced literacy
Reading Strategies:
Comprehension [1.1,1.2 2.1,2.2,2.3,5.1] -activating prior knowledge; -making Connections (schema); Visualizing, predicting, inferring, retelling, questioning, summarizing, evaluating, synthesizing; Check for understanding
Accuracy [2.1]- Chunking, phonics, flip the sound, cross checking, WTW
Fluency [2.2,2.4] – listen to reading, Declamation
Vocabulary [2.1,2.2,2.3, 5.1] - Tune in, frayer chart, word wall, WTW
Writing Strategies:
Voice [3.4,4.3]-Purpose, audience (declamation)
Organization [3.1,3.3,4.3] –paragraph, sequence
Ideas [2.4,3.1,4.3,5.1]-generate and elaborate
Conventions [4.14.2,4.3]- self & peer edit, knowing the symbols, COPS, WTW
Expand vocabulary [4.1,4.2,4.3,5.1]- idioms
Sentence Fluency [4.1,4.2, 4.3] – sentence starters, connecting words, irregular verbs
Literary Device – Hyperbole, mood, dynamic characterization
Genre: Historical Fiction / Persuasive Essay
Novel – Elijah of Buxton
Genre –Assessment – Student-teacher conference; strategy groups; AR comprehension & Vocab.; SRR; Quizzes; Product & Performance presentation rubrics (declamation speech) / Theme: Changes
Daily 5 Balanced literacy
Reading Strategies:
Comprehension [1.1,1.2 2.1,2.2,2.3,5.1] -activating prior knowledge; -making Connections (schema); Visualizing, predicting, inferring, retelling, questioning, summarizing, evaluating, synthesizing; Check for understanding
Accuracy [2.1]- Chunking, phonics, flip the sound, cross checking, WTW, NTF
Fluency [2.2,2.4] – read with someone
Vocabulary [2.1,2.2,2.3, 5.1] - Tune in, frayer chart, word wall, WTW
Writing Strategies:
Voice [3.4,4.3]-Purpose, audience
Organization [3.1,3.3,4.3] –paragraph, sequence
Ideas [2.4,3.1,4.3,5.1]-generate and elaborate
Conventions [4.14.2,4.3]- self & peer edit, knowing the symbols, COPS, WTW Expand vocabulary [4.1,4.2,4.3,5.1]-synonyms, antonyms, simile, metaphor
Sentence Fluency [4.1,4.2, 4.3] – sentence starters, connecting words, irregular verbs
Literary Device – motif, analogy, symbolism, plot
Genre – Fairy Tales & Fables
Assessment – Jerry Johns reading; AR .; Quizzes; Product & Performance
– WTW spelling inventory
-1-minute fluency
- Reading Comprehension Daze Benchmark
Math Build, Explain, Represent, Compare, Synthesize – Problem Solving, Generalization, Relationships, Equality / Know How to Learn
Problem Solving
Operations
Whole Numbers
Estimation [n2]
Adding/Subtracting [n2]
Multiplying/Dividing [n2, n3,n4,n5,n6]
Place Value (n1)
Activities:
Math Daily 3
· Math Writing (P.S)
· Math with Someone
· Math alone
Problem Solving through:
Group work:
· Build, Explain, Represent, communicate
Math Forum:
· Communicate.
Individual work: math journal
Mathletics
· Online practice, remediation & extension
Math Menu
· ‘variety
Assessment:
· Mathletics unit test
· Math Menu product/performance rubrics
· Quizzes and tests (Leaps & bounds)
Resources:
Math Manipulatives (base 10, place value mats)
Literature: “Spaghetti and meatballs for All”, “Amanda Bean’s Amazing Dream”
Mathletics
Differentiating Instruction with Menus
Visual: Haybales, quick draw (subitizing)
Games: cards, Triominoes, Egyptian #’s, knock it off, race to 100 000
AAC
Learnalberta.ca
Leaps & Bounds / Relationships, Referents, Estimating,
Measurement:
Perimeter [ss2,n2]
Area of a shape[ss2,n3]
Length[ss3]
Decimals[n8,n10,n11] Volume [ss4]
Capacity [ss5]
Activities:
Math Daily 3
· Math Writing (P.S)
· Math with Someone
· Math alone
Problem Solving through:
Group work:
Geometry
3-D objects [ss6,ss7]
Activities:
Problem Solving through:
Group work:
· FinS tank set up.
· Why Water
Build, Explain, Represent, communicate
Math Forum:
· Communicate.
Individual work:
Mathletics
· Online practice, remediation & extension
Math Menu
· TicTacToe
· Pick a Shape
· List
· 2-5-8
Assessment:
· Mathletics unit test
· Math Menu product/performance rubrics
· Quizzes and tests (pencil and paper)
Resources:
Math Manipulatives (base 10, place value mats)
www.cawst.org
Mathletics
Differentiating Instruction with Menus Learnalberta.ca
Math Text
Student strategy book
Games: logic puzzles
AAC / Relationships, Equalities
Fractions and Decimals
Equivalent Fractions and
Comparing denominators [n7]
Relating to decimals [n8]
Activities:
Math Daily 3
· Math Writing (P.S)
· Math with Someone
· Math alone
Problem Solving through:
Group work:
· Build, Explain, Represent, communicate
Math Forum:
· Communicate.
Individual work:
Mathletics
· Online practice, remediation & extension
Math Menu
· TicTacToe
· Pick a Shape
· List
· 2-5-8
Assessment:
· Mathletics unit test
· Math Menu product/performance rubrics
· Quizzes and tests (pencil and paper)
Resources:
Math Manipulatives (base 10, cuisenaire rods, fraction strips)
Literature: “G is for Google”, “Making Math Meaningful”
Mathletics
Differentiating Instruction with Menus
Visual: quick draw (shapes)
Games: fractions bingo
AAC
Learnalberta.ca
Math Text
Math Journal / Properties of Shape and Space
Match, Sort, Classify
Rotational Geometry [SS1, SS6, SS7]
Transformations [SS8, 9]
Pattern, Predict, Generalize, Prove
Place Value [N10]
T-chart[pr1]
Predictions[pr1]
Expressions[pr2,pr3]
Activities:
Math Daily 3
· Math Writing (P.S)
· Math with Someone
· Math alone
Problem Solving through:
Group work:
· 4 Square: Build, Explain, Represent, communicate
Math Forum:
· Communicate.
Individual work:
Mathletics
· Online practice, remediation & extension
Math Menu
· TicTacToe, Pick a Shape ,List
Assessment:
· Mathletics unit test
· Math Menu product/performance rubrics
· Quizzes and tests (pencil and paper)
Resources:
Math Manipulatives (base 10, tangrams)
Literature: “The Very Greedy Triangle”
Differentiating Instruction with Menus
Visuals: iPod challenge
Games: Blockus, Triominoes, Battleship
AACLearnalberta.ca
Math Text Student workbook
Visual: Rotterdam houses / Statistics and Probability
Data Analysis [sp1,sp2]
Chance & Uncertainty [sp3, sp4]
Revisit and Review: Number, Patterns and relationships, shape and space.
Activities:
Math Daily 3
· Math Writing (P.S)
· Math with Someone
· Math alone
Problem Solving through:
Group work:
· Build, Explain, Represent, communicate
Math Forum:
· Communicate.
Individual work:
Mathletics
· Online practice, remediation & extension
Math Menu
· TicTacToe
· Pick a Shape
· List
· 2-5-8
Assessment:
· Mathletics unit test
· Math Menu product/performance rubrics
· Quizzes and tests (pencil and paper)
Resources:
Math Manipulatives (twister, etc)
Literature: What are the odds?
Mathletics
Differentiating Instruction with Menus
Visual: Cartesian products
Games: Twister,
AAC
Learnalberta.ca
Math Text
Student workbook
Grade 5 Science – Scientific Inquiry, Problem Solving Through Technology, Explore and Investigate, Observation Skills, Critical thinking, perseverance, collaborative learning, respect for living things and the environment / Weather Watch
Observe, describe and interpret weather phenomena; and relate weather to the heating and cooling of the earth’s surface. [5-8]
Activities:
Web Search[5-3]
Cloud Identification [5-8-8]
Build Projects:[5-8-6]
· Anemometer [5-8-3]
· Weather Vane [5-8-3]
· Rain gauge [5-8-5]
· Nephoscope
· Hygrometer [5-8-4]
· Cloud finder [5-8-8]
Explain:
· Presentations of above
· Water cycle[5-8-8, 5-8-9,5-8-10]
· Climate vs weather[5-8-9, 5-9-12]
· Human impact [5-9-12]
Represent:
· Indoor/outdoor temp[5-8-1]
· Patterns of air movement [5-8-2]
· Measure weather over time [5-8-7]
· Record data & analyze results[5-8-7]
Compare
· Self/peer/group assessments
Resources:
· Farmer’s Almanac for students
· Chrome books (google draw, slides)
· Edmonton Public Schools
· Let’s Do Science
· learnAlberta.ca
Assessment: Product/Presentation
Written Exam
Attitudes for Scientific Inquiry rubrics / Classroom Chemistry
Describe the properties and interactions of various household liquids and solids, and interpret their interactions [ 5-7]
Activities:
Experiments:
· Dissolve a substance [5-7-1,2,3,4,5]
· Stir, Stir [5-7-1]
· Growing a crystal [5-7-2,4]
· Oil sands! [5-7-2]
· Blowing up the bag! [5-7-7,8]
· Kaboom [5-7-6,7]
· Pop Makers [5-7-6,7,8]
· Rock Candy [5-7-4]
Resources:
· Chrome books (google draw, slides)
· Edmonton Public Schools
· Let’s Do Science
· learnAlberta.ca
Assessment:
Product/Presentation
Written Exam
Attitudes for Scientific Inquiry rubrics
Science Journals / Wetlands Ecosystems
Describe the living and nonliving components of a wetland ecosystem and the interactions within and among them. [5-10]
Activities:
FinS:
· Raising Trout in the Classroom (Jan-June) [5-10-1,2,3,4,5,8]
· FinS Journal [5-10-6,7]
· Pond study (June)[5-10-1]
· Presentation CHWI (april)[5-10-10]
· Food web Presentation[5-10-6,7]
Resources:
· Chrome books (google spreadsheet, slides)
· FinS technical manual
· ASRD/Bow Habitat Station
· Trout in the Classroom: Activity Guide and reference for teachers
· Let’s Do Science
· learnAlberta.ca
Assessment:
Product/Presentation
Written Exam
Attitudes for Scientific Inquiry rubrics / Magnets and Electricity
Demonstrate safe methods for the study of magnetism and electricity, identify methods for measurement and control, and apply techniques for evaluating magnetic and electrical properties of materials [5-5]
Activities:
· Free Exploration [5-5-1]
· Simple Circuits [5-5-1,4,10]
· No hands needed [5-5-4,5,10]
· Electromagnets [5-5-2]
Resources:
· Chrome books (google draw, slides)
· Edmonton Public Schools
· Let’s Do Science
· learnAlberta.ca
· videos
Assessment:
Product/Presentation
Written Exam
Attitudes for Scientific Inquiry rubrics
Science Journals / Mechanisms Using Electricity
Construct simple circuits, and apply an understanding of circuits to the construction and control of motorized devices. [5-6]
Activities:
· Light Houses [5-6-1,2,3,4,7,8]
· Electric Cars [5-6-5,7]
· Burglar Alarm [5-6-6]
Resources:
· Chrome books (google draw, slides)
· Edmonton Public Schools
· Let’s Do Science
· learnAlberta.ca
Assessment:
Product/Presentation
Written Exam
Attitudes for Scientific Inquiry rubrics
Science Journals
Grade 5 Social Critical, Creative, Historical & Geographic Thinking; Decision Making & Problem Solving; Cooperation & Consensus; Social Participation; Research for Deliberative Inquiry; Communication & Media literacy / Histories and Stories of Ways of Life in Canada: Essential Questions:
· How did Canada’s historical groups use the resources available for survival? (Food, shelter, clothing) [5.2.2, 5.2.3, 5.2.4]
· How did their ability to adapt to the land impact their success?[5.2.6, ]
· Why did communities develop where they did? [5.1.3, 5.2.9]
· How have Canadian historical groups shaped our identity? [5.2.2, 5.2.3, 5.2.4, 5.2.5, 5.2.6, 5.2.7]
Current Affairs/Global Connections
Why Water? [5.1.3,5.S.1,5.S.3]
· Connect to current events as arise
Activities:
Videos [5.S.9]
Discussion [5.S.1, 5.S.5]
Podcasts [5.S.1]
Mapping [5.S.3]
Group Research Assignment[5.S.2, 5.S.4, 5.S.5, 5.S.7]
Presentation [5.S.8]
Assessment:
Product/Presentation Rubrics
Observation
Quiz
Resources:
Learnalberta.ca
Historica-Dominion.ca
Symbols of Canada
CBC podcast
Voices of Canada
www.cawst.org
Les Plan – “What in the World” / Physical Geography of Canada
Symbols of Canada [5.2.1, 5.3.5]
Canadian Identity [5.2.1]
Political and Physical Geography [5.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.3.5]
Diversity [5.1.1]
5 Themes of Geography
location (relative and absolute)[5.1.2]
place [5.1.3]
Human-environment interaction [5.1.3, 5.2.2]
Movement [5.2.9]
Region [5.1.1]
Current Affairs/Global Connections
Northwest Passage
Lac Mégantic Mourns
Activities:
Videos [5.S.9] Discussion [5.S.1, 5.S.5]
Podcasts [5.S.1]
Mapping [5.S.3]
Group Research Assignment[5.S.2, 5.S.4, 5.S.5, 5.S.7]
Presentation [5.S.8]
Quiz
Assessment:
Product/Presentation Rubrics
Observation
Quiz
Resources:
Learnalberta.ca
Symbols of Canada
CBC podcast
Voices of Canada
Les Plan –“What in the World” / Canada: Shaping an Identity
Essential Questions:
· How did the CNR affect the development of Canada?[5.3.2]
· How did confederation affect Canada today?[5.3.2]
· How did the famous five affect individual rights in Canada?[5.3.3]
· How was the patriation of the constitution in 1982 a step toward nationhood?(including factors that led to the creation of Nunavut)[5.3.5]
Celebrations and Challenges/Review
· How did the adoption of the Canadian flag and the charter of rights and freedoms symbolize Canadian identity?[5.3.5]
Current Affairs/Global Connections
Why Water? [5.1.3,5.S.1,5.S.3]
· Connect to current events as arise
Activities:
Videos [5.S.9]
Discussion [5.S.1, 5.S.5]
Podcasts [5.S.1]
Mapping [5.S.3]
Group Research Assignment[5.S.2, 5.S.4, 5.S.5, 5.S.7]
Presentation [5.S.8]
Assessment:
Product/Presentation Rubrics
Observation
Quiz
Resources:
Learnalberta.ca
Symbols of Canada
CBC podcast
Voices of Canada
Les Plan – “What in the World”
Physical Education 5/6 – Activity, Benefits Health, Cooperation, Do It Daily for Life / Games:
A variety of cooperative, team building games to promote team work and positive attitudes.
Activities:
- Minefield
- Hula Hoop Games
- Kickball: Team, 6-Base, Never Ending
- Capture the Flag
- Flag Football
- Volleyball
- Etc
Basic Skills:
A5-5, 6-5, 5-6, 6-6, 5-10, 6-10, 5-11, 6-11
Functional Fitness and Body Image:
B6-2, B6-4