FIFTH GRADE SYLLABUS
MRS. KOCH’S CLASS
2004-2005
READING
Silent Reading - a chapter book for D.E.A.R. reading (in AR reading range)
- Weekly Reading Calendars to reflect at home reading
- Monthly Book Reports & Presentations (using AR books)
- Read and Lead
Basal Readers
Scholastic News
Battle of the Books
Novel Studies
Reading Calendars
LANGUAGE ARTS
Four Square Writing Program
Journals
Grammar - Daily Oral Language (DOL)
Skills
Plays
SPELLING
Weekly Preview and Tests
In Class and at Home Assignments
Practice
Editing – Dictionary/Thesaurus Usage
MATH
Scott Foresman and Investigations Series
Daily Oral Math (DOM) and/or Problem of the Day
Math Facts: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division
SCIENCE
Environmental Science, Models, Solar System, Chemistry, and
Health/Safety Program (Great Body Workshop)
SOCIAL STUDIES
United States – History, Geography, and Government
Maps, Research, Textbook, Field Trips
SKILLS FOR SUCCESS
PENMANSHIP
ART
PE – Mr. Underwood
MUSIC – Mrs. Walker
PARENT SUPPORT
Help your child set up a homework, study, and reading routine.
Check your child’s calendar and assignments routinely.
Keep refilling supplies and reorganizing binder as needed.
Review all take-home papers.
All due homework is to be turned in by the 9:20 AM bell.
Daily homework routine should include…
Student reading for weekly calendars and/or monthly book reports
Students should read for AT LEAST 20 MINUTES each night.
(Keep reading with your child and discuss your child’s reading too! J )
Spelling words – quick daily review
Math facts (as needed)
*****Help your student plan for reports and projects in advance.*****
PARENT/TEACHER COMMUNICATION
Notes: send with child (Weekly Spelling lists include a newsletter by me.)
School Phone: (253) 945-3423
School E-mail: dkoch@fwsd.wednet.edu
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