Grade 5
Grade 5
Welcome to Grade 5! The final year of elementary school is both memorable and challenging as students have a variety of opportunities to increase their levels of independence and responsibility. In Reading Workshop, students read a variety of genres as they aim to improve stamina and reading comprehension. They explore topics to enhance their understanding of real-world concepts and issues. In Writing Workshop, students use the writing process to plan, create, and publish a variety of narrative, persuasive, and informational essays. Writing stamina is also a primary focus for students as they use Chromebooks to support research collection, typing skills, and written output. In Math, students interact with a variety of math topics and heavily focus on fractions and decimals. Students are expected to use multiple strategies to find solutions to problems. The science curriculum provides students many opportunities to use the scientific method as they interact with principles of energy, sounds, light, and phases of the moon. In Social Studies, students look deeper into how geography, economics, and religion affect a community or society. Teachers work diligently with students throughout the year to support individual learning needs and empower students with the necessary strategies to ensure a successful and positive middle school transition.
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- Epic! Reading - For use in school only (password required). Fiction and Non-fiction books online
- Google Classroom - Link to your Berlin Google Account (password required)
- Free Rice - practice fact fluency and vocabulary, and feed the hungry of the world as you work
- Desmos 4 – Function Calculator - for NGSS Exam
- IXL Math - practice different skills with feedback for students and teachers
- Interactive Math Websites and Apps for Kids - document listing and describing various interactive math resources.
- Xtra Math - fact fluency practice (password required)
- Prodigy Game - A role-playing adventure that uses math to power your spells (you will need to create an account with your family first.)
- Free Rice - practice fact fluency and vocabulary, and feed the hungry of the world as you work
- WeVideo - Video making software
- BrainPop - entertaining and educational videos and quizzes
- Noodle Tools - citation assistant for bibliographies
- Library Home Page - teacher / student links listed
- Library Catalog (Destiny) - online access to Willard School catalog
- TypingClub (Free Version): A free version of the software you used in Grade 4. You can jump to any level, but you will not be able to save your progress
- Doorway Text Type: Lessons and exercises to work through
- Ratatype: Colorful, free, typing software
- Typing Lessons: Great lessons for students in need of a refresher
- Typing-Lessons: More lessons for student use.
- Typetastic: more typing fun!
- BBC: Easy games for fun
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(in order of appearance)
Jennifer Sullo
Tricia Ratti
Amanda Colwin