Social Studies - 5th Grade
This year in Social Studies, you will discover information about the Native Americans, early explorers, and the colonies as they became a nation. We will have fun as we study early America through various activities.
Your work will include reading in your textbook, a lesson review, and vocabulary. Daily review of your class notes, lesson review questions, lesson handouts, and chapter reviews will provide ample preparation for the chapter tests.
Make sure that all lesson handouts and vocabulary go into the Social Studies section of your binder. A word to the wise: Don’t let lesson reviews get lost in your book bag; you won’t have them at test time. They also frequently count as a homework grade.
Social Studies- 4th Grade
This year in Social Studies, you will be exploring the states and regions of the United States and beyond. We will take a look at different climates, economic systems, and our country’s government.
Your work will include reading in your textbook, a lesson review, and vocabulary. Daily review of your class notes, lesson review questions, lesson handouts, and chapter reviews will provide ample preparation for the chapter tests.
Make sure that all lesson handouts and vocabulary go into the Social Studies section of your binder. A word to the wise: Don’t let lesson reviews get lost in your book bag; you won’t have them at test time. They also frequently count as a homework grade.
Reading
Students will be assigned to read selections in our reading text. Vocabulary words, questions, writing activities, and workbook pages will be assigned for the selection.
Novels
The novel will, for the most part, be read independently. Depending on the length of the novel, several chapters will be assigned each week or so. Handouts with vocabulary, questions, and skill activities will be given for the assigned chapters. On Novel Study day, comprehensive questions will be given to discuss in a group. We will begin with Shiloh. You will need your own copy of each novel.
The novels we will be reading are as follows:
- Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
- Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
- From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg
- Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli
Vocabulary Workshop
Our vocabulary book contains 16 units, each with 12 words. One unit is covered every two weeks. There is assigned class work and homework for Vocabulary Workshop. The correct spelling and meaning of the words will be tested every other week.