English Language Arts
Some websites we'll be using:
commonlit.org
freckle.com
This year in reading, we will be reading two whole-class novels starting with the award-winning Number the Stars, by Lois Lowry. Later in the year we will explore Natalie Babbitt's fantasy book, Tuck Everlasting. In between those two novels, we'll have Book Clubs, which will allow for some student choice in literature, and we will also be using the StoryWorks magazine, as well as, looking at various non-fiction articles and stories through the online program, CommonLit. While we'll read a good amount in class, it's important that kids read each night. We recommend at least 20 minutes a night for 5th graders.
This year in writing, we will be using our writing program, "Empowering Writers" and will be focusing on three main genres: narrative, informational, and opinion. All writing will be typed on Microsoft Word Online so that family members can see what their child has been working on throughout the year.
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