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5th Grade Full Curriculum Homeschool Learning Pod: Marking Period 1

This comprehensive five-part course encompasses the entire 5th grade curriculum, including Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies! Miss Sarah holds national certifications in both general and special education.
Sarah Ponessa, M. Ed
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What's included

35 live meetings
52 hrs 30 mins in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Each week, students will receive one homework assignment for each subject, with a maximum time commitment of 30 minutes per subject. Additionally, students will engage in diverse projects both in-class and outside of class. A calendar outlining due dates for book club readings and major projects will be provided for easy reference.
Assessment
Students will undergo assessment via mini projects, experiments, and weekly homework tasks. Furthermore, they will engage in assessments through interactive games such as Nearpods, Kahoots, Spelling Bees, and reading circles.
Letter Grade
At the conclusion of each marking period, students and parents will receive a detailed report card containing one grade per subject along with a final average, accompanied by personalized comments. Intermittent progress reports will be available upon request.

Class Experience

US Grade 5
✨ Please reach out to Miss Sarah with questions about payment options ✨ 

Join our 5th-grade learning pod for a full curriculum experience! Your child will have the unique opportunity to learn alongside a dedicated certified teacher and build lasting friendships with their classmates.

Classes will run from Monday to Friday each week, with additional support available before or after each session with Miss Sarah.

Each week, students will have one homework assignment per subject, due the following week before class. These assignments are designed to take no more than 30 minutes per subject, per week. If needed, Miss Sarah will be there to assist with homework 30 minutes before and after class.

Our curriculum covers all core subjects and includes special projects such as science experiments, social studies projects, and integrated writing activities. Students will also engage in group work using breakout rooms, facilitated by Miss Sarah.

We start each class with a 15 minutes morning meeting, allowing students to share updates, play educational games, and connect with their peers.

Throughout the class, students will participate in breakout room activities, where they will learn new skills and collaborate in small groups under Miss Sarah's supervision. Miss Sarah will also be available for one-on-one assistance during the main session or upon request in the breakout rooms. Together, we'll tackle challenges and celebrate successes!

Monday:
- Homeroom: Students will share what they did over the weekend and respond to a short writing prompt. New goals will be introduced for the week.
- Math Lesson (new topic)
- Math assignment and group work

Tuesday:
- Spelling and Vocabulary
- Grammar
- Reading/Writing

Wednesday:
- Social Studies Reading and Lesson
- Special Area project

Thursday:
- Science Lesson (new topic)
- Conceptual understanding questions, visuals and examples
- Experiment preparation and analysis

Friday:
- Math Mini Lesson (continued topic from Monday)
- Math practice and game
- Weekly Wrap-up: Students will review what goals we completed this week and discuss where we may need to add more practice. If necessary, optional weekend practice will be provided.

Topics Covered:
Week 1:
Math: Positive Numbers and Place Values
Language Arts: Introduction to Mythology
Reading Book: Wonder by RJ Palacio
Science: Classification of Organisms 
Social Studies: Introduction to America

Week 2:
Math: Comparing and Ordering Decimals and Fractions
Language Arts: Analyzing Writing and Characters
Science: Cells (Experiment)
Social Studies: The First Americans

Week 3:
Math: Properties of Addition and Subtraction
Language Arts: Sentence Structure
Science: Human Body Systems
Social Studies: Native Americans

Week 4:
Math: Properties of Multiplication
Language Arts: Parts of Speech
Science: Human Body Systems (Project)
Social Studies: The Old World

Week 5:
Math: Division
Language Arts: Fantasy Story Elements
Science: Plants (Experiment)
Social Studies: European Discovery of the New World

Week 6:
Math: Division
Language Arts: Fantasy Story Narrative
Science: Plants (Experiment)
Social Studies: European Discovery of the New World

Week 7:
Math: Multiplication and Division Word Problems
Language Arts: Fantasy Story Peer Review
Science: Plant Cycle Review
Social Studies: European Contributions

Every Saturday at noon EST, all necessary materials will be provided through our virtual classroom. Students can access everything they need to succeed!

Assignments will be submitted through the classroom platform, where each student will receive personalized feedback from me. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to share their work with classmates, fostering valuable peer review skills and encouraging collaboration within our learning community.

** Discounts **
All students who enroll in parts 2, 3, 4 and 5 will receive a 10% discount!
Learning Goals
Students will demonstrate the fundamental standards across all subjects relevant to fifth grade. Exiting class, students will exude confidence in their capacity to tackle math, language arts, science, social studies, and social skills tasks suited to their age and grade level.
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Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
35 Lessons
over 7 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Math
 Positive Numbers and Place Values 
90 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Language Arts
 Introduction to Mythology 
90 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Reading
 Wonder by RJ Palacio 
90 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Science
 Classification of Organisms 
90 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Learning Needs
In this class, every student is valued and supported. With a diversified approach, Sarah ensures that each student receives the time and resources they need to succeed. From adjusted assignments to flexible deadlines guided by students.
Parental Guidance
When experiments are planned, parents will be notified of all supplies and given the option to be supervise.
Pre-Requisites
Students joining this class must have successfully completed fourth grade or an equivalent curriculum to ensure readiness for the material covered.
Joined February, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Moravian College
As a certified educator, Miss Sarah holds qualifications to teach general education, special education, music education, and Spanish across grades pre-K through 12. Since graduating in 2016, she has continuously pursued professional development opportunities, attending conferences and delivering presentations. Miss Sarah's educational journey includes in-depth studies of world views, music, and politics, enabling her to understand diverse cultures, their values, and their histories.

In her role as a special education teacher, Miss Sarah is adept at tailoring assignments to accommodate varying student abilities. Furthermore, she holds certifications in curriculum development and design for both general and special education settings. In traditional classroom settings, Miss Sarah has taught captivating lessons on the history of ancient European and African cultures, traditions, and music. Additionally, she has led engaging unit studies on topics such as slavery, abolitionism, the Civil War, and the Underground Railroad.

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$86

weekly or $600 for 35 classes
5x per week, 7 weeks
90 min

Completed by 57 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-11
4-18 learners per class

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