5th Grade Full Curriculum: Reading, Writing Learning Pod (2X/Week)

This class will cover a full year of fifth-grade reading and writing, curriculum based on common core standards. Learners are welcome to join the class at any time. Although some class content will build from the previous week, it will not prevent the new learner from understanding the concept we are covering during the current week. For example, some weeks, learners may choose to continue a writing piece they started in a previous class, or we may continue reading a book we started in a class prior. In both these circumstances, new learners will be given all the information they need to be successful in class. 

I am an experienced teacher with nine years of teaching experience. Over the past six years, I have taught elementary learners at my local public school, teaching all subject areas(reading, writing, math, phonics, science, and social studies). I am excited to learn with your learner this school year!

I believe in meeting learners at their current academic level and providing an encouraging learning environment to facilitate meaningful learning. Learners should come to class with paper and pencil or whiteboard. I encourage discussions and lots of interaction but also understand some learners prefer to refrain from participating and enjoy listening to class discussions. 



**This is an ongoing class, so join anytime, as new concepts will not depend on previous classes. Although some weeks' content will build from the previous week, it will not prevent the new learner from understanding the concept we are covering during the current week.**


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Additionally, please note that refunds will not be issued for missed classes. Thank you for your understanding and commitment to our shared learning experience. ⭐⭐⭐




Through mini-lessons, Reading topics will include comprehension, accuracy, and fluency strategies. All lessons will be taught through reading a book together. The teacher will notify learners what book is needed at least 2 weeks ahead of time. The following is a list of  literary concepts discussed during book studies:

quoting accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text

how characters in a story respond to challenges

summarize the text

compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story using text evidence to formulate an answer

determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text (using context clues), including figurative languages such as metaphors and similes

explain how a series of chapters, scenes, or stanzas fits together to provide the overall structure of a particular story, drama, or poem

describe how a narrator's or speaker's point of view influences how events are described.


Writing topics taught:
Fictional Writing 
Narrative Writing
Opinion Writing
Response to Literature
Informative Writing 
Poetry 


Monday and Wednesday: Reading and Writing Lessons
Tuesday and Thursday:  Math Lessons

 
Week 1: Sept. 3  (3 day week due to the holiday)
              Reading: Book Study
              Writing: Personal Narrative 
            

Week 2: Sept. 8th
              Reading: Book Study
              Writing: Personal Narrative 
              

Week 3: Sept. 15th
              Reading: Book Study
              Writing: Personal Narrative 
         

Week 4: Sept. 22nd
              Reading: Book Study
              Writing: Personal Narrative 
              

Week 5: Sept. 29th
              Reading: Book Study
              Writing: Editing Process and Shared Writing 
            

Week 6: Oct. 6th
              Reading: Book Study
               Writing: Free Write          
               

Week 7: Oct. 13th
               Reading: Book Study
               Writing:  Share Writing
              
              
Week 8: Oct. 20th
               Reading: Book Study
               Writing: Fictional Writing
               

              
Week 9: Oct. 27th
               Reading: Book Study
               Writing:  Fictional Writing
               
              
Week 10: Nov. 3rd
               Reading: Book Study
               Writing:  Fictional Writing
               

Week 11: Nov 10th
               Reading: Book Study
               Writing:  Fictional Writing
         

Week 12: Nov 17th
               Reading: Book Study
               Writing:  Fictional Writing
       

Week 13: Nov 24th
               Reading: Book Study
               Writing:  Free Write
    

Week 14: Dec. 1st
                Reading: Book Study
                Writing:  Free Write
               
        
Week 15: Dec. 8th
                 Reading: Book Study
                 Writing:  Creative Writing
                         
Week 16: Dec. 15th
                Reading: Book Study
                Writing:  Creative Writing
                

Week 17: Jan. 5
                Reading: Book Study
                Writing:  Opinion Writing
               
              
Week 18: Jan. 12     
                Reading: Book Study
                Writing:  Opinion Writing
                
Week 19: Jan. 19
                Reading: Book Study
                Writing:  Opinion Writing
               

Week 20: Jan. 26
                Reading: Book Study
                Writing:  Shared Writing Day!                
                

Week 21: Feb. 2
             Reading: Book Study
             Writing:Free Write
           

Week 22: Feb. 9
            Reading: Book Study
             Writing: Free Write
          

Week 23: Feb. 16
             Reading: Book Study
             Writing: Class Research Project
          
            
Week 24: Feb. 23
             Reading: Book Study
             Writing: Class Research Project
           

Week 25: March 2
             Reading: Book Study
             Writing: Class Research Project
             

Week 26: March 9
             Reading: Book Study
             Writing: Free Write
           

Week 27: March 16
            Reading: Book Study
             Writing: Class Research Project
            

Week 28: March 23
            Reading: Book Study
             Writing: Share Class Research Project
           

Week 29: March 30
             Reading: Book Study
             Writing: Response to literature
             

Week 30:April 6
             Reading: Book Study
             Writing: Response to literature
             

Week 31: April  13
             Reading: Book Study
             Writing: Poetry
           

Week 32: April  20
             Reading: Book Study
             Writing: Poetry
       

Week 33: April  27
             Reading: Non-fiction
             Writing: Poetry
             

Week 34: May 4
             Reading: Non-fiction
             Writing: Realistic Fiction
       

Week 35: May 11
             Reading: Non-fiction
             Writing: Realistic Fiction
     

Week 36: May 18
             Reading: Non-fiction
             Writing: Shared Writing Day
          

Week 37: May 25
             Reading: Book Study
             Writing: Free Write
          

Week 38: June 1
             Reading: Book Study
             Writing: Free Write
             

Week 39: June 8
             Reading: Book Study
             Writing: Free Write