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Exploring the World of 5th Grade: A Comprehensive Homeschool Journey

In this 5th grade complete curriculum class, students will receive a full fifth grade experience through Science, Math, Social Studies, English, Writing, and Reading.
Cherry Learning Center by Mrs. Berry-Cherry
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What's included

128 live meetings
192 in-class hours
Homework
Homework will be assigned throughout the week. Students will be able to find homework in the student section on the Outschool platform.
Assessment
Students will receive a letter grade. Spelling Assessments Reading Assessments Writing Quizzes SS assessment Science Assessment Parents will be notified of students score.
Grading
included

Class Experience

US Grade 5
In this class, students will learn everything 5th grade. Classes will be held Monday-Friday each week with chances for individual help with Miss Erika before or after each class. Students will be able to work with the same group of students and teachers throughout 2024-2025 school year. 

In this full class, students will receive all the necessary tools to be successful in fifth grade. This class will cover everything in fifth grade, such as Math, Reading, Science, and Social Studies. My goal is to ensure that learning is fun and successful for every learner enrolled. We will have to learn their music, dancing, and chanting. 

All class materials will be provided to students through the Outschool platform. Students are expected to have all materials in class as it is essential to learning. 

We will read reading materials during our class visits. All reading materials will be on-grade level. 

Reading and Writing will cover the following:
-Phonics
- Reading (different types of stories along with chapter books)
-Theme
- Spelling (each week students will receive a new set of words each week)
- Writing
- Grammar and punctuation
- Literature
- Poetry 

Math will cover the following: 
-MODULE 1 - PLACE VALUE AND DECIMAL FRACTIONS
-MODULE 2 - MULTI-DIGIT WHOLE NUMBER AND DECIMAL FRACTION OPERATIONS
-MODULE 3 - ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION OF FRACTIONS
-MODULE 4 - MULTIPLICATION AND DIVISION OF FRACTIONS AND DECIMAL FRACTIONS
-MODULE 5 - ADDITION AND MULTIPLICATION WITH VOLUME AND AREA
-MODULE 6 - PROBLEM SOLVING WITH THE COORDINATE PLANE


Social Studies covers the following: 
-Analyze the reasons behind events, make connections, and compare.

Science covers the following: 
-Understand the movement of matter among producers, consumers, and decomposers in an ecosystem
-Knowledge of the different changes of state, chemical reactions, solutions and mixtures
-Identify solutions that help reduce negative impact on the Earth


* Please note that printable will be sent out every Sunday evening. 

Week 1 - Week 2: Welcome Weeks

Creative Writing: Getting to know each other, writing for understanding, parts of speech, similes and metaphors, punctuation, double negatives, and spelling rules. Formulate multiple paragraph pieces focused on a specific purpose or audience.
English/Reading: Use knowledge of root words to determine the meaning of unknown words within a passage.
Math: Place Value, Rounding, and Algorithms for Addition and Subtraction
Social Studies: State government (students will learn based on their own state of residence)
Week 3 - Week 4:

Writing: Grammar usage, writing original compositions applying grammar and mechanics, writing various pieces (chronological, cause and effect, personal experience).
English/Reading: Distinguish and interpret words with multiple meanings, define figurative language (simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification).
Math: Unit Conversions and Problem Solving with Metric Measurement
Social Studies: Communities: What makes a community a community? What is a citizen? How can we be good citizens in our country? What is culture and how does culture shape the world we live in?
Week 5 - Week 6:

Writing: Writing narratives, focusing on the structure of a story.
English/Reading: Analyze characters, settings, and plot in different types of stories.
Math: Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
Science: Introduction to ecosystems, producers, consumers, and decomposers.
Week 7 - Week 8:

Writing: Developing expository essays.
English/Reading: Understanding themes in literature.
Math: Multiplication and Division of Fractions
Social Studies: Early American history and its impact on modern society.
Week 9 - Week 10:

Writing: Crafting persuasive essays.
English/Reading: Analyzing poetry and figurative language.
Math: Decimal Fractions
Science: Changes of state and chemical reactions.
Week 11 - Week 12:

Writing: Writing reports and research papers.
English/Reading: Comparing and contrasting different texts.
Math: Volume and Area
Social Studies: Exploration and colonization of America.
Week 13 - Week 14:

Writing: Writing for different audiences.
English/Reading: Exploring different genres of literature.
Math: Problem Solving with the Coordinate Plane
Science: Solutions and mixtures.
Week 15 - Week 16:

Writing: Focus on grammar and punctuation in writing.
English/Reading: Deepening understanding of literature themes and motifs.
Math: Review and practice of previously covered topics.
Social Studies: American Revolution and its causes and effects.
Week 17 - Week 18:

Writing: Narrative writing with a focus on dialogue.
English/Reading: Reading and analyzing chapter books.
Math: Advanced problem-solving techniques.
Science: Environmental science and human impact on the Earth.
Week 19 - Week 20:

Writing: Expository writing with detailed support.
English/Reading: Understanding point of view in literature.
Math: Complex multiplication and division problems.
Social Studies: Formation of the U.S. government and the Constitution.
Week 21 - Week 22:

Writing: Persuasive writing and rhetoric.
English/Reading: Literary analysis of selected texts.
Math: Advanced fractions and decimals.
Science: Energy flow in ecosystems.
Week 23 - Week 24:

Writing: Writing creative stories.
English/Reading: Exploring literary devices in depth.
Math: Volume and surface area of geometric shapes.
Social Studies: Civil War and its impact on American society.
Week 25 - Week 26:

Writing: Writing poetry.
English/Reading: Analyzing historical texts.
Math: Problem-solving using the coordinate plane.
Science: Earth's resources and conservation.
Week 27 - Week 28:

Writing: Writing informative essays.
English/Reading: Comparing literary works.
Math: Review and reinforcement of all math concepts.
Social Studies: Industrial Revolution and its effects.
Week 29 - Week 30:

Writing: Developing a writing portfolio.
English/Reading: Reviewing key literature concepts.
Math: Cumulative review of all topics covered.
Science: Human body systems and health.
Week 31 - Week 32:

Writing: Reflective writing and self-assessment.
English/Reading: Final reading project.
Math: Final project and assessments.
Social Studies: Modern history and current events.
Throughout the year, students will engage in music, dancing, and chanting activities to make learning interactive and enjoyable. The curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive and engaging educational experience for every student.
Learning Goals
The goal of this 5th grade class is to provide students with a comprehensive and engaging learning experience that ensures mastery of essential academic skills and concepts.
Develop Critical Thinking: Encourage students to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information across various subjects, fostering independent and creative thinking.
learning goal

Other Details

Parental Guidance
All material is appropriate for students.
Supply List
Journal for writing. 
Journal/notebook for spelling 
Binder for Math to keep all materials and handouts in one place 
White board

(I do recommend having a folder for each subject to help learners to be organized.)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate
Emma
Master's Degree in Social Sciences from Grambling State University
Erika Berry
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Calgary
Emma
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Calgary
Emma
Certified teacher. 

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$61

weekly or $1,950 for 128 classes
4x per week, 32 weeks
90 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
3-8 learners per class

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