Common Core has been implemented in NC. There are 48 other states that have adopted this curriculum.

Math: the focus has shifted to using words and writing to explain the thinking processes. The thinking has also shifted towards multiple strategies to solve problems.

For example: Your child should be writing to explain their

thinking in solving word problems.

ELA: non-fiction emphasis in literaturenon-fiction emphasis in literature

to learn more: to learn more: http://www.corestandards.org/

ELA UNITS WE ARE IMPLEMENTING DAILY 5

(WORD WORK, WORK ON WRITING, READ TO SOMEONE, LISTEN TO READING, READ TO SELF)

CHARACTER STUDIESNON-FICTION TEXTNON-FICTION RESEARCH PROJECTSHISTORICAL FICTIONFANTASY BOOKSCOMPARING MEANING OF TEXTAUTHOR STUDYNARRATIVE, EXPOSITORY, RESEARCH BASED WRITINGPOETRY

Common Core-Small Group Dolphin Differentiation time: (11:35-12:05)

Groups based on student needs Materials: Reader’s Theater, Poetry, skill based games with

phonics, fluency, comprehension, and common core skills as well as Non-fiction Literature

Students will switch classes during this time based on their needs. These are flexible groups.

Common Core EnVision Math Series-school wide

http://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/

~ students can access textbook online for additional help/assignments from class Username: LakeNorman5 Password: Splash5

~ IXL will be used this year to provide differentiated lessons and homework

Weather Matter and Energy Force and Motion Genetics Ecosystems

E-mail Planners LNE Website Teacher Websites

Need a Conference? Please email or call us to set up an appointment. We will plan on scheduling fall conferences after the first report card.

Grading Scale A 100 – 93 B 92 – 85 C 84 – 77 D 76 - 70

HOMEWORK!Check out our class websites for nightly

assignments!

HANDS ON ACTIVITIES

Science Labs - Weather, Ecosystems, Genetics, and Force and Motion

Versatiles - Used with Math, Reading, and Science Skills.

Hands on Equations- Algebra anyone?

FIELD TRIPS!! Fall- Discovery Place in Charlotte (October

25)

Spring (April 16th) !! We are going to the US National White Water Center-All parents welcome!

Graduation-June 11 @ 8:30am- Peninsula Baptist Church

TALENT SHOW IN DECEMBER

If you are interested in helping with the talent show, please sign up on the sign in sheet at your table.

Thank you for your support!

PARENTS… If you still have any unanswered questions

regarding procedures or curriculum, please contact your child’s teacher directly.

for coming tonight!!