Welcome!

Ms. Wirht’s 5th Grade Language Arts

Hill AgreementsAttentive ListeningMutual RespectAppreciations/No PutdownsRight to ParticipateDillo Best

In 5th Grade You Will…Learn more than you ever haveWork harder than you ever haveBe more successful than you ever

haveBecause you are smarter than ever

before!!!WE BELIEVE IN YOU!!!!

What Will We Learn?40 Book ChallengeReader’s TheaterTechnology based in-class projectsDebate writingPoetry, biography, expository, and other writingWeekly spellingDaily grammarCritical thinking skills necessary to becoming an intelligent

and capable citizen!

Introduce yourself to someone at your table…

Shake handsUse eye contactSay “Very nice to meet you!” and mean it!

What will we be learning?Language Arts (reading, writing, spelling,

grammar)How to be ready for 6th grade!

What else will we be doing?

We will have regular specials such as gym, music, art, science lab, library, and assemblies.

We also plan many fun activities throughout the year such as field trips and special events.

5th grade trip!!!!!!!

Where do we find stuff we need?

Room TourTable TourCubby Tour

Using Materials…You will use your journals for all notes and most

work.We will use our computers for lots of work.If you want to draw, doodle, or plan, use scrap

paper.Please do not waste or damage anything.

What can you expect of me, your teacher?

I teach when it is quietI answer questions when hands are raisedI hold fun events for students who respect

others and follow rulesI treat each student as an individualI love and respect everyone

5th Grade Behavior Clipboard

Each class has a clipboard that goes with them to each class.

Students get a “mark” for talking, being off task, missing homework, not listening, signature missing, materials, unsafe lab, disrespecting peers or teacher, or not following directions.

Breaking a Dillo Agreement earns a mark.1 mark = 3 extra laps (less free recess time)2 marks = 6 extra laps3 marks = 9 extra laps

Behavior Clipboard cont…No marks for the week = no laps on 5 lap Friday3 marks or less in 9 weeks = incentive partyWhole class infraction: 3, 6, or 9 laps to practice

transitions, depending on severity of infraction.

Procedures of our Classroom

WHY DO WE HAVE PROCEDURES? In order to help things run like a well-oiled

machine, there are many procedures that we will teach you and you will practice. We will keep practicing until everyone understands the procedure.

A procedure is the way that we do things. It helps us do things right. For example: To cook a delicious meal, you need to follow the

steps in the recipe. So, to be successful in learning, you need to

follow some simple procedures.

Entering the room…Make sure you have all necessary materials from

your backpack (homeroom).Enter the classroom quietly and go directly to

your seat. Get settled and prepare for the day. (Have

materials ready, have a book to read, turn in papers, etc.)

Immediately start the warm-up.When you finish, read.

Getting Your AttentionIf I need your attention, I will raise

my hand and hold up two fingers, like a peace sign.Stop whatever you are doing at that

moment. Face the teacher and wait silently. No talking or whispering. All of your

attention should be given to the teacher.

If you need to go to the restroom…

Hold up one finger, do not call out. If it is an appropriate time to go, I will

nod.You may not go to the restroom while I

am teaching, unless it is an emergency.I let students go to the restroom who I

can trust to be back quickly, quietly, and without playing.

Water…Please bring a water bottle with a lid to school

everyday.Hydrated minds are smarter and stronger!

Pencils…Pencils are sharpened and ready to

use in the bucket on each table.They belong to the class, and are

not to leave the room.If you run out, hold your pencil in the

air and I will let you get a new one from the box labeled “Pencils” in the closet.

Other Materials…Materials we use often are in the buckets on

each table. They belong to the class and are not to leave the room.

You may use them with permission.If it is an appropriate time, I will give you

permission to use materials out of the closet.You may not get materials from the closet

without permission.

Lining Up…Everywhere we go, we will be in one line.I will call individuals or tables who are ready to line

up. You may not get out of your seat without permissions.

Please give those around you plenty of space.I will only leave the room with classes who are

following all Hill Agreements, have their eyes and feet forward, voices off, and hands and feet to themselves.

Classes who talk in the hall will not get to go to their destination (recess, lunch, PE, etc.)

Hall Passes…With permission from me, you may leave the

room WITH a hall pass.To visit another classroomTo run an errandTo visit the library Help a friend to the nurse

Please do not visit the office without permission from the teacher.

I only let students leave who I can trust to follow all Hill Agreements, and be safe.

HomeworkEvery Wednesday and Thursday.Read every night. Study spelling every night.Is expected to be turned in when it is due.

1 day late = minus 30 pointsI give very little, because I want you to get

enough sleep, exercise, and time with your family.

Students who do their homework get to go to recess.

Class Website…Please visit www.besswirht.weebly.comAll homework, events, and classroom

information is on our class website. Please access from home to stay up to date on

everything in our class.

Agenda…You must fill out your agenda EACH DAY You will copy what we are doing in:

ReadingWritingHomework

The agenda will also be on our class website

Lunch…Follow all Dillo AgreementsSit and eat quietlyTalk only to friends who are sitting near youPlease walk to and from the lunchroom, and

while inside Please respect the kind lunch ladies and staffClean up around you

Snack…You may eat one snack in your Homeroom class.You don’t have to ask, as long as you don’t get

up during instruction.Only students who clean up their area will eat

snack in my room.Snacks must be healthy (fruit, vegetables,

cheese, whole-grain crackers), NO CANDY, COOKIES, or CHIPS!!!

Recess…Students who are finished with their work

may go to recess.Students who behave properly on the

playground will be allowed to have recess.Follow all Hill Agreements.Be a good sport.I like my recess as much as you like yours.

However, I may have to stay in with certain students at times.

Wash your hands often…When should you wash your

hands?How do you wash your hands?

Sharing is good, but not when it comes to germs!

Bullying…Definition: Bullying is any mean

look, gesture, word or action that can hurt a person’s body, feelings, friendships, reputation, or property.

Ratting vs. ReportingZero tolerance: Bullies will not be

tolerated at Hill Elementary.

Warm-up Begin the warm-up activity right away It must be done within 10 minutes of entering

class, ready to be graded.Keep it out on your desk so we can go over it.

Dismissal, end of class…Make sure your agenda is filled in.Make sure you have all uncompleted work with you.Clean your work area and take all garbage to the

recycling. Everybody helps each other!Put your chair up (if end of day). Wait in line quietly, when I tell you to line up.I will let you go when everything is done.WALK out the door and to your next class.

During Instruction…Listen to the teacher with full attention. No pencil sharpening, talking, or whispering. Don’t write anything during instruction. (starting

assignments, writing notes, doodling)Ask permission to speak by raising your hand. I call on students with raised hands and quiet

mouths.

Work Time…If you are not sure what to do, READ the

directions! If you still don’t understand, ask other students

sitting around you. Ask 3 before me.If you are asked to help, be kind and offer your

best. Talk no louder than a whisper. I should not be

able to hear you.Use your time wisely and stay in your seat. Put

forth your best effort to finish your work on time.

Independent Reading…See posterYOUR time

Classroom Library…The books are for you!You may take any book in our library home as

long as it comes back quicklyAll books need to be returned as soon as they are

read so everyone can read themThe books in the library can go towards your 40

Book ChallengeIf you have books you want to read from home,

go for it!

I’m done. What’s next?Check your work and the directions one

more time to see if you missed anything or could make your work better.

If the assignment is to be turned in, do so. Find something productive to do.

Finish any missing or redo work ReadFollow other teacher instructions

Turning in Papers…I only grade papers with a name, date,

and class period written on them.Please put your work in the bin labeled

“Assignments.” Put them all the same direction please.

Make sure you are turning in your Dill BEST work.

Turning in Notes from Home…

Immediately upon entering class, place all notes from home (parent notes, permission slips, etc.) in black basket labeled “Notes.”

Borrowing Things…All of the teachers’ things are off limits without

asking.You may not borrow anything from another

student without asking.You may use general classroom supplies in

green buckets without asking.Anything that you borrow must be returned to

its proper place in its original condition.

Cubbies and Tables…Please keep cubbies and desks tidy.No food is to be kept in cubbies

overnight.Try to keep anything extra (that you

don’t need) out of desks and cubbies. They are too small for lots of extra stuff.

Complaining and Arguing…

I argue at 3:15 after school. Please make arrangements to get home.

If I have to leave the room…

I may have to leave the room in the event of an emergency. If there is no teacher in the room, everyone is GROUNDED to their seats and SILENT until the teacher returns.

Drills…Lock down

Sink areaTornado

Main buildingFire

Line up in number order Shut doors Turn off lights Count off outside

Grading…It is very important that all work is turned in on

time. Work is considered late if it is not done by the

time class starts.Grades below a 70 can be redone for up to a 70.There will be no recess for students who have

late work.

Questions….

I am so glad you are in this class!!!