Norris Middle School, Fifth Grade

Celebrate Learning in

Fifth Grade:

In Fifth Grade we celebrate learning and encourage each child to develop to his or her fullest potential through a variety of experiences.

Reading:  Our reading series is divided into six units.  Each unit provides instruction and practice in the following areas:

Reading Strategies :

• Comprehension

• Reading Strategies

• Decoding Longer Words 

• Vocabulary

• Spelling

• Grammar

• Writing

• Listening/Speaking

• Information and Study Skills

Writing:  Writing is a vital component of our language arts curriculum.  Students learn grammar, usage and editing skills as they write.  Forms of writing might include:

• Persuasive Writing

• Explanatory Writing

• Personal Narrative

• Reports

• Paragraphs

• Poetry

• Research Papers

Science:  The science program is divided into four concentration areas:

• The Scientific Process

• The Human Body

• Force and Motion

• Rocks and Minerals

Computers:  Fifth graders will be given opportunities to use the computer lab for keyboarding practice, word processing, and problem solving and tutorial programs. 

Social Studies:  Fifth graders study American history.  The year is divided into six units:

• Early Americans

• The Explorers

• The American Colonies

• The Revolutionary War

• The New Nation/Government

• The Westward Movement

• The Civil War

Mathematics:  Fifth graders have several objectives they must meet in math:

• Place value to the billions

• Add and subtract up to 7 digits

• Multiply 3 digits by 2 digits

• Divide 4 digits by 2 digits

• Add and Subtract fractions with like denominators

• Multiply fractions

• Read, write, and utilize decimals through one-hundredths

• Add and subtract decimals to the one-hundredths

• Define basic geometric terminology

NewsBowl:  We participate in a current events program called NewsBowl.  Each week the students play a game in a format similar to Jeopardy with questions related to:

• World News

• National News

• Social Problems

• Nebraska

• Arts

• Sports

• People, Places, and Things

• Miscellaneous

Students in the fifth grade participate in a variety of experiences.  Cooperative groups, discussion groups, projects, manipulatives, and student investigations all are a vital part of their learning.  We appreciate parental support in helping to make your child's education a priority.