Ms. Torzillo's 5th Grade Class
 Vocabulary Website
updated January 7, 2013 Find practice quizzes and activities for our vocabulary words at quizlet.com. Simply search for the "root" we are working on for any particular week in the search box. You...
Calendar/Homework
Language Arts
Language Arts is multifaceted; it includes Reader's Workshop, Literature Study (correlated to Social Studies units), Writer's Workshop, and Word Study. Word Study constitutes Spelling, Grammar, and Current Events.
Links
AAA Math
America's Story Animal Planet Art Express: Grade 5 Ben Jerry's Fun and Games Brain Bashers Brain Bashers: Optical Illusions ChessKIDS Academy Chevron Cars Cool Math Curse of T. Rex Dinosaur Eggs Museum Dr. Seuss's Seussville Escape From Knab Extreme Science Free Rice Garfield Giggle Poetry Kaboose Crafts LOC: America's History Mark Millmore's Ancient Egypt Martha's Crafts For Kids Math In Daily Life Ms.Leger: Outdoor National Geographic Kids NeoPets Odessy Online Orisinal PBS Nature Pintura: Art Detective Pyramids-The Inside Story Rick's Math Web Shel Silverstein The First Thanksgiving The Kid Should See This The Rudiments of Wisdom Encyclopedia Virtual Frog Dissection Summit County Library Jim Trelease, Reading Aloud!
Math
Students will received more individualized instruction in math this year through the iReady diagnostics program. A Blended Learning approach will be incorporated 2-3 times a week where students will be involved in computer instruction, small group instruction, and independent work. The remaining 2-3 days a week math will be taught whole-group. Math problem-solving "Tasks" will take place on a regular basis.
Social Studies
This year 5th graders will focus on United States History, Geography, and Current Events.
Specials
5th graders attend various special classes taught by experts throughout the week. They include: Physical Education lead by Ms. Newman; Science with Watabe; Art with Mr. Florence; Music taught by Ms. Samuels, Ms. Colby, and Mr. Smith; Outdoor with Ms. Leger; and Library with Ms. Kellum. From time to time information from these instructors will be posted here. Ms. Leger's Outdoor website: http://wsdoutdooreducation.weebly.com/ Mr. Florence's Art website: https://sites.google.com/a/wsdpc.org/art-8/
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