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Curriculum Guide - 5th Grade
5th Grade - Marking Period 1
Literacy
Skills
- Summarize the main idea of a fiction or nonfiction text
- Determine the theme of a story
- Create inferences/predictions using background knowledge and details from the text
- Compare and contrast characters, setting, or events, drawing on details
Expected Reading Behaviors
- Expected Reading Level: S/T (Start)
- Students should be able to:
- Reading stamina of at least 20 minutes
- Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly
Resources
- Into Reading
- iXL
- Leveled independent reading books
Math
Skills
- Review of 4th grade skills (fractions, multiplication facts)
- Addition and subtraction with fractions (improper and mixed numbers)
- Decimal Place Value
- Addition and subtraction with decimals
- Solving multi step problems
Resources
- Math Expressions
- Khan Academy
- Think Central
- Math Activity Center
- iXL
- Personal Math Trainer
- Lesson Practice, Lesson Check, Games, Fluency Practice
Science
Skills
- Determine how shadows are created and shadow patterns
- Explore moon phases and the solar system
Resources
- BrainPop
- iXL
Computer Science & Digital Fluency
Skills
- Select appropriate digital tools to communicate and collaborate while learning with others.
Resources
- Google Classroom
Social Studies
Skills
- Explore the cultural and diverse aspects of the Mayas, Incas and Aztecs
- Determine the key aspects of a civilization
Resources
- Putnam BOCES SS/ELA Curriculum
- Social Studies Weekly
- Map Skills for Today
- BrainPop
- Ducksters
Social Emotional Learning
Skills
- Identify higher level vocabulary associated with the Mood Meter
- Practice expressing feelings in respectful, constructive ways
- Be able to identify and demonstrate the steps of a Meta Moment
- Reflect on personal strengths and challenges
Resources
- The RULER anchor tools (Class Charter, Mood Meter, Meta-moment, Blueprint)
Enrichment
Skills
- Use of iPad apps to guide learning in letter and number learning with increased independence.
- Use of RazKids to promote early reading skills.
Resources
Family Engagement
- Meet the Teacher Night 9/10/25
- Marking Period 1 Progress Reports 10/24/25
- American Education Week- Week of 11/17/25
- Marking Period 1 Report Cards 12/5/25
- Check the calendar for PTA & School Events
Enrichment
- Classroom Project-Based Learning Activities
- Career Day Expo
- Enrichment for All Course- Financial Literacy
- Individual Digital Pathways(iXL)
Developmental Milestones (As per the CDC)
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
5th Grade - Marking Period 2
Literacy
Skills
- Create short and extended responses to reading
- Create narrative, opinion & informative writing pieces
- Identify cause and effect
- Use text evidence to understand characters
- Determine Author’s Purpose
- Use text evidence to draw conclusions and inferences
- Determine main idea and supporting details
Expected Reading Behaviors
- Expected Reading Level: T/U (Start)
- NWEA Grade Level: 209
- Students should be able to:
- Read text with fluency
- Demonstrate literal and inferential understanding of text and vocabulary words
Resources
- Into Reading
- Classroom Library
- iXL
Math
Skills
- Addition/Subtraction with Decimals
- Multiplication/Division with Fractions
- Multiplication/Division with Whole Numbers and Decimals
- Numbers and Decimals
- Solving Equations and Word Problems
- Measurement (Length, Perimeter, Area and Volume, Mass and Weight)
- Geometry (Attributes of 2 and 3 Dimensional Figures)
- Solve Single and Multi-Step Word Problems
- Fluency with multiplication/division facts 1-12
- NWEA Grade Level: 214
Resources
- iXL
- Personal Math Trainer
- Math Expressions
- Khan Academy
Science
Skills
- Identify structure and properties of matter
Resources
- Science21
- Hands-On Science Labs
Computer Science & Digital Fluency
Skills
- Typing using proper keyboarding technique
- Digitally access necessary information and resources
- Practice general concepts of cybersecurity and ethics
Resources
- ClassLink
- Google Classroom
- TypingClub
Social Studies
Skills
- Examine European Exploration and the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade
Resources
- Putnam BOCES SS/ELA Curriculum
- Social Studies Weekly
- Map Skills for Today
- C3 Inquiries
- Cultural Research Projects
Social Emotional Learning
Skills
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Self-Awareness
- Identify complex emotional patterns over time.
- Recognize how emotions influence identity and behavior.
- Reflect on personal strengths with specific examples.
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Self-Management
- Use multiple regulation strategies depending on the situation.
- Manage stress or performance pressure.
- Maintain focus with independence.
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Social Awareness
- Understand diverse viewpoints using evidence-based perspective-taking.
- Recognize how community, culture, and experiences shape feelings.
- Demonstrate empathy through actions.
Resources
- EdClub
- The RULER anchor tools (Class Charter, Mood Meter, Meta-moment, Blueprint)
Family Engagement
- Parent Teacher Conferences 12/10/25
- Marking Period 2 Progress Report 1/30/26
- Marking Period 2 Report Cards 3/19/26
- Check the calendar for PTA & School Events
Enrichment
- Classroom Project-Based Learning Activities
- Long Island Children’s Museum Workshop- Game On
- Career Day Expo
- Enrichment for All Course- Financial Literacy
- Individual Digital Pathways(iXL)
Developmental Milestones (As per the CDC)
- Catches a ball
- Holds a crayon or pencil between two fingers
- Likes to be a “helper”
- Asks to play with other children
- Can retell a well-known story
- Can answer simple questions
5th Grade - Marking Period 3
Literacy
Skills
- Construct concise summaries with the overarching ideas
- Identify multiple points of view
- Determine the theme
- Supporting opinions with strong evidence
- Analyze author’s word choice, tone and figurative language
- Use the context of a text to determine the meaning of unknown words
- Interpret information from text and graphic features
Expected Reading Behaviors
- Expected Reading Level: V/W (May/June)
Resources
- Into Reading
- iXL
- Classroom Library
Math
Skills
- Read, write, evaluate expressions and equations
- Locate and plot points on a coordinate plane
- Interpret bar and line graphs
- Find the mean, median and range of a set of numbers
- Area and perimeter of triangles, quadrilaterals and other complex shapes
- Metric and customary units of length, volume and weight/mass
- Attributes of two and three dimensional shapes
Resources
- Reflex Math
- iXL
- Personal Math Trainer
- Math Expressions
Science
Skills
- Explore Earth’s Systems
- Energy transfer and conservation
- Investigate organism interaction within an ecosystem
Resources
- Science21
- iXL
Computer Science & Digital Fluency
Skills
- Digital Citizenship
- Create a Digital Media Product
Resources
- Google Classroom
- Google Drive
- Google Slides
- Google Docs
- ClassLink
Social Studies
Skills
- Government in the Western Hemisphere
- Global Map Skills
Resources
- Putnam BOCES SS/ELA Curriculum
- Social Studies Weekly
- Map Skills for Today
Social Emotional Learning
Skills
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Relationship Skills
- Collaborate productively with peers even during disagreements.
- Use assertive communication to express needs respectfully.
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Responsible Decision-Making
- Identify tricky situations and choose responses that are safe and respectful.
- Use technology responsibly without reminders.
Resources
- EdClub
- The RULER anchor tools (Class Charter, Mood Meter, Meta-moment, Blueprint)
Family Engagement
- Parent Teacher Conferences, 3/25/26 & 3/31/26
- Marking Period 3 Progress Report 5/15/26
- District Art Show 5/19/26
- Marking Period 3 Report Cards, 6/26/26
- Check the calendar for PTA & School Events
Enrichment
- Classroom Project-Based Learning Activities
- Field Trip
- Career Day Expo
- Enrichment for All Course- Financial Literacy
- Individual Digital Pathways(iXL)
Developmental Milestones (As per the CDC)
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Standards Based Report Cards
** Students are assessed based upon their performance in a given marking period. **
Level 1 or “Below Standards”
means your child seldom meets requirements for grade-appropriate work, demonstrates minimal understanding of learned concepts and skills, and assistance is necessary to produce work.
Level 2 or “Working towards Standards”
means your child meets some requirements for grade appropriate work, is beginning to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of learned concepts and skills, and produces quality work inconsistently.
Level 3 or “Meeting Standards”
means your child meets requirements for grade-appropriate work, demonstrates knowledge and understanding of learned concepts and skills, and produces quality work.
Level 4 or “Exceeding Standards”
is achievable but may be harder to come by. Your child can achieve this level by consistently demonstrating their ability to: Meets requirements and exceed expectations for gradeappropriate work, which is demonstrated through their ability to apply and discuss these concepts.