Our Social Studies program is through National Geographic

The Units include:

The Essentials of Geography, South America, Europe, Russia and the Eurasian Republics, Africa, and Asia

Students will have access to the textbook as well as additional resources online

www.myngconnect.com

ELA

In Depth Novel Studies  This is a chance to model reading strategies and to hold whole class discussions on a variety of texts.  Students will frequently break into small groups as they explore a wide range of topics and work to deepen their comprehension of a text.  Additionally, students will be required to complete independent reading assignments on a regular basis.

Writing  Writing is embedded within the curriculum.  Students are writing on a regular basis in response to their reading.  We use a variety of model texts that students have an opportunity to analyze and then produce similar writing using their own thinking.

SSR (Sustained Silent Reading) - This is the students' opportunity to practice reading strategies and for me to meet with students individually to hear them read & to discuss their books. 

Vocabulary

Each lesson includes 10 words and will be covered over the course of two weeks.  Words will typically be introduced on a Wednesday with a spelling test the following Wednesday and a vocabulary test two weeks from the date the words are introduced.

Each student has access to the lists online where there are a number of helpful resources to help the students learn the words.  There is a sticker, which has the address for the website and login information, on the inside cover of each student’s agenda

Spelling assignments will be given through the following website:

http://www.spellingcity.com/GroenheideSpelling/