Liz Farnsworth » 5th Grade ELA

5th Grade ELA

Welcome to Fifth Grade ELA! Please contact me with any questions or concerns. I am looking forward to a great year!

 

Topics Covered


Reading

  • Whole group and small group novels
  • Between novels we will do shorter stories, poetry, folk tales, plays, etc.
  • Vocabulary in novels and in vocabulary book

 

Writing

  • Grammar 
  • On Demand writing 
  • Research projects
  • Narratives
  • Opinion pieces
 

Grading


HW/Classwork- 25%

Quizzes-35%

Tests/Projects-40%

Current grades and missing assignments are located in the parent portal.

 

Important Information

 

  • If students are absent, they are expected to make up work in Tiger Time or at home.
  • Homework should be written in their agenda every day at the beginning of class.
  • Passes for Tiger Time can be requested in the morning for extra help or during Block 1 and 2 classes.
  • Students should arrive to class prepared and on time.