5th Grade Curriculum

5th Grade Curriculum

detailed curriculum from diocese

math-science-social studies

ela standards

Religion

The main focus of study is the Sacraments and Liturgical Year.  Topics include

• Old Testament and God's intervention with man (Samuel and David)

• New Testament stories and parables

• Liturgical calendar and seasons

• Study of Seven Sacraments

• Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

• Nicene Creed (Apostles)

• Saints

• Different forms of prayer

Social Studies 

The main thrust is post Civil War through Modern Times.  Some key topics covered are:

• Westward Expansion (Native Americans)

• Rise of Industrialism

• U.S. emergence as a World Power

• Depression and Roaring 20's

• World War I and II

• Cold War Era

• Civil Rights Movement

Language Arts

Reading and understanding a variety of literary texts which includes the following and other ideas:

• Drawing conclusions, predicting, making inferences, locating main idea and supporting details

• Use of figurative language

• Understanding poetry and poetic terminology

• Applying information found in graphs, charts, and other graphic designs (atlas)

• Use of supplemental sources:  such a glossary

• Knowledge of how to access other sources of information

• Strengthen vocabulary, using phonics, fluent reading and Latin/Greek roots

• Writing elements

• Multiple paragraph writing by using the writing process effectively, good paragraph organization, correct grammar and correct spelling

• Compositions using different writing styles: narrative, descriptive, persuasive

• Research paper:  choosing an appropriate researchable topic, finding sources and identifying them, paraphrasing vs plagiarism