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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