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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

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