Fifth Grade Overview

Southside Christian Lower School

Teachers:  Christy Boggs*, Vicki Jones, Johnette Rollins                                   

*Denotes lead teacher

Subjects Taught:

v  Bible – Bob Jones University Press

Bible memory verses, Bible knowledge, and life application are taught. 

Scriptures Memorized

School Verse                     Deuteronomy 32:3-4

I Peter 1:13-16                  Proverbs 15:3

Philippians 2:5-8              Genesis 50:20

Romans 12:1-3                  Psalm 84:11-12

II Corinthians 6:14-18       Isaiah 53:11

Isaiah 41:9-10                    Joshua 24:24

I Peter 1:22-23                   Hebrews 5:8-9

I Corinthians 6:19-20         Hebrews 13:17

II Timothy 2:20-21            Matthew 7:24-25

II Corinthians 12:9-10       Luke 2:30-32

Matthew 16:24-26             II Corinthians 5:21

II Corinthians 4:3-6           Deuteronomy 31:6

Hebrews 12:1-2                  I John 4:10-11

I Peter 4:12-13

I Peter 3:8-9

I John 2:3-6

Psalm 121:1-8

v  Math – Harcourt

An emphasis is placed on mastery of basic facts and skills, problem solving, and real world applications.  Concepts covered include using whole numbers and decimals; algebra, data, and graphing; multiplying whole numbers and decimals; dividing whole numbers and decimals; number theory and fractions; operations with fractions; algebra and geometry; measurement; ratio, percent, and probability.

Math facts timed tests will include addition and subtraction facts 0 – 18 and multiplication and division facts 1 – 12 with the following guidelines:

First nine weeks                   30 per minute (+/-/x/÷)

Second nine weeks              35 per minute (+/-/x/÷)

Third nine weeks                  35 per minute (+/-/x/÷)

Fourth nine weeks                35 per minute (+/-/x/÷)

v  English Language Arts – Bob Jones University Press, ACSI, novels, English from the Roots Up, 6+1 Traits of Writing.

Grammar and writing are taught using Bob Jones University Press textbooks and are incorporated into many cross-curricular projects.  Bob Jones University Press basal readers are used for reading instruction.  Novels are used for literature enrichment.   ACSI curriculum is used for a systematic approach to spelling.  Fifty Greek and Latin roots are introduced through spelling.

Basal Readers

Pages in My Head

Novels Read in Class

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler            

Gifted Hands

Number the Stars

Tuck Everlasting

Novels Read Outside of Class

Fifth graders are expected to read a minimum of four novels outside of class and complete book reports for each novel.  Two of the book reports will be completed at school.  The other two will be completed at home.  One book report will be assigned each nine weeks. Students will also be required to keep a reading log throughout the school year.  Reading time should not be considered homework.  Having your child read to you familiarizes your child with book print and helps with decoding skills.  Parents can enhance comprehension and awareness skills by asking questions during and after reading times.  The novels are to be chosen by the student and must be on an appropriate reading level for the student.  The novel selection and book reports follow the guidelines listed below.

Month	Genre	Report Type	Completed at
October	Science Fiction	Written	Home
November	Western	Oral	Home
February	Historical Fiction	Project	School
March	Biography/Autobiography	Written	School

Reading is assessed in three areas for grade 5. Oral comprehension assesses reading fluency and accuracy as well as four levels of comprehension: literal, interpretive, critical, and appreciative. Students are asked questions from the different levels after reading a passage. The oral reading grade is taken from a minimum of twenty oral questions asked throughout the nine weeks period. Written comprehension is assessed using workbook pages corresponding with the passage they have read. Students may also respond to what they have read through writing. Reading is also assessed through book reports and a reading log.

v  Science – Bob Jones University PressScience topics include biomes and ecosystems, soil, rocks, minerals, dinosaurs, the water cycle, weather, sound, light, matter, chemistry, and energy.  Health topics include the respiratory system and the circulatory system of the human body.  Scientific Inquiry is incorporated throughout all unit of study. Students attend science lab weekly.  Each student will complete a science project using the scientific process.

v  Social Studies – Bob Jones University Press

Fifth graders study American history from the early 1900’s to the present.  Students work together in teams to complete a stock market simulation project.

Weekly Co-Curricular

Chapel 

Music              

Physical Education

Library Science

Computer

Art

Spanish

Science Lab

Homework

Fifth graders will spend approximately 45 minutes completing homework.  Science, history, or special projects will require additional homework time.  Homework is an extension of skills taught in class and should be considered part of the education process.

Music

Fifth grade students will have music on a weekly basis.  Grade appropriate skills are taught and include composing music, vocal and instrumental performance, time periods in music history, and the autoharp.

Library

Students in fifth grade are encouraged to read a variety of books from both the Lower School Library and the Upper School Library.  Fifth graders practice using the resources of the library for various projects.  Most of the library time will be spent working on teacher-initiated projects.  Students learn that they must use several different sources of information to find what is needed.  Students learn to use Discus, a program to locate periodicals on the computer.  Students are encouraged to participate in the Accelerated Reader Program.  Library is considered an extension of the English language arts.

Physical Education     

Fifth graders continue development of movements and skills with an increase in the emphasis on overall fitness.  Sports skills, rules, and regulations are incorporated in the physical education time.

Field Trips

Roper Mountain Science Center

Bowling

Bob Jones University

Table Rock for Animal Tracking

Biltmore House and Gardens

Special Projects, Special Days, and Special Activities

Track and Field Day

ACSI Math Olympics

ACSI Spelling Bee

ACSI Science Fair

Lower School End of the Year Party

Bible Quiz Team

Western Day

Grandparent’s Day

Poems Memorized

The Road Not Taken

The Destruction of Sennacherib

Jonathan Bing                          

If

Songs Memorized

How Great Thou Art

Take My Life and Let it Be

Rescue the Perishing

Fairest Lord Jesus