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

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 material 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 seven novels outside of class and are expected to complete various book reports for the seven novels.  Reading time should not be considered homework.  Reading to your child or having your child read to you familiarizes you 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	Book Report
September	Poetry	Shoe Box Report
October	Science Fiction	Written
November	Western	Oral
January	Free choice	Free choice
February	Historical Fiction	Brochure
March	Biography/Autobiography	Written
April	Free choice	Free choice

v  Science – Bob Jones University Press

Science 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.

v  Social Studies – Bob Jones University Press

Fifth graders study American history from the early 1900’s to the present. 

Weekly Co-Curricular

Chapel

Music              

Physical Education

Library Science

Computer

Art

Spanish

Science Lab

Homework

Fifth graders will spend approximately 45 minutes completing math and spelling 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

Special Projects, Special Days, and Special Activities

Track and Field Day

ACSI Math Olympics

ACSI Spelling Bee

ACSI Science Fair

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