Fifth grade

Fifth Grade Curriculum

English Language Arts (ELA)

  • Reading: Compare and contrast texts, summarize key ideas, and evaluate arguments.

  • Comprehension & Analysis: Interpret figurative language and determine an author’s purpose.

  • Writing: Produce multi-paragraph essays, conduct research projects, and cite sources accurately.

  • Grammar & Conventions: Refine grammar, sentence structure, and usage skills.

  • Vocabulary: Expand vocabulary through reading complex texts and using context clues.

Mathematics

  • Fractions & Decimals: Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions; perform operations with decimals.

  • Measurement & Geometry: Calculate volume and understand measurement conversions.

  • Operations & Algebraic Thinking: Solve multi-step problems using all four operations; analyze patterns and relationships.

  • Coordinate Geometry: Graph points on the coordinate plane to solve real-world problems.

  • Mathematical Reasoning: Apply logical reasoning and problem-solving strategies across all math domains.

Science

  • Life Science: Explore the human body systems and ecosystems.

  • Physical Science: Investigate matter, its properties, and changes.

  • Earth & Space Science: Study the solar system and Earth’s place in space.

  • Scientific Practices: Engage in inquiry-based investigations, integrate technology, and build models.

  • Communication: Present scientific conclusions using evidence and clear explanations.

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