Grade 5
Social Studies, World Language Explore the similarities and differences of social groups throughout the ancient world. Explain different types of work available to people in the ancient world. Discuss how the division of labor allowed rulers to accomplish great testaments to their power. Explore the history of Chicago and its relevance to our local communities.
Comprehension and Synthesis (Reading, Writing, Thinking) Examine daily life and culture in various time periods and places. Describe the historical development of city-states. Compare and contrast the quality of life for different social groups. Use a variety of writing styles and products to express learned concepts. Create and interpret timelines to develop a stronger sense of the continuity and discontinuity of the development of civilizations.
Classroom Skills (Organization and Time Management, Note-Taking, Research) Review and reinforce two-column note-taking skills. Learn to utilize resources available on online textbook as necessary to aid in note-taking and test preparation. Review identification of the main idea and supporting details in a reading selection. Take notes, organize, compose, and present information on topics of historical interest. Find and utilize a variety of reliable resources, both in print and online, to further learn about a topic. Effectively use technology as an aid in research and organization. Introduce/review effective study techniques for a variety of different types of assessments. Reflect on how historical events mirror or contrast current events. Develop written and oral arguments supported by historical facts.
World Language Overview The world language program intertwines communication, culture, comparisons, and connections in accordance with National Standards. World language events that pertain to community take place throughout each year of the program. We also invite our students to see and explore language and cultures beyond classroom walls by looking through an abundance of multi-media windows to the outside world.
Grade-Level Expectations
Fifth grade students begin the year with a six-week exposure block that includes two weeks of each world language. Following this exposure block, each student chooses a single world language to study for the remainder of Upper School.
Spanish Meet new people and make beginning conversation. Apply correct phonetics and accent to speaking, writing, and spelling. Count and use any numbers in conversation. Ask/tell the time and discuss “at what time…” Use definite and indefinite articles with beginning vocabulary. Upper School Curriculum Guide — Grade 5
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