“Preparing Today’s Child for a Successful Tomorrow”
Elementary Curriculum Guide
5th Grade-Mr. Farrugia and Mr. Holzer
Through partnerships with families, community members, students, and fellow educators, Richmond School District will be recognized for its academic excellence by developing the whole student to become a lifelong learner.
Math
Everyday Math4 Last reviewed 6/20/21
Resources for Families
https://everydaymath.uchicago.edu/
Literacy
Units of Study
This comprehensive literacy solution incorporates the pillars of the reading and writing workshop philosophy with engaging texts, hands-on resources, and integrated digital tools to help students meet the rigorous standards and grade-level expectations for all students. The instructional model follows connected Reading and Writing Workshops that focus on mini lessons to teach the important skills and strategies students need to be highly competent thinkers, readers, and writers ready for college and career. Designed to teach students to think carefully about what they read, discern what is relevant to them, and what is important in their world.� myView Literacy offers a balanced instructional model with an emphasis on conceptual understandings, standards-based instruction and application through rigorous performance tasks and the workshop model.
Science
5th grade utilizes Mystery Science.
Life Science
Physical Science
Earth Science
Social Studies
5th grade utilizes Wisconsin Studies Weekly.
Assessments
The Richmond School District’s academic standards have been developed over the course of the years blending the Wisconsin Model Academic Standards, Essential Elements (alternate standards for students with severe disabilities), Financial Literacy Standards, and Next Generation Science Standards. For more information, please see your child’s teacher.
State Assessments
District Assessments
Classroom Assessments
Specials