Grade 5

Comprehension

• Identify the story elements. Characters, settings, and events, and compare and contrast them. 
• Determine a theme, main idea, and point of view of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text.
• Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
• Explain how a series of chapters, scenes, or stanzas fits together to provide the overall structure of a particular story, drama, or poem.
• Read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry.
• Integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.
• Read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts.
• Sequence
• Problem and Solution
• Author’s Point of view
• Cause and Effect
• Compare and Contrast
• Theme
• Main Idea and Details

Phonics/Spelling

• Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
• Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
• Short and Long Vowels 
• r-Controlled Vowels 
• Contractions
• Opened and Closed Syllables
• Homographs and Homophones 

Vocabulary

• Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.
• Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
• Use context as a clue to identify the meaning of a word or phrase.
• Context Clues
• Idioms
• Prefixes and Suffixes
• Simile, Metaphor and Personification
• Synonyms and Antonyms 
• Adages and Proverbs
• Root Words
• Connotation and Denotation
• Greek and Latin Roots

Grammar

• Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
• Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
• Types of Sentences: Statement, Command, Question and Exclamation
• Sentence Structure: Subjects and Predicates, Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences, run-on sentences
• Nouns: Common and Proper Nouns, Singular and Plural Nouns, Irregular Plural Nouns, Possessive Nouns
• Prepositional Phrases
• Verbs: Action Verbs, Irregular Verbs, Verb Tenses, Main and Helping Verbs, Linking Verbs
• Pronouns and antecedents, Types of Pronouns, Pronoun-Verb Agreement, Possessive pronouns
• Clauses
• Adjectives
• Adverbs

Writing Component

• Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
• Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
• Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective techniques, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
• Draw evidence from literary or informational texts that support analysis, reflection, and research.
• Realistic Fiction – Biography- Persuasive Article
• Expository Text – Poetry – Fairy Tale 
• Fantasy Text – Persuasive Article  
• Tall tale – Drama – Biography – Poetry
• Historical Fiction – Persuasive Article – Realistic Fiction
• Historical Fiction – Biography – Poetry

Novels

• Prince Caspian by C.S. LEWIS
• A Wrinkle in Time by MADELEINE L’Engle

Speaking and Listening

• Engage effectively in various collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
• Use knowledge of the language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

Numbers to 10,000,000

• Place Value
• Comparing Numbers
• Estimation

Whole Number Multiplication and Division

• Multiplying and Dividing by Multiples of 10
• Powers of 10
• Multiplying and Dividing by 2-Digit Numbers
• Order of Operations
• 3-step Real-World Problems

Fractions and Mixed Numbers

• Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions and Mixed Numbers
• Division Expressions
• Fractions and Decimals

Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers

• Multiplying Fractions
• Multiplying Mixed Numbers by Whole Numbers
• Dividing Fractions and Whole Numbers

Algebra

• Number Patterns
• Using Letters as Numbers

Area of Triangles

Decimals

• Place Value up to Thousandths Place
• Comparing and Rounding Decimals
• Multiplying and Dividing Decimals
• Estimating Decimals
• Converting Metric Units

Graphs

• Making and Interpreting Line Plots
• Graphing an Equation
• Comparing Data Using Line Graph

Properties of Triangles and Quadrilaterals

• Classifying Triangles
• Classifying Quadrilaterals

Volume

• The volume of a Rectangular Prism and Liquid
• The volume of Composite Figures

Cells to body systems

• What are cells?
• How can we observe cells?
• How do cells work together?
• How do our bodies move, breathe and circulate blood?
• How do our bodies digest food, remove wastes and send messages?
• How does the body stay cool?

How do living things grow and reproduce?

• How are living things grouped?
• What is a dichotomous key?
• How do plants grow and reproduce?
• What factors affect the germination rate?
• What are physical and behavioral adaptations?

The solar system and the universe 

• What objects are part of the solar system?
• How do we observe objects in the solar system?
• What are stars and galaxies?

The rock cycle 

• What are minerals?
• What are the properties of minerals?
• How can rocks be classified?
• How can you model changes in rock?

Fossils 

• What are fossils?
• What was ancient Earth-like?
• How can scientists use fossils?

Matter

• What are solids, liquids and gases?
• How does water change?
• How does matter change?
• What are mixtures and solutions?
• What affects the speed of dissolving?

The Beginnings of Human Society

• Geography and History
• Using a timeline
• Prehistory
• The beginnings of civilization

The Fertile Crescent

• The land between two rivers
• Babylonia and Assyria
• The legacy of Mesopotamia
• Mediterranean civilizations
• Judaism

Ancient Egypt and Nubia.

• The geography of the Nile
• Egypt’s powerful kings and queens
• Egyptian religion
• The culture of the ancient Egyptians
• The resource-rich cultures of Nubia 

Ancient India

• The Indus and Ganges rivers
• The beginnings of Hinduism
• The beginnings of Buddhism

Ancient China

• The geography of China’s river valleys
• Strong rulers unite Warring Kingdoms
• Achievements of ancient China

• Talk about leisure and free time activities.
• Describe the personality and appearance of a person.
• Describe family members.
• Talk about sports and your favorite sport.
• Talk about clothing, trends, and styles.
• Name festivals celebrated in France and Egypt and describe how do people celebrate them.

Our goal as a french department is to work to improve the level of the french language of our students making sure they are well prepared for a strong French program which consists of four major elements, listening, writing, reading, and speaking through DELF levels (A1.1 – A1 – A2 – B1 – B2 Junior) as per the National Ministry of Education in France.

Starting from grade 5,  our students communicate with French students in France about all the topics for our academic year.

• Talk about the three countries Germany – Austria – Switzerland.
• Learn numbers from 0-12.
• Learn some international words and their categories.
• Greet other people.
• Talk about hobbies.
• Introduce yourself.
• Learn some countries, their capitals, and languages
• Write an Email.
• Wh questions When, What, Who, Why, Where
• Learn the names of school supplies.
• Name objects inside the classroom.
• The definite and indefinite articles
• Construct the negative form.
• Learn the numbers from 11 to 100.
• Learn the names school subjects.
• The plural form.
• Tell time.
• Learn days of the week.
• Grammar: The pronouns we, they, you (plural).
• Talk about animals.
• Learn the colors
• Grammar: Possessive pronouns
• Talk about free time activities.
• Grammar: Trennbare Verben
• Talk about a daily routine
• Prepositions in-auf-zu

تتبع المدرسة مناهج وزارة التربية والتعليم كاملة دون تغيير وهي كالتالي

المحور الأول (اكتشف ذاتي) ويتحدث عن القدرات والتساؤل والتخطيط.

المحور الثاني (علاقاتي مع الآخرين) ويتحدث عن الأشكال واللغات والعادات.

المحور الثالث (مناهج جديدة لم تُعرف بعد)

المحور الرابع (مناهج جديدة لم تُعرف بعد)

ويحتوي المنهج على مجموعة من الأساليب والتراكيب التي تدرس كاملة وهي

الظرف – اعراب المثنى وجمع المذكر وجمع المؤنث وجمع التكسير – المفعول به والمبتدأ والخبر

Collecting and presenting information and creating charts (Microsoft Excel)

• Differentiate between a row and a column.
• Fill tables with data and merge groups of cells together.
• Adjust a row height or a column width.
• Format cell types.
• Change currency signs while using calculations.
• Design a budget for holidays around the world by calculating the expenses and creating formulas.
• Use master selection in excel and merge cells together.

Coding (Scratch)

• Identify programming and programming languages.
• Apply the concept of algorithms.
• Understand the meaning of sprite.
• Control the movement of a sprite by giving a set of instructions.

Elements of art:

• Line
• Shape
• Color
• Value
• Form
• Texture
• Space

Design principles:

• Balance 
• Contrast
• Movement

We will be studying:

• Painters of history
• The Primitive art of Edward Hicks
• John James Audubon and the birds of America 
• Pictures of daily life
• Science and Art
• The Architecture of cities
• Victorian Architecture
• American Artists in Europe
• Black and white Painting
• Sports Special 
• Abstract art
• The Architecture of cities
• Realism with feeling
• Non-Objective Art
• Walt Disney and the art of animation
• Abstract Expressionism
• The art of illusion

• The Beat Tree
• Playing Do major scale
• Beat vs rhythm
• Winter show performance
• The whole note
• The half note
• The quarter note
• The eighth note
• Create a tempo line
• Play a Tempo line
• Exploring Xylophone
• Playing DO- major forward and backwards
• Playing the two songs with Keyboard tempo

President Physical Fitness Challenge Assessment every term to calculate the performance of each student

• Cardiorespiratory function – beep test  
• Flexibility – Sit and Reach 
• Push-ups – 1 minute
• Sit-ups – 1 minute 
• Agility- Shuttle Run 
• High jump
• Long jump 
• ABS: sit-ups, bicycle crunchers.
• QUADS: lunges, high knees, squats.
• BACK: plank and star planks.
• CHEST: push-ups, shoulders taps 
• Cool-Down

Dodgeball

• Students will learn the skills of dodging, catching, and throwing the ball.
• Students will understand teamwork can drastically improve your chance of winning in dodgeball. 

Soccer

• Students will learn the skills of passing, receiving, shooting, decision-making, dribbling, heading, running off the ball, skills, tricks, touch, and ball control.

Ultimate Frisbee

• Students will learn the skills of general throwing, power throwing, break throwing, speed, defence, and catching.

Basketball

• Students will learn the skills of dribbling, passing, and shooting in the basketball unit. Students will participate in modified passing and dribbling games.

Gymnastics       

• Students will learn to move their bodies safely and gracefully during the gymnastics unit.
• Students will learn the combination of movement concepts with tumbling, agility, and balancing skills.

Volleyball

• Students will learn the basic skills of volleyball. Students will be introduced to serving overhead, rules, and offensive and defensive play. Students will play in a modified game scrimmage.

Badminton

• Students will gain knowledge and practice serving short and long, drop shots, and driving which can be used in a badminton match. Students will participate in a double badminton tournament at the conclusion of the unit.

Handball

• Students will be instructed in the game of Handball. Students will develop the skills of hand-eye coordination, visual tracking, footwork, dexterity, and ability, as they hit a ball.

Softball/baseball

• Students will learn to throw and catch focusing on distance and accuracy.
• Students will throw and catch with one another.