{"id":3840,"date":"2020-04-30T16:42:16","date_gmt":"2020-04-30T20:42:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ortn.edu\/jefferson\/?page_id=3840"},"modified":"2020-04-30T17:31:59","modified_gmt":"2020-04-30T21:31:59","slug":"jms-5th-grade-curriculum-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ortn.edu\/jefferson\/academics\/counseling-center\/2022-2023-oar\/jms-5th-grade-curriculum-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"JMS 5th Grade Curriculum Guide 2020-2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"Page-container\">\n<div id=\"page-0\" class=\"Page PageComponent\">\n<div class=\"Draw Draw--not-drawing Draw--selection\">\n<div class=\"TextLayer-container\">\n<div class=\"textLayer\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Jefferson Middle School<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">5th Grade<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Curriculum Guide 2020\u00a0 \u2013 2021<\/h2>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 5th Grade Curriculum Overview\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/54CnXWTw1SY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h4>To see the whole playlist, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLBX9jG90vAUm68kJlcJ3_ES16NbzB2fT6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4>To see the PDF document in a new tab, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ortn.edu\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/04\/JMS-5th-Grade-Curriculum-with-Video-Links-2020-21.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here<\/a><\/h4>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"text-align: center\">******************************************************************************<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Fifth Grade Required Courses<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"textLayer--absolute\"><strong>English Language Arts-<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 5th Grade English Language Arts\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W94KjK7ii3k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer--absolute\">The fifth grade ELA curriculum combines reading with language and writing skills. Students read a variety of literature as well as informational texts with an emphasis on science and history. To enhance the comprehension of complex texts and improve the\u00a0ability to\u00a0craft responses in both written and spoken forms, the curriculum includes the study of vocabulary and the conventions of Standard English. The reading and writing connection is strengthened as students learn to apply essential reading skills when writing informative, opinion, and narrative\u00a0essays.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"textLayer--absolute\"><strong>Mathematics\u2013<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"textLayer--absolute\"><strong>Standard &#8211; <\/strong>The curriculum includes number theory, computation, algebraic thinking, problem solving, data analysis, measurement, and geometry. Fifth graders are expected to know multiplication and division facts through the twelves tables prior to the start of school.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 5th Grade Math Course Overview\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-KQPSYVPQO0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer--absolute\"><strong>Advanced-<\/strong> The curriculum includes number theory, computation, algebraic thinking, problem solving, data analysis, measurement, and geometry, but at a faster pace. Students will begin working on 6th grade math standards as they approach the end of the year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 5th Grade ADVANCED Math\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hXrn4ujwUoQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"textLayer--absolute\"><strong>Social Studies\u2013<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 5th Grade Social Studies\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IsbVvady93c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer--absolute\">The curriculum includes the governance, civics, economics, geography, and history of the United States and Tennessee.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"textLayer--absolute\"><strong>Science\u2013<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 5th Grade Science\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LsBaGIXBpEw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer--absolute\">The curriculum includes topics such as scientific methods, micro-organisms, matter, force\u00a0and motion, plants, energy, and processes that change the earth.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"textLayer--absolute\"><strong>Reading<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 5th Grade Science\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LsBaGIXBpEw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Students will engage in self-paced independent reading practice, group reading tasks, and guided reading activities to develop reading fluency and comprehension.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"textLayer--absolute\"><strong>Physical Education\u2013<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 5th Grade PE\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Xz5CvyQ7daQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer--absolute\">The physical education program is an instructional class that teaches\u00a0students the fundamentals of team sports, the importance of regular physical fitness, and\u00a0lifetime wellness activities.\u00a0Emphasis is placed on activities that condition students in\u00a0physical strength and endurance as well as the development of coordination and physical\u00a0skills.<\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Students are required to have a set of physical education clothes for participation. Required PE clothes consist of mid-thigh length shorts with an elastic band or drawstring, a solid white, solid gray, solid royal blue, solid yellow, OR any Jefferson Eagles t-shirt, athletic socks, and a pair of tennis shoes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Per JMS dress code, no spandex\/compression leggings, pants, or capris are allowed to be worn in PE classes. Students also have the opportunity to have their own PE locker, which requires a combination lock.\u00a0Students are required to\u00a0participate and dress out in proper physical education\u00a0clothes.\u00a0Students must have a\u00a0written note from a physician to be excused from PE.<\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer--absolute\">********************************************************************************************<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"textLayer--absolute\"><strong>Courses That Alternate with 5th grade P. E.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Fifth grade students rotate Art, Careers Exploration, Keyboarding, and Music throughout the school year, alternating with physical education.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"textLayer--absolute\"><strong>Art\u2013<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"5th Grade Art examples\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Bzjso0k6F6c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer--absolute\">This course focuses on improving creative problem solving and individual self-expression through the manipulation of different media. Students will create pieces that incorporate their\u00a0name and fantasy creatures in design.\u00a0They will also study art history and critique their work upon\u00a0completion. Students will be asked to express their ideas through writing about their drawings.\u00a0If time warrants, student will also complete a three-dimensional clay piece.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Page-container\">\n<div id=\"page-1\" class=\"Page PageComponent\">\n<div class=\"Draw Draw--not-drawing Draw--selection\">\n<div class=\"TextLayer-container\">\n<div class=\"textLayer\">\n<h4 class=\"textLayer--absolute\"><strong>Keyboarding Rotation AND\u00a0Career Exploration Rotation\u2013<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS 5th Career and Keyboarding\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x_uKJ19oIhI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Keyboarding &#8211; Students will gain essential keyboarding skills while incorporating multiple projects in collaboration with core 5th Grade teachers and the library. In addition to Keyboarding, students will learn about Skyward\/Canvas, Destiny, creating and saving files in specific locations, and cyber security. Students will also learn basic Microsoft Word formatting skills to complete research projects and building citations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Career Exploration- This course is designed to assist students in practicing collaboration skills necessary to excel in future coursework and occupations. Students will learn about existing high school, college, and career pathways, and how to successfully\u00a0transition into them. In Oak\u00a0Ridge schools we are implementing Project-Based Learning (PBL) as an engaging instructional approach for learning 21st century career skills. This course will emphasize academic learning goals and competencies that focus specifically on collaborative teamwork in careers.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"textLayer--absolute\"><strong>Music-<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 5th Grade General Music\" width=\"1100\" height=\"825\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2oVO36sOovI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Students in 5th grade general music will explore fundamental elements of music such as performing, music in other countries and cultures, musical theater, and famous composers.\u00a0Students learn by playing on an instrument,\u00a0reading,\u00a0listening, writing, playing musical games, and\u00a0watching related videos<\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer--absolute\">********************************************************************************************<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Fifth Grade Elective Courses<\/h3>\n<p class=\"textLayer--absolute\">**Attention: Elective courses are ONLY available if a student is not in the RTI (Response to Intervention) program for Reading or Math. If a student is placed in RTI, they will be removed\u00a0from their elective until they have shown growth in the supported subject area. Should you have any questions concerning RTI, a student\u2019s placement, or how a student can move out of\u00a0RTI,\u00a0please contact Stephanie Hope or John Smith.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"textLayer--absolute\"><strong>Band\u2013<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Band\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cGYNShTPeHM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Fifth Graders may choose to take Beginning Band. In this class, students will learn the basic\u00a0fundamentals of playing a wind or percussion instrument, learn to read music notation, and learn the basics of performing music as a soloist and in a large ensemble. In addition to a few normal class supplies, students are expected to obtain an instrument, instrument maintenance accessories,\u00a0and our band method book. As part of the course grade, all students are expected to perform in concerts, which take place outside of the school day.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"textLayer--absolute\"><strong>Orchestra\u2013<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 5th Grade Orchestra\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7hinlbLm1XI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Orchestra is designed for students with prior string instrument experience. Students play\u00a0in performances at school and in area concerts. Students learn bowing techniques, vibrato, shifting, good sound production, and proper intonation. Students attend a festival competition in the spring.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"textLayer--absolute\"><strong>Chorus\u2013<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide Video 5th Grade Chorus\" width=\"1100\" height=\"825\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5Tu4om5HL7g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer--absolute\">The primary focus of this class will be performing choral music in concert. Students will\u00a0learn the basics of singing in the traditional choral method, including reading and interpreting choral music notation, developing breath control, singing scales, sightsinging, harmonizing, expanding vocal range, and maintaining vocal health.\u00a0As part of the course grade, students are expected to perform in\u00a0concerts, some of which occur outside of school hours. During these concerts, performers are required to wear the JMS chorus uniform of a chorus t-shirt and jeans.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"textLayer--absolute\"><strong>Study Hall\u2013<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 5th Grade Study Hall\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PE6wX5FBiVg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer--absolute\">This course focuses on helping students develop better study and time management skills.\u00a0 Students will work on homework, long term assignments, independent reading, and math skill development.<\/p>\n<div class=\"Page-container\">\n<div id=\"page-1\" class=\"Page PageComponent\">\n<div class=\"Draw Draw--not-drawing Draw--selection\">\n<div class=\"TextLayer-container\">\n<div class=\"textLayer\" style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">*********************************************************************************<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">*******************<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">***<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">CLASSES RECOMMENDED BY TEACHER FOR EXTRA SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">RTI <\/span><\/strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">(Response to Intervention) <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">is a multi<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">tier approach to the early identification and support of students <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">with learning needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Tier 1- <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">The Whole Class<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">In the general education classroom; the teacher measures everyone\u2019s skills. This is known as a <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">universal <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">screening <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">that is given 3 times a year to the whole school (Fall, Winter, and Spring) to determine the <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">students that fall at the 25<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">percentile or below for extra Tier 1 support<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">. If your child falls at or below <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">t<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">he 25<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">percentile your child will be placed in a Tier 2 or Tier 3 class in the areas of Math or English to <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">provide more support because they are performing below their grade level. The screening helps the <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">teacher work with students in small groups based on their <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">skill levels. The school will let you know if <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">your child is struggling and will update you on his\/her RTI progress. In some schools, the majority of <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">students need Tier 1 instructional support because their reading and math skills are not at grade level. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">D<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">uring the intervention, the RTI team monitors students\u2019 progress to see who might need additional <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">support. Many students respond successfully to Tier 1 support and achieve grade<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">level expectations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Tier 2- <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Small Group Interventions (25<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">percentile<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">11<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">pe<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">rcentile)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 5th Grade RTI Reading\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EtdmbLiqCjw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 5th Grade RTI Math\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Bp6RGM_ni-c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">If your child isn\u2019t making adequate progress in Tier 1, he\/she will start to receive more targeted help. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">This is <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">in addition <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">to the regular classroom instruction (Tier 1), not a replacement for it. Tier 2 <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">interventions take place <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">every <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">day <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">during <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">a designated period and students won\u2019t miss any core instruction in <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">the classroom. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">During these extra help sessions, he\/she will be taught in small groups using a different method than in <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Tier 1 because the first method wasn\u2019t successful. The teacher may also ask <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">you to work with your child <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">at home on certain skills.<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">The school will monitor your child\u2019s progress so it\u2019s clear whether the Tier 2 intervention is helping <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">through 4 \u00bd week progress reports sent by the school.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Tier 3: Intensive Interventions (at or below <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">10<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">percentile)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 5th Grade RTI Tier 3\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NxsRLcW7L0k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Typically, only a small percentage of the class will require Tier 3 support. In many schools, though, that <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">number is much higher. If your child needs Tier 3 support, it will be tailored to his\/her needs. Every day <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">he\/she will receive one<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">on<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">one instruction or work in very small groups.<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Your child will continue to spend most of the day in the general education classroom. If he\/she doesn\u2019t <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">make adequate progress in Tier 3, it\u2019s likely that the school will recommend <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">an evaluation for special <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">education services<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Core Focus<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">(English or Math) This class <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">is <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">for those students that score <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">close to the 25<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">percentile or the teacher <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">has identified will benefit from extra support with current core classes. Students <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">will be able to work on <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">homework intermittently during the week and <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">may need re<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">teaching of Tier 1 <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">instruction.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jefferson Middle School 5th Grade Curriculum Guide 2020\u00a0 \u2013 2021 To see the whole playlist, click here To see the PDF document in a new tab, click here ****************************************************************************** Fifth Grade Required Courses English Language Arts- The fifth grade ELA curriculum combines reading with language and writing skills. 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