English Language Arts, Grade 5, Spring Semester (Part 2)

This is an annual course that has been divided into semesters for payment purposes. Part 1 and Part 2 are meant to be taken together. Both semesters must be taken in the same school year, and Part 1 is a prerequisite to take Part 2.

This comprehensive language course covers key reading, writing, and grammar objectives for 5th grade students.

This class has two sessions available. Please choose one when enrolling.

• Tuesdays at 1 pm, Eastern Standard Time

• Thursdays at Noon, Eastern Standard Time

Language Arts for 5th graders meets once per week for an hour over Zoom. Each session includes discussion of assigned texts and direct instruction in reading and writing. After class, students complete weekly assignments in grammar, reading, and writing.

Students read a variety of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, with a focus on novel studies.

Writing assignments include short responses, adventure stories, argument essays, nature journals, a news article, a multi-week research report, and an original Greek myth.

Grammar study is completed independently through short lessons and quizzes. Topics include sentence structure, types of sentences, punctuation, parts of speech, and root words.

This course is designed for average 5th grade learners, but includes personalized teacher feedback to support and challenge students at all levels. Weekly work averages 30-60 minutes, 3-4 days per week. Observer involvement in reviewing teacher feedback and assisting student pacing is highly encouraged.

All Zoom sessions are recorded and available for viewing. Live attendance is not mandatory.

5th Grade Reading List

• Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan
• The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin
• Old Yeller by Fred Gipso
• My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George
• D'aulaires Book of Greek Myths
• Adaptations by Monika Davies
• PLUS teacher provided articles and resources

This class is designed for the average 5th grade student, but will challenge and support all levels of learners with specific, personal feedback from the teacher. The work load averages 30 minutes-1 hour, 3-4 times per week. Students may need assistance the first few weeks of class as they learn to pace and plan their work for that week.