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Orland School District 135

Debbie Dennis

 "Learning is finding out what you already know. 
Doing is demonstrating that you know it.
Teaching i
s reminding others that they know it as well as you do. 
In Room 105
we are all learners, doers and
teachers."   - Richard David Bach

                            


Mrs. Dennis
Room 105
364-4400

Enrichment Self-contained 4th and 5th
Language Arts and Social Studies
Below you will find a brief overview of the first quarter.  You will also see a list of requirements for the first quarter.  Watch for additional information at the start of the school year.
 
4th     Language Arts                                  Social Studies
          Greek Myths                                     Map Skills (lat. & long.)
          Novel - Witch of 4th Street               U.S. Regions
          Expository Writing                            Northeast Region
          Figurative Language                        Immigration
          Parts of Speech
          Word Structures
          Weekly Spelling Units and Tests
          Additional Reading in Junor Great Books
          Review and Practice of Reading Strategies
 
5th     Language Arts                                   Social Studies
          Novel - Rescue Josh McGuire            Early Americans
          Expository Writing                            Colonial America
          Figuative Language
          Parts of Speech
          Word Structures
          Weekly Vocabulary Units and Tests
          Additional Reading in Junior Great Books
          Review and Practice of Reading Strategies
 
The content looks similar for both grade level, but the depth,
expectations and level of reserch differs with each grade.
 
This year the third, fourth and fifth grade students will be involved with a school-wide presidential election.   
           
General requirements for first quarter:
      -read a minimum of five books
      -complete 2 book reports, using the assigned formats
      -complete an expository essay (in class)
      -complete at least 2 extra credit activities (in class)
      -spelling and wordwork assignments each week
 
Websites for review of skills:
                         www.funbrain.com              
                         freerice.com
 
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