FIFTH GRADE
Fifth grade at Meadowbrook is a year that offers a fulfilling academic experience with ample opportunities for individual creative expression and enrichment augmented by guest speakers, field trips, activities and special events that bring the curriculum to life. Through an integrated curriculum, our 5th graders see that subjects are connected. Stories, poems, essays, skits, and diaries are written on various themes from our social studies subjects ranging from the Vikings and the Age of Exploration through the Civil War. While our 5th graders' academic growth is extensive, they also grow in responsibility through their contributions both inside and outside of our school community.
WHAT WE DO IN FIFTH GRADE
Language Arts: Fifth graders grow as readers and writers by exploring fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and plays. They analyze characters, themes, and figures of speech while practicing higher-level comprehension. Students also develop their writing by using strong vocabulary, descriptive language, and all stages of the writing process to create essays —often connected to history or social studies. Students also do novel studies.
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Math: With Math in Focus, students move into more advanced math concepts, strengthening problem-solving skills and understanding how math applies to everyday life.
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Social Studies: Students study U.S. history from early explorers through the Civil War, learning how people and events shaped our country and what it means to be responsible citizens today.
