Reading comprehension is important in fifth grade. We will be using many strategies to help understand what is read such as asking questions, using inference, and summarizing to check for understanding.
We are using a program called Lexia. This is a self driven program that diagnoses where your child is in their reading. It will put them right where they need to be and what concepts they need to do to continue their learning on the program. Your child can do this at home too!
The students' will become very familiar with how to write informational and opinion essays. We use topics that fifth graders are passionate about such as "should students be paid for good grades" so they are engaged in their writing. .