Grade 5
Grade 5 writing curriculum following CA State Standards with 30 sessions covering narrative, informational, and creative writing with comprehensive grammar instruction.
Classical Literature & Critical Analysis
Engage deeply with classical literature through chapter book studies that promote rich discussions, critical thinking, and meaningful connections. Go beyond basic comprehension to analyze themes, make inferences, and provide ideas that extend beyond the text.
Creative Response Writing
Master diverse writing skills including descriptive paragraphs, diary entries, character interviews, timelines, and book reviews to respond creatively to literature.
Debate and Public Speaking
Develop debate skills and public speaking abilities through structured sessions that integrate quotations, arguments, and persuasive communication.
BRING LITERATURE TO LIFE
- Mirroring State Standard — Strictly follow CA State Standards with differentiated instruction based
- n specific needs
- Combining and bridging the gaps of research-based teaching materials
- Each session focuses on a set of specific learning objectives that matches State Standards and student developmental needs
- We believe in using a holistic approach to lead book study which covers a wide range of 21st century skills and concepts
- By attending the total of 30 sessions in each grade level book study, your child will become an active reader and writer who enjoys the meaningful friendship with classical literature
Class Structure:
- We only assign class to teachers who have the most teaching experience and knowledge in specific subject and grade level
- Each class has no more than 4 students
- Class will be delivered through Zoom meeting, and homework will be provided for each session
- For G1 and above classes, constructive feedback will be provided for all homework assignments and writing assignments
Readings Before Class:
- Stories are required to be read before class
- Books are chosen to promote and encourage rich discussion
- Chapter books (assigned chapters for each class)
Reading Skills:
At grade 4, students are no longer learning to read, they are reading to learn. The main focus of the reading skills is reading the book and reading comprehension. During the class students will be posed with both basic and critical thinking questions based on the reading. Students will have the opportunity to engage in an enriching conversation, provide their own ideas about the reading, and make inferences about the reading. This discussion about the book will ask them to go beyond the text to support critical thinking skills.
Writing Skills:
- Summarize
- Descriptive paragraphs
- Writing a letter
- Diary Entry
- Writing a chapter ending
- Setting narrative
- Interview a character
- Narrative writing
- Timeline and structure
- Theme writing
- Debates
- Quotations
- Book review
Highlights:
- Each session includes a writing skill to target a set of specific learning objectives and writing skill set
- The writing skills allow students to respond to the book in creative ways
- Each session focuses on students and teacher engaging in rich discussion about the book
- Debate skills and public speaking skills are included in the last few sessions
- Theories of educational psychology will be integrated in each session to instill the value and importance of being a good reader and writer
Example Of Outline——Book Study Grade 4, Part 1, Session 5
