Transcript G.A.T.E. 10 Curriculum Night

5th Grade
G.A.T.E. 10
Curriculum Night
Hart Elementary – Cyndi Anderson & Jaci Baxter
Lovejoy Elementary – Dallena Nash & Sandra Dennis
Puster Elementary – Caroline Garcia & Grant Kuneman
Questions?
If you have questions, please write them
on a sticky note, and place them on the
questions paper. We will answer all the
questions in a newsletter by
Friday, September 21st.
MissionStatement
Statement
Mission
The mission statement of the GATE 10
Program is:
We believe in persevering through
the rigor of true learning in order
to: expand individual boundaries,
develop character, and thrive in a
competitive world.
Integrated
Studies
Curriculum Overview
• Parallels the standards (TEKS) of a regular classroom while
embedding rigor, depth, and complexity
• Integrated Unit Studies
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Novels and Humanity Circles
Non-fiction
Art
Music
Social Studies
• Latin
• Grammar
• Writing Workshop
Fifth Grade
• Universal Theme: Diversity
Brought About by Conflict
– Declarations
• Johnny Tremain, Forbes
• George vs. George, Schnazer
• Explorers, Colonial America, American
Revolutionary War, Slavery
– Disenchantment
• The Phantom Tollbooth, Juster
• Civil War, Emancipation Proclamation, Bill
of Rights, Constitution
– Diversity
• The Cay, Taylor
• WWI, WWII
A Day in the Life…
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A typical class incorporates every subject. A day in the IS
classroom might include:
– Reading Workshop
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A short read-aloud from a companion novel.
Reflection
Read-along with annotations (student note-taking)
Reading Skill Lessons (Mini-lessons)
Humanity Circles
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2 Minute Memoirs
Writing Process
Grammar
Latin
Mini-lessons
– Writing Workshop
– Social Studies
• Integrated with Reading and Writing Workshops
• Primary and Secondary Sources
• Collaborative Learning
– Engaged students focused on reading, writing, conversation, openended questioning, and connecting to the Depth and Complexity icons.
Humanity Circles
• “Humanity” or “Literature” Circles are flexible
groups of students who have read the same book,
and meet weekly to discuss it.
• Books provided by the school.
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Promote a positive attitude toward reading
Provide a choice and encourage responsibility
Encourage extensive/intensive reading
Invite discussions that lead to inquiry and critical thinking
Support responses from multiple perspectives
Foster interactions and collaboration
Nurture reflection and self-evaluation
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Outcomes of I.S.
• Inspire Confidence
• Fostering Participation
• Build for Success
• Making Connections Across
Disciplines
• Developing Metacognition (selfthinking) at a Depth and Complexity
level
MATH BASICS
– Everyday for 90 minutes
– The accelerated curriculum is enriched with
depth and complexity.
• In Grade 5 – Review 5th, learn 6th and many 7th grade
TEKS
Daily Math Lessons
• We teach the TEKS through problem
solving and hands on experiences.
– Examples:
• Manipulatives
• Analyzing data to determine meaning of
words and how to build conceptual
knowledge
• Variety of strategies
Independent Practice
Looks Like…
• Playing Math games
• Problem solving in groups, with a
partner, or independently
• Small group teacher sessions
• Journal reflections
• Practice applying skills at a deeper
level
Homework
• Problem solving (some non-routine such as
used in Math Olympiad)
• Opportunity to share strategies and
attempts—even unsuccessful ones—with
classmates on due date
• Skill review/practice as needed
• Expectation for improved success as the
year progresses
• Time commitment: Max. 15-20 mins per
night unless by choice
Lovejoy Gifted Association
• The LGA is a not-for-profit advocacy group for all gifted
children in Lovejoy ISD. Membership is open to all persons
interested in the mission of the organization.
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Academic Enrichment:
http://www.lovejoyisd.net/MP.cfm?P=6566
GATE 10
Thank you for sharing your brilliant
children with us this year!
Please do not hesitate to contact us if
you have questions throughout the
year, or write it on a sticky note if
you have one tonight.