Cursive WritingWriting in cursive is expected of fifth graders. We will practice with our spelling words every week writing them 2x each. Also, poems and stories will be written in cursive by the end of fifth grade.
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Read the following story "Enemy Pie". Listen carefully, you will be completing activities and answering questions on it.
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Meet Mrs. Johnson...
Hello! My name is Tara Johnson and this will be my 15th teaching here at NEMS! I taught 4 years in Kindergarten, two years in 3rd grade, and this year will be my ninth in 5th grade. I graduated Concord University in 2005 with my Elementary Education K-6 degree. I also graduated in 2015 with my Master's degree in Educational Leadership & Administration from Concord University located in Athens, West Virginia.
My husband, Kelly, is a school bus driver in a neighboring county. We have been married for 18 years. During the day, much of his time is occupied by the daily operations of our 70 acre farm located in Ballard, West Virginia. We have two amazing kiddos, Paul, 15, and Addyson, 12.
I am a proud product of Giles County. I graduated from Narrows High School prior to attending college. I have had several influential teachers and coaches while on my educational journey who illustrated to me the qualities of an effective and caring teacher. I foster high expectations for all students and a love of learning.
I also coach the Middle School Girl's basketball team at Narrows High School. I enjoy watching the players grow and develop, not only their basketball skills, but also their life skills, throughout the season. Determination, perseverance, and attitudes can affect events both on the court and in life.
I enjoy reading and teaching reading. I love introducing students to authors like Louis Sachar, Gary Paulsen, Sharon Creech and Roald Dahl. I am very excited to spread my love of reading and writing to my students.
I cannot wait to work with you!
Mrs. Johnson
My husband, Kelly, is a school bus driver in a neighboring county. We have been married for 18 years. During the day, much of his time is occupied by the daily operations of our 70 acre farm located in Ballard, West Virginia. We have two amazing kiddos, Paul, 15, and Addyson, 12.
I am a proud product of Giles County. I graduated from Narrows High School prior to attending college. I have had several influential teachers and coaches while on my educational journey who illustrated to me the qualities of an effective and caring teacher. I foster high expectations for all students and a love of learning.
I also coach the Middle School Girl's basketball team at Narrows High School. I enjoy watching the players grow and develop, not only their basketball skills, but also their life skills, throughout the season. Determination, perseverance, and attitudes can affect events both on the court and in life.
I enjoy reading and teaching reading. I love introducing students to authors like Louis Sachar, Gary Paulsen, Sharon Creech and Roald Dahl. I am very excited to spread my love of reading and writing to my students.
I cannot wait to work with you!
Mrs. Johnson
Books we have read in class
2019-2020.
1st Quarter: (12 points required)
"Pink & Say" by Patricia Polacco AR # 8685 0.5 point
"Enemy Pie" AR # 45222 0.5 points
"Sideways Stories from Wayside School" by Louis Sachar AR # 5243 3 points
"Click, Clack, Moo, Cows that Type" AR # 45430 0.5 point
"I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg" by Lauran Tarshis AR # 156538 2 points
"The Meanest Thing to Say" AR #19888 0.5 points
"The Magic Finger" AR #9268 0.5 points
"Ferdinand" AR #5493 0.5 points
"The Witches" by Roald Dahl AR # 6448 5 points
TOTAL POINTS READ 13 in class
"Enemy Pie" AR # 45222 0.5 points
"Sideways Stories from Wayside School" by Louis Sachar AR # 5243 3 points
"Click, Clack, Moo, Cows that Type" AR # 45430 0.5 point
"I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg" by Lauran Tarshis AR # 156538 2 points
"The Meanest Thing to Say" AR #19888 0.5 points
"The Magic Finger" AR #9268 0.5 points
"Ferdinand" AR #5493 0.5 points
"The Witches" by Roald Dahl AR # 6448 5 points
TOTAL POINTS READ 13 in class
2nd Quarter (12 points required):
"The One and Only Ivan" AR #150437 4 points
"The Last Holiday Concert" AR # 82274 4 points
"If You Take a Mouse to School" AR# 60905 0.5 point
"Never Mail and Elephant" AR# 142027 0.5 point
"Love That Dog" AR# 52616 1 point
Total points read in class 10 points
"The Last Holiday Concert" AR # 82274 4 points
"If You Take a Mouse to School" AR# 60905 0.5 point
"Never Mail and Elephant" AR# 142027 0.5 point
"Love That Dog" AR# 52616 1 point
Total points read in class 10 points
3rd Quarter (12 points required):
"Three Times Lucky" AR# 151057 9 points
"Hate That Cat" AR#126983 1 point
"The Day the Crayons Quit" AR#159597 0.5 point
Total points read in class 10.5 points
"Hate That Cat" AR#126983 1 point
"The Day the Crayons Quit" AR#159597 0.5 point
Total points read in class 10.5 points
4th Quarter:
FLUENCY
Do you want to build your child's rate of fluency? Have your child practice these fluency phrases to help build their rate of fluency over time. These phrases were obtained, with permission, from the following website: http://np.harlan.k12.ia.us/reading_center.htm
Good readers do not read too fast (auctioneer), nor too slow(Mountain Man). They read at the rate in which they speak.
Good readers do not read too fast (auctioneer), nor too slow(Mountain Man). They read at the rate in which they speak.
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These are our fun class resources we use in class to enhance our skills!
