DCC Fifth Grade Curriculum Overview

Reading

  • Reading Skills
  • Vocabulary
  • Comprehension
  • Greek and Latin Root Words
  • Instill a love for Reading

English

  • Sentence types and structure
  • Punctuation
  • Parts of speech
  • Writing -brainstorming, prewriting, drafting, editing, and revising

Math (Common Core)

  • Place Value, Multiplication and Expressions
  • Divide Whole Numbers
  • Multiply Decimals
  • Add, Subtract, Multiply and Divide Fractions

Religion

  • Seven Sacraments
  • Parts of the Mass
  • Mass Participation

Science and Health

  • Scientific Method
  • Earth Science
  • Physical Science
  • Life Science

Social Studies

  • U.S. History
    • Native Americans
    • Colonies
    • American Revolution
    • Civil War

Spelling

  • Lists will be studied and tested each week
  • Spelling City Activities

 Special Classes