St. Paul School acknowledges that the land on which we work, learn, and play is the traditional territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, 

including the territories of the xᵂməθkᵂəy̓əm (Musqueam), and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nations.

Grade 5

September

Topics to be explored:

  • “Living Our Faith” and being of service to others
  • peaceful problem solving strategies and how emotional regulation affects learning and relationships
  • writing a paragraph to express an opinion with evidence
  • developing reading comprehension skills by using the techniques of questioning the elements of the plot and exploring the transformation of the characters
  • place value, comparing, and estimating using numbers up to 1,000,000
  • reviewing and mastering multiplication facts
  • solving word problems
  • experimenting with solutions and solubility
  • learning about the importance of traditional First Nations’ education practices and the effects of residential schools (in preparation for Orange Shirt Day)
  • fine arts drama games and the art of Vincent Van Gogh

Ways to support learning at home: 

  • practice multiplication facts to 12 x 12
  • encourage your child to read for 15 – 30 minutes each day
  • remind your child to check the Grade 5 Google Classroom for announcements
  • help your child to complete any other work that may be assigned to them for home practice (you will be informed of this via email)