The Lincoln Public Schools Mathematics Program has four broad goals for students:

• Students will become mathematical problem solvers.
• Students will learn to value mathematics and the quantitative nature of our world.
• Students will develop an understanding of fundamental mathematical concepts.
• Students will acquire mathematical skills, including the ability to perform routine computations.

For more information about the math program in Lincoln Public Schools visit https://home.lps.org/math/.

• Students will learn and apply reading skills and strategies to comprehend text (LA5.1).
• Students will learn and apply writing skills and strategies to communicate (LA5.2).
• Students will develop and apply appropriate speaking and listening skills and strategies to communicate for a variety of purposes (LA5.3).
• Students will apply information fluency and practice digital citizenship (LA5.4).

5th Grade Language Arts uses the Gradual Release of Responsibility. This instructional framework provides modeling, abundant practice guided by the teacher with the intention of students gradually becoming more proficient and independent with the skills, processes and strategies of literacy.  

Course Objectives:

The objectives of this course are the 2014 Nebraska English Language Arts Standards for Grade 5.

Course Pacing

5th Grade Reading Wonders Pacing Guide 

Spelling Lists

• Unit 1
• Unit 2
• Unit 3
• Unit 4
• Unit 5
• Unit 6