Mrs. Toczylousky's
Fifth Grade ELA and Social Studies
What to do at home?

Students

  • What if I forgot to write down my homework in my agenda?

    Simple!  Go to the 5th grade homework calendar! There's a link in TEAMS!  This is updated with the latest homework and upcoming assessments.

  • What if I'm sick or miss class?

    Simple!  Go to the class TEAM and watch the video of class.

  • What can I do if I need help at home?

    Again, you can watch the video of class posted in TEAMS.  or   

    You should always refer to your ELA Toolbox, notes in folder, and StoryTown textbook for assistance.

  • How do I know what to study when there is a test?

    A Concept Guide is given for EVERY Language Arts test and should be taped into your agenda.  The Concept Guide is an outline of the exact skills that will be on the quiz or test.  Use the Concept Guide to focus your studying and preparation and remember to use the textbook and ELA Toolbox with your Concept Guide.  

Parents

  • Check your child’s agenda each night and make sure assignments are complete.
  • Look over your child’s graded work and review any areas that were completed incorrectly.
  • What can you study with your child?  
    • Your child’s ELA Toolbox. This resource will provide vocabulary words, notes on the concepts/skills that were covered throughout the reading selection.
    • Concept Guides in your child’s agenda.  A Concept Guide is provided for each test and is an outline of the exact skills that will be on the test.  You can use our child’s textbook and ELA Toolbox to focus your child’s studying and preparation.  These guides will be given at least 2 days prior to the quiz or test. 
  • You can check out the various sites that I have listed on my home page.  These sites can provide additional practice and support in numerous language arts related areas. You can also do an online search and explore other resources.
  • You can model reading to your child. Your child should still follow your reading. Let your child see you reading, make comments, and share interesting passages with him/her. Reading to children exposes them to richer vocabulary and can have positive impacts on their language and later literacy achievement.
  • You can also read with your child, taking turns reading pages or sections of the text.
  • You can keep up on what your child is reading. If you can, read a few pages of your child’s books yourself so you can discuss the book with him/her. If you can't, you can Google most books to get a summary of the chapters/ book or find comprehension questions to ask.  Have your child summarize at the end of their reading. Summarizing is one of the most important reading strategies to help your child comprehend texts.
  • Check to see if your child has completed his/her Study Island assignments for ELA class. These assignments will reinforce skills taught in class and will also facilitate growth.
  • If you have any questions or concerns, please call or email me right away.
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