Here is a brief overview of the topics/units covered in 5^th grade: (Please note: I do NOT teach 5th grade Math or Science!)

Religion: Our textbook is Christ Our Life
*Worshiping God and different ways to Worship
* 7 Sacraments
* Parts of Mass
*Saints
*Scripture Discussions
*Prayer Time

Reading: Our textbook is Journeys
* Novel Studies
*Guided Reading Groups
*Reading book & comprehension skills and strategies
*Read Alouds
*Poetry
*IRT (independent reading time)

English/Spelling/Vocab: Our textbook is Journeys and Sadlier Oxford Vocabulary
*Diagramming Sentences & grammar skills
*Essays (personal narrative, opinion, expository, and informational)
* Creative Writing
*Spelling rules and Vocabulary study
*WAD words
 
Social Studies:
*States and Capitals
*Geography/map
*Explorers
*Colonial Period
*American Revolution
*Current Events (Scholastic!)