503B Test Scope for Exam 1

 

Grade 5 2nd Semester Regular - Test 1 Scope 2024   Dates of Tests: English on Tuesday, 19 March 2024 - Periods 1 and 2 Science and Math on Wednesday, 20 March 2024 - Periods 1 and 2   English   Grammar 50% For all grammar exercises, students should review their Grammar book; Enter the World of Grammar 2 textbook and Grammar quizzes in Test book as well as the review worksheets.  The areas to be tested are as follows: ·         Unit 11 – Reflexive and Emphatic pronouns - Pg. 75 – 79 ·         Unit 12 – Articles - (definite, indefinite and zero article) – Pg. 80 – 86 ·         Unit 13 – Modals 1 – (Can, Could, will and would) – Pg. 87 – 92   Vocabulary 10% For review resources refer to language handbook, vocabulary quizzes and Homework books. Students must study lesson 16 – 20 for the test. Students have to select a word from a word bank and put it into a sentence.   Reading 20% Students will answer Journey’s questions based on Journeys (Softcover) L17 -  The year 2525, L19 – Sojourner Truth and L20 – Horse Rider. Students will also be graded on comprehension skills based on an as yet unread text. Spelling and grammar mistakes will affect grades.   Creative Writing 20% Students must write 3-4 paragraphs (250-300 words) based on a personal narrative writing topic. Essays must be creative and include an interesting topic, clear introduction, body and conclusion. Students will be graded on content, organization, creativity of essay and grammar. Topics are not provided beforehand.           Science   Review Resources: My Pals are Here Science Book 5A Unit 9 – Ecosystems Pg. 88 -98   Students will be asked to describe factors that affect an ecosystem. As well as giving short answers on relevant topics.   Math   Review Resources – Prime Mathematics Course Workbook B Students will be tested on the methods learned in this Unit. Students must review;   ·         Chapter 7, L1 – Approximation pg. 1-5 ·         Chapter 7, L2-3 – Multiplication and Division of Decimals pg. 6 -18 ·         Chapter 7, L4 – Multiplying by 2- Digit Whole Numbers pg. 21-24 ·         Chapter 7, L6 – Conversion of Measurements pg. 30-34 ·         Chapter 7, L7 – Problem Solving pg. 34-36.   Makes sure you understand the steps you need to take to complete a problem. READ the word problems carefully!           Best of luck and study hard,   Mr. Richard, Mr. Andy and Ms. Grace