Writing 
The fifth grade writing program is derived from the Vermont Grade Level Expectations and mandates from our district. The students will be meeting with Mrs. Maynard this year for writing and DOL. Students will compose pieces based on the following Vermont mandated genres:

Narrative
Procedure - takes the form of a lab report for science with Mrs. DaBica
Persuasive Essay
Response to Literature
Poetry
Current Events- with Mrs. DaBica

The students will complete spelling and vocabulary during the 5/6 literacy block.

The ANWSU uses a keyboarding program in grades 3-6. This program is 10-15 minutes per day. Students will complete this during the 5/6 literacy block.

We are concerned with the handwriting and cursive that our students use and need to read. Students will spend time during their literacy block practicing handwriting and cursive.