5th Grade
About
Reading
The 5th-grade reading curriculum mainly focuses on teaching students to understand the texts they read and to develop ideas about what they read and learn. More precisely, they are instructed on how to support their ideas using specific details from the text. Students are expected to think carefully about (and ultimately use) details such as quotes, facts, and events from a text to develop and explain what they believe and what they have learned. Students practice this as they read texts together as a class as well as through the reading they do independently. Fifth-grade teachers help students develop specific strategies they can use to do this. Fifth graders further deepen these skills as they write extensively about what they read.
Writing
Fifth graders build on the skills they learned in 4th grade to become clearer and more developed writers as they write many different kinds of pieces — about a variety of topics — and use details and organization to write strong essays. Students are encouraged to use their writing as a means to share their unique ideas and perspectives, not just those of others. They are taught to use connected and specific details in their writing, as well. Students are shown particular ways to do this and spend much of their writing time in class working on their writing pieces.
Math
In 5th grade, students practice more complex computation with fractions, decimals, and larger numbers, using all four basic operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. They also often solve equations that require multiple steps and must be answered in a specific order (for example, equations in parentheses must be solved first). 5th-grade math also emphasizes real-life situations to help students strengthen their skills and solve problems that occur in their own lives. To do this, it often uses real-life objects and math tools like money, rulers, and visuals to teach new concepts. As in previous grades, 5th graders are frequently asked to explain how they solve problems to ensure that they genuinely understand the concepts underlying the equations they solve.
Teachers
Tiffany LaCook
Hello, my name is Tiffany LaCook. I am originally from Tullahoma, Tennessee. I went to college at Tennessee Tech University where I received my bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (K-6 grade). I previously taught 4th and 5th grade in Bedford County before moving back to Tullahoma last school year where I taught 6th grade at West Middle School. I am so thankful to get to call Tullahoma my home again. It is a pleasure to be back in the school system that I was a student in for most of my childhood.
Alexis Snipes
Hello! I have a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8) from Western Governors University. My husband and I both grew up in Tullahoma and recently moved back to the area. We spent the past couple of years in Hawaii, and we’re so happy to be back home!
I love spending time with my family and our dog! I enjoy reading during my free time as well. I’m truly thrilled to be at East Lincoln!
Brooke TeVrucht
Hello, my name is Brooke TeVrucht. I am originally from Kingsport, Tennessee. I went to college at Middle Tennessee State University where I received my bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education(K-8 grade). I taught grades ranging from 1st grade to 7th grade in Franklin County from 1993-2004. During this time, I attended night classes at Tennessee State University to complete my master’s degree in administration and supervision. Moving to East Lincoln and Tullahoma City Schools has been a wonderful decision for me. I feel privileged to work with a team of amazing and creative people.
5th Grade Distance Learner/Hybrid Schedule
Red Group
| Time | Activity/Teacher |
|---|---|
| 8:00 - 8:15 am | Students should fill out the Attendance form on Google Classroom in classwork under "Daily". |
| 8:15 - 9:45 am | Block 1 - Ms. LaCook's Zoom lesson and work time |
| 9:45 - 9:50 am | Break |
| 9:50 - 11:20 am | Block 2 - Mrs. TeVrucht's Zoom lesson and work time |
| 11:20 - 12:00 pm | Lunch Break |
| 12:00 - 1:30 pm | Block 3 - Mrs. Snipes' Zoom lesson and work time |
| 1:30 - 2:10 pm | Special Classes |
| 2:10 - 3:00 pm |
Mrs. Vaughn - I-Ready and Small Group Time |
*Zoom Meetings will be at the beginning of each Block time. Links can be found on Google Classroom and Schoology.
Blue Group
| Time | Activity/Teacher |
| 8:00 - 8:15 am | Students should fill out the Attendance form on Google Classroom in classwork under "Daily". |
| 8:15 - 9:45 am | Block 1 - Ms. TeVrucht's Zoom lesson and work time |
| 9:45 - 9:50 am | Break |
| 9:50 - 11:20 am | Block 2 - Mrs. Snipes' Zoom lesson and work time |
| 11:20 - 12:00 pm | Lunch Break |
| 12:00 - 1:30 pm | Block 3 - Ms. LaCook's Zoom lesson and work time |
| 1:30 - 2:10 pm | Special Classes |
| 2:10 - 3:00 pm |
Mrs. Vaughn - I-Ready and Small Group time *Only join if you receive an invitation.* |
*Zoom meetings will be held at the beginning of each Block time. Links can be found on Google Classroom and Schoology.
Green Group
| Time | Activity/Teacher |
| 8:10 - 8:50 am | Students should fill out the Attendance form on Google Classroom in classwork under "Daily". |
| 8:50 - 9:45 am | Block 1 - Mrs. Snipes' Zoom lesson and work time |
| 9:45 - 9:50 am | Break |
| 9:50 - 11:20 am | Block 2 - Ms. LaCook's Zoom lesson and work time |
| 11:20 - 12:00 pm | Lunch break |
| 12:00 - 1:30 pm | Block 3 - Ms. TeVrucht's Zoom lesson and work time |
| 1:30 - 2:10 pm | Special Classes |
| 2:10 - 3:00 pm |
Mrs. Vaughn - I-Ready and Small Group Time *Only join this if you receive an invitation.* |
*Zoom meetings will be held at the beginning of each Block time. Links can be found on Google Classroom and Schoology.
Related Arts/Specials Rotation
Based off your Block 3 teacher, attend the corresponding Related Arts class on your designated day. Zoom links can be found on Schoology.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Blue Group | PE - Choice Grid | Art | PE | Music | Library/Guidance |
| Red Group | PE - Choice Grid | Music | Library/Guidance | Art | PE |
| Green Group | PE - Choice Grid | Library/Guidance | Art | PE | Music |
| Purple Group | PE - Choice Grid | PE | Music | Library/Guidance | Art |