READING Cueing systems: decoding, graphophonics, semantics, structural analysis, recognize syllabification and identify prefixes, suffixes, and base words Vocabulary and vocabulary strategies – content area vocabulary, alphabetical order to second letter in word, recognizing nouns, verbs, adjectives Comprehension and thinking, self-monitoring – use critical thinking skills, read with understanding Recognizing a character’s point of view, recognize and read books from a variety of genres LANGUAGE ARTS Keeping a journal Writing a paragraph that includes a topic sentence Write a personal narrative Conventions of language – apply the rules of grammar, usage and mechanics in written work, use commas in a series Listening, speaking, and viewing, speak grammatically correctly Research and study skills – table on contents, index, glossary, encyclopedia Technology – use computers in the writing process Reading and writing behaviors – engage in the writing process, skim and scan text for information Cultural perspectives MATHEMATICS Addition and subtraction facts- quickly add and subtract basic facts with sums to 18 by memory Add and subtract whole numbers up to 3 digits with and without regrouping Add and subtract decimals Linear measures – measure length to nearest quarter-inch Multiplication tables 0-9 by memory Multiply up to 3 digit numbers by a 1 digit number Divide whole numbers by 1 digit divisors to find quotients with and without remainders Terms: factor, product, dividend, divisor, quotient, remainder Multiply and divide by tens and hundreds Place value: whole numbers and decimals- understand the value of a number based on its position before or after a decimal point Fractions: identify and compare fractions, identify equivalent fractions and mixed numbers, add fractions with the same denominator Measurement- identify lines, line segments, and angles, identify solid and plane figures and compare their attributes, find the perimeter, volume and area of figures, estimate and measure length, temperature, capacity, and weight; add and subtract time intervals Pre-algebra- use inverse operations to find missing addends, subtrahends, factors, and divisors SCIENCE Life Science Life cycles Role of living things Adaptations in physical structure or behavior Diverse life forms in different environments Impact of changes in environment of survival Reproduction of certain species Physical Science Forms of energy Multiple forms Energy comes from the sun Conversion of stored energy Light travels and can be blocked or reflected Earth Science Sun, moon, earth, water Movement of objects in the sky Stars Human Body Digestive system First aid Communicable diseases Exercise Safety Human growth and development Investigation and experimentation Repeat observations and know that the results of similar scientific investigations Differentiate evidence from opinion Use numerical data in describing and comparing objects, events and measurements SOCIAL STUDIES American land, its early inhabitants, their culture History of local community Decision making and resources History, geography, economics Civic understanding and values Map and globe skills Culture Ethics and belief systems Social and political systems Critical thinking and social participation Following rules, directions Conflict resolution Ms. Sara Baer Ms. Kristin Palmer Ms. Jennifer Badolato Mr. Ira Somers BA Penn State University, Post BS Advertising, Masters of Education Elementary Education Holy Family University Assistants: Ms. Baer – Eileen Horn Ms. Palmer – Alma King Ms. Badolato – Eileen Horn Mr. Somers – Shawn Davis