(Skills which were mastered at a younger age are not listed in
the new grade but should continue to be practiced through integration
into higher level work.)
| |
Introduce & work |
Ongoing skill work |
To be mastered |
| Language Arts |
outlining / logical ordering
researching topics
longer independent summary
reports & stories
punctuation
expanded grammar
writing poetry
full dictionary skills
beginner's library / research
skills
writing stories from different
perspectives
|
listening and speaking
research & write reports
dictation / spelling tests
independent reading, book reports
/ comprehension
independent summaries, short
stories & reports
oral rhythmic reading
increased spelling vocabulary
balanced handwriting
cursive writing
parts of speech
group & independent summaries
speech and drama
|
taking brief dictation
write longer stories & reports
independently
rhythmic reading at grade level
brief book reports / comprehension
balanced cursive writing
basic parts or speech
basic punctuation
increased spelling accuracy
|
| Math |
multiplication tables out of
sequence
fractions: common denominators,
add, subtract, expand, reduce
(multiply, divide fractions)
multi-digit multiplication &
division
computer library skills
|
measurement
written multiplication
tables
multi-digit carrying and borrowing
problems
multi-tiered word problems
visual and numerical pattern
recognition
compass and map skills
charts and graphs
|
multi-digit problems with carrying
& borrowing
double divisor long division
triple digit multiplication
multi-tiered oral & written
word problems
basic units of measure
simple map and compass
skills
|
| Movement |
complex marching patterns
work with tools (e.g. batons)
moving to simultaneous multiple rhythms
|
cartwheels
complex midline patterns with
a partner
strengthening base senses
longer, more complex balance
cartwheels
strength / endurance
eye-hand coordination
crossing all mid-lines opposition movements
team games, sportsmanship
|
crossing all mid-lines
longer, more complex balance
throw & catch balls
|
| Science |
animal characteristics including:
food, "housing", social
structure
|
appreciation of unique gifts
of each animal and man
|
|
| Music |
rounds - sing and play
read/clap more complex rhythms
begin solo instrument
|
ability to play and sing songs independently
diatonic songs (sing & play)
complex clapping patterns
reading written notation
|
basic hand signature
ability to sight read more complex
songs
ability to play known songs independently
|
| Art |
variety of new techniques in
painting
more representative drawing
techniques
|
form arising from color in
painting and drawing
clay modeling
|
basic knowledge of bringing
form from color dynamic
conceptual knowledge of color
mixing
|
If a child is not mastering the skills listed, then a screening
should be requested and extra tutorial / remedial help provided.
Children are not held back based on skills development.
