| Language Arts |
verb tenses
prefix / suffix
expanded grammar
|
listening and speaking
research & write reports
dictation / spelling tests
independent reading, book reports
/ comprehension
independent outlining, summaries,
short stories & reports
oral rhythmic reading
increased spelling vocabulary
faster cursive writing
parts of speech
group & independent summaries
writing poetry
full dictionary skills
computer / library skills
writing stories from different
perspectives
speech and drama
|
taking longer dictation
research independently
outline in small group &
independently
write longer stories & reports
in small group & independently
rhythmic reading at grade
level
book reports / comprehension
faster balanced handwriting
increased spelling accuracy
dictionary skills
basic library skills
parts of speech
|
| Math |
multiply & divide fractions
introduce decimals: interchange
with fractions, add, subtract
(multiply, divide)
factoring
increased shape recognition:
parallelogram trapezoid
right triangle
equilateral triangle
relationships of basic geometric
forms
area, perimeter, volume, circumference
estimation
|
measurement
multi-digit carrying and borrowing
problems
multi-tiered word problems
visual and numerical pattern
recognition
compass and map skills
charts and graphs
multiplication tables out of
sequence
fractions: common denominators,
add, subtract, expand, reduce
multi-digit multiplication &
division
basic library / research computer
skills
|
multi-tiered oral & written
word problems
fractions: common denominators,
add, subtract, expand,
reduce, multiply, divide
line and bar graphs
basic library / research computer skills
|
| Movement |
dynamic tension/ balance
endurance
|
cartwheels
complex midline patterns with
a partner
strengthening base senses
moving to simultaneous multiple
rhythms
strength / endurance
eye-hand coordination
crossing all mid-lines
team games, sportsmanship
complex marching patterns
work with tools (e.g. batons)
|
crossing all mid-lines
move all skills to new level
of competence
|
| Science |
botany:
plant structure photosynthesis
interrelation of plant,
soil, climate and insects
|
appreciation of unique qualities
of each area
knowledge & appreciation
of ecological balance
|
basic awareness of interdependence
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| Music |
simple harmony
read / clap more complex rhythms
|
ability to play and sing songs
independently
rounds (sing & play)
complex clapping patterns
read written notation - for
singing and instruments
|
ability to sight read more
complex songs
ability to play known songs
independently
simple playing of instrument
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| Art |
variety of new techniques in
drawing & painting
clay and wood carving
|
more representative techniques,
drawing & painting
clay modeling
|
ability to plan and create
paintings, drawings and models
independently
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