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READING
Identify elements of story structure
Identify various genres of fiction and nonfiction literature
Apply comprehension strategies of making inferences and generalizations, drawing conclusions, and sequencing
Identify cause/effect, fact/opinion, compare/contract and author’s purpose
Use graphic organizers to analysis text
Demonstrate ability to paraphrase and summarize
Identify the main idea and supporting details of a passage
Increase vocabulary acquisition
Demonstrate growth of fluency, accuracy, and expression with oral reading
Engage effectively in one-on-one, group, and teacher-led discussions
Demonstrate appropriate speaking skills needed to participate in small and large group discussions
Independently read appropriately leveled literature
LANGUAGEIdentify and properly use various parts of speech including nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, pronouns, and conjunctions
Use appropriate punctuation and capitalization in writing
Identify and construct the four types of sentences
Create a paragraph containing a concise main idea with supporting details and a conclusion statement
Create a 5 paragraph writing piece including an introduction, body, and conclusion
Develop writing pieces by implementing the writing process
Compose pieces of descriptive, narrative, persuasive and informative writing
SCIENCELife Science Units: From Cells to Ecosystems, Plants, Describing Animals and Life Processes.
Physical Science Units: Electricity & Magnetism
Acquire and integrate skills by observing, classifying, measuring, designing, collecting and organizing data, and inferring/ predicting outcomes
Use research skills to create a report
LIBRARYExplore reading different genres
Recognize subgenres and their features
Recognize figurative language in texts
Review using dictionaries, thesaurus, and encyclopedia
Learn to be good digital citizens and cite sources
Evaluate websites and other information
Complete a research project using graphic organizers
MATHMaster basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts
Use algorithms to solve long addition, subtraction, multiplication and division problems
Use estimation skills to check accuracy of answers
Identify and compare numbers using place-value strategies
Understand and demonstrate the relationships between decimals, fractions and percents
Apply basic algebraic rules to a variety of number sentences
Identify and compare and contrast geometric figures
Organize and interpret data through the use of graphs, tables, and grids
Use the metric and customary systems of measurement in various activities
Formulate the area and perimeter of a figure
Solve multiple step number stories using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Identify the rule for a given number and/or shape pattern
Explain and defend the process through which a problem is solved orally and in writing
SOCIAL STUDIESUnderstand the history, geography, people, natural resources, economics, and climate by regions of the United States
Master all 50 states and capitals
Read and interpret maps, timelines, and diagrams
Explore Wisconsin’s history, landforms, people, cities, government, and products
Identify the 5 regions of Wisconsin and its state symbols
Compare and contrast state government to federal government
MUSICDemonstrate singing on pitch & familiarity with solfege
Demonstrate a steady beat
Identify melodic direction, leaps and steps in music
Introduce students to ostinatos, repeated music phrases
Demonstrate echoing & singing in a round
Introduce students to musical sequencing, musical form (AB, ABA), and dotted rhythms
Recognize different vocal tone colors
Review harmony (partner songs, rounds, counter melodies)
Recognize instrumental tone colors
Introduce conducting using a 3 and 4 beat pattern.
ARTRecognize a variety of art terms using the word wall.
Recognize Durer, Nevelson and Ringold and their works
Recognize art from the African, Grecian, Roman, and Navajo cultures
Use a variety of media to create 2-D and 3-D art work.
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONParticipate in a variety of activities which improve sport specific skills
Apply rules and strategies to game situations
Identify and participate in activities that will improve their physical fitness levels
Work cooperatively and positively with others
Understand and demonstrate good sportsmanship
GUIDANCEList words that describe personal strengths and weaknesses
Set and achieve a personal goal
Describe how people cooperate with one another to reach goals
Describe and discuss various options and roles that interest them in their communities, family, and work. List potential jobs of the future
List and demonstrate the steps of good decision making skills
Identify the feelings of others, reasons why they might be feeling this way, and act appropriately
Demonstrate impulse control and anger management
Write an autobiography for a class book
COMPUTERSUse formal keyboarding skills to learn letter key positions
Use application software including a standard word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation program
General technology awareness including organizing and managing files
Use technology to access and transmit information
BANDExhibit basic performance skills for playing as a soloist and in an ensemble, including following a conductor
Perform first year notes and rhythms as appropriate for their instrument
Evaluate the quality of their and others’ performances
Demonstrate proper posture, hand, and playing position as well as correct embouchure to produce characteristic tone
Demonstrate basic articulations at a beginning level
Develop a productive routine for at-home practice
Develop responsible and cooperative behaviors for group participation
Demonstrate the basics of written notation and composition