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Language Arts |
Foundations
-Syllables:
word division
accented & unaccented
Word Recognition–
Reinforce
-Context clues
-Word order, syntax, verb tense
-Antonyms
-Homonyms
-Synonyms
-Plurals
-Prefixes/suffixes
-Root words
Comprehension-
Reinforce at higher level
-Drawing conclusions
-Recall
-Making predictions
-Cause & effect
-Summarizing:
verbal retelling written
-Fiction/nonfiction
-Identify facts/main idea
-Sequencing
-Define/differentiate
characters
-Follow directions
-Note taking
-Paraphrasing
-Making judgements
-Fact/Opinion
-Analyzing
-Questioning (higher level)
-Read/Comprehend consumer info
Story Elements –
Reinforce at Higher Level
-Characters
-Setting
-Plot
-Sequence
-Conclusion
-Relationship
-Motivation of characters
-Compare & contrast story elements
Recognize Historical &
Cultural Perspective of Literature
Attitudes & Habits
-Utilize strategies for selecting reading materials Fiction/nonfiction
-Varied purposes –academic, personal interest
Writing Process –
Reinforce at higher level
-Generate topics
-Rough draft
-Revising/editing
-Final copy
Writing Mechanics –
Reinforce at higher level
-Punctuation - Reinforce all forms of Punctuation
-Commas, reinforce all commas rules
-Apostrophe
-Semi-colons, colons
-Paragraph organization
Indenting
Topic sentence
Detail Sentences
Genres of Writing –
Reinforce at higher level
-creative
-narrative
-expository (informational)
-Poetry
-Communication:Letters; personal, business, memos, invitation,
written directions
Six Trait Writing
-Word Choice
-Sentence fluency
-Idea/content
-Conventions
-Voice (tone, expression)
-Organization
Grammar –
Reinforce at higher level
-Nouns, verbs, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs
-Subject/Predicate (distinguish between a phrase & sentence)
-Conjunctions
-Prepositions
-Articles (the, a, an)
Word/Usage/Figures of Speech
-Similes
-Metaphors
-Idioms
-Foreshadowing
-Transitional sentences
Penmanship –
Reinforce
-Cursive- D’Nealian
Formation of letters
Spacing
Consistent slant
Size
Legibility
Research Reference Skills
-Dictionary
-Encyclopedia
-Thesaurus
-Table of Contents
-Index
-ABC Order
-Guide Words
-Multiple meaning word forms
-Pronunciation key
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Math |
-Master 2 place ÷
-Continue +/- mixed #
-Place value to
Billions
-Multiply 3-digits
-Divide w/2 digit divisors
-Exponents
-Divisibility rules
-Geometry – formulas
-Square roots
-Add & - numbers x, ¸ whole numbers
-probability
-Add, -, x, ÷ decimals, fractions
-Decimals & %’s (+, -, x,÷)
-Ordering numbers
-Patterns
-Equations
-Statistics, probability
-Ratios
-Coordinates/graphs
-Problem solving
-% to decimals to fractions
-Measurement/converting
-Roman Numerals
-Terminology (vocab-ulary)
-Reading/Making charts & graphs
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Science(FOSS) |
-Food /Nutrition
-Body Systems
-Scientific Process
-Inventions
-Animals/wildlife
-Landforms
-Sex
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Social Studies |
-Mapping: World/U.S.
American History:
-New World
-colonies
-revolution
-westward expansion
-New world explorers Civil War
-Immigrants
-Inventors
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Technology |
-Vocabulary
-Master vocabulary from previous level.
-Add:
-cells
-charts
-columns
-formulas
-graphs
-rows
-Procedures
-Master of menu bar
-Research skills internetsoftware
-CD ROMS
-Import graphics
-spread sheets
-integrate software
-Keyboard
-Master keyboard techniques
-Type with 90% accuracy 15 wpm
Assessment
Students will complete a written essay, report, mini- research or research paper project on their own. Students will develop a graph using appropriate software.
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Reach |
Patterns – self advocacy based on 3rd & 4th year
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Field Trips |
UA Science Fair
Old Tucson
Cultural Plays
Breakers
REACH: UA campus for mentor contacts
AZ Science Center in Phoenix
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Homework |
-1 hour min. reading
-Long term projects
-Each teacher does something different.
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Grading |
Letter grades:
100 – 90 A
89 – 80 B
79 – 70 C
69 – 60 D
59 Ň F
-No name policy –10
Late assignments:
-10 if forgotten & signed
0 for forgotten & not done (still have to do it)
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Assignment Books |
Intermediate Version
-Mandatory
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