Reading/Language Arts -use context clues to understand and define unknown word -understand and identify the plot of a story -identify and locate details to support -identify theme-analyze character traits -analyze the structure of text -use text features to better comprehend the meaning of a text -identify, analyze, and create metaphors, similes, and idioms -identify and give examples of a variety of genre: historical fiction, realistic fiction, drama (plays), myths, poetry, science fiction, biographies, and fairy tales. -use precise words when writing or speaking -write multi-paragraph essays using main ideas with details to support (expository, narrative, persuasive)
Math -use the four operations with whole numbers to solve problems -generate equivalent fractions -write fractions in simplest form -find common denominators -compare and order fractions -add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions -relate fractions and decimals -add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals -understand the basics of geometry -solve problems using measurement
Social Studies -analyze and describe the regions of the United States -identify the states and capitals -use latitude and longitude to identify places on a map/globe -understand the qualities and responsibilities of a good citizen
SCIENCE Physical science energy and motion human uses of energy Earth science earth’s features earth’s natural hazards history of planet earth Life Science structure and funtions human body systems
RELIGION -analyze and understand the four pillars of the catechism of the Catholic ChurchBELIEVE -understand, and use the common language of our faith WORSHIP -understand the sacraments and liturgical calendar/participate in the sacred rites and celebrations of the church PRAY -experience and develop a variety of prayers (spoken and sung)--meditative prayers, and contemplative prayers LIVE -with the understanding of the commandments and beatitudes, the students will develop and practice the virtues that lead to charity and justice -analyze and understand the five themes in Catholic family living God’s Gift of Family God’s Gift of Self God’s Gift of Life God’s Gift of Love God’s Gift of Community