(See Links to Classroom Pages on the left)
READING
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Pegasus Reading Series
- Anthology
- Writing
- Grammar
- Phonics skills
Pegasus Reading Series Novels:
- Santiago’s Silver Mine
- Ramona Quimby Age 8
- Helen Keller
- Why Mosquitos Buzz in People's Ears
- Stone Fox
- Spiders
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- Literature Groups
- Sustained Silent Reading (SSR)
- Book Reports - 4 required for the year
- At home reading log minimum requirement per week - 75 minutes
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WRITING/LANGUAGE ARTS
Emphasis on types of writing:
- Authentic
- Expository
- Persuasive
- Narrative
Writing is taught through a combination of modeling, writer’s workshop, quick workshops, and mini-lessons.
Graded with state standards rubrics.
Daily Oral Language (DOL) and Grammar are also part of the writing curriculum.
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SPELLING
Scott Foresman - AddisonWesley Spelling Series
- Based upon frequently misspelled words
- Emphasis on applied spelling
- Pre-tests on Monday; Post-tests on Friday
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MATH
Heath Series
Includes computation, problem solving, time, money, place value, organizing data, geometry, fractions, and measurement
- Minute Quizzes on basic math facts
- Practice authentic problem solving
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SOCIAL STUDIES
Harcourt Brace series and Time Magazine for Kids
- Emphasis on Communities:
- Map Skills
- Government
- Supply and Demand
- History
- Resources
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SCIENCE
Scott Foresman series
- Clouds and Storms
- Sound
- Materials and the Earth
- Forces and Machines
- Plants and Animals
- Trash and Recycling
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HEALTH
- Magazine format on various topics
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HOMEWORK
- Reading Log – at least 15 minutes per night
- Math Facts – about 10 minutes per night
- Homework/Studying
- Unfinished class work
- Incomplete or late homework will affect grades
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MISCELLANEOUS
PAWS
- Keyboarding program utilized in LRC
Character Counts/Assertive Discipline Plan
ISAT Testing
Report Cards
- Letter grades will be given
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