LANGUAGE ARTS

 

Reading / Literature

·         Formulate meaning, concepts, themes, and identify genre from text and evaluate and react critically

·         Comprehension strategies

·         Recognize stylistic devices

·         Expanding vocabulary

·         Review study skills

·         Reading strategies

·         Fluent Reading

·         Using charts, diagrams for writing & reading

·         Use content clues

 

Writing / English

·         Writing process:  uses correct punctuation, spelling and paragraphing

·         Writing experiences:    Narrative

                                            Descriptive

                                                Persuasive

                                                Compare/Contrast

                                                Poetry

                                                Letters

                                                Book reports

                                                Paragraphing

                                                Directions

                                                Dialogue

                                                Journaling

                                                Research reports

·         English skills:  study various parts of speech

 

Speaking / Listening

·         Purpose of oral communication

·         Express ideas, thoughts or opinions

·         Use effective delivery

·         Improve listening skills

SOCIAL STUDIES

 

Students will focus primarily on the study of the Eastern Hemisphere, which includes history, geography and economics, and civic responsibility.

·         5 themes of geography

·         Current events:  Time Magazine

·         Forms of government

·         Industrial Revolution

·         Exploration

·         Latin America

·         Early Civilizations

·         Cultures

·         United States

·         Canada

 

SCIENCE

 

·         Cells:  single-celled vs. multicellular, cell specialization, cell structures, photosynthesis and respiration

·         Flowering plants:  life cycle, parts and processe, photosynthesis and respiration, starch and sugar

·         Body systems:  circulatory and respiratory system

·         Ecology:  relationships among populations, natural balance, energy acquisition, succession

Universe:  Big bang theory, stars and constellations, star life cycle, features in the universe, motions of planets, planets, moon and phases, solar system, comets, meteors, meteoroids, meteorites

 

 

 

MATHEMATICS

 

Note:  Automatic application of basic facts () is essential.  Regular practice at home is expected.

Numeration: 

·         Multiply and divide fractions

·         Represent rational numbers as fractions, decimal and percents, find equivalent ratios, and solve rational number problems

·         Use exponents

·         Understand rational numbers and their location on the number line

Algebra:

·         Use variables to write expressions and equations

·         Solve equations using like terms

·         Calculate rates

·         Understand the coordinate plane

·         Represent linear functions using tables, equations and graphs

Measurement:

·         Convert within measurement systems

·         Find volume and surface area

Geometry:

·         Understand and apply basic properties of lines, angles, and triangles

·         Understand the concept of congruence and basic transformations

Data and Probability:

·         Understand the concept of probability and solve problems