LANGAUAGE ARTS

READING
∙   Predicts content and purpose of reading using the index, headings, illustrations, graphs and captions.
∙   Utilizes a variety of strategies to identify words and construct meaning
        (context clues, word structure, phonics, self questioning, retelling)
∙   Uses multiple problem solving strategies such as re-reading or reading on
∙   Develops and expands vocabulary.
∙   Clarifies understanding and revises predictions by self-correcting and summarizing.
∙   Reads independently.
∙   Responds to reading by participating in group or class discussion
∙   Determines main idea and supporting details
∙   Discusses conclusions drawn from comparing and contrasting information
∙   Infers author’s purpose and point of view
∙   Selects independent reading material.
∙   Uses simple reference materials to obtain information

WRITING
∙   Uses brainstorming, drawing, mapping, listing and discussion to plan ideas
∙   Organizes information by using graphic organizers, discussion, gathering information, and taking notes
∙   Prepares for writing by focusing on central and supporting ideas
∙   Writes using an organization pattern that includes transitional devices
∙   Writes a clear, relevant beginning that hooks the reader and an ending that brings closure
∙   Elaborates ideas by including details, facts, examples, statistics or anecdotes
∙   Revises to clarify meaning, improve organization, elaborate ideas, and improve word choice
∙   Uses legible cursive handwriting
∙   Produces final documents that have been edited for grade level spelling, grammar, capitalization, and punctuation
∙   Analyzes own writing for strengths and areas to improve
∙   Sets goals for improving own writing
∙   Writes for familiar occasions, audiences and purposes
∙   Writes in a variety of genres (realistic, fantasy and traditional stories, explanations, recounts, reports, folktales, procedures, and persuasion)
∙   Writes in a variety of forms ( messages, lists, letters, notes, logs, journal entries, schedules, poetry, jokes and plays)
∙   Uses basic menu icons and keyboard to produce text on a computer

LISTENING, VIEWING, AND SPEAKING
∙  Carries on extended conversations with group
∙   Listens/responds to a variety of oral presentations
∙   Listens to speaker (eye contact/facing speaker)
∙   Responds to speakers by asking questions/making contributions/paraphrasing
∙   Speaks clearly at understandable rate and uses appropriate volume
∙   Speaks using standard grammar and complete sentences
∙   Asks questions to seek clarification of other people’s ideas
∙   Participates in group discussions
∙   Makes brief, focused oral presentations on academic subjects

LANGUAGE
∙   Understands conventional patterns and rules of the English language
∙   Distinguishes between formal and informal language
∙   Understands that word choices can shape reactions, perceptions and beliefs
∙   Identifies and refers to theme in oral and written texts

LITERATURE
∙   Identifies characteristics of fiction, nonfiction, drama and poetry
∙   Understands the development of the plot and how conflict is resolved in a story
∙   Compares and contrasts characters, settings, events in stories
∙   Recognizes cause/effect relationships and fact/opinion presented in texts
∙   Recognizes the effects of language, such as sensory words, rhymes or choice of   vocabulary
∙   Forms personal ideas supported by specific information

MATHEMATICS

NUMBER SENSE, CONCEPTS, AND OPERATIONS
∙   Names whole numbers combining 3-digit numeration (hundreds, tens, ones) through hundred thousand
∙   Understands the relative size of whole numbers and commonly used fractions
∙   Understands concrete and symbolic representations of whole numbers and fractions in real world situations
∙   Uses place value concepts of grouping based upon powers of ten within the decimal number system
∙   Understands and explains the effects of addition, subtraction and multiplication on whole numbers and the effect of division on whole numbers       
    including the inverse relationship of multiplication and division
∙   Adds, subtracts, multiplies and divides whole numbers to solve real-world problems using appropriate methods
∙   Understands and applies basic number theory concepts
∙   Understands that numbers can be represented in a variety of equivalent forms
∙   Understands estimation in problem-solving and computation
∙   Compares the decimal number system to the structure of the other number systems

MEASUREMENT
∙  Uses concrete and graphic models to develop procedures for solving problems related to measurement including length, weight, time,
     temperature, perimeter, area, volume, and angle
∙   Uses direct and indirect measures or calculates and/or compares measurable characteristics
∙   Selects and uses appropriate instruments and technology to measure in real-world situations
∙   Estimates measurements in real-world situations

GEOMETRY AND SPATIAL SENSE
∙   Understands the concepts of spatial relationships, symmetry, reflections, congruency, and similarity
∙   Predicts, illustrates and verifies which figures could result from a flip, slide or turn of a given figure
∙   Represents and applies a variety of strategies and geometric properties for two and three dimensional shapes to solve real-world and
    mathematical problems
∙   Knows how to identify, locate and plot ordered pairs on a graph

ALGEBRAIC THINKING
∙   Describes a wide variety of patterns and relationships through models using algebraic symbols
∙   Generalizes a pattern, relation, or function to explain how a change in one quantity results in a change in another
∙   Represents a given simple problem situation using diagrams, models, and symbolic expressions translated from verbal phrases, or verbal
     phrases translated from symbolic expression, etc.
∙   Uses informal methods (physical models and graphs) to solve real-world problems involving equations and inequalities

DATA ANALYSIS AND PROBABILITY
∙   Solves problems by generating, collecting, organizing, displaying, and analyzing data using bar graphs, circle graphs, line graphs, pictographs,
    and charts
∙   Determines range, mean, median, and mode from sets of data
∙   Uses models to display possible outcomes and to predict events
∙   Predicts the likelihood of simple events occurring
∙   Uses statistical data about life situations to make predictions and justify reasoning

SCIENCE

NATURE OF MATTER
∙   Uses a variety of tools to study physical properties of matter
∙   Understands physical changes can be produced by heating and cooling

ENERGY
∙   Knows some source of energy is needed to keep organisms alive
∙   Knows different forms of energy
∙   Knows natural resources are important-both renewable and nonrenewable
∙   Knows objects emit heat and light
∙   Uses a variety of tools to measure loss/gain of energy

FORCE AND MOTION
∙   Knows six types of simple machines
∙   Can describe motion of various objects and knows motion changes depending on the force applied
∙   Understands characteristics of waves

PROCESSES THAT SHAPE THE EARTH
∙   Understands stages of water cycle
∙   Understands land forms change over time due to weathering, erosion, volcanoes, earthquakes, etc.
∙   Knows the importance of recycling, reducing, reusing

EARTH AND SPACE
∙   Knows characteristics of the inner planets
∙   Knows sun is a star
∙   Knows relative position of all planets
∙   Knows lunar cycle is approximately twenty-eight days
∙   Knows patterns of average temperatures
∙   Knows length of day and night changes

PROCESSES OF LIFE
∙   Understands similarities and differences of plants
∙   Understands plants and animals share characteristics
∙   Understands how animals depend on plants for survival
∙   Knows characteristics of groups of animals: mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians

LIVING THINGS INTERACT WITH THEIR ENVIRONMENT
∙   Knows behavioral and structural adaptations that allow for survival of plants and animals
∙   Knows organisms with similar needs compete for resources
∙   Understands food chain
∙   Knows producers, consumers, carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores

THE NATURE OF SCIENCE
∙   Knows the importance of accuracy and uses a variety of instruments to collect information
∙   Completes experiments-making predictions, inferences, observation, and drawing conclusions
∙   Uses charts, diagrams, graphs, and models to understand scientific ideas and patterns of change
∙   Uses reference material to understand science, the history of science, and the contribution of scientists
∙   Understands that through the use of science, people can solve problems, make decisions, and form new ideas

SOCIAL STUDIES

GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATIONS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ARE INTEGRATED INTO MATH AND LANGUAGE ARTS: 
*History     *Geography     *Civics/Government     *Economics