1.02 Select key vocabulary critical to the text and apply appropriate meanings as necessary for comprehension.
1.03 Increase reading and writing vocabulary through:
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wide reading. |
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word study. |
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word reference materials. |
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content area study. |
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writing process elements. |
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writing as a tool. |
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debate. |
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discussions. |
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seminars. |
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examining the author’s craft. |
1.04 Use word reference materials (e.g., glossary, dictionary, thesaurus, on-line reference tools) to identify and comprehend unknown words.
2.01 Use metacognitive strategies independently and flexibly to monitor comprehension and extend vocabulary (e.g., skim, scan, reread the text, consult other sources, ask for help, summarize, paraphrase, question).
2.02 Interact with the text before, during, and after reading, listening, and viewing by:
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making predictions. |
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formulating questions. |
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supporting answers from textual information, previous experience, and/or other sources. |
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drawing on personal, literary, and cultural understandings. |
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seeking additional information. |
2.03 Read a variety of texts, such as:
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fiction (tall tales, myths). |
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nonfiction (books of true experience, newspaper and magazine articles, schedules). |
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poetry (narrative, lyric, and cinquains). |
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drama (plays and skits). |
2.04 Identify elements of fiction and nonfiction and support by referencing the text to determine the:
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plot development. |
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author’s choice of words. |
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effectiveness of figurative language (e.g., personification, flashback). |
2.05 Evaluate inferences, conclusions, and generalizations and provide evidence by referencing the text(s).
2.06 Analyze choice of reading materials congruent with purposes (e.g., reading for information, reading to extend content area learning, reading for pleasure, entertainment).
2.08 Explain and evaluate relationships that are:
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causal. |
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hierarchical. |
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temporal. |
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problem-solution. |
2.09 Listen actively and critically by:
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asking questions. |
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delving deeper into the topic. |
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elaborating on the information and ideas presented. |
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evaluating information and ideas. |
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making inferences and drawing conclusions. |
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making judgments. |
3.01 Respond to fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama using interpretive, critical, and evaluative processes by:
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analyzing word choice and content. |
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examining reasons for a character’s actions, taking into account the situation and basic motivation of the character. |
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creating and presenting a product that effectively demonstrates a personal response to a selection or experience. |
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examining alternative perspectives. |
3.02 Make connections between texts by recognizing similarities and differences based on a common lesson, theme, or message.
3.03 Justify evaluation of characters and events from different selections by citing supporting evidence in the text(s).
3.05 Integrate main idea and supporting details from multiple sources to expand understanding of texts.
3.06 Conduct research (with assistance) from a variety of sources for assigned or self-selected projects (e.g., print and non-print texts, artifacts, people, libraries, databases, computer networks).
3.07 Make informed judgments about:
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bias. |
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propaganda. |
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stereotyping. |
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media techniques. |
4.01 Read aloud grade-appropriate text with fluency, comprehension, expression, and personal style demonstrating an awareness of volume, pace, audience, and purpose.
4.02 Use oral and written language to:
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formulate hypotheses. |
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evaluate information and ideas. |
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present and support arguments. |
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influence the thinking of others. |
4.03 Make oral and written presentations to inform or persuade selecting vocabulary for impact.
4.06 Compose a draft that elaborates on major ideas and adheres to the topic by using an appropriate organizational pattern that accomplishes the purpose of the writing task and effectively communicates its content.
4.08 Focus revision on target elements by:
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improving word choice. |
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rearranging text for clarity. |
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creating simple and/or complex sentences for clarity or impact. |
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developing a lead, characters, or mood. |
5.01 Consistently use correct capitalization (e.g., names of magazines, newspapers, organizations) and punctuation (e.g., colon to introduce a list, commas in apposition, commas used in compound sentences).
5.02 Demonstrate understanding in speaking and writing by using:
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troublesome verbs. |
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nominative, objective, and possessive pronouns. |
5.03 Elaborate information and ideas in speaking and writing by using:
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prepositional phrases. |
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transitions. |
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coordinating and/or subordinating conjunctions. |
5.04 Determine the impact of word choice on written and spoken language.
5.05 Spell most commonly used words accurately using a multi-strategy approach to the learning of new spellings.
5.06 Proofread for accuracy of spelling using appropriate strategies to confirm spelling and to correct errors.
5.07 Edit final product for grammar, language conventions, and format.
5.08 Create readable documents through legible handwriting and word processing.
Social Studies Curriculum
1.1 Identify, locate, and describe major groups of people, past and present, in the United States, Canada, and Latin America.
1.2 Describe similarities and differences among the people of the United States, Canada, and Latin America.
1.3 Assess the role and status of individuals and groups in the United States, Canada, and Latin America, past and present
2.2 Evaluate the influence of beliefs, individuals, and practices associated with major religions in the United States, Canada, and Latin America.
2.3 Analyze economic, social, and political situations which involve ethical and moral dilemmas.
3.2 Analyze the impact of the absolute and relative location of places on ways of living in the United States, Canada, and Latin America.
4.2 Compare the physical and cultural characteristics of regions within the Western Hemisphere and within the United States, Canada, and Latin America.
4.3 Describe differences between developed and developing regions in the Western Hemisphere.
6.1 Analyze the movement of people, goods, and ideas within and among the countries of the United States, Canada, and Latin America and between the Western Hemisphere and other places.
6.3 Judge how changes in the movement of people, goods, and ideas have affected ways of living in the Western Hemisphere.
7.1 Explain how the world is organized politically.
7.2 Explain how nation-states interact with each other.
8.2 Analyze how the societies of the United States, Canada, and Latin America deal with the issues of justice.
8.3 Describe how governments in the United States, Canada, and Latin America select leaders and establish laws.
8.4 Compare forms of government in the United States, Canada, and Latin American nations and explain how and why they have changed over time.
9.1 Categorize economic resources found in the United States, Canada, and Latin America as human, natural, or capital.
9.2 Compare ways resources are used in the United States, Canada, and Latin America.
9.4 Describe the characteristics of economies in the United States, Canada, and Latin America and how they have changed over time.
9.5 Assess economic institutions in terms of how well they enable people to meet their needs.
11.1 Identify and describe changes which have occurred in ways of living in the United States, Canada, and Latin America.
11.2 Identify examples of cultural transmission and interaction within and among the regions of the Western Hemisphere.
11.3 Evaluate the effects of change on the lives of the people of the United States, Canada, and Latin America.
12.1 Identify people, symbols, and events associated with the heritage of the United States, Canada, and Latin America.
12.2 Associate an event or phenomenon in the history of the United States, Canada, and Latin America with a current situation or practice.
12.3 Trace an economic, political, or social development through the history of the United States, Canada, or Latin America and judge its impact on society.
1.01 Participate in read-aloud, storytelling, booktalking, silent and voluntary reading experiences.
1.02 Demonstrate competence and self motivation as a reader.
1.03 Demonstrate appropriate care of resources.
1.04 Acknowledge ownership of ideas.
1.05 Identify elements of composition.
1.06 Identify characteristics of various genres.
1.07 Follow acceptable use policy (AUP/IUP) for electronic resources.
1.08 Select and use independently, both within and outside the school, a variety of resources (print, non-print, electronic) and formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia).
1.09 Recognize that ideas are produced in a variety of formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia, web-based).
1.10 Identify characteristics and advantages of various media formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia, web-based) for a specific task.
1.11 Explore primary secondary sources
2.02 Apply identified criteria to select resources.
2.03 Recognize the diversity of ideas and thoughts by exploring a variety of resources (print, non-print, electronic) and formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia, web-based).
2.05 Determine usefulness of information resources.
2.06 Recognize the power of media to influence.
3.01 Describe personal cultural heritage and environment.
3.02 Collect and compare information about diverse cultures, environments, and peoples.
3.03 Identify bias and stereotypes.
3.04 Relate cultural similarities and differences to personal heritage and environments.
3.05 Describe how information and ideas are influenced by prior knowledge, personal experience, and social, cultural, political, economic and historical events.
4.01 Identify information needs and formulate questions about those needs.
4.02 Describe several research models.
4.03 Develop a search strategy which includes the continuous evaluation of the research process and the information gathered.
4.04 Follow acceptable use guidelines (AUP/IUP) in accessing information.
4.05 Gather information.
4.06 Comply with the Copyright Law (P. L. 94-553).
4.07 Organize and use information.
4.08 Credit sources of information.
4.09 Present information in a variety of formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia).
4.10 Evaluate the product.
5.01 Respond to reading, listening, viewing experiences orally, artistically, dramatically, through various formats (e.g., print, multimedia).
5.02 Produce media in various formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia) appropriate to audience and purpose.
5.03 Collaborate with others, both in person and through technologies, to identify information problems and to design, develop, and evaluate information products and solutions.
5.04 Credit sources in all print, non-print, and products.
5.05 Apply fair use copyright guidelines (Copyright Law, P. L. 94-553) in all projects.