6 Traits of Writing Literary skills taught through selected novels such as:Island of the Blue Dolphin Great Horn Spoon Patty Reed's Doll The Night of the Twister Skills also taught in Guided Reading Groups using appropriate skill level literature Elements of literature: Characterization Setting Plot Major themes of literature Point of View Illustrations Reading for a Purpose Inference Pleasure Information Comprehension/Factual Detail Reading Strategies Reading Incentive Program DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) Teacher Read Alouds California reports Writing Writing Process 1. Prewrite (Brainstorming) 2. Working draft 3. Revising 4. Editing 5. Final Copy(Published Work) Mini-Lessons (teach grammar and language mechanics isolated and in context) Friendly letter Paragraph Topic sentence 2-3 supporting details Closing sentence Journals Literature Response Personal/Daily Research SkillsBook reports Explorer report Auto-biography reports PowerPoint reports Spelling Weekly spelling tests Spelling strategies Use of dictionary/spelling check Accountability for applying correct spelling in writing Listening/Speaking Oral reports ie. California Mission Reports Thinking Skills Compare and contrast Cause and effect Prediction Sequencing Inference Mathematics Functions Graphing skills (reading and constructing of graphs) Interpreting data Problem-Solving Calculators, estimation and mental math Application of computation skills in problem solving Multiplication of whole numbers Facts to 12 X 12 in timed activity, memorized Averages Prime/composite numbers Division up to 3 digit by 2 digit with remainders Decimals to 100th Multiplication and division of dollars/cents Fractions Whole and mixed numbers Addition and subtraction of fractions Least common denominator Fraction/decimals equivalents Measurement Standard and digital time Customary and science measure Celsius and Fahrenheit Geometry Rays, angles, segments and points Parallel and perpendicular Two and three dimensional figures Logic and Language Discrete Mathematics Algebra Statistics and Probability Math problem-solving journals Science Optional Science Fair Project/Report Outdoor Education (plants, birds, food chain, ecology) Science Processes Observe Classify Measure/Metric Collect and Organize Data Infer and Predict Identify/Control Variables Communicate Life Science: Adaptations/Interdependence/Cells Physical Science: Electricity Earth Science: Rocks and Minerals Field Trips Coordinated with curriculum/Bus used whenever possible (Parent donations requested) Old Town, Museum of Man, Poway Performing Arts Application and extension of classroom instruction (drills, simulations) Basic keyboarding skills (Type to Learn) Basic word processing program Choose font, size Place graphics CD Rom Interactive Social Studies activities Visual and Performing Arts Wide variety of media Water color, tempera, chalk and oil pastels Classroom Plays/Choral Reading History/Social Studies California: A Changing State Regional geography (desert, coastal, mountain, valley) Relationship between economic and population growth, Spanish colonization, mission system, Rancho period, Gold Rush and Statehood. Environmental Awareness Ecosystems, pollution, water usage Gabrieleno Indians/Back Bay Present-day California Agriculture, population, pollution Government, commerce and industry - related problems Library Information and Study Skills Dewey Decimal System Card catalog by author, title and subject Newspaper, atlas, dictionary and thesaurus Encyclopedia Reading and paraphrasing of a brief selection Student-prepared notes used to deliver an oral report Simple bibliographical entry Study Skills Focus for the year -- Organization! Coming to class with materials and ready to work Maintaining a personal notebook to organize work: BinderReminder Homework Usually 40-60 minutes per night Covers more than one subject Completing a project in an assigned time frame Memorizing multiplication facts Using notes to prepare for and complete a test Physical Education Fundamental Skills for individual and team sports Increase physical abilities Balance, endurance, strength, flexibility, agility Creative games and expression Social skills Responsibility, sportsmanship, leadership Self-acceptance and tolerance for others Recreational Skills Skills in a range of activities Worthwhile recreational activities Community resources Morning Creek Webpage |
