Writing: research, argument, grammar editing and revisions, MLA format, citations and works cited, identify and use text patterns: description, compare-contrast, cause-effect, problem-solution, order of importance, categories, chronological.
Math: pre-algebra, 2 and 3 dimensional geometry, rate and ratios, statistics, rational numbers, properties of numbers, number and fraction operations .
Reading: Close reading and comprehension strategies with evidence to support main ideas, point of view, and author's tone in fiction, non-fiction informational text, and poetry.
History: Ancient civilizations from 3,500 B.C.E. to 400 C.E.
Science: Scientific method, changing earth's crust, biomes in San Diego county, atmosphere, weather and climate.
Art: art through ancient history
Tech: Google Docs, Typing and Keyboarding, Quizlet, Khanacademy, Apps, Easybib.com, reliable sources, collaboration
Listening and Speaking: discussions, problem solving, and challenges
Character Education is embedded everyday!