The whole object of education is...to develop the mind. The mind should be a thing that works.
Sherwood Anderson (1876–1941) American novelist and short story writer.
8:45-9:30 - Morning Work/Small Groups/Band (Mon)/Chorus (Th)
9:30-10:30-Specials (20-minute wellness break)
10:30-10:45-Morning Meeting
10:45-11:45-Math
11:45-12:45-Writing Workshop
12:45-1:00-Read Aloud
1:00-1:20-Lunch
1:20-1:45-Recess
1:45-2:45-Reading Workshop
2:45-3:20-Social Studies or Science
3:20-Pack Up
Specials!
Monday - Music
Tuesday - PE
Wednesday - 1: Music, 2: PE, 3: Art, 4: Library
Thursday - Art
Friday - Library
Year Overview
Math
-Place Value
-Adding and Subtracting
Decimals
- Multiplying Whole
Numbers
- Dividing by 1-Digit
Divisors
-Dividing by 2-Digit
Divisors
-Multiplying Decimals
-Dividing Decimals
-Numerical Expressions,
Patterns and Relationships
- Adding and Subtracting
Fractions
- Adding and Subtracting
Mixed Numbers
- Multiplying and Dividing
Fractions and Mixed
Numbers
- Volume of Solids
- Units of Measure
- Data
- Classifying Plane Figures
- Coordinate Geometry
Reading
-Review of Reader's
Workshop
-Character Study
-Non-Fiction
-Author's Study
-Biography
-Test Taking Strategies
-Making Connections
-Poetry
-Historical Fiction
Writing
-Fictional Narrative
-Personal Narrative
-Informational Writing
-Memoir Writing
-Argument Writing
Science
- The Scientific Method
- Sound and the Ear
- Light and the Eye
- Earth, Moon and Sun
- Environmental Concerns
Social Studies
- Participatory Government
- Exploration
- Colonization
- American Revolution
Special Programs
-Chorus
-Band
-DARE
Field Trips
-*High Touch/High Tech
-MSP
-Old Sturbridge Village
-Noah Webster
-Norton Park!
*In School Field Trip