Curriculum
ELA
We follow a workshop model for both reading and writing, which consists of:
Mini-lessons that will follow specific units of study throughout the year.
Narrative
Text analysis
Argument
Research
Small group reading which will focus on your child's instructional levels.
Independent reading which will allow your child to read engaging, age-appropriate books and will help build stamina
Word Study- Words Their Way
Writing Workshop- Using Lucy Calkins Units of Study
Journey's Reading Series
Math
We will be using NYS Next Gen Learning Standards. Here is a snapshot of the year:
Module 1: Place Value, Rounding, and Algorithms for Addition and Subtraction
Module 2: Unit Conversions and Problem Solving with Metric Measurement
Module 3: Multi-Digit Multiplication and Division
Module 4: Angle Measure and Plane Figures
Module 5: Fraction Equivalence, Ordering, and Operations
Module 6: Decimal Fractions
Module 7: Exploring Measurement with Multiplication
Science
Smithsonian: What is our evidence that we live on a changing earth? (September-November)
Smithsonian: How can animals use their senses to communicate?
(November-February)
Project Lead The Way: Energy Collisions
(February- April)
Smithsonian: How can we provide energy to people's homes?
(April- June)
Social Studies
The units we will be digging into this year include:
NYS Geography
Native Americans of NYS
Explorers
Colonial America
Government
Freedom and Call for Change
Westward Expansion
Immigration