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