Elements
Read Alouds
Shared Reading
Guided Reading
Independent Reading (within Reading Workshop)
Word Study
Elements
Shared Writing
Interactive Writing
Guided Writing
Independent Writing (within Writing Workshop)
Word Study
Topics
Gathering, Interpreting and Using Evidence
questions about the community, identify art and maps, create an understanding of the past
Chronological Reasoning and Causation
retell community events, understand concept of time, cause and effect, past present and future, and change
Comparison and Contextualization
similarities and differences between communities, describe events and historical development
Geographic Reasoning
ask questions about places, environments, and human activities in places
Economics and Economic Systems
describe role of banks, resources, goods and services
Civic Participation
demonstrate rights and responsibilities in class, school and community, social actions, and more
Students go to Science Lab twice a week to investigate, learn and think.
Unit 1: Diversity & Inclusion
Unit 2: Empathy & Critical Thinking
Unit 3: Communication
Unit 4: Problem Solving
Unit 5: Peer Relationships