EXPECTATIONS:

Social Skills:

Use standard etiquette in all areas of life. Exhibit ability to do collaborative work. Give respect to peers on a consistent basis.

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ACADEMIC SKILLS:

Speech

• Present orally to peers and larger audience.

• Use expression and gestures when reading aloud, as appropriate.

 

Math

• Memorize multiplication tables.

• Begin long division.

• Start mentally solving addition and subtraction problems of 2 digits.

• Begin working with equations.

• Begin working with graphs.

• Basic geometry.

• Know equivalencies of different units of measurements.

 

English

• Identify and discuss parts of speech.

• Learn about adjectives, articles, pronouns, conjunctions, and proper nouns.

• Understand helping verbs, the idea of grammatical agreement, and the parts of a sentence.

 

Science

• Introduction to balance of nature, food chain, and environmental pollution

• Human health

• Human body systems

 

History/Social Science

• Geography, including main earth features and maps.

• Relationships among culture, history, economy, and the land.

• History of California missions.

• Introduction to ancient civilizations.

 

Reading

• Reading comprehension and critical thinking.

• Exposure to myths, fables, poetry, great speeches and famous sayings.

• Introduction to biographies and autobiographies.

 

Writing

• Writing stories, essays and poetry.

• Written analysis of history, science, and social studies.

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