Differentiated Reading and Math Centers
Technology-rich classroom with Interactive Whiteboards with mobile iPad, document camera & student iPads and Bee Bots
Oral Presentations:
- Poetry Recitations
- Superkids Open House presentation of “The Glum Princess"
Major Writing Projects:
- Problem and Solution Story
- Riddles describing favorite Superkid
- Nonfiction write about mixing colors
Animal research project
Author Studies:
- Nonfiction research for mixing colors and learning about animals
Interactive Science Laboratory:
- Wood and paper unit with observation journals
- Life-Science (fish/worms/bugs?)
- Opportunity to participate in STEM EXPO
Biome Study:
- N/A
Music:
- Piano Keyboarding
- Learning songs for Christmas play and graduation
Christmas Performance:
- The Nativity Play
Field trips:
- Dentist Office
- Underwood Farms
Reading:
- Systematic Explicit Phonics Curriculum
- Producing Early Readers
- Decodable Leveled Readers
- Accelerated Reader Library Program
- Literature Read Alouds
- Emphasis on Building Exceptional
- Spelling, Phonics, Vocabulary,
- Penmanship, Grammar & Writing Skills
- Mastery of 90 Dolch Sight Words
Math:
- Progress in Mathematics
- Zero the Hero
- Mountain Math Spiral Review
- ST MIND Math and Math Fact Fluency on iPads & More
History/Social Studies/Geography:
- Names & Locations of 50 States
Science:
- Animals Two by Two
- Properties of Wood & Paper
Bible:
- Memory Verses, Daily Class Devotions, Heartwork
Enrichment Classes:
- PE, Library, Spanish, Computers, Music, Mandarin Chinese (optional)
Differentiated Reading and Math Centers
Technology-rich classroom with Interactive Whiteboards with mobile iPad, document camera & student iPads
Oral Presentations:
- All About Me Informative Speech
- Ladder Book Report Presentation
- Forest Animal Biome Report & Presentation
Major Writing Projects:
- If You Give a Mouse a Cookie - Cause & Effect
- Personal Narrative
- Forest Animal Research Report
- Response to Literature
- Author Studies: Laura Numeroff, H.A. Rey, & Margaret Wise Brown
Interactive Science Laboratory:
- Design and observe insect habitat
Opportunity to participate in STEM EXPO - Biome Study: Temperate Forest
Music:
- Piano Keyboarding, King Wenceslas Christmas Performance
Field trips:
- Los Angelse Zoo
Language Arts:
- Systematic Explicit Phonics Curriculum, Decodable Leveled Readers, Literature Circles, Novel Studies & Accelerated Reader Library Program, Literature Read Alouds, Emphasis on Building Exceptional Spelling, Phonics, Vocabulary, Penmanship, Grammar & Writing Skills
Math:
- Progress in Mathematics, Problem of the Day, Mountain Math Spiral Review, ST MIND Math and Math Fact Fluency on iPads & More
History/Social Studies/Geography:
- America Past & Present
- Pearson My World - Our Past, Our Present
Science:
- States of Matter (solid, liquid, gas), Air & Weather, Lifecycle of Plants & Animals
Bible:
- Memory Verses, Daily Devotions, Heartwork
Enrichment Classes:
- PE, Library, Spanish, Computers, Music, Art, Mandarin Chinese (optional)
Differentiated Reading and Math Centers
Technology-rich classroom with Interactive Whiteboards with mobile iPad, document camera & student iPads
Oral Presentations:
- Poetry Composition Recitation
- My Flat Stanley Presentation
- Ocean Animal Speech
Major Writing Projects:
- Poetry Unit
- Ocean Animal Research Report
- Friendly Letter
- Response to Literature
- Transition from print to cursive
Interactive Science Laboratory:
- Designs and builds a roller coaster
- Opportunity to participate in STEM EXPO
Biome Study:
- Ocean
Music:
- Piano keyboarding, The Reluctant Inn Keeper Christmas Performance
Field trips:
- Long Beach Aquarium
- Natural History Museum
Language Arts:
- Systematic Explicit Phonics Curriculum, Decodable Leveled Readers, Literature Circles, Novel Studies & Accelerated Reader Library Program, Literature Read Alouds, Emphasis on Building Exceptional Spelling, Phonics, Cursive Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar & Writing Skills
Math:
- Progress in Mathematics, Problem of the Day, Mountain Math Spiral Review, ST MIND Math and Math Fact Fluency on iPads & More
History/Social Studies/Geography:
- My Community, My Country, Celebrating our Traditions; Our Nation Past & Present
Science:
- Balance and Motion, Soil Science, Reproduction of Plants & Animals
Bible:
- Memory Verses, Daily Devotions, Heartwork
Enrichment Classes:
- PE, Library, Spanish, Computers, Music, Art, Mandarin Chinese (optional)
Differentiated Reading and Math Centers
Technology-rich classroom with Interactive Whiteboards with mobile iPad, document camera & personal computer Chromebooks for research
Oral Presentations:
- Historical Figure Presentations
- Rainforest Animal Speech
- Imaginative Narrative Presentation
Major Writing Projects:
- Rainforest Research Report
- Historical Figure Research Report
- Imaginative Narrative
- Response to Literature
Interactive Science Laboratory:
- Brine Shrimp Investigation,
- Opportunity to participate in STEM EXPO
- Biome Study: Rain Forest
Music:
- Piano keyboarding & recorder, The Loaned Manger Christmas Performance
Field trips:
- Jet Propulsion Laboratory
- Santa Clarita Historical Tour
Reading:
- Novel Studies, Literature Inquiry Circles, Accelerated Reader Library Program, Literature Read-Alouds, Emphasis on Building Exceptional Vocabulary, Phonics, Comprehension Inquiry, Spelling, Writing, Grammar, and Cursive Penmanship Skills
Math:
- Progress in Mathematics, Problem of the Day, Mountain Math Spiral Review, ST MIND Math on Computer Chromebooks & More
History/Social Studies/Geography:
- Our Communities, Our Environment, US Government, Oceans, Continents & US Regions
Science:
- Matter & Energy, Solar System, Ecosystems & Food Chains
Bible:
- Memory Verses, Daily Devotions, Heartwork
Enrichment Classes:
- PE, Library, Spanish, Computers, Music, Art, Mandarin Chinese (optional)
Differentiated Reading Centers and Leveled Math Classes
Technology-rich classroom with Interactive Whiteboards with mobile iPad, document camera & personal computer Chromebooks for research, word processing, Google Docs, & access to educational websites
Oral Presentations:
- Impromptu Speech (Informational Summer Presentation)
- Landmark Speech
- Persuasive Speech
- Monthly Poetry Presentations
Major Writing Projects:
- California Landmark Research Report
- Fantasy Narrative
- Persuasive Letter
Interactive Science Laboratory:
- Build a Telegraph
- Opportunity to participate in STEM EXPO
- Biome Study: Desert
Music:
Piano keyboarding
Christmas Hang-ups Christmas Performance
Field trips:
Santa Barbara Mission,
California Science Center, & Sacramento Overnight
Language Arts:
Reading - Foundational Comprehensive Skills (Making Meaning Curriculum) Shared Inquiry (Jr. Great Books)
Cursive Penmanship Skills
Novel Studies & Accelerated Reader Library Program
Literature Read Alouds
Emphasis on Building Exceptional Spelling, Vocabulary, Grammar & Writing Skills
Math:
Progress in Mathematics
Cursive Penmanship Skills
Mountain Math Spiral Review
ST MIND Math on Computer Chromebooks, Real-World Project & More
History/Social Studies/Geography:
California History & Gold Rush Simulation
Science:
Magnetism, Circuits, Electromagnetism, Geology, Earth Materials, Environment
Bible:
Memory Verses, Daily Devotions, Heartwork
Enrichment Classes:
PE, Library, Spanish, Computers, Music, Art, Mandarin Chinese (optional)
Departmentalized and differentiated Math, English, Literature, and History classes
Technology-rich classroom with Interactive Whiteboards with mobile iPad, document camera & personal computer Chromebooks for research, word processing, Google Docs, & access to educational websites
Oral Presentations:
- State Presentations
- Persuasive Speech
- Declaration of Independence
Major Writing Projects:
- State Research Reports
- Travel Agent Persuasive Write
- Tall Tale Narratives
- Response to Literature
Interactive Science Laboratory:
- Develop a Scientific Inquiry Project following the Scientific Method
- Opportunity to participate in STEM EXPO
Music:
- Piano keyboarding, Camel Lot Christmas Performance
Field trips:
- Ronald Reagan Museum
- Riley’s Farm Overnight
Literature & English:
- Novel Studies & Accelerated Reader Library Program
- Literature Inquiry Circles
- Literature Read Alouds
- Emphasis on Building Exceptional Spelling, Vocabulary, Grammar & Writing Skills
Math:
- 5th or 6th Grade Progress in Mathematics, Mountain Math Spiral Review, ST MIND Math on Chromebooks, Math Market Entrepreneur Project & More
History/Social Studies/Geography:
- United States History: America’s Past
- Explorer’s Simulation, Colonial Fair
Science:
- Mixtures & Solutions, Planetary Science & Weather, Living Systems
Bible:
- Memory Verses, Daily Devotions, Heartwork
Enrichment Classes:
- PE, Library, Spanish, Computers, Music, Art, Mandarin Chinese (optional)