Language Arts includes the areas of reading, writing composition, grammar, and word study. Students will participate in both whole and small group reading, with the focus being on using small, leveled guided reading groups as the primary means of reading instruction. Students will also be responsible for completing weekly centers that are based on reading skills, as well as response journal entries. Students will write during Writing Workshop, in all curriculum areas, and will compose several longer pieces throughout the school year. Grammar instruction will primarily be delivered during whole group writing time with independent practice during center time. Word study takes places in various formats such as centers and small/large group work.
Math
Math instruction will consist of whole class lessons and small group lessons. Students will also rotate through several math centers during the week. Students will explore many areas of mathematics, including addition, subtraction, time, multiplication, division, fractions, geometry, and measurement. Students will also participate in a variety of activities to help their math fact fluency.
Social Studies/Science/Health Social Studies will focus on our local community We will study communities, the history of Aurora, local government, and economics.
Science will focus on three main units: earth science, chemical science, and life science. Science instruction will be completed by the end of the third quarter.
In health, students will focus on nutrition, diseases, and healthy goal setting. Health instruction will take place during the last quarter of the school year.
