Learning Zone

– - – - – - Grade K

– - – - – - Grade 1

– - – - – - Grade 2

– - – - – - Grade 3

              – - – - – * Adds and subtracts up to five digit numbers. (2)
              – - – - – * Collects, organizes , compares and interprets data in the forms of tables, line (2)
              – - – - – * Compares attributes of & classifies 2D and 3D shapes. (1)
              – - – - – * Estimate area & perimeter of a rectangle using a grid, diagram or measurements.
              – - – - – * Identifies and draws types of angles, parallel, perpendicular and intersecting l
              – - – - – * Identifies, represents & compares fractions and mixed numbers as parts of whole (1)
              – - – - – * Identify and draw parallel lines, perpendicular lines, and other intersecting lines.
              – - – - – * Identify angles as right angles, less than a right angle, and greater than a right angle.
              – - – - – * Knows multiplication & division facts up to 10×10 with automaticity. (4)
              – - – - – -digit by 1-digit numbers.
              – - – - – * Names and writes numbers to 10,000 (incl. in expanded notation).
              – - – - – * Recognize classes to which a number may belong (odd numbers, even numbers, and multiples of numbers through 10). Identify the numbers in t
              – - – - – * Rounds whole numbers through 10,000 (2)
              – - – - – * Tells time to the minute and calculates elapsed time. (6)
              – - – - – * Uses <,>,= correctly in a number sentence. (1)
              – - – - – Add & subtract common fractions with like denominators. (2)
              – - – - – Applies problem solving strategies to all standards. (1)
              – - – - – Carries out simple conversions (time, money, measurement)
              – - – - – Createss, extends and describes computational & geometric patterns.
              – - – - – Determines the value of a variable in an equation.
              – - – - – Identify and use commutative & identity properties of addition and subtraction.
              – - – - – Lists possible combinations of objects from two sets. (1)
              – - – - – Selects and uses appropriate measurement tools &units (US and metric) for length
              – - – - – Solves problems using addition, subtraction and money. (2)
              – - – - – Solves problems using multiplication and division.
              – - – - – Uses ordered pairs to graph, locate and identify points.
              – - – - – Uses rounding to estimate reasonableness of an answer.

– - – - – - Grade 4

– - – - – - Grade 5

– - – - – - Grade 6

– - – - – - Grade 7

– - – - – - Grade 8

– - – - – - Grade K

– - – - – - Grade 1

– - – - – - Grade 2

– - – - – - Grade 3

              – - – - – * Analyzes elements of character, setting, conflict,plot & foreshadowing
              – - – - – * Applies grammar knowledge in writing & editing (mechanics, usage, sentence structure)
              – - – - – * Decodes words accurately
              – - – - – * Features of nonfiction (organizational structures, diagrams)
              – - – - – * Four basic parts of speech (noun, verb, adjective, adverb) (1)
              – - – - – * Identifies characteristics and purposes of various genres. (1)
              – - – - – * Main ideas, supporting details. (3)
              – - – - – * Mechanics (punctuation and sentence structures)
              – - – - – * Reads aloud with fluency, comprehension and expression
              – - – - – * Sentence Structure (subject predicate relationship)
              – - – - – * Spelling: syllabication, segmentation, letter/sound patterns, sight words, homophones (1)
              – - – - – * Spells correctly using syllabication, word segmentation, letter & sound patterns
              – - – - – * Use knowledge of letter sounds, word parts, word segmentation, and syllabication to monitor and correct spelling.
              – - – - – * Vocabulary development: contextual clues
              – - – - – * Writes stories and personal accounts with detailed characters, setting & a clear
              – - – - – Adjusts writing to suit purpose & audience (appropriate lang. choices)
              – - – - – Communicates effectively during oral presentations.
              – - – - – Compares stories in print with film versions.
              – - – - – Connections between text, self and world (authorÆs life)
              – - – - – Create presentations using computer technology
              – - – - – Distinguish between topic and theme (esp. folktales, myths, fables)
              – - – - – Dramatic literature: Identify & analyze elements of fiction
              – - – - – Dramatic reading & performance
              – - – - – Evaluates and revises to improve organization, word choice and clarity modeled on a shared exemplar
              – - – - – Identifies terminology for structural elements of poems (e.g., stanza vs. verse).
              – - – - – Identifies the narrator or speaker of a text.
              – - – - – Oral Tradition: Mythologies, folktales, legends (esp. common characters, tales of origin)
              – - – - – Poetry (rhyme, rhythm, repetition, similes, & sensory images)
              – - – - – Research techniques (obtaining and summarizing information)
              – - – - – Rules for formal discussion
              – - – - – Sensory details and figurative language
              – - – - – Supports literary responses with evidence from the text.
              – - – - – Vocabulary development: Common Idioms & Figurative Phrases (1)
              – - – - – Vocabulary development: Dictionaries and Thesauruses
              – - – - – Vocabulary development: Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, suffixes
              – - – - – Word origins
              – - – - – Writes poetry using sensory details. (1)

– - – - – - Grade 4

– - – - – - Grade 5

– - – - – - Grade 6

– - – - – - Grade 7

– - – - – - Grade 8

– - – - – - Grade K

– - – - – - Grade 1

– - – - – - Grade 2

– - – - – - Grade 3

              – - – - – * Compares properties of solids, liquids and gasses. (1)
              – - – - – * Explains how weather is made up of temperature, moisture, wind speed and directi
              – - – - – * Identifies plant structures and their functions.
              – - – - – * Recognizes that living things grow, reproduce & need food, water & air
              – - – - – Applies Scientific Method, Technology & Engineering to All Strands
              – - – - – Classifies objects and materials as conductors or insulators.
              – - – - – Describes how global patterns influence weather. (1)
              – - – - – Describes major stages of life cycles of a frog and butterfly.
              – - – - – Differentiates between climate and weather. (1)
              – - – - – Recognizes that magnet poles repel or attract each other.

– - – - – - Grade 4

– - – - – - Grade 5

– - – - – - Grade 6

– - – - – - Grade 7

– - – - – - Grade 8

– - – - – - Grade K

– - – - – - Grade 1

– - – - – - Grade 2

– - – - – - Grade 3

              – - – - – * Compares and contrasts the beliefs, motivations and ways of life of the Wampano
              – - – - – * Explains the importance of events surrounding the American Revolution. (2)
              – - – - – * Explains why it is necessary to have governments.
              – - – - – * Identifies and locates New England states and major cities and towns and landmar
              – - – - – * Uses titles, directions, legends, scales and titles locate places on a map. (1)
              – - – - – Defines the barter system.
              – - – - – Describes how Worcester has changed since the 18th century.
              – - – - – Explains the definition and purpose of a tax.
              – - – - – Identifies different ways people can influence their local government.
              – - – - – Identifies historic sites and events in Worcester and Massachusetts, including t
              – - – - – Identifies leaders of the American Revolution. (1)
              – - – - – Identify the Wampanoag and their leaders at the time the Pilgrims arrived, and describe their way of life.
              – - – - – Identify who the Pilgrims were and explain why they left Europe to seek religious freedom; describe their journey and their early years in t
              – - – - – Reads biographies & identifies contributions of famous people in the fields of s
              – - – - – Recognizes the importance of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution a

– - – - – - Grade 4

– - – - – - Grade 5

– - – - – - Grade 6

– - – - – - Grade 7

– - – - – - Grade 8