Learning Zone

– – – – – – Grade K

– – – – – – Grade 1

– – – – – – Grade 2

– – – – – – Grade 3

– – – – – – Grade 4

              – – – – – * Add and subtract up to five digits.
              – – – – – * Carries out simple unit conversions.
              – – – – – * Collects, organize, represent and interpret data displayed in tables, bar, circl (5)
              – – – – – * Compares & analyzes 2D and 3D shapes. (6)
              – – – – – * Computes elapsed time. (3)
              – – – – – * Creates, describes and extends symbolic and numeric patterns. (1)
              – – – – – * Determines the value of variables in equations. (1)
              – – – – – * Finds the area and perimeter of rectangles, triangles &irregular shapes using di (1)
              – – – – – * Identifies and describes types of angles and lines. (1)
              – – – – – * Identifies appropriate tools &units (US &metric) to measure length, area, volume (1)
              – – – – – * Identifies fractions as part of a whole, parts of a groups or as a position on (3)
              – – – – – * Identifies, compares & orders fractions & decimals between 0 and 1. (4)
              – – – – – * Knows multiplication & division facts through 12×12 with automaticity. (7)
              – – – – – * Lists the possible combinations of objects from three sets. (1)
              – – – – – * Multiplies up to three digits by two digits. (4)
              – – – – – * Reads and writes and compares whole numbers to 100,000 including in expanded not (3)
              – – – – – Divides up to three digits by one digit & interpret remainders. (5)
              – – – – – Identifies decimal equivalents of common fractions. (1)
              – – – – – Identifies lines of symmetry. (3)
              – – – – – Lists & classifies possible outcomes in a probability situation.
              – – – – – Matches data sets with representations (graphs, tables, etc.)
              – – – – – Recognizes and applies commutative, associative and identiry properties of opera
              – – – – – Recognizes classes to which a number may belong. (2)
              – – – – – Recognizes similar and congruent figures.
              – – – – – Rounds whole numbers to 100,000. (3)
              – – – – – Select and use appropriate operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) to solve problems, including those involving money.
              – – – – – Solves problems involving proportional relationships.
              – – – – – Uses estimation strategies to judge reasonableness of an answer. (4)
              – – – – – Uses ordered pairs to describe paths. (1)
              – – – – – Uses reflections, rotations & translations to determine congruency.

– – – – – – Grade 5

– – – – – – Grade 6

– – – – – – Grade 7

– – – – – – Grade 8

– – – – – – Grade K

– – – – – – Grade 1

– – – – – – Grade 2

– – – – – – Grade 3

– – – – – – Grade 4

              – – – – – * 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) (4)
              – – – – – * Four basic parts of speech (noun, verb, adjective, adverb)
              – – – – – * 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)
              – – – – – * Vocabulary development: contextual clues
              – – – – – * Writes stories and personal accounts with detailed characters, setting & logical organization
              – – – – – Adjusts writing to suit purpose & audience (appropriate lang. choices)
              – – – – – Analyzes elements of character, setting, conflict, plot and foreshadowing
              – – – – – Communicates effectively during oral presentations
              – – – – – Compares stories in print with film versions
              – – – – – Connections between text, self and world (emphasis on author’s life)
              – – – – – Create presentations using computer technology
              – – – – – Distinguish between topic and theme (esp. folktales, myths, fables)
              – – – – – Dramatic literature: Identify and analyze elements of fiction
              – – – – – Dramatic reading & performance
              – – – – – Evaluates and revises to improve organization, word choice and clarity modeled on a shared exemplar
              – – – – – 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 & 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 5

– – – – – – Grade 6

– – – – – – Grade 7

– – – – – – Grade 8

– – – – – – Grade K

– – – – – – Grade 1

– – – – – – Grade 2

– – – – – – Grade 3

– – – – – – Grade 4

              – – – – – Applies scientific method, technology & engineering skills to all strands.
              – – – – – Constructs and explains how electrical circuits & electromagnets work. (1)
              – – – – – Describes the water cycle& its effect on climate. (4)
              – – – – – Differentiates between learned and instinctual behaviors.
              – – – – – Explains how organisms change behaviors in response to environmental stimuli.
              – – – – – Explains that electricity can produce light, heat and sound energy.

– – – – – – Grade 5

– – – – – – Grade 6

– – – – – – Grade 7

– – – – – – Grade 8

– – – – – – Grade K

– – – – – – Grade 1

– – – – – – Grade 2

– – – – – – Grade 3

– – – – – – Grade 4

              – – – – – * Defines and gives examples of natural resources in the US.
              – – – – – * Identifies and describes characteristics of the regions of the United States, Ca (2)
              – – – – – * Identifies major rights of US citizens.
              – – – – – * Identifies national parks and monuments.
              – – – – – * Knows US states & capitals, major mountains & waterways. (1)
              – – – – – * Uses map and globe skills to gain information& determine absolute locations.
              – – – – – Describes contributions to American culture made by indigenous peoples, African
              – – – – – Explains how immigrants become US citizens.
              – – – – – Explains how interactions between buyers and sellers influence the prices of goo
              – – – – – Explains how scarcity impacts people & community behaviors.
              – – – – – Identifies & explains significance of national historic sites.

– – – – – – Grade 5

– – – – – – Grade 6

– – – – – – Grade 7

– – – – – – Grade 8