Reading
Speaking, Listening and Vocabulary
Math
Science Units
Social Studies
Social Skills
Study Skills
Language Arts (Big Questions)
- Uses details and examples from the text to summarize and draw inferences.
- Summarizes text to determine the theme of a story, drama or poem from the details in the text.
- Compares and contrasts the points of view and themes from which different stories are narrated.
- Asks and answers questions using evidence from the text.
- Determines the main idea of the text and explains how it is supported by key details; summarizes the text.
- Identifies and explains information presented in formats (e.g. graphs, pictures, diagrams, media clips)
- Uses information from two texts to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.
- Uses combined knowledge of phonics and word analysis skills (i.e. prefixes and suffixes)
- Reads grade level text fluently and accurately (130-140 correct words per minute) with appropriate expression to support comprehension.
- Writes opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
- Writes informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
- Writes narratives to develop real or imagined experiences using details and a clear sequence of events.
- Produces research based projects and reports in an organized manner using visuals, media and/or technology.
- Takes notes from digital/print sources and personal experiences; categorizes information and provides a list of sources.
- Demonstrates a command of the grade level conventions of standard English grammar and usage (i.e. commas, capitalization, quotation marks, pronouns, adverbs)
- Applies correct spelling of grade level words in written work.
Speaking, Listening and Vocabulary
- Effectively engages in group discussions.
- Paraphrases a text read aloud or information presented in various formats.
- Presents information with appropriate facts and relevant descriptive details.
- Speaks clearly with appropriate pace, volume and expression.
- Acquires and uses grade level specific academic vocabulary related to topics of study.
Math
- Use place value to round multi-digit whole numbers to any place
- Fluently add multi-digit numbers using the standard algorithm
- Fluently subtract multi-digit numbers using the standard algorithm
- Fluently multiply 1-digit by 4-digit and 2-digit by 2-digit numbers using written strategies
- Fluently divide 4-digit by 1-digit numbers using written strategies
- Solve multi-step word problems with whole numbers using the four operations
- Convert units within one system of measurement
- Apply area and perimeter formulas to solve real world problems
- Adds and subtracts fractions with like denominators
- Multiply fractions by whole numbers
- Compare and order fractions including equivalent fractions
- Relate fractions to decimals to the hundredths
- Draw and identify points, lines, segments, rays and angles (right, acute, obtuse)
- Classify shapes by the properties of angles and sides
Science Units
- Energy
- Waves
- Simple Machines (Engineering)
- Molecules to Organisms
- Geology of Oregon
- Human Activity and the Earth
Social Studies
- Geography of Oregon/Oregon Today
- Native Americans of Oregon
- Early Explorers and the Lewis and Clark Expedition
- Oregon Trail and Early Settlement
- Oregon’s State Government
Social Skills
- Follows behavior expectations
- Cooperates and collaborates with peers
- Listens and responds appropriately to directions
Study Skills
- Actively participates in class
- Perseveres with challenges
- Completes work on time
- Effective use of class time
- Works independently
- Strives to produce best work
- Keeps materials organized
Language Arts (Big Questions)
- How important are traditions?
- Just how smart are animals?
- Why learn about other places?
- How do we relate to nature?
- When do harmless things become harmful?
- Why do we seek treasure?
- What does it take to explore space?
- What is worth protecting?