2014-2015

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS AND READINGK-5 Curriculum Overview

Strategic and developmentally appropriate focus on five components of reading:

• PHONEMIC AWARENESS • PHONICS • FLUENCY• VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT• COMPREHENSION

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Our classrooms are collaborative, creative, and literacy-rich. • The walls are full of student work and anchor

charts that have been co-authored by teacher and students.

• Students are engaged in meaningful activities and have many opportunities to participate in dialogue.

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Here is what you will find in our classrooms:• Large Group Area/Small Group Table• Classroom Library • Individual Book Boxes or Bags• Reading/Writing Areas• Activity Stations (Listening station, Computer

station, Poetry station, Word Work station)• Anchor Charts• Interactive Word Walls• Word Work (teaching spelling in context)

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MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTION IN EAGLE MOUNTAIN–SAGINAW ISD

The “Why” Behind What We Do

Process StandardsThe student uses mathematical processes to acquire and demonstrate mathematical understanding. The student is expected to:

(A) apply mathematics to problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace;

(B)   use a problem-solving model that incorporates analyzing given information, formulating a plan or strategy, determining a solution, justifying the solution, and evaluating the  problem-solving process and the reasonableness of the solution;

(C)   select tools, including real objects, manipulatives, paper and pencil, and technology as appropriate, and techniques, including mental math, estimation, and number sense as appropriate, to solve problems;

(D)   communicate mathematical ideas, reasoning, and their implications using multiple representations, including symbols, diagrams, graphs, and language as appropriate;

(E)   create and use representations to organize, record, and communicate mathematical ideas;

(F)   analyze mathematical relationships to connect and communicate mathematical ideas; and

(G)  display, explain, and justify mathematical ideas and arguments using precise mathematical language in written or oral communication.

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The Last 4 Statements…• (D) communicate mathematical ideas, reasoning, and

their implications using multiple representations, including symbols, diagrams, graphs, and language as appropriate;

• (E)use mathematical relationships to generate solution and make connections and predictions.

• (F) analyze mathematical relationships to connect and communicate mathematical ideas.

• (G) display, explain, or justify mathematical ideas and arguments using precise mathematical language in written or oral communications.

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Focal Points for Kindergarten

• Students count, represent and compare quantities and collections fluently to at least 20

• Students develop meaning of addition and subtraction and explain strategies for solving problems involving those operations

• Students identify and use attributes and components of 2D and 3D shapes

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• Support students to make sense of mathematics and learn that they can be mathematical thinkers.

• Focus on computational fluency with whole numbers.

• Emphasize reasoning about mathematical ideas.• Engage all learners in understanding

mathematics

Guiding Principles

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SOCIAL STUDIES KINDERGARTEN

Throughout social studies in Kindergarten-Grade 12, students build a foundation in history; geography; economics; government; citizenship; culture; science, technology, and society; and social studies skills. The content, as appropriate for the grade level, enables students to understand the importance of patriotism, function in a free enterprise society, and appreciate the basic democratic values of our state and nation.

1ST GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES

In Kindergarten, the study of the self, home, family, and classroom establishes the foundation for responsible citizenship in society.

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Kindergarteners receive instruction through units that start to build a foundation in history; geography; economics; government; citizenship; culture; science, technology, and society; and social studies skills:Unit 1 – Rules and RoutinesUnit 2 – Good CitizensUnit 3 – Our GovernmentUnit 4 – Going to WorkUnit 5 – Basic NeedsUnit 6 – FamiliesUnit 7 – CelebrationsUnit 8 – Important People and EventsUnit 9 – TechnologyUnit 10 – Our HistoryUnit 11 – Places on the EarthUnit 12 – The Earth and Us Unit 13 – Maps of the EarthUnit 14 – DecisionsUnit 15 – Solving ProblemsUnit 16 – Next Year

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ELEMENTARY SCIENCE: INQUIRY AND NOTEBOOKS

What is scientific inquiry?

• Science inquiry is the active construction of ideas and the forming of connections.

• Science inquiry engages students in the investigative nature of science.

• Science inquiry involves activities and skills in an active search for understanding.

• Science inquiry transforms learning from watching and listening to doing.

• Science inquiry allows students to take an active role in understanding their science learning.

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What are the essential features of a science classroom?

• Learners are engaged by scientifically oriented questions.

• Learners give priority to evidence, which allows them to develop and evaluate explanations that address scientifically oriented questions.

• Learners formulate and evaluate explanations from evidence to address scientifically oriented questions.

• Learners communicate and justify their proposed explanations.

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What is the student’s role?• Ask a question about objects, organisms and events

in the world around them.• Plan and conduct a simple investigation.• Employ simple equipment and tools to gather data

and extend the senses. • Use data to construct a reasonable explanation.• Communicate investigations and explanations.

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Science Notebooks in every classroom

Integrates science and language arts skills

Helps students develop cognitive knowledge of science content and processes

Enhances writing skills

Serves as an assessment tool to gather information on students’ thinking

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Parent Resources

• Istation K-5

• K-2 Computer Activities

• Math Resources