FRESNO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTCoreK-6.pdf · · 2005-02-22FRESNO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT K-6 BASELINE/CORE PROGRAM FIRST GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS MATHEMATICS SOCIAL SCIENCE SCIENCE Adopted

FRESNO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

K-6 BASELINE/CORE PROGRAM KINDERGARTEN

LANGUAGE ARTS MATHEMATICS SOCIAL SCIENCE SCIENCE

Adopted Instructional Program

Adopted Texts-Houghton Mifflin Reading California including ELD; Spanish, Lectura. A balanced and comprehensive program in which all students participate in an organized, explicit skill program that includes: A. Reading

1. Houghton Mifflin skills as developed in the district single adoption language arts program

2. Quality literature experiences (i.e., core) B. Phonemic Awareness/Phonics Instructions C. English Language Development (ELD)- mandatory

instruction for all English Learners as described in the Elementary ELD Curriculum Guide and the ELD standards document

D. Writing—provide opportunity and enable writing for a variety of purposes.

E. Oral Language--integrate throughout the curriculum F. Handwriting--begin knowledge of letter

recognition and formation using D’Nealian Supplemental Materials: A. Phonemic Awareness/Phonics Instruction Hampton Brown, Phonics and Friends, SRA/McGraw Hill, Collection for Young Scholars. B. Written Language Instruction Great Source, The Writing Spot .

Adopted Baseline Text—Harcourt Math®, published by Harcourt School Publishers (materials are available in English and Spanish) including the Student Edition, Teacher’s Edition; Activities and Games for Home or School; Practice Workbook; Challenge Workbook; Family Involvement Activities; Assessment Guide; and the Teacher’s Resource Book. Supplemental material includes Math Readers; Literature Big Book (Book) Collection; Literature Books on Tape; Concept Builder mat; and Mighty Math Software. Instruction addresses the following content strands as outlined in the FUSD Board Adopted Standards: Number Sense, Algebra and Function, Measurement and Geometry, Statistics and Probability, Problem solving, Mathematical Reasoning, and Mathematical Communication.

*Adopted Texts—Adventures in Time and Place: Here I Am, McGraw Hill; Harcourt Brace Social Studies: My World and Me, Harcourt Brace. A. "Learning and Working, Now and Long

Ago" 1. Learning to Work Together 2. Working Together: Exploring,

Creating, and Communicating 3. Reaching Out to Times Past

B. Current events, geography, multiculture, and values education should be integrated throughout the curriculum

C. Second Step/Interpersonal Problem-Solving

Adopted programs aligned to District and State Standards organized under the headings of inquiry, and the physical, life and earth sciences. Harcourt School Publishers California Edition including Big Book, Teacher’s Edition, Activity Book, Picture Cards, Activity Cards, and Science Instant Readers. Supplemental materials include: Full Option Science System (FOSS): Select 2 Modules (Fabric, Wood, Paper, Trees, and Animals 2x2); Big Book; Science Stories. Materials are available in English and Spanish. Science Companion – Scott Forseman

Required Assessment

A. Kindergarten Assessment of Individual Growth B. Trimester Writing Sample (scored holistically using a four point rubric) C. Individual Reading Assessment (i.e. DRA, Results, State Provided Reading First Theme Assessment, Reading First Fluency Assessment, etc.) D. Ongoing Diagnostic Assessments E. Annual California English Language Development Test (CELDT)

Kindergarten Assessment of Individual Growth

HEALTH PHYSICAL EDUCATION ART MUSICAdopted Instructional Program

A. Here’s Looking At You, 2000 B. Talking About Touching C. Second Step

A. Movement skills and movement knowledge

Adopted Texts—Portfolios, Barrett Kendall Publishing, Ltd.

B. Self-image, self-esteem, and self-realization C. Social development and social interaction (200 minutes every 10 days)

A. Explore personal expression utilizing a variety of materials and techniques (see Portfolios, Barrett Kendall Publishing, Ltd.)

B. Correlate with other areas of the curriculum as applicable

Adopted Text—Share The Music, McGraw Hill A. Students will experience expression, form, harmo-

ny, melody, rhythm B. Integrate into other areas of the curriculum as

applicable

Required Assessment

None None None None

ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (ELD)

Adopted Text-Houghton Mifflin Reading California Mandatory differentiated instruction for all English Learners as described in the Elementary English Language Development Curriculum Guide for a minimum of 30-45 minutes daily. Areas of instruction for ELD are the same as those in English Language Arts and are based on the ELD standards.

Required Assessment ELD Standards Progress Profile K-6 (quarterly); annual CELDT (CA English Language Development Test)


K-6 BASELINE/CORE PROGRAM FIRST GRADE





2. Quality literature experiences (i.e., core) B. Phonemic Awareness or phonics instruction C. English Language Development (ELD) –mandatory

instruction for all the English Learners as described in the Elementary ELD Curriculum Guide and the ELD standards document.

D. Writing—process writing; modeled, shared/ interactive E. Oral Language--integrated throughout the curriculum F. Handwriting--instruction in letter formation using

D’Nealian G. Spelling—begin programmatic instruction in

correct spelling. Supplemental Materials: A. Phonemic Awareness/Phonics Instruction Hampton Brown, Phonics and Friends, SRA/McGraw Hill, Collection for Young Scholars. B. Written Language Instruction Great Source, Write One C. Spelling Instruction Houghton-Mifflin, Spelling and Vocabulary

Adopted Baseline Text—Harcourt Math®, published by Harcourt School Publishers (materials are available in English and Spanish) including the Student Edition, Teacher’s Edition; Practice Workbook; Challenge Workbook; Reteach Workbook; Problem Solving and Reading Strategies Workbook; Daily Transparencies; Success for English Language Learners; Family Involvement Activities; Assessment Guide; and the Teacher’s Resource Book. Supplemental material includes Math Readers; and Mighty Math software. Instruction addresses the following content strands as outlined in the FUSD Board Adopted Standards: Number Sense, Algebra and Function, Measurement and Geometry, Statistics and Probability, Problem Solving, Mathematical Reasoning, and Mathematical Communication.

Adopted Texts—Adventures in Time and Place: My World, McGraw Hill; Harcourt Brace Social Studies: A Child’s Place, Harcourt Brace. A. "A Child's Place in Time and Space"

1. Developing Social Skills and Responsibilities 2. Expanding Children's Geographic and

Economic Worlds 3. Developing Awareness of Cultural

Diversity, Now and Long Ago B. Current events, geography, multiculture, and

values education should be integrated throughout the curriculum


Adopted programs aligned to District and State Standards organized under the headings of inquiry, and the physical, life and earth sciences. Harcourt School Publishers California Edition including: Teachers Edition; SDAIE Manual/Support for ELL Workbook; Workbook Teachers Edition; Assessment Guide; Teaching Resources; Inside Story Transparencies; Teaching Transparencies; Picture Cards; Text-on-Tape, California Science Activity Videos, Take-Home Books, California Expeditions Lessons, and California Test Preparation Book. Supplemental materials: Full Option Science System (FOSS): Select 2 Modules (Solids & Liquids; Air & Weather; or, New Plants); Big Book; Science Stories; FOSS Science Stories. Materials are available in English and Spanish. Science Companion – Scott Forseman

Required Assessment

A. Trimester Writing Sample (scored holistically using a four point rubric)

B. Individual Reading Assessment (i.e., DRA, Results, State Provided Reading First Theme Assessment, Reading First Fluency Assessment, etc.) C. Trimester Grade Level Assessment of Standards (GLAS) D. Ongoing Diagnostic Assessments E. Annual California English Language Development Test (CELDT)

Grade Level Assessment of Standards (GLAS)

HEALTH PHYSICAL EDUCATION ART MUSIC Adopted Instructional Program

A. Here's Looking At You, 2000 B. Talking About Touching C. Second Step Recommended Materials Dairy Council of California Nutrition Education

A. Movement skills and movement knowledge B. Self-image, self-esteem, and self-realization C. Social development and social interaction (200 minutes every 10 days)

Adopted Texts—Portfolios, Barrett Kendall Publishing, Ltd. A. Expose students to the five strands and

seven elements of art: Strands--drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, collage; Elements--line, shape, color, texture, value, form, space

B. Correlate into other areas of the curriculum as applicable

Adopted Text—Share The Music, McGraw Hill A. Students will experience expression, form,

harmony, melody, rhythm B. Integrate into other areas of the curriculum as

applicable

Required Assessment

None None None None





K-6 BASELINE/CORE PROGRAM SECOND GRADE





2. Quality literature experiences (i.e., core) B. Phonics instruction in context as appropriate C. English Language Development (ELD) –mandatory

instruction for all English Learners as described in the Elementary ELD Curriculum Guide and the ELD standards document.

D. Writing—process writing, writing using 4 domains E. Oral Language--integrated throughout the curriculum F. Spelling—conventional spelling used. Instruction

extends to include complex spelling patterns and words. G. Handwriting--continue instruction using

D’Nealian Supplemental Materials: A. Phonemic Awareness/Phonics Instruction Hampton

Brown, Phonics and Friends, SRA/McGraw Hill, Collection for Young Scholars.

B. Written Language Instruction Great Source, Write Away.

C. Spelling Instruction Houghton-Mifflin, Spelling and Vocabulary

Adopted Baseline Text—Harcourt Math®, published by Harcourt School Publishers (materials are available in English and Spanish) including the Student Edition, Teacher’s Edition; Practice Workbook; Challenge Workbook; Reteach Workbook; Problem Solving and Reading Strategies Workbook; Daily Transparencies; Success for English Language Learners; Family Involvement Activities; Assessment Guide; California Standardized Test Prep; and the Teacher’s Resource Book. Supplemental material includes Math Readers; and Mighty Math Software. Instruction addresses the following content strands as outlined in the FUSD Board Adopted Standards: Number Sense, Algebra and Function, Measurement and Geometry, Statistics and Probability, Problem Solving, Mathematical Reasoning, and Mathematical Communication.

Adopted Texts—Adventures in Time and Place: People Together, McGraw Hill; Harcourt Brace Social Studies: Making A Difference, Harcourt Brace. A. "People Who Make a Difference"

1. People Who Supply Our Needs 2. Our Parents, Grandparents, and

Ancestors from Long Ago 3. People from Many Cultures, Now and

Long Ago B. Current events, geography, multiculture, and



Adopted programs aligned to District and State Standards organized under the headings of inquiry, and the physical, life and earth sciences. Harcourt School Publishers California Edition including: Teachers Edition; SDAIE Manual/Support for ELL Workbook; Workbook Teachers Edition; Assessment Guide; Teaching Resources; Inside Story Transparencies; Teaching Transparencies; Picture Cards; Text-on-Tape, California Science Activity Videos, Take-Home Books, California Expeditions Lessons, and California Test Preparation Book. Supplemental Materials: Full Option Science System (FOSS): Select 2 Modules (Balance & Motion, Pebbles, Sand & Silt, Insects); Science Stories & Big Book; FOSS Science Stories. Materials are available in English and Spanish. Science Companion – Scott Forseman

Required Assessment

A. California Standards Test, Grade 2 B. Trimester Writing Sample (scored Holistically using a four point rubric) C. Individual Reading Assessment (i.e. DRA, Results,

State Provided Reading First Theme Assessment, Reading Fluency Assessment, etc.)

D. Trimester Grade Level Assessment of Standards (GLAS)

E. Ongoing Diagnostic Assessments F. Annual California English Language Development Test

(CELDT)

A. California Achievement Test (CAT 6) B. California Standards Test Grade 2 C. Grade Level Assessment of Standards (GLAS)


A. Here’s Looking At You, 2000 B. Talking About Touching C. Second Step Recommended Materials Dairy Council of California Nutrition Education

A. Movement skills and movement knowledge B. Self-image, self-esteem, and self-realization C. Social development and social interaction

(200 minutes every 10 days)

Adopted Texts—Portfolios, Barrett Kendall Publishing, Ltd. A. Expose students to the five strands and

seven elements of art: Strands—drawing, painting, print-making, sculpture, collage; Elements—line, shape, color, texture, value, form, space




applicable

Required Assessment

None None None None


Adopted Text-Houghton Mifflin Reading California Supplemental Text Hampton Brown, Into English Mandatory instruction for all English Learners as described in the Elementary English Language Development Curriculum Guide for a minimum of 30-45 minutes daily. Areas of instruction for ELD are the same as those in English Language Arts and are based on the ELD standards.


FRESNO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT K-6 BASELINE/CORE PROGRAM

THIRD GRADE

LANGUAGE ARTS MATHEMATICS SOCIAL SCIENCE SCIENCE Adopted Instructional Program

Adopted Tests-Houghton Mifflin Reading California including ELD; Spanish, Lectura. A balanced and comprehensive program in which all students participate in an organized, explicit skill program that includes: A. Reading


2. Quality literature experiences (i.e., core) B. Phonics instruction in context as appropriate C. English Language Development (ELD)—mandatory


D. Writing—process writing, writing using 4 domains E. Oral language--integrated throughout the curriculum F. Handwriting--instruction in cursive writing G. Spelling—a knowledge of common spelling

patterns, roots, and affixes. Continued use of conventional spelling.

Supplemental Materials: A. Phonemic Awareness/Phonics Instruction Hampton Brown, Phonics and Friends, SRA/McGraw Hill, Collection for Young Scholars. C. Written Language Instruction Great Source, Write on Track C. Spelling Instruction Houghton-Mifflin, Spelling and Vocabulary

Adopted Baseline Text—Harcourt Math®, published by Harcourt School Publishers (materials are available in English and Spanish) including the Student Edition, Teacher’s Edition; Practice Workbook; Challenge Workbook; Reteach Workbook; Problem Solving and Reading Strategies Workbook; Daily and Teaching Transparencies; Success for English Language Learners; Family Involvement Activities; Assessment Guide; and the Teacher’s Resource Book. Supplemental material includes E-test software, Intervention CD, and Mighty Math Software. Instruction addresses the following content strands as outlined in the FUSD Board Adopted Standards: Number Sense, Algebra and Function, Measurement and Geometry, Statistics and Probability, Problem Solving, Mathematical Reasoning, and Mathematical Communication.

Adopted Text—Adventures in Time and Place: Communities, McGraw Hill; Harcourt Brace Social Studies: Communities, Harcourt Brace. A. "Continuity and Change"

1. Our Local History: Discovering Our Past and Our Traditions

2. Our Nation's History: Meeting Extraordinary People Through Bi-ography, Story, Folktale, and Legend

B. Current events, geography, multiculture, and values education should be integrated throughout the curriculum


Adopted programs aligned to District and State Standards organized under the headings of inquiry, and the physical, life and earth sciences. Harcourt School Publishers California Edition including: Teachers Edition; SDAIE Manual/Support for ELL Workbook; Workbook Teachers Edition; Assessment Guide; Teaching Resources; Inside Story Transparencies; Teaching Transparencies; Picture Cards; Text-on-Tape, California Science Activity Videos, Take-Home Books, California Expeditions Lessons, and California Test Preparation Book. Supplemental Materials: Full Option Science System (FOSS): Select 2 Modules (Physics of Sound, Ideas & Inventions, Structures of Life, Measurement). FOSS Science Stories, Science Companion, Scott Forseman. Materials are available in English and Spanish.

Required Assessment

A. California Achievement Test (CAT 6) B. California Standards Test Grade 3 C. Trimester Writing Sample (scored holistically using a

four point rubric) D. Individual Reading Assessment, (i.e., DRA, Results,

State Provided Reading First Theme Assessment, Reading First Fluency Assessment, etc.)

E. Trimester Grade Level Assessment of Standards (GLAS)

F. Ongoing Diagnostic Assessment G. Annual California English Language Development Test (CELDT)



A. Here's Looking at You, 2000 B. Talking About Touching C. Second Step Recommended Materials: Dairy Council of California Nutrition Education

V A. Movement skills and movement knowledge. B. Self-image, self-esteem, and self-realization C. Social development and social interaction


Adopted Text—Portfolios, Barrett Kendall Publishing, Ltd. A. Develop skills in the five strands and seven

elements of art: Strands--drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, collage; Elements--line, shape, color, texture, value, form, space




applicable

Required Assessment

None None None None


Adopted Text-Houghton Mifflin Reading California Supplemental Text Hampton Brown, Into English Mandatory differentiated instruction for all English Learners as described in the Elementary English Language Development Curriculum Guide for a minimum of 30-45 minutes daily. Areas of instruction for ELD are the same as those in English Language Arts and are based on the ELD standards.



K-6 BASELINE/CORE PROGRAM FOURTH GRADE





2. Quality literature experiences (i.e., core) B. Phonics Instruction in context as appropriate C. English Language Development (ELD)—mandatory

instruction for all English Learners as described in the Elementary ELD Curriculum Guide and the ELD standards document

D. Writing—process writing, writing using 4 domains E. Oral language--integrated throughout the curriculum F. Handwriting—cursive instruction continues

Instruction addresses the following content strands as outlined in the FUSD Board Adopted Standards: Number Sense, Algebra and Function, Measurement and Geometry, Statistics and Probability, Problem Solving, Mathematical Reasoning, and Mathematical Communication.

G. Spelling—Instruction extends the spelling knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, and word roots. Supports word analysis strategies beyond the lesson.

Supplemental Materials: A. Phonemic Awareness/Phonics Instruction Hampton Brown, Phonics and Friends, SRA/McGraw Hill, Collection for Young Scholars. B. Written Language Instruction Great Source, Writers Express C. Spelling Instruction Houghton-Mifflin, Spelling and Vocabulary

Adopted Baseline Text—Harcourt Math®, published by Harcourt School Publishers (materials are available in English and Spanish) including the Student Edition, Teacher’s Edition; Practice Workbook; Challenge Workbook; Reteach Workbook; Problem solving and Reading Strategies Workbook; Daily and Teaching Transparencies; Success for English Language Learners; Family involvement Activities; Assessment Guide; and the Teacher’s Resource Book. Supplemental material includes E-test software, Intervention CD, and Mighty Math Software.

Adopted Texts—Adventures in Time and Place: California, McGraw Hill; Harcourt Brace Social Studies: California, Harcourt Brace Map skills “California: A Changing State” 1. The Physical Setting: California and

Beyond 2. Pre-Columbian Settlements and People 3. Exploration and Colonial History 4. Missions, Ranchos, and the Mexican War

for Independence 5. Gold Rush, Statehood, and the Westward

Movement 6. The Period of Rapid Population Growth,

Large-Scale Agriculture, and Linkage to the Rest of the United States

7. Modern California: Immigration, Technology, and Cities

Current events, geography, multiculture, and values education should be integrated throughout the curriculum

D. Second Step/Interpersonal Problem-Solving

Adopted programs aligned to District and State Standards organized under the headings of inquiry, and the physical, life and earth sciences. Harcourt School Publishers California Edition including: Teachers Edition; SDAIE Manual/Support for ELL Workbook; Workbook Teachers Edition; Assessment Guide; Teaching Resources; Inside Story Transparencies; Teaching Transparencies; Picture Cards; Text-on-Tape, California Science Activity Videos, Take-Home Books, California Expeditions Lessons, and California Test Preparation Book. Supplemental Materials: A. Full Option Science System (FOSS): Select 2 Modules (Measurement, Magnetism & Electricity, Earth Materials, Landforms, Environments). FOSS Science Stories. B. Science Companion – Scott Forseman Materials are available in English and Spanish.

Required Assessment

A. California Standards Test, Grade 4 B. Trimester Writing Sample (scored holistically using a four point rubric) C. Individual Reading Assessment (i.e. DRA, Results, etc.) Trimester Grade Level Assessment of Standards

(GLAS) E. Ongoing Diagnostic Assessments F. Annual California English Language Development Test (CELDT)


Grade 4 Science Standards will be assessed in the Grade 5 STAR Test. CST in grade 5


A. Here's Looking at You B. Talking About Touching C. Second Step Recommended Materials: Dairy Council of California Nutrition Education



Adopted Texts—Portfolio, Barrett Kendall Publishing, Ltd. A. Develop skills and apply the five strands

and seven elements of art: Strands--drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, collage; Elements--line, shape, color, texture, value, form, space


Adopted Text—Share The Music, McGraw Hill A. Students will experience expression, form, harmony, melody, rhythm B. Integrate into other areas of the curriculum as applicable. Selected music theory materials: A. Fourth graders learn basics of note-reading while learning to play recorders.

Required Assessment

None None None None


Adopted Text-Houghton Mifflin Reading California Supplemental Text Hampton Brown, Into English Mandatory differentiated instruction for all English Learners as described in the Elementary English Language Development Curriculum Guide for a minimum of 30-45 minutes daily. Areas of instruction for ELD are the same as those in English Language Arts and are based on the ELD standards.


FRESNO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT K-6 BASELINE/CORE PROGRAM

FIFTH GRADE

LANGUAGE ARTS MATHEMATICS SOCIAL SCIENCE SCIENCE Adopted Instructional Program



2. Quality literature experiences (i.e., core) B. English Language Development (ELD)—

mandatory instruction for all English Learners as described students in the Elementary ELD Curriculum Guide and ELD standards document

C. Writing--process writing, writing using 4 domains D. Oral language--integrated throughout the curriculum E. Spelling--instruction extending the spelling

knowledge of prefixes, suffices, and word roots. Supports word analysis strategies beyond the lesson.

Supplemental Materials: A. Phonemic Awareness/Phonics Instruction Hampton Brown, Phonics and Friends, SRA/McGraw Hill, Collection for Young Scholars. D. Written Language Instruction Great Source, All Write or Write Source 2000 C. Spelling Instruction Houghton-Mifflin, Spelling and Vocabulary

Adopted Baseline Text—Harcourt Math®, published by Harcourt School Publishers (materials are available in English and Spanish) including the Student Edition, Teacher’s Edition; Practice Workbook; Challenge Workbook; Reteach Workbook; Problem Solving and Reading Strategies Workbook; Daily and Teaching Transparencies; Success for English Language Learners; Family Involvement Activities; Assessment guide; and the Teacher’s Resource Book. Supplemental material includes E-test software, Intervention CD, and Mighty Math Software. Instruction addresses the following content strands as outlined in the FUSD Board Adopted Standards: Number Sense, Algebra and Function, Measurement and Geometry, Statistics and Probability, Problem Solving, Mathematical Reasoning, and Mathematical Communication.

Adopted Texts—Adventures in Time and Place: A New Nation, McGraw Hill; Harcourt Brace Social Studies: Early United States, Harcourt Brace. A. Map skills B. "United States History and Geography:

Making a New Nation": 1. The Land and People Before Columbus 2. Age of Exploration 3. Settling the Colonies: a) The Virginia

Settlement; b) Life in New England; c) The Middle Colonies

4. Settling the Trans-Appalachian West 5. The War of Independence 6. Life in the Young Republic 7. Westward Ho! 8. Linking Past to Present: The American

People, Then and Now C. Current events, geography, multiculture, and



Adopted programs aligned to District and State Standards organized under the headings of inquiry, and the physical, life and earth sciences. Harcourt School Publishers California Edition including: Teachers Edition; SDAIE Manual/Support for ELL Workbook; Workbook Teachers Edition; Assessment Guide; Teaching Resources, Inside Story Transparencies, Teaching Transparencies, Picture Cards, Text-on-Tape, California Science Activity Videos, Take-Home Books, California Expeditions Lessons, and California Test Preparation Book. Supplemental Materials: A. Full Option Science System (FOSS): Select 2 Modules (Measurement, Mixture & Solutions, Solar Energy, Water, Food & Nutrition). B. FOSS Science Stories. Materials are available in English and Spanish. C. Science Companion – Scott Forseman

Required Assessment

A. California Standards Test, Grade 5 B. Trimester Writing Sample (scored holistically

using a four point rubric) C. Individual Reading Assessment (ie. DRA,

Results, etc.) D. Trimester Grade Level Assessment of Standards (GLAS) E. Ongoing Diagnostic Assessments F. Annual California English Language Development Test

(CELDT)

A. California Achievement text (CAT 6) B. California Standards Test Grade 5 C. Grade Level assessment of Standards (GLAS)

STAR science assessment. Test will cover grade 4 and 5 science standards. CST-Life, Earth, and Physical Science


Here's Looking at You, Talking About Touching Second Step

Recommended Materials: Dairy Council of California Nutrition Education



Adopted Text—Portfolios, Barrett Kendall Publishing, Ltd. A. Apply the five strands and seven elements of

art to create original, personal artworks: Strands--drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, collage; Elements--line, shape, color, texture, value, form, space




applicable

Required Assessment

California Healthy Kids Survey California Physical Fitness Test—mile walk, pull-ups, sit and reach, sit-ups, skin fold test (Fitness gram) Grades 5, 7, 9

None None


Adopted Text-Houghton Mifflin Reading California Mandatory differentiated instruction for all English Learners as described in the Elementary English Language Development Curriculum Guide for a minimum of 30-45 minutes daily. Areas of instruction for ELD

are the same as those in English Language Arts and are based on the ELD standards.



K-6 BASELINE/CORE PROGRAM SIXTH GRADE





2. Quality literature experiences (i.e., core) B. English Language Development (ELD)—mandatory


C. Writing--process writing, writing using 4 domains D. Oral language--integrated throughout the curriculum Spelling--instruction extending the spelling knowledge of

prefixes, suffices, and word roots. Supports word analysis strategies beyond the lesson.

Supplemental Materials: A. Phonemic Awareness/Phonics Instruction Hampton

Brown, Phonics and Friends, SRA/McGraw Hill, Collection for Young Scholars

B. Written Language Instruction Great Source, All Write or Write Source 2000

C. Spelling Instruction Houghton-Mifflin, Spelling and Vocabulary

Adopted Baseline Text—Harcourt Math®, published by Harcourt School Publishers (materials are available in English and Spanish) including the Student Edition, Teacher’s Edition; Practice Workbook; Challenge Workbook; Reteach Workbook; Problem Solving and Reading Strategies Workbook; Daily and Teaching Transparencies; Success for English Language Learners; Family Involvement Activities; Assessment guide; and the Teacher’s Resource Book. Supplemental material includes E-test software, Intervention CD, and Mighty Math Software. Instruction addresses the following content strands as outlined in the FUSD Board Adopted Standards: Number Sense, Algebra and Function, Measurement and Geometry, Statistics and Probability, Problem Solving, Mathematical Reasoning, and Mathematical Communication.

Adopted Texts—Adventures in Time and Place: Ancient World, McGraw Hill; Harcourt Brace Social Studies: Ancient Civilizations, Harcourt Brace. A. Map skills B. "World History and Geography: Ancient

Civilizations" 1. Early Humankind and the Development

of Human Societies 2. The Beginnings of Civilization in the

Near East and Africa 3. Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Kush 4. The Foundations of Western Ideas--The

Ancient Hebrews and Greeks 5. West Meets East--the Early Civilizations

of India and China 6. East Meets West: Rome C. Current events, geography, multiculture,

and values education should be integrated throughout the curriculum


Adopted programs aligned to District and State Standards organized as a one-year course of study in Earth Science. Holt Science and Technology, Units 1-6. Supplemental Materials: A. Full Option Science System (FOSS), Select one module (Landforms or Environments). Materials are available in English and Spanish. B. Prentice Hall: Focus on Earth C. Science Companion – Scott Forseman

Required Assessment

A. California Achievement Test, Grade 6 B. Trimester Writing Sample (scored holistically using a four point rubric) C. Individual Reading Assessment, (i.e. DRA, results,

etc.) D. Trimester Grade Level Assessment of Standards

(GLAS) E. Ongoing Diagnostic Assessments F. Annual California English Language Development Test

(CELDT)

A. California Achievement text (CAT 6) B. California Standards Test Grade 6 C. Grade Level assessment of Standards (GLAS

Grade 6 History-Social Science Standards are assessed on the 6-8 History-Social Science CST (22%) given in grade 8.


A. Here’s Looking At You B. Talking About Touching C. Second Step D. Family Life Education (Sex Can Wait)



Recommended Text—Understanding Art, Glencoe Publishing A. Apply standards to create original artworks. B. Correlate with other areas of the curriculum

as applicable



applicable Required Assessment

None None None None




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FRESNO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTCoreK-6.pdf · · 2005-02-22FRESNO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT K-6 BASELINE/CORE PROGRAM FIRST GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS MATHEMATICS SOCIAL SCIENCE SCIENCE Adopted