Religion
Scripture, Doctrine and Church Teaching
- Know, explain and be able to relate to the Ten Commandments and Beatitudes
- Be familiar with the format of the Bible
- Use the Bible as a reference
- Know major liturgical seasons and feasts
Prayer and Worship
- Know and explain the Sacrament of Reconciliation
- Cultural differences and traditions in prayer and worship
- Demonstrate the relationship between faith and culture
- Plan and participate in Mass
- Use formal and informal prayers
- Incorporate sacramental, symbols and rituals into meaningful prayer experiences and liturgies
Christian Life, Service and Stewardship
- Read, interpret and apply scripture to daily life
- Exercise responsible stewardship for all of God’s gifts
- Identify past and present Christian role models
- Personal relationships are based on the dignity of every person as a child of God
Family Life
- Know that all families are loved by God
- Understand that God’s gift of free will allows for choice in action
- Respect all life as a gift from God
- Celebrate diversity in the life around us
- Develop and accept responsibility for a healthy lifestyle
Language Arts
Reading
Decoding/Spelling
- Use phonetic cues and context clues to decode words
- Apply spelling rules to aide in word recognition and decoding
Comprehension
- Employ multiple strategies to construct meaning from text
- Formulate questions, predict, summarize, analyze and make connections to the text
- Experience a variety of genres
Fluency
- Read with appropriate speed and expression
Vocabulary
- Use a variety of strategies to increase and expand vocabulary
- Identify and use multiple meaning words
Cultural Awareness
- Demonstrate consideration and compassion towards those who are different
- Apply Catholic Social Teaching through guided reading and discussion
Writing
Handwriting
- Form letters and numerals correctly and legibly
- Practice and improve cursive letter formation
Spelling
- Review spelling rules and patterns
- Know correct spelling of high frequency and cross curricular words
- Apply spelling rules in daily life
Grammar
- Recognize and use parts of speech correctly
- Recognize and use complete sentences
- Review and use different types of sentences
Composition
- Write a cohesive paragraph in a variety of formats
- Participate in the writing process
- Explore a variety of genres of writing
Mechanics
- Produce neat and organized work that follow the rules of capitalization and punctuation
Oral Communication
Listening
- Demonstrate social courtesies when listening
- Listen attentively and respond appropriately to oral presentations and speakers
Speaking
- Speak clearly and distinctly in a variety of situations
- Use appropriate vocabulary and expression
- Express ideas in an organized manner
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Mathematics
Functions
- Solve problems using a variety of patterns based on addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
- Describe and interpret patterns of change over time
- Organize data and be able to construct a model to represent patterns of variation
Measurement
- Compare and contrast plane and solid figures
- Identify and demonstrate congruent and similar figures
- Identify and demonstrate an understanding of symmetry
- Identify and describe shapes
- Locate and plot points on a coordinate grid
- Estimate, measure, compare and label numbers using customary and metric measurement systems
Data Analysis
- Organize and display data for a specific purpose
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze given data
- Demonstrate an understanding of the measures of central tendency
Numeration
- Read, write, compare, round and estimate whole numbers through 100,000,000
- Read, write, compare, round and estimate decimals
- Identify and demonstrate an understanding of factional parts of objects and regions
- Identify improper fractions and mixed numbers
- Identify and define prime and composite numbers
Operations
- Recite and recall multiplication and division facts
- Use manipulative to model operations
- Apply the proper method of computation to solve problems involving whole numbers, decimals and fractions
- Calculate multi-digit multiplication and division problems
- Factor a composite number into primes
- Add and subtract fractions and decimals
Applications
- Approach problem solving in a systematic and logical fashion
- Mentally estimate the answer before solving problems
- Use inverse operations to check for accuracy
- Use math equipment and technology to assist in problem solving
- Investigate and summarize the results of probability experiments
- Communicate effectively using mathematical vocabulary
Science
Earth Science
- Understand the parts of a plant and their functions including photosynthesis
- Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between cells, tissues and systems by describing the function and structure and needs of maintaining lifelong healthy habits
Physical Science
- Examine the motions of common objects in terms of speed, direction and forces that pushes or pulls an object
- Use simple machines to make work easier
- Construct a simple object that fulfills a technological purpose
- Observe and record the magnetic interaction of materials, the relationship between magnets and electricity, and demonstrate common electrical safety rules
Earth Science
- Identify natural resources, enabling students to make wise choices regarding conservation especially in the hydrosphere
- Explain how science and technology affect our society
- Describe how water exists in three physical states of matter and describe the uses of water
- Identify sources of drinking water
Social Studies
History
- Identify and describe key factors in Michigan History in each period: before statehood, statehood to 20 th Century and 20 th Century to present
Geography
- Identify key locations on maps, globes and charts
- Examine the relationship between Michigan’s climate and economy
- Explore the geographical significance to the Great Lakes Region, focusing on land formation and bodies of water
- Analyze the relationship between Michigan’s ecosystem and it’s development as a state
- Compare and contrast Michigan to other regions in the United States (natural resources, land formation, bodies of water, climate, etc.)
Economy
- Correlate the availability of resources to Michigan economy
- Develop an understanding of the supply and demand and it’s impact on production
- Analyze how science and technology have and continue to impact Michigan
Government and Politics
- Identify and explain core democratic values
- Describe the functions of the state government
- Identify the rights and responsibilities of citizenship
- Identify the process of becoming a state
Culture
- Explore how past events affected the lives of those who lived in Michigan
- Explore how different ethnic groups have and continue to impact our society
- Compare and contrast the factors that let to Michigan settlement
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