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Religion
Scripture, Doctrine and Church Teaching
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Understand the concepts of revelation and inspiration applied to Scripture
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Recognize different literary forms found in the Bible
- Demonstrate and understand different themes found in the Hebrew Scriptures
Prayer and Worship
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Participate and show reverence and respect for Scriptures and the written word of God
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Know that responsorial psalm is a psalm of Hebrew Scripture
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Trace the roots of symbols and rituals of the Church
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Identify the meaning of “sacred” as being holy
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Affirm the diversity of the Catholic Church
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Demonstrate the relationship between faith and culture
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Participate in the planning of class/school liturgies
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Use formal and informal prayer to express spirituality
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Incorporate sacramental, symbols, and rituals into meaningful prayer experiences and liturgies
Christian Life, Service and Stewardship
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Use Scripture and the commandments when making choices
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Read, interpret, and apply Scripture to daily life
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Identify and discuss current events occurring in the ancient Bible lands
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Understand that God’s chosen people are now embodied in the present day Catholic faith community
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Identify role models from the Hebrew Scripture
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Discuss current events in light of Catholic Teachings
Family Life
- Know that I’m created in the image of God
- Makes moral choices and acts responsibly
- Values all life as a gift from God
Language Arts
Reading-Word Study
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Learner will review, acquire and apply decoding strategies to construct and identify unknown words
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Learner will routinely determine the meaning of words and phrases in context using strategies & resources
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Learner will use structural, semantic and syntactic cues
Comprehension
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Apply a variety of comprehension strategies to construct meaning from various types of literary genres
Cultural Awareness
- Learner will identify, analyze, and relate
characters, communities, cultures and key themes of Catholic Social
teaching and tradition in literature
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Learner will explore a variety of multi-cultural authors
Writing-Spelling
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Learner will spell frequent and cross curriculum words
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Learner will utilize previously learned strategies to correctly spell unfamiliar words
Mechanics
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Learner will create legible documents using cursive handwriting and/or word processing
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Learner will apply capitalization and punctuation rules
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Learner will use a simple outline to compose properly constructed paragraphs
Grammar
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Learner will recognize & apply the eight parts of speech
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Identify parts of a sentence in various sentence patterns
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Learner will write simple, compound, and complex sentences applying standard conventions
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Learner will differentiate the four types of sentences and apply when appropriate
Process
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Learner will use the 5 step writing process
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Learner will develop and practice narrative, descriptive, persuasive, expository, personal, and creative writing
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Learner will improve composition and critical thinking skills utilizing the writing process
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Learner will explore research techniques
Oral Communication-Listening
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Learner will follow multiple oral directions and recall, interpret and summarize information presented orally
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Access other speaker’s effective techniques & messages
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Learner will use social courtesies while listening
Speaking
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Organize thoughts and speak in complete sentences
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Learner will use appropriate Standard American English with correct grammar and syntax
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Learner will write and deliver a simple speech using appropriate presentation skills
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Learner will listen to and respect other’s opinions
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Math
Functions
- Learner will describe numerical patterns and rules
- Learner will construct and analyze patterns and rules
- Learner will learn to graph a line
- Predict shape changes with measurement changes
- Learner will solve simple equations involving variables
Measurement
- Learner will classify and describe geometric figures
- Learner will compare and contrast a variety of polygons
- Learner will apply knowledge of triangles and quadrilateral to determine interior angles
- Learner will use tools to draw two-dimensional shapes
- Learner will demonstrate the ability to transform figures
- Identify components of a three-dimensional object
- Learner will locate and plot coordinate points
- Learner will demonstrate the ability to convert within units of measurement
- Learner will demonstrate the ability to apply various formulas to geometric figures
Data Analysis
- Learner will organize and display data in correct graphs
- Compare and contrast representations of the same data in different graphs
- Learner will make predictions based on statistical data
Numeration
- Demonstrate ability to read, recite, and write numbers
- Demonstrate the ability to apply the properties of numbers to simplify and solve problems
- Formulate equivalent representations of a number
- Learner will demonstrate the ability to factor numbers
- Demonstrate ability to graph rational numbers on a number line
- Use real-life examples to solve percent & ratio problems
Operation
- Learner will practice basic operations
- Make predictions based on theoretical probabilities
Application
- Apply problem solving steps and strategies
- Use appropriate technology to compute complex problems
- Communicate with others using mathematical vocabulary
- Learner will use mental math when appropriate
Science
Earth Science
- Identify and describe the earth’s structure and composition
- Compare and contrast the compositions of rocks and minerals
- Describe the composition and characteristics of the atmosphere
- Use data and information about atmosphere to predict and explain changes in weather
- Trace and describe the path of the water cycle
- Evaluate the impact of the water cycle on the various ecosystems
Life Science
- Design an ecosystem that provides for the needs of a variety of organisms
- Create a model of a plant and animal cell and differentiate between them based of their structure and function
- Explain mitoses and meioses
- Trace the path of the various systems within the human body
- Explain how selected systems and processes work together in the human body
- Identify single traits that have been passed from parent to child
- Describe how heredity and environment may influence/determine characteristics of an organism
Physical Science
- Measure and classify matter
- Classify changes in matter as chemical or physical and justify the decisions when given
- Observe & demonstrate how light energy relates to matter
Space
- Investigate the historical significance of constellations
- Explain how technology helps us learn about the universe
Social Studies
History
- Identify and describe key factors from ancient civilizations through the middle ages
- Interpret the significance of events during the historical periods of world civilization
- Evaluate critical turning points in history and assess their implications and consequences
Geography
- Correlate the availability of resources to a region’s economy
- Identify key locations on maps, globes and charts
- Compare between boundaries and the physical shape of ancient kingdoms and the modern world
- Evaluate the relationship between a region’s locations, climate, and economy
- Recognize and distinguish between countries and regions of the world and how their location affects the U.S. today
Culture
- Explore how past events affected the lives of those who lived in those periods of history
- Identify and describe examples of tensions between belief systems (religion) and government policies
- Apply concepts such as power, role, status and influence to the examination of social conditions of early times
- Describe the consequences of world historical events on various cultures
- Identify and describe components of a people such as rituals, dress, arts, music, language, and religion
- Recognize the contributions of different ethnic groups and religions to the culture and development of the Western Civilization
- Describe the significance of the oppression of people and its impact on society
Government and Politics
- Identify historic violations of human dignity involving discriminations, persecution and crimes against humanity
- Describe the purpose of various governments, how powers are acquired, and used, to meet the people of the time
- Distinguish between representative government and other forms of government
- Understand the significance of how U.S. is interdependent and interconnected with countries throughout the world
- Explain how a lack of knowledge about other countries, and cultures, may lead to misunderstandings and conflict
Economics
- Explore the relationship between the balance of trade and world economic power
- Develop an understanding of supply and demand
- Describe the relationship between trade of goods and services and the interdependence of nations
- Compare and contrast currency and monetary systems of other cultures
*Additional instruction given in: Spanish, Computers, Art, Music, and Physical Education
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