Course Expectations

English Language Arts (ELA)

1. Reading Literature

   • Understand Stories: Be able to talk about what happens in a story, who the characters are, and where it takes place.
   • Figuring Out Meanings: Learn to figure out the meanings of words and phrases in the story, and understand the main message.

2. Reading Informational Text

   • Understand Facts: Read non-fiction texts and find important facts and ideas.
   • Summarize Information: Be able to summarize the main points in the text and understand how the text is organized.

3. Writing

   • Write Clearly: Write stories, reports, and other texts with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
   • Use Details: Include important details and information to help others understand what you’re writing about.

4. Speaking and Listening

   • Share Ideas: Participate in discussions, listen to others, and share your own ideas clearly.
   • Ask Questions: Ask and answer questions to get more information or to understand something better.

5. Language

   • Grammar and Usage: Use proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling in your writing and speaking.
   • Word Choices: Learn new words and how to use them correctly in different situations.

Mathematics

1. Operations and Algebraic Thinking

   • Work with Numbers: Solve problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
   • Patterns: Recognize patterns and understand how numbers work together.

2. Number and Operations in Base Ten

   • Place Value: Understand the value of each digit in a number.
   • Decimal Operations: Add, subtract, multiply, and divide with decimal numbers.

3. Fractions

   • Understand Fractions: Learn what fractions are and how to work with them.
   • Compare Fractions: Compare fractions to see which is bigger or smaller.

4. Measurement and Data

   • Measure Things: Use tools to measure length, weight, and volume.
   • Organize Data: Collect data and organize it using charts and graphs.

5. Geometry

   • Shapes and Space: Learn about different shapes and their properties.
   • Volume and Area: Understand how to find the area and volume of shapes.

Science

1. Earth and Space Science

   • Planet Earth: Learn about Earth's materials, weather, and how it changes over time.
   • Space: Understand basic facts about the solar system and the universe.

2. Life Science

   • Living Things: Study different kinds of living things and how they grow and change.
   • Ecosystems: Learn about different habitats and how living things interact with their environment.

3. Physical Science

   • Matter and Energy: Understand different forms of matter and energy, and how they change.
   • Forces and Motion: Learn how things move and the forces that affect them.

Social Studies

1. Geography

   • Maps and Locations: Learn how to read maps and understand different places around the world.
   • Regions and Cultures: Study different regions and cultures to understand their history and geography.

2. History

   • Historical Events: Learn about important events and people in history.
   • Timeline: Understand how events happened over time and their impact on today’s world.

3. Civics

   • Government: Learn about how governments work and the role of citizens.
   • Rights and Responsibilities: Understand your rights and responsibilities as a member of a community.