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Curriculum Outline - Fifth Grade

  1. Reading

    • Introduction to Literature
      • Fiction
      • Nonfiction
      • Poetry
      • Drama

    • Comprehension Skills
      • Reading Strategies
      • Cause and Effect
      • Order
      • Comparison and Contrast
      • Main Idea
      • Drawing Conclusions

    • Vocabulary Development
    • Research Skills
      • Library Skills
      • Dictionary and Glossary
      • Encyclopedia

  2. Spelling

    • Spelling and Vocabulary Development
    • Correct Spelling in all Written Work

  3. Language

    • Basic Grammar
    • Word Mechanics and Usage
    • Writing Sentences and Paragraphs
    • Writing Letters
    • Writing Essays
    • Creative Writing

  4. Math

    • Review of Basic Skills
    • Advanced Multiplication
    • Division
    • Fractions/Decimals
    • Time, Money, Measurement
    • Ratio/Percent
    • Basic Geometry

  5. Social Studies

    • U.S. Geography
    • Highlights of American History
    • Famous Americans
    • Traditions and Ideas of the United States
    • Reading the Newspaper/Current Events

  6. Health/Science

    • Classification
    • The Cell
    • Changes Through Time
    • Solar System
    • Environment/Ecology
    • Matter, Light, Sound
    • Basic Nutrition

  7. Art

    • Basic Principles/Concepts
    • IIntroduction to Art History

  8. P. E.

    • Motor Skill Development
    • Team Sports
    • Sportsmanship
    • Basic Exercise

  9. Computers

    • Computer Care and Skills
    • Keyboarding
    • Introduction to Programming
 
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