5th+Grade+SJY+Info+Lit+Skills


 * **Language Arts** ||  ||   ||   ||
 * 1.1 Learning to Read Independantly || A. Before reading identify and establish the purpose for reading and type of text ||  ||   ||
 * || B. Use text formats(title, toc, headings, visual aids) and various texts for a particular purpose (fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama) ||  ||   ||
 * || D. Identify the basic ideas and facts in text using strategies such as prior knowledge, illustrations and heading, and information from other sources to make predictions about text. ||  ||   ||
 * || G. After reading demonstrate understanding and interpretation of both fiction and nonfiction text. ||  ||   ||
 * 1.2 Reading Critically in All Content Areas || A. Read and comprehend essential content of informational texts and documents in all academic areas. (fact vs. opinion, essential vs. nonessential, determine author's purpose and effectiveness) ||  ||   ||
 * || B. Use and evaluate information from media, using various medias for research. Design rubrics to create and organzie a media project. ||  ||   ||
 * 1.3 Reading, Analyzing, and Interpreting Literature || B. Compare the use of literary elements (characters, setting, plot, theme, and POV) ||  ||   ||
 * || E. Analyze drama as information sourcem entertainment, persuasion, or transmitter of culture) ||  ||   ||
 * || F. Read and respond to nonfiction and fiction to make connections to persoanl expereinces or real life, express and support opinion, question, summarize, analyze, interpret, evaluate ||  ||   ||
 * 1.4 Types of Writing || A. Write poems, plays, and stories using relevant illustrations and using literary elements and devices ||  ||   ||
 * || B. Write multi-paragraph informational pieces for description, friendly business letters, reports, instructions, and essay. Also, use and label relevant graphics such as maps, charts, graphs, illustrations, photographs, and tables. ||  ||   ||
 * || C. Write persuasive pieces with a clearly stated position or opinion with supporting details, citing sources correctly. ||  ||   ||
 * 1.5 Quality of Writing || B. Pre-write, explore, and select best information for the topic, task, and audience ||  ||   ||
 * 1.6 Speaking and Listening || A. Listen to others and ask pertinent questions, distinquish relevant info, ideas, and opnions from those that are irrelevant ||  ||   ||
 * || B. Respond to a variety of literary genre by activating prior knowledge and identifying new words and concepts ||  ||   ||
 * || C. Speak using skills appropriate to type of speech. Use complete sentences, enunciate, use appropriate volume and pace, and speak with a purpose in mind. ||  ||   ||
 * || D. Contribute to discussion by asking relevant questions and responding with relevant info. or opinions. ||  ||   ||
 * || E. Participate in small and large group discussions and presentations. Deliver research reports, conduct interviews, and use media for effective presentations ||  ||   ||
 * || F. Use media for learning purposes. Compare information received on television with that received on radio or in newspapers. Access information on Internet apprpriately. Discuss the reliability of informaiton received on Internet sources. ||  ||   ||
 * 1.7 Characteristics and Functions of the English Language || A. Identify words from other languages that are commonly used English words. Use a dictionary to find the meaning and origin of these words. ||  ||   ||
 * || B. Identify the differences in formal and informal speech (dialect, slang, jargon) ||  ||   ||
 * || C. Identify word meanings that have changed over time. ||  ||   ||
 * 1.8 Research || A. Select and refine a topic for research ||  ||   ||
 * || B. Locate information using appropriate sources and strategies. Evaluate the usefulness and qualities of the sources. Select appropriate sources. Use table of contents, indicies, key words, cross-references, and appendices. Use traditional and electronic search tools. ||  ||   ||
 * || C. Organize and present the main ideas from research. Take notes from sources using a structured format. Present the topic using relevant information. Credit sources using a structured format. ||  ||   ||
 * **Religion** ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Scripture || 3. The Bible is divided into two main sections - the Old Testament and the New Testament. ||  ||   ||
 * || 5. Be familiar with the Scriptural foundations of the Sacraments of Initiation, Healing, and Service ||  ||   ||
 * || 6. The the Pentateuch refers to the first five books of the Bible and is also known as the Law or the Torah ||  ||   ||
 * || 7. That at every Mass we hear readings from the Bible and should listen attentively. ||  ||   ||
 * Creed || 12. That Jesus instituted the church and appointrd St. Peter to be ites visible head. THe Bishop of Rome (the Pope) is the successor of St. Peter. ||  ||   ||
 * || 13. That the Bishops are successors of the Apostles. Every Catholic diocese is led by a Bishop who is in communion with the Pope. ||  ||   ||
 * Holy Mass and the Sacraments || 1. That we are members of the universal Church, the diocese and our own parish. Students whould know the na,es of the Pope, thier own diocesan bishop and the pastor of their parish. ||  ||   ||
 * || 12. That at Mass, the assembly actively participates by prayers, hymns, psalms, responses, and inner self-offering along with Christ to the Father. ||  ||   ||
 * || 26. The significance of the Liturgical seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Ordinary Time. ||  ||   ||
 * Morality || 1. That sin is any intentional thought, word, deed, or omission that breaks God law. ||  ||   ||
 * || 5. That there are three conditions for a mortal sin: the sin must be serious, you must know the sin is serious, and you must freely choose it anyway. ||  ||   ||
 * || 15. That sin has personal and social consequences. ||  ||   ||
 * || 16. That the elments of the sacrament of Penance are: contrition, confession, absolution, and penance. ||  ||   ||
 * || 17. How to examine their conscience in the light of the ten Commandments, using an appropriate Examination of Conscience. ||  ||   ||
 * Prayer || 2. The parts of the Mass and responses. ||  ||   ||
 * || 3. The basic categories of prayer (adoration, petition, intercession, thanksgiving, and praise) and define and give examples of each. ||  ||   ||
 * || 4. The Apostles' Creed and Act of Contrition ||  ||   ||
 * || 11. To participate in different kinds of prayers and devotions ||  ||   ||
 * Community and Service || 1. To relate Mary's sensitivity to the needs of others at the Wedding Feast of Cana to our responsibilty to help others in need. ||  ||   ||
 * || 2. The words and actions of Jesus at the Last Supper are a model for Christian understanding pf ciommunity and service. ||  ||   ||
 * || 3. How to help the least of our brothers through the corporal and spiritual works of mercy ||  ||   ||
 * Misc. || *Various Saints and Prayers ||  ||   ||
 * Misc. || *Various Saints and Prayers ||  ||   ||


 * **Math** ||  ||   ||   ||
 * 5A. Numbers and Operations || 5A.1. Demonstrate an understanding of numbers, ways of representing numbers, relationships among numbers abd number systems. || 5A.1.3 Use simple applications of negative numbers (temp.) ||  ||
 * ||  || 5A.1.4 Demonstrate understanding of fractions as parts of a unit whole, parts of a collection, etc. Recognize equivalent forms for an amount. ||   ||
 * || 5A.2. Understand meanings of operations, use operations and understand how they relate to each other. || 5A.2.1 Solve word problems or computation problems and explain the solution. ||  ||
 * 5B Measurement || 5B.1 Demonstrate an understanding of measurable attributes of objects and figures, and the units, systems, and processes of measurement || 5B.1.1 Determine, calculate, and compare time and elapsed time. ||  ||
 * ||  || 5B.1.2 Select appropriate units to measure specific attributes of objects ||   ||
 * ||  || 5B.1.3 Solve problems using simple conversions; add and subtract measurements ||   ||
 * ||  || 5B.1.4 Estimate and/or compare the perometers or areas of two figures without computation ||   ||
 * || 5B.2 Apply appropriate techniques, tools, and formulas to determine measurements || 5B.2.1 Use appropriate tools to determine measurement ||  ||
 * ||  || 5B.2.2 Solve problems involving length, time, weight, mass, capacity, temperature, perimeter, and money ||   ||
 * 5C Geometry || 5C.3 Locate points or describe relationships using the coordinate plane || 5C.3.1 Identify, plot, or match points given an ordered pair ||  ||
 * 5D Algebra Concepts || 5D.1 Demonstrate an understanding of patterns, relations, and functions || 5D.1.1 Create or extend patterns ||  ||
 * ||  || 5D.1.2 Analyze patterns ||   ||
 * || 5D.2 Represent and/or analyze mathematical situations using numbers, symbols, words, tables, and/or graphs || 5D.2.1 Select and/or use appropriate strategies, including concrete materials, to solve number sentences. ||  ||
 * || 5D.3 Analyze change in various contexts || 5D.3.1 Desribe the relationship between rate of change and another variable ||  ||
 * || 5D.4 Represent real world situations symbolically || 5D.4.1 Create or match an equation to a situation and/or create a situation that could be desbribed by the equation ||  ||
 * 5E Data Analysis and Probability || 5E.1 Formulate questions that can be addressed with data and collect, organize, and display relevant data to answer those questions || 5E.1.1 Formulate questions that can be addressed by data ||  ||
 * ||  || 5E.1.2 Collect, organize, and display data in tables, charts, and graphs ||   ||
 * || 5E.3 Understand and/or apply basic concepts of probability or outcomes || 5E.3.1 Predict or determine all possible combinations, outcomes, and/or calculate the probability of a simple event. ||  ||


 * **Social Studies** ||  ||   ||   ||
 * 1. Read and Interpret maps and globes || Read, distinguish, and interpret a variety of information from different types of maps and globes || Read map key to interpet information. ||  ||
 * ||  || Use latitude and logtitude to determine an exact location ||   ||
 * ||  || Use a compass rose to distinquish cardinal and intermediate directions ||   ||
 * ||  || Compare and contrast types of information found on globes and maps ||   ||
 * ||  || Recognize and interpret different kinds of specialized maps ||   ||
 * 2 Identify and distinguish the geographic regions of the US || Identify the major landforms, water systems, and climate zones of the US || Identify and locate mountain chains, plateau areasm and plain areas of the US ||  ||
 * ||  || Identify and locate major rivers, lakes, sounds, bays, and gulf of the US ||   ||
 * 4 Desribe he lifestyle and culture of the Native Americans of North America || Explain how the Indian Lifestyles were shaped by their environment || Explain how environment influences lifestyle ||  ||
 * || Compare and contrast the culture of the Indians of the Desert Southwest, Easter Woodland, Great Plains, and Pacific Northwest || Compare the social organization and economic systems of the Native American culture groups. ||  ||
 * ||  || Analyze the relationships between the North American tribes ||   ||
 * Explain the impact of European exploration had on the development of North America || Identify major European explorers, the country from which they came, and thier discoveries || Trace the routes of the Early explorers ||  ||
 * Compare and Contrast the Development of the 13 original colonies || Identify and locate the 13 original colonies || Name the 13 original colonies and locate each on a map ||  ||
 * ||  || Trace the settlement pattern of the original colonies ||   ||
 * Identify the causes and effects of the Revolutionary War || Identify and explain the event leading up to the American Revolution || Describe the role of the Continental Congress and the contributions of its members ||  ||
 * ||  || Explain the importance of the Declaration of Independance ||   ||
 * ||  || Summarize the results of the Revolution ||   ||
 * Desribe the structure and organization of the US government || Explain how the national government is comprised || Describe the roles of the three branches of government and identify the places where they conduct their work ||  ||
 * || Discuss how the constitution was approved || Summarize the debate for and against the constitution ||  ||
 * ||  || Explain the role of the Bill of Rights ||   ||
 * ||  || Discuss the formation of the first political parties ||   ||
 * Trace the progress of the westward expansion of the US || Identify the people who played a major role int he expansion of the US || Explain the achievements of trailblazers ||  ||
 * ||  || Discuss the role of Lewis and Clark ||   ||
 * Identify the cuses and effects for the Civil War || Identify and explain the events leading up to the Civil War || Discuss how the issue of states' rights led to conflict within the US ||  ||
 * ||  || Analyze the significnace of key legislation and rulings regarding slavery and slave trade ||   ||
 * Describe the effects of Reconstruction and the Industrial Revolution on the US || Desribe the impact Reconstruction has on the South || Explain the significance of the 13th, 14th, and 15th ammendments ||  ||


 * **Science** ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Astronomy || Planets || Compare planets' characteristics ||  ||
 * || Technology || Identify equipment and instruments that explore the universe ||  ||
 * ||  || Explore contributions of past and present day scientists in the field of astronomy ||   ||
 * ||  || Identify and articulate space program efforts to investigate possibilites of living in space and on other planets ||   ||
 * Life || Cells and Heredity || Identify levels of organization from cell to organism ||  ||
 * || Health and Biology || Identify the parts/organns of each of the body systems ||  ||
 * ||  || Desribe how systems related parts work together in certain order to attain a desired result ||   ||
 * Physical || Chemistry || Utilize the metric system to measure length, mass, and temperature ||  ||
 * || Energy || Idenitfy various forms of energy: thermal, kinetic, nuclear, potential, and work ||  ||
 * ||  || Explain the conversion of one formof energy to another by applying knowledge of each form of energy ||   ||