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Religion A FAITH-FILLED CHRISTIAN WHO:
• Practices Christian values at home, at
Blest Are We
school and in the community
• Develops a personal relationship with God
through prayer
• Expresses knowledge of church teachings
by living the Gospel
• Models charity and integrity
A “CHARACTER COUNTS!”
BELIEVER WHO:
• Respects people and the earth as God’s
creation
Math AN ACTIVE LEARNER WHO:
• Employs a variety of strategies to solve
Saxon Math
problems and make decisions
• Uses effective study habits
• Exhibits a positive attitude toward
learning
A SELF-AWARE INDIVIDUAL WHO:
• Works cooperatively with others
• Appreciates the fine arts and expresses
creativity
Scripture/Christian Life Chapter 5-6:
- Is familiar with and can articulate in a simple way the meaning of major themes We Can Choose what is Good
and stories from the New Testament. We Celebrate God’s Forgiveness
Sacraments/Worship
- Celebrates rituals and activities which express our Christian beliefs. Thanksgiving
Morality/Social Justice Advent
- Acts as Jesus would act by being loving, kind, forgiving and helpful at home, Advent Wreath
school, Church and in the community and can give examples of these. CC Pillar: Citizenship
-Explains and understands that one’s actions have consequences.
Christian Faith and Practice
-Understands saints as those whol show us how to follow Jesus.
Prayers: Act of Contrition
Religious Practices: Advent
NS: 4.1 Recognize name, and compare unit fractions from 1/12 to ½ Lesson 39-47
NS: 4.2 Recognize fractions of a whole and parts of a group
Divide a whole into halves, fourths and
NS: 4.3 Know that when all factional parts are included, such as four fourths, the result is
eighths.
equal to the whole and to one.
Addition facts with sums of 10.
NS: 2.2 STuden6ts estimate, calculate and solve problems involving addition and subtraction
of two and three digit numbers.
Weighing objects using nonstandard
NS: 1.1 Count, read and write whole numbers to 1,000 and identify the place values for each unit.
digit. Identifying pairs.
MR: 1.0 Students make decisions about how to set up a problem. Identifying tens and ones.
MR: 1.2 Use tools, such as manipulatives or sketches, to model problems. Identifying halves, fourths, and eighths
SDAP: 1.0 Students collect numerical data and record, organize, display and interpret the of a whole.
data on bar graphs and other representations. Addition facts with sums of 11.
NS: 5.1 Solve problems using combinations of coins and bills. Measure with 1 inch color tiles.
NS: 4.2 Recognize fractions of a whole and parts of a group.
Trading pennies for dimes.
SDAP: 1.1 Record numerical data in systematic ways, keeping track of what has been
counted. Measuring to the nearest inch.
SDAP: 1.4 Ask and answer simple questions related to data representations. Adding 10 to a two digit number.
MG: 1.2 Use different units to measure the same object and predicit whether the measure Addition facts: sums of 12.
will be greater or smaller when a different unit is used. ½ cup measureing cups, tablespoons,
NS: 5.2 Know and use the decimal notation and the dollar and cent symbols for money. teaspoons and ½ teaspoons.
MG: 1.4 Tell time to the nearest quarter hour and know relationships of time. Counting nickels.
Writing the date using digits.

Language Arts AN ACTIVE LEARNER WHO: WAFSVD: 1.0 Students understand the basic features of reading. They select letter patterns Reading, Phonics and Spelling:
Phonics, Reading • Employs a variety of strategies to solve and know how to translate them into spoken language by using phonics, syllabication, and Units 9-10
and Spelling: problems and make decisions word parts.
Houghton Mifflin • Uses effective study habits Shared Reading: Click, Clack, Moo: Cows
RC: 2.0 Students read and understand grade level appropriate material. They draw upon a that Type by Doreen Cronin
Language Arts: • Exhibits a positive attitude toward
MacMillan learning variety of comprehension strategies as needed. Rock-a-Bye Cows by Sam Curtis
McGraw-Hill A SELF-AWARE INDIVIDUAL WHO: LRA: 3.0 Students read and respond to a wide variety of significant work of children’s A Trip to the Fire Sation Documentary
Handwriting: • Works cooperatively with others literature. They distinguish between the structural features of the text and the literary terms The Book by James Marshall
Zaner-Bloser or elements. Phonics and Spelling: Long vowel oo, ow,
WS: 1.0 Students write clear and coherent sentences and paragraphs that develop a central oa, compound words, Long vowel ie, igh, ai, ay,
idea. Their writing shows they consider the audience and purpose. Students progress r-controlled vowel ar.
through the stages of the writing process. High Frequencey Words: boat, snow,
WA: 2.0 Students write compositions that describe and explain familiar objects, events, and coat, grow, float, own, low, load, soak, bowl, ago,
experiences. Students writing demonstrates a command of standard American English and caught, clear, coming, enough, idea, learn, lose,
though, uinderstand
 the drafting, research, and organizational strategies as outlined in WS 1.0. Grammar: Verbs- action verbs, resent
WOELC: 1.0 Students write and speak with a command of standard English conventions tense verbs, subject verb agreement,
appropriate to this grade level. abbreviations, ast tese verbs, the have
LSS: 1.0 Studnets listen critically and respond appropriately to oral communication. They verb, commas in dates, subject verb
speak in a manner that guides the listener to understand important ideas by using proper
phrasing, pitch and modulation.
agreement
SA: 2.0 Students deliver brief recitations and oral presentations about familiar experiences
or interests that are organized around a coherent thesis statement.
Writing: Personal Narrative

Social Studies AN ACTIVE LEARNER WHO: HSS 2.2 Students demonstrate map skills by describing the absolute and relative locations of Unit 2: Places Near and Far
• Employs a variety of strategies to solve people, places and environments.
Houghton- problems and make decisions HSS 2.2.2 Label from emory a simple map of the North American continent, including the
Mifflin A SELF-AWARE INDIVIDUAL WHO: Biography: Albert Einstein
countries, oceans, Great Lakes, major rivers and mountain ranges. Identify the essential map
• Displays positive self-esteem and
motivation elements: title, legend directional indicatory, scale and date.
HSS 2.2.4 Compare and contrast basic land use in urban, suburban, and rural environments
in California. Veteran’s Day
HSS 2.4 Students understand basic economic concepts and their individual roles in the
economy and demonstrate basic economic reasoning skills. Thanksgiving Day
HSS 2.4.3 Understand how limits on resources affect productions and consumptions.
HSS 2.5 Students understand the importance of individual action and character and
explain how heroes from long ago and the recent past have made a difference in
others’ lives
Science A SELF-AWARE INDIVIDUAL WHO: ES 3: Earth is made of materials that have distinct properties and provide resources for Earth Science
• Displays positive self-esteem and human activities.
motivation a. Students know how to compare the physical properties of different kinds of rocks and
• Works cooperatively with others -Physical properties of rocks, soil,
know that rock is composed of different combinations of minerals.
AN ACTIVE LEARNER WHO: fossils.
• Exhibits a positive attitude toward b. Students know smaller rocks come from the breakage and weathering of larger rocks.
learning
A “CHARACTER COUNTS!”
BELIEVER WHO:
• Respects people and the earth as God’s
creation
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Religion A FAITH-FILLED CHRISTIAN WHO: Scripture/Christian Life Chapter 7:
• Practices Christian values at home, at school
Blest Are We and in the community
- Is familiar with and can articulate in a simple way the meaning of major themes We Think About Our Choices
• Develops a personal relationship with God and stories from the New Testament.
through prayer Sacraments/Worship Voc:
• Expresses knowledge of church teachings by - Celebrates rituals and activities which express our Christian beliefs. Advent/Christmas
living the Gospel
• Models charity and integrity
- Understands reconciliation as forgiveness and ehaling. Nativity Story
A “CHARACTER COUNTS!” BELIEVER -Names liturgical seasons of the Church year. CC Pillar: Caring
WHO: Christian Faith and Practice *Christmas Program
• Respects people and the earth as God’s - Tells how the church is a community of believers in Jesus Christ.
creation
Religious Practices: Advent, Advent Wreath, Christmas, Nativity

Math AN ACTIVE LEARNER WHO:
• Employs a variety of strategies to solve
Saxon Math
problems and make decisions
• Uses effective study habits
• Exhibits a positive attitude toward learning
A SELF-AWARE INDIVIDUAL WHO:
• Works cooperatively with others
• Appreciates the fine arts and expresses
creativity
SDAP: 1.1 Record numerical data in systematic ways, keeping track of what has been Lesson 48-58
counted.
Creating and reading a bar graph.
SDAP: 1.2 Represent the same data set in more than one wway.
Ordering two digit numbers.
NS: 1.1 Count, read and write whole numbers to 1,000 and identify the place values for
Addition Facts: sums of 13 and 14.
each digit.
NS: 1.3 Order and compare whole numbers to 1,000 by using symbols.
Selecting the appropriate tool to
NS: 2.2 STuden6ts estimate, calculate and solve problems involving addition and measure capacity.
subtraction of two and three digit numbers. Counting dimes, nickels, and pennies.
MR: 1.1 Determine the approach materials and strategies to be used. Identifying a line of symmetry.
NS: 5.1 Solve problems using combinations of coins and bills. Adding two digit numbers using dimes
MG: 2.0, 2.2 Put shapes together and take them apart to form other shapes. and pennies.
NS: 1.0 Students understand the relationship between numbers, quantities, and place value Addition facts: sums of 15, 16, 17 and
in whole numbers to 1,000. 18.
NS: 2.0 Students estimate, calculate, and solve problems involving addition and subtraction
Measuring to the nearest foot.
of two and three digit numbers.
NS: 1.2 Use words, models, and expanded forms. Draw a number line.
AF 1.0, 1.3 Solve addition and subtraction problems by using data from simple charts, Make polygons on a geoboard.
picture graphs, and number sentences. Add 3 or more single digit numbers.
NS: 5.2 Know and use the decimal notation and the dollar and cent symbol for money. Name a fractional part of a set.
MG: 1.1 Measure the length of objects by iterating a nonstandard or standard unit. Subtract 0 facts.
MG: 1.2 Use different units to measure the same object and predict whether the measure Identify and create congruent shapes.
will be greater or smaller when a different unit is used.
MR: 1.2 Use tools, such as manipulatives or sketches, to model problems.
NS: 4.2 Recognize fractions of a whole and parts of a group.

Language Arts AN ACTIVE LEARNER WHO: WAFSVD: 1.0 Students understand the basic features of reading. They select letter Reading, Phonics and Spelling:
Phonics, Reading • Employs a variety of strategies to solve patterns and know how to translate them into spoken language by using phonics, Units 11-13
and Spelling: problems and make decisions syllabication, and word parts.
Houghton Mifflin • Uses effective study habits Shared Reading: Jamaica Louise James by
RC: 2.0 Students read and understand grade level appropriate material. They draw upon a Amy Hest
Language Arts: • Exhibits a positive attitude toward learning
MacMillan A SELF-AWARE INDIVIDUAL WHO: variety of comprehension strategies as needed. A Lazy Thought by Eve Merriam
McGraw-Hill • Works cooperatively with others LRA: 3.0 Students read and respond to a wide variety of significant work of children’s At Play: Long Ago and Today by Lynnette R.
Handwriting: literature. They distinguish between the structural features of the text and the literary terms Brent
Zaner-Bloser or elements. A History of Games and Toys in the United States
WS: 1.0 Students write clear and coherent sentences and paragraphs that develop a central Nonfiction
Big Bushy Mustache by Gary Soto
idea. Their writing shows they consider the audience and purpose. Students progress
Changing by Mary Ann Hoberman
through the stages of the writing process.
WA: 2.0 Students write compositions that describe and explain familiar objects, events,
Phonics and Spelling: Diagraphs ch, sh, th,
trigraph tch, syllable pattern vccv, long vowel ey,

Social Studies AN ACTIVE LEARNER WHO:
• Employs a variety of strategies to solve
Houghton- problems and make decisions
Mifflin • Uses effective study habits
• Exhibits a positive attitude toward learning
A “CHARACTER COUNTS!” BELIEVER
WHO:
• Respects people and the earth as God’s
creation
Science A SELF-AWARE INDIVIDUAL WHO:
• Displays positive self-esteem and motivation
• Works cooperatively with others
AN ACTIVE LEARNER WHO:
• Exhibits a positive attitude toward learning
A “CHARACTER COUNTS!” BELIEVER
WHO:
• Respects people and the earth as God’s
creation
and experiences. Students writing demonstrates a command of standard American English y, inflections –ed, es, r-controlled vowel ir, ur, er,
and the drafting, research, and organizational strategies as outlined in WS 1.0. ear.
WOELC: 1.0 Students write and speak with a command of standard English conventions High Frequencey Words: bought, draw,
appropriate to this grade level. especially, minute, picture, question, sure, worry,
LSS: 1.0 Studnets listen critically and respond appropriately to oral communication. They board, cook, enjoy, expensive, favorite, imagine,
popular, year, above, shoes, tough, wash, wear,
speak in a manner that guides the listener to understand important ideas by using proper
woman, young
phrasing, pitch and modulation.
SA: 2.0 Students deliver brief recitations and oral presentations about familiar experiences Grammar: Verbs, prefixes,
or interests that are organized around a coherent thesis statement.
composition skills: logical order
Writing: Friendly Letter
HSS 2.2 Students demonstrate map skills by describing the absolute and relative locations Unit 2: Places Near and Far
of people, places and environments.
HSS 2.2.2 Label from emory a simple map of the North American continent, including the
Biography: Albert Einstein
countries, oceans, Great Lakes, major rivers and mountain ranges. Identify the essential
map elements: title, legend directional indicatory, scale and date.
HSS 2.2.4 Compare and contrast basic land use in urban, suburban, and rural environments
in California. Veteran’s Day
HSS 2.4 Students understand basic economic concepts and their individual roles in the
economy and demonstrate basic economic reasoning skills. Thanksgiving Day
HSS 2.4.3 Understand how limits on resources affect productions and consumptions.
HSS 2.5 Students understand the importance of individual action and character
and explain how heroes from long ago and the recent past have made a difference
in others’ lives
ES 3: Earth is made of materials that have distinct properties and provide resources for Earth Science
human activities.
a. Students know how to compare the physical properties of different kinds of rocks and
-Physical properties of rocks, soil,
know that rock is composed of different combinations of minerals.
fossils.
b. Students know smaller rocks come from the breakage and weathering of larger rocks.
c. Students know that soil is made from partially weathered rock and partly from organic
materials and that soil differs in color, texture, capacity to retain water and ability to
support growth of plants.
e. Students know that rock, soil and plants and water provide many resources, including
fuel, food, and building materials that humans use.
January SLE
Religion A FAITH-FILLED CHRISTIAN WHO:
• Practices Christian values at home, at
Blest Are We
school and in the community
• Develops a personal relationship with God
through prayer
• Expresses knowledge of church teachings
by living the Gospel
• Models charity and integrity
Math AN ACTIVE LEARNER WHO:
• Employs a variety of strategies to solve
Saxon Math
problems and make decisions
• Uses effective study habits
• Exhibits a positive attitude toward learning
A SELF-AWARE INDIVIDUAL WHO:
• Works cooperatively with others
• Appreciates the fine arts and expresses
creativity
Standard Lesson
Sacraments/Worship: Chapter 8 & 9:
- Understands that through Baptism we are called to share in the Church’s mission.
We Say We are Sorry
- Gathers regularly with God’s family at Mass to worship.
We Learn About God’s Love
-Understands reconciliation as forgiveness and healing.
CC Pillar: Fairness
Morality/Social Justice:
- Acts as a peacemaker.
-Understands that one’s actions have consequences.
Christian Faith and Practice:
-Knows that Baptism is a sacrament of initiation into the Church.
-Knows and celebrates one’s own Baptism.
Prayer: Act of Contrition
NS: 1.1 Count, read and write whole numbers to 1,000 and identify the place values for Lesson 59-74
each digit.
Adding two digit umbers with regrouping
NS: 1.3 Order and compare whole numbers to 1,000 by using symbols.
using dimes and pennies.
NS: 2.2 STuden6ts estimate, calculate and solve problems involving addition and
Subtracting 1.
subtraction of two and three digit numbers.
NS: 3.1 Use repeated addition, arrays, and counting by multiples to do multiplication.
Identifying and creating shapes and designs.
NS: 4.1 Recognize, name, and compare unit fractions from 1/12 to ½. Reading a venn diagram.
NS: 4.2 Recognize fractions of a whole and parts of a group. Reading a thermometer to the nearest five
NS: 4.3 Know that when all fractional parts are included, such as four-fourths, the degrees.
result is equal to the whole and to one. Subtractions facts: subtracting 2.
NS: 5.1 Solve problems using combinations of coins and bills. Subtracting 10 from a number using mental
NS: 5.2 Know and use the decimal notation and the dollar and cent symbol for money. math.
NS: 6.1 Recognize when an estimate is reasonable in measurement. Ordering three digit numbers.
AF: 1.2 Relate problems situations to number sentences involving addition and
Subtraction facts: subtracting 3.
subtraction.
AF: 1.3 Solve addition and subtraction problems by using data from simple charts, Estimating, measureing and comparing the
picture graphs, and number sentences. capacity of containers.
MG: 1.3 Measure the length of an object to the nearest inch or centimeter. Telling time to five minute intervals.
MG: 2.1 Describe and classify plane and solid geometric shapes according to the Subtraction facts: subtracting 4.
number and shapes of faces, edges and vertices.
MG: 2.0, 2.2 Put shapes together and take them apart to form other shapes.

Language Arts AN ACTIVE LEARNER WHO: WAFSVD: 1.0 Students understand the basic features of reading. They select letter Reading, Phonics and Spelling:
Phonics, Reading and • Employs a variety of strategies to solve patterns and know how to translate them into spoken language by using phonics, Units 14-17
Spelling: problems and make decisions syllabication, and word parts.
Houghton Mifflin • Uses effective study habits Shared Reading: Rain Forest Babies, by Kathy
RC: 2.0 Students read and understand grade level appropriate material. They draw Darling
Language Arts: • Exhibits a positive attitude toward learning
MacMillan McGraw- A SELF-AWARE INDIVIDUAL WHO: upon a variety of comprehension strategies as needed. Baby Tapir is Born!
Hill • Works cooperatively with others LRA: 3.0 Students read and respond to a wide variety of significant work of children’s A Birthday Mystery
Handwriting: Zaner- literature. They distinguish between the structural features of the text and the literary Reading your Science Textbook: The Life Cycle of a
Bloser terms or elements. Frog
WS: 1.0 Students write clear and coherent sentences and paragraphs that develop a Phonics and Spelling: r-controlled vowel, ir, ur,
central idea. Their writing shows they consider the audience and purpose. Students er, ear, syllable pattern vccv, diagraphs ch, sh, th,
progress through the stages of the writing process. trigraph tch, long vowel ey, y, consonatns c, g, dge.
WA: 2.0 Students write compositions that describe and explain familiar objects, events, High Frequencey Words: care, father,
and experiences. Students writing demonstrates a command of standard American interesting, sweat, thumb, touch, enjoy, especially,
imagine, minute, question, wash, wear, year.
English and the drafting, research, and organizational strategies as outlined in WS 1.0.
WOELC: 1.0 Students write and speak with a command of standard English Grammar: Verbs: Be, helping verbs,
conventions appropriate to this grade level. linking verbs, past tense verbs.
LSS: 1.0 Studnets listen critically and respond appropriately to oral communication.

Social Studies AN ACTIVE LEARNER WHO:
• Employs a variety of strategies to solve
Houghton-Mifflin problems and make decisions
• Uses effective study habits
• Exhibits a positive attitude toward learning
A SELF-AWARE INDIVIDUAL WHO:
• Works cooperatively with others
Science A SELF-AWARE INDIVIDUAL WHO:
• Displays positive self-esteem and
motivation
• Works cooperatively with others
AN ACTIVE LEARNER WHO:
• Exhibits a positive attitude toward learning
A “CHARACTER COUNTS!” BELIEVER
WHO:
• Respects people and the earth as God’s
creation
They speak in a manner that guides the listener to understand important ideas by using Writing: Descriptive Writing
proper phrasing, pitch and modulation.
SA: 2.0 Students deliver brief recitations and oral presentations about familiar
experiences or interests that are organized around a coherent thesis statement.
HSS 2.1 Students differentiate between things that happened long ago and Ways of Living
things that happened yesterday.
HSS 2.1.1 Trace the history of a family through the use of primary and Biography:
secondary sources, including artifacts, photographs, interviews, and Martin Luther King
documents.
HSS 2.1.2 Compare and contrast their daily lives with those of their parents, Project: Time Lines
grandparents, and or guardians.
HSS 2.1.3 Place important events in their lives in the order in which they
occurred.
HSS 2.2.3 Locate on a ma where their ancestors lived their ancestors lived
telling when the family moved to the local community and how and why they
made the trip.
HSS 2.5 Students understand the importance of individual action and character
and explain how heroes from long ago and the recent past have made a
difference in others’ lives
1. The motion of objects can be observed and measured. As a basis for understanding Physical Science
this concept.
a. Students know the position of an object can be described by locating it in relation to
Force and Motion
another object or to the background.
b. Students know an object’s motion can be described by recording the change in
position of the object over time.
c. Students know the way to change how something is moving is by giving it a push or
a pull. The size of the change is related to the strength, or the amount of force of the
push or pull.
d. Students know tools and machines are used to apply pushes and pulls (forces) to
make things move.
e. Students know objects fall to the ground unless something holds them up.
f. Students know magnets can be used to make some objects move without being
touched.
g. Students know sound is made by vibrating and can be described by its pitch and
volume.