• strategies for identifying specialized vocabulary, idioms,words in unusual context and unfamiliar words
• different writing conventions - how they influence meaning and information
• use of correct terminology when describing book and text features
• uses more than one type of resource to explore unanswered questions
• understands that culture and values affect the meaning of words
• reads books for pleasure or information uninterrupted for 30 minutes
• shares opinions on what has been read
• selects, interprets, synthesizes, and presents information from more than one style of text
• evaluates, contrasts, and discusses the validity of information gained through reading
• has working knowledge of story plot, character traits, and setting
• reads both fiction and non-fiction
• able to locate books in the library using card catalog
• seeks reading beyond the classroom to pursue interests or complete assignments
• summarizes information from tables, graphs, photographs, etc
• chooses to read as an option for spare time activity

Writing/Communication

• demonstrates consistency in ability to focus
• constructs a logical argument - verbally and written
• writes in a number of genres and forms
• uses examples, details, facts, and reason when communicating both verbally and in writing
• constructs a paragraph in sequence (beginning, middle, end)
• takes notes, ask relevant questions, maintains eye contact, and responds appropriately when giving and receiving information
• interpret and discuss relationships among ideas, information,events and visual forms - illustrations, graphs, diagrams
• asks questions to further understand content and meaning
• begins paraphrasing skills
• various communication forms - information, entertainment, persuasive, and explanatory
• selects and documents relevant material from a variety of sources
• speaks at a volume and pace appropriate to situation
• maintains audience interest when speaking
• uses language free from bias, slander, and harassment
• contributes voluntarily in group situations

Math

• applies appropriate standard units of measure for solving math problems
• interprets information from graphs
• multiplication - 1 to 3 digit numbers by 1 to three digit numbers
• division- up to 5 digit numbers by single or double digit numbers
• fractions- simplify, convert to mixed numbers, add, subtract, multiply, divide
• express mathematical ideas clearly and effectively on paper and orally
• create and use models, drawings, charts, graphs, etc. to show mathematical concepts
• identify mathematical patterns and relationships
• uses mathematical concepts and problem solving techniques to situations outside of classroom
• metric and English units of measurement
• relationships between nonnegative whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percents
• use of estimation to compare mathematical answers for accuracy
• rounding numbers
• solve problems involving unknowns
• mean, median, mode, and range
• points located on a coordinate grid and simple transformations of two-dimensional geometric figures

How Parents Can Help

• consider yourself a partner in your child’s education
• attend parent/teacher conferences
• attend school sponsored events
• help your child develop good study habits (this means NOT in front of the TV)
• have your child read at least 30 minutes each day
• check your child’s missing assignment list each week
• notify teacher/school if there are changes at home that might affect your child at school