Language Arts Literary Themes:
Author Studies:
- Marc Brown
- Tomie de Paola
Biographies
Historical Fiction
Historical Non Fiction
Poetry
Tall Tales/Fables
Fairy Tales
Creative Writing:
Grammar
The Writing Process
- Planning
-Composing (Beginning, Middle, End)
-Proof reading and editing
Reading:
Phonics
Sequencing
- Event ordering
- Alphabetical order
Reading Comprehension
- Main Idea
- Details/ Locating Info
- Inference Skills
Spelling
Math
Social Studies
Nystrom Curriculum
- Maps and Globe Skills
Seven Continents
Specific Country/Continent study (if selected by individual teacher)
Native Americans
- Regional Studies (i.e. Woodlands Indians, Indians of the Pacific Northwest, Plains Indians, etc.)
Black History
The Underground Railroad
Famous Individuals (linked to biography unit)
Iditarod
History of Toys
Making Friends
- Back to School
- Summer Vacations
Different Holidays Celebrated by Different Cultures
Other:
Earth Day
Butterfly Life Cycle
Weather
- Temperature
- Water Cycle
Penguins/Artic Animals
Language Arts
Literary Themes:
Author Studies:
- Marc Brown
- Tomie de Paola
Biographies
Historical Fiction
Historical Non Fiction
Poetry
Tall Tales/Fables
Fairy Tales
Creative Writing:
Grammar
The Writing Process
- Planning
-Composing (Beginning, Middle, End)
-Proof reading and editing
Reading:
Phonics
Sequencing
- Event ordering
- Alphabetical order
Reading Comprehension
- Main Idea
- Details/ Locating Info
- Inference Skills
Spelling
Math
Social Studies
Nystrom Curriculum
- Maps and Globe Skills
Seven Continents
Specific Country/Continent study (if selected by individual teacher)
Native Americans
- Regional Studies (i.e. Woodlands Indians, Indians of the Pacific Northwest, Plains Indians, etc.)
Black History
The Underground Railroad
Famous Individuals (linked to biography unit)
Iditarod
History of Toys
Making Friends
- Back to School
- Summer Vacations
Different Holidays Celebrated by Different Cultures
Other:
Earth Day
Butterfly Life Cycle
Weather
- Temperature
- Water Cycle
Penguins/Artic Animals