Reading & Language Arts
This will be our third year with the new state standards as well as reading curriculum. We look forward to a successful year as we navigate these newer expectations.
We strongly encourage you and your child to visit the Benchmark Universe website located in the Home Folder of Class Link. This page will provide information and links for our new reading series called Benchmark Advance. It offers a variety of interactive games, activities, and other resources for students to practice skills they are learning for that particular week. This website even includes a Parent Page! Refer to the class home page for the weekly story your child is working on. The other website links help students hone in on skills they may need extra practice with. And most importantly, READ with your child at least 20 minutes daily!
***Student passwords for Class Link will be sent home as soon as we have them.***
Topics We'll be Covering
Unit 1: Life Science
Plants and Animals Grow and Change
Why do living things change?
Unit 2: Character Matters
Many Kinds of Characters
How do we learn about characters?
Unit 3: Government and Citizenship
Being a Good Community Member
Why do people get involved in their communities?
Unit 4: Perspectives in Literature
Stories Have a NarratorÂ
How do people create stories?
Unit 5: Technology and Society
Technology at work
How can technology make a difference in our lives?
Unit 6: Themes Across Cultures
Stories Teach Many Lessons
What can we learn from a mistake?
Unit 7: History, Culture, and Geography
Past, Present, and Future
Why is the past important?
Unit 8: Earth Science
Observing the Sky
Why do the sun and moon capture our imaginations?
Unit 9: Economics
We Use Goods and Services
Why do people trade with each other?
Unit 10: Physical Science
Exploring Sounds, Light, and Heat
How would our lives be different without sound, light, and heat?
Click on the chart for more information on the value of daily reading with your child!