September 22nd 2015

Topics to cover FSA Curriculum Overviews Homework

◦Testing dates: ◦March 29th and 30th ELA◦March 31st and April 1st Math

Compare/Contrast Author’s Purpose Plot Development Words in Context Figurative Language Cause & Effect Main Idea & Details Point of View Theme

You can help your child get ready every time you read together

Informational◦ Magazine articles◦ How-to Articles◦ Advertisements◦ Biographies

LiteraryShort StoriesPoemsFables/FolktalesNarratives

What is the central idea of the passage? [Multiple Choice]

The student must synthesize the entire text to determine which of the options is the central idea of the text.

One of the lessons of the passage is to use your imagination. Select two details from the passage that support this idea.

The student must select all the details from the passage to support the lesson provided in the stem.

Reading and comprehension are the learning foundations for all academic learning.

Students need strong reading skills in order to learn in all other subjects.

By the end of 3rd grade, students are expected to be able to read independently.

Seventy-five (75%) of students who cannot read by age 9, will struggle with reading throughout adulthood.

Student A Student B

Reads 20 minutes each night Reads only 4 minutes or less each night

Multiply by 5 times a week = 100

Multiply by 5 times a week = 20

Multiply min/wk by 4 wk/month = 400

Multiply min/wk by 4 wk/month = 80

Multiply min/month by 9 months = 3,600

Multiply min/month by 9 months = 728

That equals 10 whole DAYS in a school year

That equals 2 whole DAYS in a school year

If these same reading habits are maintained through the end of 6th grade…40 DAYS Total

If these same reading habits are maintained through the end of 6th grade…8 DAYS Total

Multiplication & related division concepts Fractions – number line, part of whole, equivalent Describe & analyze 2D shapes (angles, sides) Data Analysis (construct & read tables, graphs,

pictographs) Numbers and Operations

◦ Represent, compute, estimate and solve problems through thousands Geometry & Measurement

perimeter, area TIME: to nearest minute, quarter hour and elapsed time Volume/mass

• All of these are written as word problems and require a high level of thought to compute.

◦Our Math textbooks work to help students learn to THINK and truly understand math concepts, not just memorize abstract steps.

Tom planted 5 rows of flowers with 7 flowers in each row. Write a multiplication equation that shows the number of flowers in Tom’s rectangular-shaped garden.

Tom told Mary he planted 4 x 5 flowers. How might Mary describe the arrangement of flowers in Tom’s rectangular-shaped garden?

Teachers give practice tests to their students. Knowing the format and seeing the types of questions that will be asked can help build your child’s confidence.

Practice how to bubble in answers and how to limit stray marks.

Practice test taking strategies including managing time.

Parents only want what is best for their children, and most are willing to do whatever it takes to help their child be successful in school.

Helping a child to become an independent reader is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give.

Read aloud, listen, and ask questions daily. Sleepy children have a tough time

succeeding academically. It is particularly important for your child to get a good night’s sleep the night before a big test. For most elementary school children, 10 hours of sleep every night is best.

Language Arts◦Building writing conventions skills◦Understanding of grammar and parts of speech

◦Development of paragraph writing to essay writing

◦Develop research and note taking skills

20 words 2 dictation sentences that will be graded on

spelling, writing the complete sentence, capitalization and punctuation use.

Science Practice of Science The Role of Theories, Laws, Hypotheses, and Models Properties of Matter Changes in Matter Forms of Energy Energy Transfer and Transformations Organization and Development of Living

Organisms Diversity and Evolution of Living Organisms Interdependence Florida Ecosystem with a Focus on Native Plants

and Animals

Social Studies◦ Developing Map Skills◦ Studying the exploration of the Americas◦ Freedom Week◦ Economics: What does is take to produce goods and

services?◦ Learn why government is important in our society◦ Explore the basic principles that are important to the

American people◦ Learn about the contributions of famous Americans

(i.e. George Washington)◦ A brief overview of the Holocaust

Check Agendas Daily Check Homework folder or binder for homework and important notes

Look for newsletters (can find on webpage)

Any changes in dismissal transportation must be noted in agenda or hand written note.

Attendance Snacks Homework Daily Routine Website log-ins Teacher Website Page

http://www.lake.k12.fl.us//site/Default.aspx?PageID=19704

www.fldoe.org (State of FL Department of Education)

www.lake.k12.fl.us (Lake County Website)