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Math
analyze the effect on the product when a number is multiplied by 10, 100, 1000, 0.1, and 0.01
multiply and divide with decimal fractions to include decimal fractions less than one and greater than one
use words, pictures and/or numbers to show that the relationships and rules for multiplication and division of whole numbers also applies to decimal fractions
use words, pictures and/or numbers to show that division of whole numbers can be represented as a fraction (a/b = a ˜ b)
find equivalent fractions and simplify fractions
model multiplication and division of common fractions
convert and use improper and proper fractions and decimal fractions interchangeably
analyze, explain and apply estimation strategies in working with quantities, measurement, computation and problem solving
model percentages on 10 by 10 grids to understand percentage
estimate the area of fundamental geometric plane figures
compute the circumference of a circle using a formula
use milliliters, liters, fluid ounces, cups, pints, quarts and gallons to measure capacity
determine and justify the mean, range, mode, and median of a set of data
model multiplication and division of decimal fractions by another decimal fraction
analyze and explain the relationship of the circumference of a circle, its diameter, and pi ( p ÿ 3.14)
add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers with like and unlike denominators
identify and analyze congruent figures and the correspondence of their vertices, sides, and angles
use formulas to find area of polygons, including triangles and parallelograms
compute the volume of a cube and a rectangular prism using a formula
investigate expressions by substituting numbers for the unknown
express, investigate and represent math relationships in formulas and equations
analyze data presented in a graph
Reading
identify and use homophones, synonyms, and antonyms for given words in text
identify imagery, figurative language (e.g., personification, metaphor, simile, hyperbole), refrain, rhythm, and flow when responding to literature
identify explicit information and infer implicit information relating to main idea in nonfiction, fiction, and other literary genres, using details, sequence of events, cause and effect relationships, and problem and solution
make and defend judgments and inferences and draw conclusions about setting, characters, and events using convincing evidence from the text
predict information based on title, topic, genre, and prior knowledge
classify, categorize, and analyze words into groups with common characteristics
read for a variety of purposes, including to answer literal, inferential, or evaluative questions using evidence from literary or informational text
Writing
use appropriate capitalization in written work
lift the level of language using appropriate strategies including word choice
use organizational features of printed text, such as table of contents and bibliography, to locate relevant information, to obtain and organize information and thoughts
acknowledge and use appropriate resources to gather information from reference works (e.g., books, periodicals, electronic information, dictionaries, thesauri, encyclopedia, atlases, almanacs, magazines, and newspapers)
recognize the difference between primary and secondary sources
use and recognize correct punctuation, including semicolons, apostrophes, and quotation marks
vary sentences by structure (declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory), order, and complexity (simple, complex, compound)
use appropriate forms of positive, comparative, and superlative adjectives and adverbs
expand or reduce sentences by adding or deleting modifiers, phrases, or combining sentences
edit for punctuation, spelling, fragments, and run-on sentences
recognize the difference in summarizing, paraphrasing, and plagiarizing
identify and use subjects (simple and compound), pronouns, predicates (simple and compound), modifiers (words and prepositional phrases), adjectives and adverbs and recognize that a word performs different functions according to its position in the sentence
form singular, plural, and possessive nouns
Science
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/explorations/bug/level1/interactive.htm
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Social Studies
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bhistory/underground_railroad/plantation.htm