Curriculum

  • Math

    The Eureka Math2 math program (enVisionmath2.0) is used in first grade. It is a program consisting of 6 modules. It is aligned with Pennsylvania's Common Core Standards. Your child will be presented with a new lesson daily. 

    Math

    First 90 days of the school year

    Units of ten

    Counting, Comparison, and Addition

    Addition and Subtraction Relationships

    Module

    Module Overview

    Quarter

    Module 1

    Topic A

    • Counting, Comparison, and Addition

    Q1

    Module 1

    Topic B

    • Count On From a Visible Part

    Q1

    Module 1

    Topic C

    • Count on to add

    Q1

    Module 1

    Topic D

    • Make the same Total in a varied ways

    Q1

    Module 2

    Topic A

    • Reason About Take From Situations

    Q2

    Module 2

    Topic B

    • Relate and Distinguish Addition and Subtraction

    Q2

    Module 2

    Topic C

    • Find an Unknown Part in Change Unknown Problems

    Q2

    Module 2

    Topic D 

    • Find an Unknown Part by using addition and subtraction

    Q2



    Second 90 Days of the school year

    Properties of Operations to make easier problems

    Comparison and composition of length measurements

    Place value concepts to compare, add, and subtract

    Module

    Module  Overview

    Quarter

    Module 3

    Topic A

    • Make Easier Problems with Three Addends

    Q3

    Module 3

    Topic B

    • Make Easier Problems to add

    Q3

    Module 3

    Topic C

    • Make Easier addition Problems with a Linear Model

    Q3

    Module 3

    Topic D

    • Reason about ten as a unit to add or subtract

    Q3

    Module 3

    Topic E

    • Make easier problems to subtract

    Q4

    Module 4

    Topic A

    • Direct and indirect length comparisons

    Q4

    Module 4

    Topic B

    • Length measurement and comparison

    Q4

    Module 4

    Topic C

    • Comparison word problems with measurement

    Q4

     

     

    ELA

    Superkids is a Reading program that encompasses: Literature for learning and thinking, priority skills (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and text comprehension), differentiated instruction and leveled readers. 

    reading

    First 90 days of the school year (tentatively)

    Review Unit-Unit 8

    First 90 days of the school year (tentatively)

    Unit 9-Unit 16

    Unit 

    Unit Overview

    Quarter

    Review Unit
    • Identify spoken words that begin or end with the same letter-sound
    • Identify rhyming words
    • Associate letters with sounds 
    • Decode short-vowel words and associate them with pictures
    • Read Memory Words with accuracy and automaticity
    • Recall details and understand characters (literary text)
    • Write sentences about a topic

    Q1/Q2

    Unit 1
    • Read Memory Words
    • Read ch, tch, and sh words with accuracy and automaticity
    • Understand main idea, details, and vocabulary; draw conclusions (informational text)

    Q1/Q2

    Unit 2
    • Decode words with sh, ch, tch, wh, th
    • Understand question words and pronouns
    • Understand plot and characters (literary text)

    Q1/Q2

    Unit 3
    • Read Memory Words
    • Read th, wh, ng, and le words with accuracy and automaticity
    • Identify main idea, connect ideas, and understand vocabulary (informational text)

    Q1/Q2

    Unit 4
    • Decode words with le, ng, -ed, -er
    • Identify antonyms
    • Identify main idea and recall details (informational text)
    • Write a narrative with connected events

    Q1/Q2

    Unit 5
    • Read Memory Words 
    • Read with accuracy and automaticity phrases that include words with -er, -ed, and -ing endings
    • Read Memory Words with accuracy and automaticity
    • Understand plot and cause and effect (literary text)

    Q1/Q2

    Unit 6
    • Decode words with -ed, -ing endings, and CV, CVCe patterns
    • Understand words with prefix -un, suffixes -ness, -less, -er
    • Understand plot (beginning, middle, and end) and draw conclusions (literary text)

    Q1/Q2

    Unit 7
    • Read Memory Words 
    • Read with accuracy and automaticity sentences that include long-vowel words (CV and CVCe patterns)
    • Compare and contrast, understand vocabulary (informational text)

    Q1/Q2

    Unit 8 
    • Decode short- and long-vowel words
    • Correctly spell words with sound spelling patterns that have been taught
    • Read with accuracy and automaticity sentences that include long-vowel words (CVCe and CVVC patterns)
    • Read Memory Words with accuracy and automaticity
    • Categorize
    • Identify main idea and recall details (informational text)
    • Identify setting, understand plot (beginning, middle, end), recognize cause and effect (literary text)
    • Write an opinion paragraph with supporting reasons

    Q1/Q2




    2nd 90 Days (Unit 9- Unit 16): More Adventures of the Superkids 

    Unit 

    Unit Overview

    Quarter

    Unit 9 
    • Identify words that make up contractions with n’t
    • Read Memory Words from Units 8 and 9
    • Read a literary text at an appropriate rate with accuracy and understanding
    • Understand main idea and details, author’s reasons, cause and effect, and vocabulary (informational text)

    Q3/Q4

    Unit 10
    • Decode words with ‐y, ‐ay, ‐ier, ‐iest
    • Understand adjectives ending with ‐y, ‐ier, ‐iest
    • Understand sequence, problem and solution, and vocabulary (literary text)

    Q3/Q4

    Unit 11
    • Read Memory Words from Units 10 and 11
    • Read an informational text at an appropriate rate with accuracy and understanding
    • Identify genre, compare and contrast, connect ideas, and understand vocabulary (informational text)

    Q3/Q4

    Unit 12
    • Decode words with long‐vowel trickers, all, aw, and contractions
    • Understand adjectives and antonyms
    • Understand plot (beginning, middle, and end), sequence, and vocabulary (literary text)
    • Write explanatory steps to tell how to do an activity

    Q3/Q4

    Unit 13
    • Read Memory Words from Units 12 and 13
    • Read Memory Words with accuracy and automaticity
    • Read a literary text at an appropriate rate with accuracy and understanding
    • Identify main idea, connect ideas, understand vocabulary, and draw conclusions (informational text)

    Q3/Q4

    Unit 14
    • Decode words with r‐controlled vowels, oi, oy, soft c and g
    • Understand synonyms and adverbs with ‐ly
    • Understand characters and vocabulary (literary text)

    Q3/Q4

    Unit 15
    • Read an informational text at an appropriate rate with accuracy and understanding
    • Read Memory Words from Units 14 and 15
    • Cite text evidence, locate and connect information, and understand vocabulary (informational text)

    Q3/Q4

    Unit 16
    • Decode words with ou, ow, oo and tag‐along e
    • Understand antonyms and homophones
    • Correctly spell words with sound‐ spelling patterns that have been taught
    • Read Memory Words from Unit 16 and previous units
    • Read Memory Words with accuracy and automaticity
    • Read a literary text at an appropriate rate with accuracy and understanding
    • Recognize genre, compare and contrast, identify a story’s lesson (literary text)
    • Write an informational paragraph about a topic

    Q3/Q4

    Science

    Mystery Science is the current program in use. Mystery Science uses informational videos, interactive activities, discussions and mini experiments. 

     

    PA Science Standards 

     

    Unit covered tentatively in the 1st 90 Days:

    Plant and Animal Structures and Survival

     

    Units covered tentatively in the 2nd 90 Days:

    Sun, Moon and Stars

    Light, Sound and Communication

     

     

    Social Studies

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