Curriculum and Instruction
Below are focal points for curriculum and instruction 3-6. For further details about topics grade specific curriculum, please visit the specific grade level page below.
3rd Grade Curriculum:
- Reading: Third graders dive deeper into comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency. They read more complex texts, analyze characters, and infer meaning.
- Math: Students work on multiplication, division, fractions, and measurement. They also explore geometry and data analysis.
- Writing: Third graders write narratives, informational texts, and opinion pieces. They focus on organization, grammar, and editing skills.
4th Grade Curriculum:
- Reading: Fourth graders read a variety of genres, including historical fiction, biographies, and poetry. They analyze themes, make predictions, and summarize.
- Math: Students learn about factors, multiples, decimals, and long division. They also explore area, perimeter, and angles.
- Writing: Fourth graders write persuasive essays, research reports, and creative stories. They refine their grammar and spelling skills.
5th Grade Curriculum:
- Reading: Fifth graders tackle complex texts, including classic literature and nonfiction. They analyze author’s purpose, make connections, and evaluate arguments.
- Math: Students delve into fractions, decimals, percentages, and algebraic expressions. They also explore volume, coordinate grids, and data interpretation.
- Writing: Fifth graders write argumentative essays, literary analyses, and explanatory texts. They focus on clarity, coherence, and revising.
6th Grade Curriculum:
- Reading: Sixth graders read diverse texts, including mythology, historical fiction, and science articles. They analyze character development, plot structure, and literary devices.
- Math: Students study ratios, proportions, integers, and algebraic equations. They explore geometry, probability, and statistics.
- Writing: Sixth graders write research papers, personal narratives, and persuasive speeches. They refine their voice, style, and editing skills.