ST. MARY’S ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM GUIDE
SECOND
GRADE
THIRD
GRADE
FOURTH
GRADE
FIFTH
GRADE
LANGUAGE
ARTS
&
ENGLISH
Shurley English
Basic writing skills, journals,
Creative writing, poetry, reports
Parts of speech, grammar mechanics
Punctuation & capitalization
Dictionary skills
Oral communication
Written reports & Handwriting skills
Sayings & Phrases
Daily oral language & Shurley English
Grammar mechanics
Parts of speech
Capitalization, punctuation,
Dictionary skills, glossary, index, and
table of contents
Writing: creative, paragraphs, poetry,
Oral presentations
Sayings & Phrases
Daily oral language & Shurley English
Basic English skills
Grammar mechanics
Parts of speech
Creative & expository writing
Oral reports
Sayings & Phrases
Daily oral language & Shurley English
Parts of speech
Word usage
Punctuation
Grammar mechanics
Creative, persuasive & expository writing
Formal & informal writing
Research skills & reports
Sayings & Phrases
READING
Phonics & Comprehension skills
Reading/Writing skills
Novel studies & reading series
Author studies
Accelerated Reader program
SRA program
Library/reference skills
Book reports & independent reading
Comprehension skills
Reading strategies
Vocabulary development
Novel studies & reading series
Accelerated Reader program
Library/reference skills
Book reports and author studies
SRA program
Comprehension strategies
Reading skills
Novel studies
Library/reference skills
Vocabulary development program
Book reports
Accelerated reading program
Comprehension and reading strategies
Vocabulary development program
(including root and affix studies)
Novel studies
Library/reference skills
Book reports
Accelerated reading program
Regrouping of numbers for addition
and subtraction
Introduce multiplication & division
Simple fractions
Problem solving/word problems
Measuring
Fact families
Graphs and charts
Time and money
Geometry
Basic operations & fact skills practice:
addition, subtraction, multiplication,
division
Measurement & Time
Place value
Basic fractions
Graphs and charts
Problem solving
Decimals and money
Statistics and probability
Geometry & hands-on equations
Calculator exploration
Review/expand skills in addition,
subtraction, multiplication, division
Problem solving skills & strategies
Time and measurement
Charts and graphs
Geometry & hands-on equations
Multiplying 2 & 3-digit numbers
Long division
Fractions and decimals
Customary & Metric measurement
Basic operations/whole numbers,
fractions, decimals, and integers
Estimating and rounding
Charts and graphs
Order of operations, including
exponential notation
Algebraic equations
Basic geometry & measurement skills
Perimeter, area, and volume
Composite & prime numbers
Divisibility & factorization
Classification of animals
Human body systems:
muscular, skeletal & nervous
Light & sound
Ecology
Astronomy
Science Biographies
The human body:
circulatory and respiratory systems
Matter & it’s properties
Electricity
The earth and it’s changes —Geology
Meteorology
Science Biographies
Classification of organisms
Cell structure and processes
Plant structure and processes
Life cycles and reproduction
The human body:
endocrine and reproductive systems
Matter and change
Geology
Science Biographies
World & US Geography
Vikings & Ancient Roman Civilization
Early Exploration of North America,
Thirteen Colonies
Canada Study
Study of World Rivers
Map Skills, U.S. states, capitals , regions
Europe in Middle Ages
The Holy Wars & spread of Islam
Early and Medieval African Kingdoms,
China,
American Revolution
Early American government studies,
Oklahoma History, Early Presidents
World / US Geography & World Lakes
Early American Civilizations
European Exploration
The Renaissance & Reformation
Russia & Feudal Japan
Westward Expansion
The Civil War
England — The Golden Age
Native Americans— Culture and Conflict
Phonics, rules & reliable patterns
Applied spelling
Frequently-used words
Phonics, rules & reliable patterns
Applied spelling
Frequently-used words
Phonics, rules and patterns
Applied spelling
Frequently-used words
Applied spelling
Frequently-used words
Latin Roots
COMPUTER
SKILLS
Basic computer skills
Basic search skills
Internet safety unit
Integrated classroom curriculum
Keyboarding skills
Introduction to word processing
Introduction to publishing & PPT
Introduction to file management
Website evaluation
Internet safety unit
Integrated classroom curriculum
Keyboarding skills
Expanded word processing & publishing
Expand PowerPoint
Expanded search skills
Introduction of file management
Basic file management
Internet safety unit
Integrated classroom curriculum
Keyboarding skills
Word processing & publishing
Expand PowerPoint skills
Search skills and website evaluation
Introduction to Excel
Use of entire Office Suite :Word
processing, publishing, PowerPoint
Introduction to spreadsheets (Excel)
Basic laptop skills
File management & advanced search skills
Internet safety skills
Integrated classroom curriculum
Keyboarding skills
Intro to Networking / wireless networking
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
Basic skills: hand-eye-foot coordination,
ball handling, balance, loco motor
Body & space awareness.
Fitness & conditioning
Fitness testing & strengthening
Basic ball skills
Karate
Bullying education
Basic Skills: group participation, game
etiquette, team building, controlled body
movements
Fitness & conditioning,
Fitness testing & strengthening activities,
Basic ball skillsskating /cross-country running /life skills /
archery / yoga
Basic Skills: group participation, game
etiquette & rules, team building exercises,
controlled body movements
Health: Fitness & conditioning activities,
physical fitness testing & strengthening
activities,
Basic ball skills
skating /cross-country running/ life skills /
archery / yoga
Basic skills: group participation, game
etiquette & rules, team building exercises,
controlled body movements
Health: Fitness & conditioning activities,
physical fitness testing &strengthening
activities
Basic ball skills
skating /cross-country running/ life skills /
archery / yoga
Oral language, listening comprehension
and writing
Songs, chants, and games
Stories by Hispanic authors
Review and expand thematic vocabulary
Celebrate Hispanic holidays (Las Posadas)
Introduce alphabet and spelling practice
New Vocabulary
Expand skills in oral language, listening,
writing skills
Review and expand thematic vocabulary
Study / celebrate 2—3 Hispanic holidays
Stories by Hispanic authors
Introduction to Hispanic history and
historical figures
Expand oral language, listening, writing
and reading skills
Review and expand thematic vocabulary
Study / celebrate 2-3 Hispanic holidays
Begin sentence formation
Expand study of Spanish history and
historical figures
Expand oral language, listening, writing
and reading skills
Read and study texts on Hispanic themes
and figures
Review and expand thematic vocabulary
Study / celebrate 2-3 Hispanic holidays
Expand study of Hispanic traditions and
historical figures
Rhythmic notations
Study composers & orchestra instruments
Use of correct singing skills
Rhythm instruments
Orff instruments
Simple rhythm patterns
Musical games and activities
Creative movement
Performance opportunities
Improvisation skills
Rhythmic notations
Experience forms & styles of music
Study composers
Use of correct singing skills
Rhythm instruments
Orff instruments
Complex rhythm patterns
Musical games, activities, improvisations
Performance opportunities
Music theater & part singing
Rhythmic notations
Experience forms & styles of music
Study composers
Use of correct singing skills
Rhythm instruments
Orff instruments
Complex rhythm patterns
Musical games, activities, improvisations
Performance opportunities
Music theater & part singing
Basic music theory
Experience forms & styles of music
Orff instruments
Study composers/orchestra instruments
Use of correct singing skills
Rhythm instruments
Complex rhythm patterns
Musical games, activities, improvisations
Performance opportunities
Music theater & part singing
Beginning drawing skills
Elements of line, shape & space
Elements of design
Architecture & Landscape art
Mixed media: drawing, painting,
and sculpture
Beginning drawing skills
Elements of line, shape and space
American Indian Art
Art of ancient Rome
Mixed media: drawing, painting,
and sculpture
Drawing skills
Incorporate volume & perspective
through still-life & portrait drawings
Art of the Middle Ages
Art of China & Africa
Traditional & non-traditional mediums
of painting, drawing & sculpture
Drawing skills
Incorporate volume and perspective
through still-life & portrait drawings
Art of the Renaissance & Japan
19th century American Art
Traditional & non-traditional mediums
of painting, drawing & sculpture
MATH
SCIENCE
HISTORY AND
GEOGRAPHY
SPELLING
SPANISH
MUSIC
VISUAL ARTS
Seasonal Cycles
Life cycles
Water Cycle
Insects
Human body, cells, digestive & excretory
systems
Magnetism
Simple machines
Science Biographies
World & US Geography
Early Asian & Greek civilizations
Modern Japanese civilization
American government & history studies
Immigration and citizenship
Famous symbols & figures
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