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Balanced Literacy Program
Skills
120 Frequent sight words
Short vowels
Long vowels
Beginning and ending consonant/blends
Y as a vowel
Reading
(Varies depending on student achievement and reading
level: Pre-emergent, Emergent, Early Fluent)
Using context clues, word attack skills, and recall
Comprehension (before, during, and after)
Reading with expression and fluency
Reading independently
Writing--Independent and
Guided
Writing own ideas and experiences
Writing in complete sentences
Applies spelling rules
Listening/Speaking
Follows directions
Listens to others
Math -- Introduction to
Concepts
Numeration
Time
Fractions
Money
Addition/Subtraction
Graphing
Calendar
Patterns
Probability
Geometry
Measuring/Capacity
Problem Solving
Science
Scientific Method
Awareness of method and terms
Matter
Solid, liquid, and gas forms
Sink/float
Conductivity
Magnetism
Sorting/Classifying
Measurement
Grams, liters, and meters
Metric units and non-standard units
Temperature
Weather
Conditions including snow, rain, wind, sun, and clouds
Seasons including changes and patterns
Plants
Natural cycle and patterns
Parts and structures
Nutrients
Life span
Adapting to environments
Food chain
Animals
Adaptations during season changes
Characteristics of a mammal, including body parts
Growth, survival, and reproduction
Habitat and hibernation
Life cycle
Migration
Natural Cycles and Patterns
Daylight/darkness (varying by seasons)
Weather
Recycling
Understand characteristics
Importance and student contribution opportunities
Human Body
Senses
Function of vital organs (heart, lungs, liver, stomach,
intestines, kidneys)
Nutrition
How to keep fit
Exercise
Sleep
Healthy living/eating
Food pyramid and groups
Personal Hygiene
Healthy habits (washing hands, covering mouth/nose)
Contamination prevention
Dressing for the weather
Dental Health
Healthy choices/good dental hygiene (brush/floss)
Teeth/gums/roots
Primary vs. permanent teeth
Plaque
Electricity
Magnets
Water Cycle
Social Studies
Family
Community
Citizenship, Rules, and Laws
Fire Safety
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