Test taking strategies

Time management

Apply Math to problems arising in everyday life.
Numeric reasoning, Algebraic reasoning, Geometric and Measurement reasoning
Use a problem solving model that incorporates analyzing given information, formulating a strategy, determining a solution, justifying the solution, evaluating the problem-solving process and the reasonableness of the solution.

Phonetic awareness
Distinguish between long and short vowel sounds
Isolate initial, medial and final sounds in one- syllable spoken words
Decode words in context and in isolation
Use the meaning of base words to read compound words.
Explain author's purpose in writing a text
Restate the main idea, supporting details
Identify main character, supporting characters, plot, setting, and mood
Retell events in logical order
Use ideas to make and confirm predictions
Describe similarities and differences in the plots and settings of several works by the same author.
Grammar
Writing paragraphs using content based grade level vocabulary
Students use elements of the writing process (planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing)
Writing expository/Procedural/Persuasive/Personal Narrative text