English
- Punctuation
- Capitalization
- Quotation marks
- Semicolon/colon
- Appositive
- Hyphen/Apostrophe/Brackets
- Sentence formation
- Syntactic complexity
- Sentence structure/problems
- Complete sentences
- Parts of speech
- Purpose of sentence/variety
- Grammar
- Agreement
- Sentence patterns/Syntax
- Articles
- Etymology
- Comparative/superlative
- Non-idiomatic expressions
- Verb forms/tenses
Writing Process
- PERSONAL: Journal Writing/Memories, Experiences
- SUBJECT: Character Sketch, Describing a place or event, Letter writing-letter to author, Narrative/expository, Research paper, Persuasive-defend a position
- CREATIVE: Poetry, Analyzing theme, Stories
- REFLECTIVE: Problems and Solutions, Compare and Contrast Essay, Book Reviews, Phase autobiography, Biographical narrative, Classification essay
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Literature
- Interpret written material
- Apply Strategies: Making predictions, Using prior knowledge, Setting purposes, Interpreting author's meaning, Confirm author's message, Informal reading, Recreational reading, Utilize the study process
- Demonstrate listening: Comprehend message, Understand literal meaning, Recall details, Recall sequence, Paraphrase
- Express Opinions
- Demonstrate ability to integrate oral reading with written composition
- Respond orally with understanding /empathy
- Select and explore genre
- Determine author's purpose
- Respect /recognize works of literature
- Literary terms review: Plot, Theme, Imagery, Irony, Similes, Point of view, Dialogue, Style, Setting, Figurative, Short story, Personify, Metaphor, Alliteration, Symbolism, Foreshadow, Hyperbole, Tone, Biography, Mood, Monologue, Characterization
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Mathematics
- Fraction terminology
- Solving problems containing fractions
- Integers
- Rational numbers
- Prime and composite numbers
- Least common multiples
- Greatest common factors
- Prime factorization
- Absolute value
- Round whole numbers/decimals
- Mode of calculation
- Estimation techniques
- Problem solving strategies
- Base-ten notation
- Scientific notation
- Order relations
- Consumer problems
- Ratios and proportions
- Converting percents, fractions, and decimals
- Exponents
- Expanded notation
- English and metric measures
- Converting measurements within same system
- Tools of measurement
- Convex figures
- Angles
- Symmetry
- Perimeter, Area, Volume, Circumference
- Scale drawings
- Geometric figures
- Parallel/perpendicular
- Cartesian plane
- Circle
- Algebra terminology
- Solve equations
- Linear equations
- Inverse operations
- Slope/midpoint
- Analyze data
- Graphs
- Mean, Mode, Median, Range
- Permutations
- Probability
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World History
- Beginnings of world civilizations
- Classical civilizations, 500 B.C. to 500 A. D.
- World religions
- Cultural contributions of Greece
- Hellenic and Hellenistic world
- Roman Empire
- Diffusion of Christianity
- North and Middle American Civilizations
- China
- World Expansion of Agrarian and Commercial Civilization, 500 A. D. to 1500 A. D.
- Byzantine Empire
- Islamic Civilization
- Middle Ages
- Japan's Classical Age
- Middle Empire of China
- Russian state
- High Middle Ages
- African Civilization
- Italian Renaissance
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Physical Science
- Scientific Method/Models
- Matter/States of Matter
- Physical and Chemical Properties
- Behavior of Gases
- Changes of States
- Elements/Compounds/Mixtures
- Measuring Motion
- Force/Friction
- Universal Law of Gravity
- Newton's Laws of Motion
- Momentum
- Fluids and Pressure
- Buoyant Force
- Work/Power/Simple Machines
- Energy/Energy Resources
- Conservation of Energy
- Temperature
- Matter and Heat
- History of Atomic Theory
- The Atom
- Arranging/Grouping Elements
- Chemical Bonding
- Ionic Bonds
- Covalent and Metallic Bonds
- Chemical Reactions
- Chemical Formulas/Equations
- Types of Chemical Reactions
- Rates of Chemical Reactions
- Acids and Bases
- Solutions, Mixtures, and Colloids
- Organic Compounds
- Radioactivity
- Atomic Energy
- Static Electricity
- Electric Current/Electrical Energy
- Ohm's Law/Electric Circuits
- Magnets
- Magnetism from Electricity
- Electricity from Magnetism
- Nature/Properties of Waves
- Wave Interactions
- Properties of Sound/Quality
- Light/Light and Color
- Electromagnetic Spectrum
- Interactions of Light Waves
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