Plymouth
Educational Center |
English
Language Arts Scope and Sequence |
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P.E.C. student will be able to: |
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Click for grade level: (K)
(Grade 1) (Grade
2) (Grade 3) (Grade
4) (Grade 5) (Grade
6) (Grade 7) (Grade
8) |
| Kindergarten |
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| recognize name |
| know the sounds of letters |
| identify letters |
| match consonant to appropriate letter |
| listen to & discuss text read aloud
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| read independently |
| ask/answer questions |
| background knowledge; prior knowledge
& experiences |
| make predictions/predict outcomes
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| select material to read for pleasure
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| collaborative, shared, timed writing,
writing to prompts |
| write upper & lower case letters |
| write legibly, using appropriate word
& letter spacing |
| listen to a variety of oral presentations
such as stories, poems, skits, songs, personal accounts, or informational
speeches |
| speak clearly & audibly and use appropriate
volume & pace in different settings |
| participate in classroom activities
& discussions |
| use spelling approximations and some
conventional spelling |
| read a variety of self-selected and
assigned literary and informational texts |
| use models & traditional structures
for writing |
| write legibly, using appropriate word
& letter spacing |
| spell independently by using pre-phonetic
knowledge, sounds of the alphabet, and knowledge of letter names |
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| Grade
1 |
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| Identify letters, words, and sentences
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| Identify the front cover, back cover,
title page, title, and author of a book |
| Identify phonograms, word families,
onset-rime |
| Identify one syllable and high-frequency
words |
| Identify common, irregular sight words
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| Classify-Categorize stories |
| Use background knowledge: prior knowledge
and experiences |
| Identify details |
| Draw conclusions |
| Tell the main idea |
| Make inferences |
| Make judgments |
| Make predictions/predict outcomes
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| Use graphic organizers |
| Retell stories and ideas |
| Use models and traditional structures
for writing |
| Write uppercase and lowercase letters
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| Write legibly, using appropriate word
and letter spacing |
| Everyday writing (journal, messages,
forms, notes, summary, label, caption) |
| Capitalize first word of a sentence,
names of people, and the pronoun I |
| Spell independently by using pre-phonetic
knowledge, sounds of the alphabet, and knowledge of letter names
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| Use spelling approximation and come
conventional spelling |
| Use common, phonetically regular words |
| Frequently used, irregular words |
| Use a variety of strategies and resources
to spell words |
| Listen to a variety of oral presentation
such as stories, poems, skits, songs, personal accounts, or informational
speeches |
| Speak clearly and audibly and use
appropriate volume and pace in different settings |
| Use formal and informal English appropriately
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| Stay on topic |
| Use descriptive words |
| Recite poems, rhymes, songs, stories,
soliloquies, or dramatic dialogues |
| Participate in classroom activities
and discussions |
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| Grade
2 |
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| Identify short vowel sounds |
| Use single Consonants |
| Read sight words |
| Read with fluency |
| Identify antonyms |
| Use context Clues |
| Understand Directions - one, two,
multi-step |
| Identify types of genre |
| Make predictions |
| Read charts |
| Participate in journal writing |
| Use proper sentence structure |
| Use punctuation |
| Use quotation marks |
| Identify long vowel sounds |
| Blend initial consonants |
| Identify & use plurals |
| Read sight words |
| Identify verbs |
| Correlate cause - effect |
| Locate information |
| Sequence |
| Tell main idea |
| Understand plot development |
| Understand character development |
| Use the writing process |
| Proof read |
| Recognize 110 high frequency words |
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| Grade
3 |
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| Use reading for multiple purposes,
such as enjoyment, gathering information, and learning new procedures,
and increasing conceptual understanding. |
| Remember; identify, use in context |
| Identify types of sentences |
| Distinguish between common & proper
nouns |
| Distinguish between singular & Plural
nouns |
| Use verbs in sentence |
| Identify the subject in sentence |
| Choose correct forms of verbs past
& present |
| Identify & write sentences using
articles |
| Identify, use, write with articles |
| Identify use, write with adverbs |
| Continue Power Writing (Creative
writing) |
| Creative writing project using (12221)
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| Use strategies & resources to spell
words |
| Understanding differences between
details & inferences |
| Constructed Responses: Using details,
staying on target, answering all parts of questions, using supporting
details, writing answers based on personal knowledge |
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| Grade
4 |
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| Preview & predict |
| Distinguish between Long a & short
a words |
| Identify characters, setting plot
and themes |
| Work in groups |
| Sort words by spelling patterns and
sounds |
| Develop team building skills |
| Monitor their reading |
| Introduce the key concept (theme)
of the story |
| Make predictions from information
in written material |
| Spell word list correctly |
| Read for enjoyment |
| Recognize & identify synonyms |
| Recognize & identify antonyms |
| Recognize & identify homophones |
| Recognize prefixes, suffixes & word
bases |
| Understand the components of realistic
fiction and identify it in their reading |
| Understand and recognize the components
of a biography |
| Write a 5 paragraph paper using 12221 |
| Identify subject pronouns in sentences |
| Substitute pronouns for nouns as
subjects of sentences |
| Identify object pronouns |
| Determine new vocabulary words using
context clues |
| Learn about important black history
facts through shared reading and poetry |
| Summarize the most important information
in text |
| Read to understand nonfiction selection |
| Compare realistic fiction with poetry |
| Summarize the most important information
in text |
| Read to understand nonfiction selection |
| Compare realistic fiction with poetry |
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| Grade
5 |
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| Spelling: |
| Recognize and be proficient in spelling
patterns and principles. |
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| Reading: |
| Use and understand established reading
strategies. |
| Understand elements of a story structure.
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| Identify genres. |
| Read for multiple purposes. |
| Develop research skills through a
variety of projects. |
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| Grammar: |
| Identify parts of speech, sentence
structure and language mechanics. |
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| Writing: |
| Develop five paragraph essays based
on the 1,2,2,2,1 framework across the content areas. |
| Write daily journal entries on various
topics. |
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| Speaking and Listening: |
| Present a variety of oral presentations
to develop public speaking skills. |
| Sharpen their speaking and listening
skills through a variety of medium. |
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| Grade
6 |
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| Spelling: |
| Continue to develop proficiency in
spelling patterns and principles. |
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| Reading: |
| Use and understand established reading
strategies, establish new strategies, and use throughout the content
areas. |
| Continue to build understanding of
story elements using comparison and contrast. |
| Continue to develop vocabulary skills
through novels. |
| Analyze the genres. |
| Continue to develop research skills
through library/internet with various projects. |
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| Grammar/English: |
| Identify parts of speech, sentence
structure and language mechanics, refining and building usage.
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| Writing: |
| Refine their writing using the 1,2,2,2,1
format and move beyond the format to more extensive narratives.
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| Enhance critical thinking skills
through journaling. |
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| Speaking and Listening: |
| Present a variety of formal and informal
presentations culminating in the wax museum, a grade level activity.
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| Sharpen listening skills through
teacher readings and peer presentations. |
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| Grade
7 |
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| Spelling: |
| Continue to enhance spelling skills
through extended vocabulary development and use. |
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| Reading: |
| Strategically use established strategies,
comprehending any text without assistance. |
| Master story elements. |
| Continue to build personal vocabulary
through content analyzation. |
| Recognize and appreciate additional
genres. |
| Increase their understanding of research
skills using a variety of resources. |
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| Grammar/English: |
| Review and refine knowledge and use
of grammar mechanics. |
| Use grammar skills to improve written
and oral usage. |
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| Writing: |
| Write a five paragraph essay using
the 1,2,2,2,1 format. |
| Write comparison/contrast, cause/effect
essays. |
| Write various types of poetry. |
| Write cross-text responses. |
| Write multiple journal entries. |
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| Listening/Speaking: |
| Present a variety of oral presentations
based on student research. |
| Sharpen listening skills through
student presentations and a variety of medium. |
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| Grade
8 |
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| Spelling: |
| Master spelling skills through extended
vocabulary development and use. |
| Spell accurately in writing through
editing. |
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| Reading: |
| effectively use reading strategies
in all genres. |
| Continue to build comprehension skills. |
| Build vocabulary through content
analyzation. |
| Recognize, appreciate, analyze presented
genres. |
| Successfully analyze short story,
autobiography/biography and novel. |
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| Grammar/English: |
| Review/refine knowledge and use of
grammar and mechanics. |
| Diagram sentences. |
| use grammar skills orally and in
writing throughout the content areas. |
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| Writing: |
| Master 1,2,2,2,1 writing format. |
| Write personal essays, biographical
sketch, and constructive responses. |
| Write chronology pieces, comparison/contrast
essays. |
| Write multiple journal entries. |
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| Listening/Speaking: |
| Present a variety of oral presentations
individually and in a group. |
| Sharpen listening skills through
student presentations and a variety of medium. |