THIRD GRADE

 
Third-graders continue to receive intensive reading instruction, with the emphasis shifting from word attack skills to comprehension. A thematic literature based program is used to teach language arts. Cursive writing is introduced as well. Written language is a daily experience focusing on grammar, usage, and creativity.
Students continue to study mathematics and explore numbers as well as develop concepts of addition and subtraction with regrouping. A highlight of the year is the introduction of multiplication. Extensive work on problem solving and strategies, mental math, and calculator use takes place.


Our focus for social studies theme is communities: Native Americans, the Pilgrims of Plimoth, and Keene, New Hampshire are favorites of the students.


In science we study animals, the solar system, electricity and magnets, health safety, nutrition, and the environment.
The reporting system is divided into trimesters with parent conferences held the first and second trimesters.

 

 

FOURTH GRADE

 
Fourth grade students continue to develop their reading skills but spend increasing amounts of time developing their oral and written communication skills using the Collins Writing Program. Study skills, reference skills, and cursive writing are also emphasized. Many math skills, including math facts, multiplication of two-by-three digit numbers and long division are taught with an emphasis on problem solving and increasing reasoning skills.

Land and water, the human body and nutrition, and heat-light-sound energy are studied in science and health. New Hampshire history, Australia, and states and capitals are the social studies units. An environment unit will be taught by the Harris Center.

 

 

FIFTH GRADE
Math classes in fifth grade include the incorporation of NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) Standards along with the use of manipulatives and calculators for problem solving in cooperative grouping. Reading will include basal, trade books, themes, and book reports. Language arts develop skills in oral and written communication.

Science instruction includes weather, ecology and matter. Social Studies units include Native Americans, Geography, North American Explores, the constitution and three branches of government. The students also receive Second Language Instruction in either French or Spanish every other day. Computer instruction and utilization occur all during the year.

 

 
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