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Solomon Schechter Curriculum Overview
Reading/Language Arts
Grades K, 1, 2
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Decoding: Phonemic awareness, phonetic/linguistic decoding, basic sight words
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Comprehension of fiction, poetry, and nonfiction text including vocabulary
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Fluency-group and individual practice
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Developmentally based reading groups, whole class reading discussions
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Spelling-phonetic based and sight words
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Dictation
Grades 3, 4, 5
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Word Analysis
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Vocabulary study
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Direct instruction and practice in Comprehension of novels, poetry, nonfiction text
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Literature Circles
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Oral reading for fluency
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Spelling
Grades 6, 7, 8
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Word Analysis
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Vocabulary study
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Study of structure, language, and content of young adult/adult novels, plays, poetry, and non fiction text
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Grammar
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Public speaking/Debating
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Honors program in 8th grade
Writing
Grades K, 1, 2
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Introduction to writing process, 6+1 Traits, research, computer use
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Editing expectations including complete sentences, capitals,ending punctuation
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Class books, narratives, descriptive writing, journals, reading
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responses, research papers, book reports
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Penmanship
Grades 3, 4, 5
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Writing process, 6+1 Traits, research, internet use, computer
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Revisions with editing expectations including punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, quotations, grammar
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Empowering Writers program to develop narratives and introduce expository essays
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Projects and papers to teach and develop research skills
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Book reports
Grades 6, 7, 8
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Writing process, computer and internet use, use of Write Source Handbook, in depth research
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Poetry, Narratives, Expository essays, and Persuasive writing
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Research papers and projects including Science and Bible Fairs papers
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Editing for grammar, spelling and mechanics
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Book reports, reading response journals, short stories, Divrai Torah, Rabbinics papers
Math
Grades K
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Teacher created interactive units
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Combines direct instruction, guided practice, and independent, play based centers
Grades 1-2
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Saxon Math
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Developmentally based grouping
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Use of manipulatives
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Math based activities, problem solving
Grades 3-5
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Envision Math
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Developmentally based grouping
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Some Smart Board presentation
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Supplemental math based activities and projects
Grades 6-8
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Groupings for middle school math, pre algebra, algebra, geometry
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Textbooks and supplemental materials tailored to class needs
Social Studies
Overview: study of geography, history, cultures, civics, government, and economics. All grades study Israel, Bible, American and Jewish holidays, and discuss current events.
Grade K
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Columbus, Colonial America, Mexico, Folktales (with Grade 6)
Grade 1
Grade 2
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Pilgrims, Japan, Flat Stanley (Geography)
Grade 3
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Map skills, Ct history and geography, United States (current) Inventors/inventions
Grade 4
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Map skills, early American history and geography
Grade 5
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Constitution/American government, Civil War, Westward Expansion
Grade 6
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World Geography, Culture, Folktales, Current Events in depth, Immigration
Grade 7
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Early Civilization, Greece, Rome, Civil Rights
Grade 8
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Middle Ages, Renaissance, World War II, Holocaust, Israel
Science
Overview: Study Earth Science, Life Science, Physical Science; learn scientific methods, perform experiments, and participate in science fairs.
Grade K
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Habitats, Life Cycles, Frogs, Penguins
Grade 1
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Animal Life, Oceans, Space
Grade 2
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Rocks and Minerals, Dinosaurs
Grade 3
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Electricity, Animals, Duck hatching, Human Body Systems, Intro to nutrition
Grade 4
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Simple Machines, Forensic science, Ecosystems
Grade 5
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Weather, Environmental science, Nutrition and Digestion
Grade 6
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Earth science-Space, Composition of the Earth
Grade 7
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Biology-Cells, Human Body Systems
Grade 8
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Physical Science-Matter, Chemistry
Examples of Integrated Curriculum-General Studies and Judaic, across curriculum areas, across grades
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Frogs and Passover
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Fruits/vegetables and Sukkot
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Trees and Tu B’shvat
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Animal Research projects
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Folktales-K and grade 6
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Holocaust and World War II
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Immigration
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Egypt in Biblical Times
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