Curriculum

STANDARD 12:  LIFELONG LEARNING

    Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information). 

    Students developing strong learning habits and positive attitudes towards language, will choose to read widely, discuss issues, and question others thoughtfully. Students need to be well-motivated to become responsible for their own lifelong learning. We are all lifelong learners.

KINDERGARTEN

1.  Recite personal information (whole name, street name, and phone number)

2. Sing/recite simple rhymes, poems, and songs

3. Recognize and read environmental print

4. Use the home/school connection to encourage the enjoyment of reading

5. Connect problem solving to daily life through reading, writing, speaking, and listening

6. Practice appropriate social awareness

FIRST GRADE

1. Utilize the home/school connection to practice reading with emphasis on the joy of reading

2. Recite personal information (birth date, telephone number, and address)

3. Follow simple written instructions

4. Read familiar books fluently aloud

5. Complete some assignments with a partner in order to collaborate in learning

6. Recognize and read environmental print

7. Connect problem solving to real life

8. Listen to, retell, and follow directions

9. Work independently as well as collaboratively for enjoyment and to acquire knowledge

10. Practice appropriate social awareness

SECOND GRADE

1. Demonstrate knowledge of how to find information

2. Read other books by an author or other books on a theme introduced in class

3. Read for enjoyment at home and school

4. Connect problem solving to life situations

5. Work independently as well as collaboratively for meaning and enjoyment

6.  Practice appropriate social awareness 

THIRD GRADE

1. Develop skills and positive attitudes that lead to proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing

2. Participate in small group discussion; stay on topic

3. Express ideas in logical order

4. Work independently as well as collaboratively for meaning and enjoyment

5. Practice appropriate social awareness 

FOURTH GRADE

1. Read independently and fluently for meaning and enjoyment

2. Read and write for a variety of purposes to pursue personal interest

3. Participate in literature circles

4. Work independently as well as collaboratively for meaning and enjoyment

5.  Practice appropriate social awareness

FIFTH GRADE

1. Read independently and fluently for meaning and enjoyment

2. Read and write for a variety of purposes: how-to manuals, recipes, game directions, etc.

3. Generate writings related to career development  and personal interest

4. Work independently as well as collaboratively for enjoyment and to acquire knowledge

5. Practice appropriate social awareness 

SIXTH GRADE

1. Work independently as well as collaboratively for meaning and enjoyment

2. Read independently for meaning and enjoyment

3. Practice appropriate social awareness

SEVENTH GRADE

1. Demonstrate awareness of language that people use in different social, school, and work settings

2. Work independently as well as collaboratively for meaning and enjoyment

3. Read independently for meaning and enjoyment

4.  Practice appropriate social awareness

EIGHTH GRADE

1. Work independently as well as collaboratively for meaning and enjoyment

2. Read independently for meaning and enjoyment

3. Use consumer materials e.g., warranties, computer software manuals, bus schedules, cookbooks, instruction manuals to gain meaning

4. Practice appropriate social awareness

NINTH/TENTH GRADE

1.  Apply appropriate interviewing techniques; prepare and ask relevant questions, make notes of responses, use language that conveys maturity, sensitivity, and respect, respond correctly and effectively to questions, demonstrate knowledge of the subject or organization, compile and report responses, evaluate the effectiveness of the interview

2.  Write technical documents e.g., manual on rules of behavior for conflict resolution, procedures for conducting a meeting, transcription of minutes of a meeting) that; report and/or convey information and ideas logically and correctly, offer detailed and accurate specifications, include scenarios, definition, and examples to aid comprehension (e.g., troubleshooting guide), anticipate readers’ problems, mistakes, and misunderstanding

ELEVENTH/TWELFTH GRADE

1.  Write job applications and resumes that; are clear and purposeful, and address the intended audience appropriately, use varied levels, patterns, and types of language to achieve intended effects and aid comprehension, modify tone to fit purpose and audience, follow the conventional style for the type of document (e.g., resume, memorandum) and use page formats, fonts, and spacing that contribute to the documents’ readability and impact