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ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM GUIDE

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Overview of the

GRADE 1 PROGRAM GRADE 2 PROGRAM GRADE 3 PROGRAM GRADE 4 PROGRAM GRADE 5 PROGRAM

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Overview of the GRADE 1 PROGRAM Language Arts Reading Our curriculum focuses on developing studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; comprehension, fluency, and stamina. Recent classroom research shows that reading ability develops best when a balanced reading program is in place. At the center of our program is the reading workshop, which includes a mini-lesson, private reading time, and partner reading time. In addition to independent reading, the components of a balanced literacy framework include:

Interactive read-alouds Shared reading Phonics / Word Study Interactive Writing Small Group Instruction (Guided reading, strategy lessons, and interventions) Writing Workshop

Writing ISSP students will focus on the genres of personal narrative, expository, poetry, fairytales, realistic fiction writing. During writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; workshop, students will engage in the writing process of prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. Kindergarten

Grade 1

Grade 2

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 6

personal narrative

expository

narrative

poetry

persuasive

fairytales

persuasive writing

realistic fiction

fiction literary essay

Listening and Speaking Speaking and listening are woven into the various areas of the curriculum throughout the year, especially in their partnership work in literacy, math, and science, as they strive to develop attentive listening and clear communication of ideas. Maths The mathematics program takes an investigative approach, which helps students make the transition from the concrete to the abstract. Emphasis is placed on using mathematics process skills to solve practical problems in a variety of contexts throughout the year. The Grade 1 mathematics strands are:

Number and Operations Count, compare and represent whole numbers, with an emphasis on groups of tens and ones. Use a variety of models and strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems in real-world and mathematical contexts.

Geometry and Measurement Describe characteristics of basic shapes. Use basic shapes to compose and decompose other objects in various contexts. Use basic concepts of measurement in real-world and mathematical situations involving length, time and money.

Algebra Recognize and create patterns; use rules to describe patterns. 2

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Data Analysis and Probability Sort, classify, and represent a set of data.

Science & Social Studies Science units are taught using hands-on, inquiry-based activities that are designed to build understanding of the content and foster the natural curiosity of elementary children. The purpose of the Social Studies program is to develop in students the ability to think critically about the human condition in order to make informed decisions that guide social action. Students are encouraged to reflect upon their own cultural identities as well as to recognize and respect cultural similarities and differences within a global perspective. Most of the units in Grade 1 integrate both Science and Social Studies standards. This allows the students to understand how science influences society as well as how society influences science. Listed below are the units we will cover during the year. The essential questions, derived from the standards, drive much of the discussion the students have around a given topic. My World (Social Studies): Our focus ESLR for this unit is Critical Thinkers and Problem Solvers. This unit focus the Social Studies topic the students know best - their own friends and families. We begin by examining how families are similar and different and follow up by exploring how our families influence us. We then move into a problemsolving mode to examine how we make and keep friends, as well as how we show we care for our family and friends.

Topic: We need to care for our family and friends. Essential Questions: How are our families similar and different? How do family traditions and roles influence us? How can we make and keep friends? How do we show we care for family and friends?

Blow, Winds, and Crack Your Cheeks (Science/Social Studies): Our focus ESLR for this unit is Life Long Reflective Learners. This unit introduces the students to meteorology, or the study of the atmosphere and weather. During the course of this unit we will learn how to make scientific observations, inferences, and explore the ways that scientists study the weather, as well as looking at how weather affects humans. Topic: Weather occurs naturally and affects our lives in many ways.

Essential Questions: What is weather? Where does weather come from? How do scientists gather and share information about weather? How does weather affect us?

Taking Care of Living Things (Science/Social Studies): Our focus ESLR for this unit is Socially Responsibly Global Citizen. This unit explores the features of both plants and animals. It also looks at the needs of plants and animals and how our actions either can positively or negatively affect living things. During the course of this unit, we will learn how to make scientific observations, inferences, classify living things, as well as exploring why humans need plants and animals to survive. Topic: Our actions affect living things. Essential Questions: What are the features of living things? What are the needs of living things? How do our actions affect living things? Why do we need to take care of living things? 3

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On the Move (Science/Social Studies): Our Focus ESLR for this unit is Effective Communicator. This unit investigates the science of motion through the different kinds of transportation that humans use. In addition, it explores some of the reasons we use transportation and why it is important to us. In this unit, we will learn how to gather, record, and interpret data, execute scientific experiments, and draw conclusions from the results of those experiments. We will further explore the importance of transportation through analyzing how humans use transportation. Topic: People use transport to move themselves about. Essential Questions: What are the different types and purpose of transport? How do different types of transportation move? How do we stay safe while using transport? How do we use transportation to stay connected to our friends and family? Physical Education Paramount to Physical Education at ISSP is promoting lifelong physical activity as fundamental to social, emotional and physical well-being. By exposing students to a wide variety of individual and collaborative physical activities, the ISSP Physical Education program offers students opportunities to develop interests and set personal goals, while experiencing inherent challenge and enjoyment. Students are engaged in a variety of physical activities through different unit themes - Manipulative Madness, Take Turns & Tag Time, Fitness Fanatics, Throwing, Rolling, Kicking, Scooter Sensation, & Rhythm & Movement. Emphasis is placed on developmentally appropriate locomotor and non-locomotor skills, body and spatial awareness, using manipulatives, demonstrating basic skills with rhythm. ISSP Physical Education Curriculum is based on the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) Standards. Standard 1: Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities. Standard 2: Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.

Standard 3: Participates regularly in physical activity.

Standard 4: Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness. Standard 5: Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings.

Standard 6: Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.

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Art Students begin understanding color theory and complementary colors, while continuing developing color mixing/ grouping. Students are using patterning, overlapping, with more complicated organic/geometric shapes. Students analyze artwork, differentiate between styles, and begin understanding the uses of art in various cultures. Students are using considerably more care in the completion of their work, and have developed their fine motor skills. Mandarin The focus is on the use of basic Mandarin to communicate with others. Greetings, polite responses, numbers, colors, food, animals and celebrations are introduced. The students will learn about Chinese culture including games, and traditional Chinese stories and songs. Students will learn the basic greeting associated with Chinese New Year Gong Xi Fa Cai. Host Country Studies The Vietnamese language program provides students with basic oral language skills to help them participate in simple conversations. Additionally, the program is created to provide the students fundamental knowledge of Vietnamese geography, art & culture, family and people, community, food & clothing, celebrations, animals & habitats, and economy. To help students reinforce the knowledge they learn in these areas, and enjoy learning through experience, field trips are organized throughout the school year. The program becomes increasingly challenging as the grade level increases.

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Overview of the GRADE 2 PROGRAM Language Arts Reading Our curriculum focuses on developing studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; comprehension, fluency, and stamina. Recent classroom research shows that reading ability develops best when a balanced reading program is in place. At the center of our program is the reading workshop, which includes a mini-lesson, private reading time, and partner reading time. In addition to independent reading, the components of a balanced literacy framework include:

Interactive read-alouds Shared reading Phonics/Word Study Interactive Writing Small Group Instruction (Guided reading, strategy lessons, and interventions) Writing Workshop

Grade 1

Grade 2

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 6

personal narrative

expository

narrative

poetry

persuasive

fairytales

persuasive writing

realistic fiction

fiction literary essay

Algebra Recognize and create patterns; use rules to describe patterns. Use number sentences involving addition and subtraction basic facts to represent and solve real-world and mathematical problems; create real-world situations corresponding to number sentences. 6

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Data Analysis and Probability Sort, classify, and represent a set of data.

Science Science units are taught using hands-on, inquiry-based activities that are designed to build understanding of the content and foster the natural curiosity of elementary children.

Life Cycles Over the course of this unit, students explore what a cycle is through learning about the life cycles of various plants and animals. The focus is to understand that plants and animals have predictable life cycles.

States of Matter In this unit, students engage in activities to understand that materials come in different forms including solids, liquids and gases.

Natural Resources This unitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus takes a look at natural resources around the world in an effort to understand that earth is made of materials that have distinct properties and provide resources for human activities.

Fresh Water By undergoing a case study of the Saigon River, students will explore the impact of pollution on water in order to understand that fresh water pollution comes from various sources and affects the earth and humans negatively. Additionally, students will devise ways that humans can prevent fresh water pollution and clean up water sources.

Social Studies The purpose of the Social Studies program is to develop in students the ability to think critically about the human condition in order to make informed decisions that guide social action. Grade 2 students will study the following:

Rights, Rules and Responsibilities The goal of this unit is to introduce students to the relationship between local government and the community. Students will explore concepts through a case study of local HCMC government.

Urban, Suburban and Rural Communities In this unit, students will engage in learning about different communities in an effort to understand how communities develop differently. Students will do this by doing a comparison of a rural and urban Vietnamese community.

HCMC Over Time Students will explore the history of HCMC in an effort to understand how and why cities change over time.

Our Communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Geography In this unit, students will explore how geography influences where people choose to live and why.

Physical Education Paramount to Physical Education at ISSP is promoting lifelong physical activity as fundamental to social, emotional and physical well-being. By exposing students to a wide variety of individual and collaborative physical activities, the ISSP Physical Education program offers students opportunities to develop interests and set personal goals, while experiencing inherent challenge and enjoyment. Students are engaged in a variety of physical activities through different unit themes - Manipulative Madness, Take Turns & Tag Time, Fitness Fanatics, Throwing, Rolling, Kicking, Scooter Sensation, & Rhythm & Movement. Emphasis is placed on improving manipulative skills such as throwing, catching, kicking, and hitting, working with others, and improved coordination. ISSP Physical Education Curriculum is based on the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) Standards. 7

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Standard 1: Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities. Standard 2: Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.

Standard 3: Participates regularly in physical activity.

Standard 6: Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.

Swimming Swimming focuses on water safety, stroke development, and improving confidence in the water. Music Students perform simple rhythmic patterns (ta, ti-ti, rest, ta-a). They identify so-mi-la, so-la-so, so-mi-la-so pitches aurally and visually through notation. Students read and perform 4 beat rhythmic patterns. They experience selected songs, dances and stories associated with various cultures, places and from different historical times. Additionally, they explore songs in a variety of languages. Art Students develop stronger understanding of color mixing and color theory. Students are introduced to tertiaries, and tints and shades, using value and size to create space and form in their art. Students learn certain painting techniques and use them to create effects. Students are introduced to more sophisticated tools, and processes including dye, resist, weaving and printmaking. Students analyze artwork and are able to differentiate between styles, and artwork of various cultures. Students begin to appreciate differing perspectives and opinions about art. Mandarin The focus is on the use of Mandarin to communicate with others. Students will learn greetings, polite responses, numbers, colors, food, animals /pets, celebrations, classroom language and special events. The students will learn about Chinese culture including games, Chinese characters and traditional Chinese stories and songs. Students will practice the basic greeting associated with Chinese New Year Gong Xi Fa Cai. Host Country Studies The Vietnamese language program provides students with basic oral language skills to help them participate in simple conversations. Additionally, the program is created to provide the students fundamental knowledge of Vietnamese geography, art & culture, family and people, community, food & clothing, celebrations, animals & habitats, and economy. To help students reinforce the knowledge they learn in these areas, and enjoy learning through experience, field trips are organized throughout the school year. The program becomes increasingly challenging as the grade level increases.

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Overview of the GRADE 3 PROGRAM Language Arts Reading Our curriculum focuses on developing studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; comprehension, fluency, stamina, and volume. Recent classroom research shows that reading ability develops best when a balanced reading program is in place. At the center of our program is the reading workshop, which includes a mini-lesson, private reading time, and partner reading time. The reading units of study include Series, Mystery, Nonfiction, Character, and Poetry. In addition to independent reading workshop, the components of a balanced literacy framework include:

Interactive read-alouds Word Study Small Group Instruction (Book clubs, guided reading, strategy lessons, and interventions) Writing Workshop

Writing ISSP students will focus on the genres of personal narrative, expository, and poetry writing. During writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; workshop, students will engage in the writing process of prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. Kindergarten

Grade 1

Grade 2

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 6

personal narrative

expository

narrative

poetry

persuasive

fairytales

persuasive writing

realistic fiction

fiction literary essay

Listening and Speaking Speaking and listening are woven into many areas of the curriculum throughout the year. Students will demonstrate attentive and purposeful listening. Learners will achieve the ability to speak confidently and express their ideas in a meaningful way. Maths The mathematics program takes an investigative approach, which helps students make the transition from the concrete to the abstract. Emphasis is placed on using mathematics process skills to solve practical problems in a variety of contexts. The Grade 3 mathematics content strands are:

Number and Operations Compare and represent whole numbers up to 100,000 with an emphasis on place value and equality. Add and subtract multi-digit whole numbers; represent multiplication and division in various ways; solve real-world and mathematical problems using arithmetic. Understand meanings and uses of fractions in real-world and mathematical situations.

Geometry and Measurement Use geometric attributes to describe and create shapes in various contexts. Understand perimeter as a measurable attribute of real-world and mathematical objects. Use various tools to measure distances. Small Group Instruction (Guided reading, strategy lessons, and interventions) Use time, money and temperature to solve real-world and mathematical problems. Algebra Use single-operation input-output rules to represent patterns and relationships and to solve real-world and 9

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mathematical problems. Use number sentences involving multiplication and division basic facts and unknowns to represent and solve real-world and mathematical problems; create real-world situations corresponding to number sentences.

Data Analysis and Probability Collect, organize, present data

Science All science units are taught using hands-on, inquiry-based activities that are designed to further an understanding of the content, while fostering the natural curiosity of elementary children.

Adaptations This unit includes the study of many animals and their physical and behavioral adaptations. Students learn how individual plants and animals have adapted to their environment, and how these adaptations allow them to survive. The unit culminates with the creation of a diorama depicting what has been learned.

Energy The focus of this unit is to investigate the sources and forms of energy, and how they can change from one form to another through hands-on activities.

Rocks and Minerals This unit includes investigations dealing with observable characteristics of solid materials from the earth - rocks and minerals. The focus is on taking materials apart to find out what they are made of and putting materials together to understand their properties better.

Ocean The focus of this unit is to learn about the sources of ocean pollution and how it impacts the earth and humans in a negative way; how humans can prevent pollution and clean up the ocean. The culminating activity is a field trip to do a beach clean-up. Social Studies The purpose of the Social Studies program is to develop in students the ability to think critically about the human condition in order to make informed decisions that guide social action.

World Geography This unit includes learning about the location of the equator, hemispheres, continents and countries, and their geographical features. The focus is to understand the important features of communities throughout the world.

Communities in Africa In this unit, the students learn about the geography, climates, natural resources, vegetation, wildlife, cultures, and beliefs of Africa, with the focus on a community in South Africa. The focus is to learn how the culture, history, geography, people and government shape the development of a community.

Communities in Asia In this unit, the students learn about the geography, climates, natural resources, vegetation, wildlife, culture, and beliefs of Africa, with the focus on a community in China. The focus is to learn how the culture, history, geography, people and government shape the development of a community. Communities in Europe In this unit, the students learn about the geography, climates, natural resources, vegetation, wildlife, cultures, and beliefs of Europe, with the focus on a community in England. The focus is to learn how the culture, history, geography, people and government shape the development of a community.

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Students will refine their sport skills through a variety of sport units such as football, soccer, floor hockey, dance, cooperative activities, fitness, and badminton. Emphasis is placed on teamwork, skill refinement, game strategies and rules. ISSP Physical Education Curriculum is based on the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) standards. Standard 1: Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities. Standard 2: Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.

Standard 3: Participates regularly in physical activity.

Standard 6: Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.

Swimming Swimming focuses on water safety, stroke refinement, and creative play in the water. Music Students read short melodic patterns using three notes on tuned instruments (B-A-G-E-D on recorder, C-D-E-F-G on keyboard). Students identify the notes of the treble clef on lines, spaces, and low ledger lines. They demonstrate the use of healthy singing techniques, including correct posture. Students respond to the cues of conductor while singing and playing. They demonstrate do-re-mi-so patterns with hand signs and syllables. Art Students are introduced to color blending and monochromatic color schemes. Students are able to create forms and space using perspective. Students use more steps to complete artwork including sketching, preliminary drawing, and finalized drawing. Students learn symmetry/radial symmetry. Students are introduced to new materials and processes including subtractive sculpting and textile work. Students analyze artwork for principles and elements of design, including balance and emphasis. Students begin to develop an understanding and differentiate between movements of art including Expressionism. Students recognize artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; styles and styles of various cultures. Mandarin The students use Mandarin to communicate with others. They will understand the role Mandarin plays in relation to culture and the world. Students will make connections between the language and other subjects including social studies, science and math. Students will learn about Chinese characters and will learn to use the basic greeting associated with Chinese New Year Gong Xi Fa Cai. Host Country Studies The Vietnamese language program provides students with basic oral language skills to help them participate in simple conversations. Additionally, the program is created to provide the students fundamental knowledge of Vietnamese geography, art & culture, family and people, community, food & clothing, celebrations, animals & habitats, and economy. To help students reinforce the knowledge they learn in these areas, and enjoy learning through experience, field trips are organized throughout the school year. The program becomes increasingly challenging as the grade level increases.

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Overview of the GRADE 4 PROGRAM Language Arts Reading Our curriculum focuses on developing studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; comprehension, fluency, stamina, and volume. Recent classroom research shows that reading ability develops best when a balanced reading program is in place. At the center of our program are guided reading groups, which include teaching effective reading skills before, during, and after reading. Students will also have daily independent reading time and partner reading time. The reading units of study include a variety of genres and several Author Studies. In addition to guided reading groups, the components of a balanced literacy framework include:

Interactive read-alouds Word Study Strategy lessons, and interventions Writing Workshop

Grade 1

Grade 2

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 6

personal narrative

expository

narrative

poetry

persuasive

fairytales

persuasive writing

realistic fiction

fiction literary essay

Number and Operations Demonstrate mastery of multiplication and division basic facts; multiply multi-digit numbers; solve realworld and mathematical problems using arithmetic. Represent and compare fractions and decimals in real-world and mathematical situations; use place value to understand how decimals represent quantities.

Geometry and Measurement Name, describe, classify and sketch polygons. Understand angle and area as measurable attributes of real-world and mathematical objects. Use various tools to measure angles and areas. Use translations, reflections and rotations to establish congruency and understand symmetries.

Algebra Use input-output rules, tables and charts to represent patterns and relationships and to solve real-world and mathematical problems. 12

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Use number sentences involving multiplication, division and unknowns to represent and solve real-world and mathematical problems; create real-world situations corresponding to number sentences.

Data Analysis and Probability Collect, organize, display and interpret data, including data collected over a period of time and data represented by fractions and decimals.

Science All science units are taught using hands-on, inquiry activities that are designed to further the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s understanding of the content and foster the natural curiosity of elementary children. The Grade 4 units of study are:

Solar Systems The Earth and celestial phenomena can be described by principles of relative motion and perspective. In this unit, students will observe and describe the motions of the Sun, moon, and planets.

Animals and Plants in Their Environment In this unit, students will identify and explore what roles animals and plants play in their environments.

Electricity and Magnetism Students will observe, describe and investigate the evidence and properties of electricity and magnetism.

Properties of Water Students will observe, describe, and explore the physical properties of water and identify what makes water so special.

Interactions of Air, Water, and Land Students will observe, investigate, and record examples of weathering. Students will also describe and illustrate the natural process by which water is recycled on earth, and investigate the negative and positive impact of extreme natural events on living things.

Indigenous Peoples of Vietnam Students will discover how indigenous peoples of Vietnam have influenced the development of HCMC & Vietnam.

Antarctica Students will identify how Antarctica is different from other continents. Students will conduct a case study of a scientific community stationed in Antarctica.

South America Students will identify how culture, history, geography, people, and government have shaped the development of a community in South America.

Australia Students will identify how culture, history, geography, people, and government have shaped the development of a community in Australia. Physical Education Paramount to Physical Education at ISSP is promoting lifelong physical activity as fundamental to social, emotional and physical well-being. By exposing students to a wide variety of individual and collaborative physical activities, the ISSP Physical Education program offers students opportunities to develop interests and set personal goals, while experiencing inherent challenge and enjoyment. Students will refine their sport skills through a variety of sport units such as football, soccer, floor hockey, dance, cooperative activities, fitness, and badminton. Emphasis is placed on teamwork, skill refinement, game strategies and rules. 13

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ISSP Physical Education Curriculum is based on the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) standards. Standard 1: Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities. Standard 2: Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.

Standard 3: Participates regularly in physical activity.

Standard 6: Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.

Swimming Swimming focuses on water safety, stroke refinement, and creative play in the water. Music Students read short melodic patterns using three notes on tuned instruments (B-A-G-E-D on recorder, C-D-E-F-G on keyboard). Students identify the notes of the treble clef on lines, spaces, and low ledger lines. They demonstrate the use of healthy singing techniques, including correct posture. Students respond to the cues of conductor while singing and playing. They demonstrate do-re-mi-so patterns with hand signs and syllables. Art Students use color theories in their work while developing three dimensional effects using blending and shading. Students experience more complicated processes of printmaking, sculpture, and textiles including carving and papermaking. Students apply elements and principles of design with purpose to communicate their ideas, and demonstrate observational skills. Students can distinguish themes in art, purposes of art, and time periods. Students use constructive criticism, openly sharing opinions and perspectives while respecting others. Mandarin The students use Mandarin to communicate with others. They will understand the role Mandarin plays in relation to culture and the world. Students will make connections between the language and other subjects including geography, social studies, science and math. Students will learn about Chinese characters. They will use the basic greeting associated with Chinese New Year Gong Xi Fa Cai and learn to give Chinese New Year wishes. Host Country Studies The Vietnamese language program provides students with basic oral language skills to help them participate in simple conversations. Additionally, the program is created to provide the students fundamental knowledge of Vietnamese geography, art & culture, family and people, community, food & clothing, celebrations, animals & habitats, and economy. To help students reinforce the knowledge they learn in these areas, and enjoy learning through experience, field trips are organized throughout the school year. The program becomes increasingly challenging as the grade level increases.

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Overview of the GRADE 5 PROGRAM Language Arts Reading Our curriculum focuses on developing studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; comprehension, fluency, stamina, and volume. Recent classroom research shows that reading ability develops best when a balanced reading program is in place. At the center of our program is the reading workshop, which includes a mini-lesson, private reading time, and partner reading time. The reading units of study include Character, Nonfiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, and Social Issues. In addition to independent reading workshop, the components of a balanced literacy framework include:

Interactive read-alouds Small Group Instruction (Book clubs, guided reading, strategy lessons, and interventions) Writing Workshops Word Study

Writing ISSP students will focus on the genres of personal narrative, expository, poetry, fiction, and literary essay. During writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; workshop, students will engage in the writing process of prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing. Embedded throughout the reading and writing units of study are digital literacy skills and understandings. Kindergarten

Grade 1

Grade 2

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 6

personal narrative

expository

narrative

poetry

persuasive

fairytales

persuasive writing

realistic fiction

fiction literary essay

Number and Operations Divide multi-digit numbers; solve real-world and mathematical problems using arithmetic. Read, write, represent and compare fractions and decimals; recognize and write equivalent fractions; convert between fractions and decimals; use fractions and decimals in real-world and mathematical situations. Add and subtract fractions, mixed numbers and decimals to solve real-world and mathematical problems.

Geometry and Measurement Describe, classify, and draw representations of three-dimensional figures. Determine the area of triangles and quadrilaterals; determine the surface area and volume of rectangular prisms in various contexts.

Algebra Recognize and represent patterns of change; use patterns, tables, graphs and rules to solve real-world and mathematical problems. 15

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Use properties of arithmetic to generate equivalent numerical expressions and evaluate expressions involving whole numbers. Understand and interpret equations and inequalities involving variables and whole numbers, and use them to represent and solve real-world and mathematical problems.

Data Analysis and Probability Display and interpret data; determine mean, median and range.

Science All science units are taught using hands-on, inquiry activities that are designed to further the child’s understanding of the content and foster the natural curiosity of elementary children. Units studied will include:

Body Systems Plants and animals have structures for respiration, digestion, waste disposal and transport of materials.

Matter Elements and their combination account for all the varied types of matter in the world.

Landforms Landforms are the result of a combination of destructive forces, such as erosion, and constructive forces, such as deposition of sediments and the surface of the earth changes. Some changes are due to slow processes and other are due to rapid processes. Energy Human consumption of fossil fuels and non-replenishable sources of energy are still rising in spite of scientific knowledge of the negative impact of this. Humans have the knowledge to reverse this trend by reducing the use of these energy sources and increasing the use of and developing alternative sources of energy. Social Studies The purpose of the Social Studies program is to develop in students the ability to think critically about the human condition in order to make informed decisions that guide social action. Units studied will include:

Worlds Meet Reasons for European exploration of the western hemisphere (gold, alternate route to China, spices). Explorers interact with native populations. Three worlds interact, European, African and Native Americans.

America’s Colonial Period European Colonists from diverse backgrounds come to the Americas for a variety of reasons including: economic, political, religious, social, and cultural.

United States Revolution and the New Nation The colonists resist British Parliament’s revenue demands. Strategic events in the Revolutionary War (geography, battles, key figures, role of Africans, Native Americans, and women). The Declaration of Independence as key document of the American Revolution. The Development of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and individual liberties, the lack of inclusiveness (Africans, women, the poor)

Governments Comparing government plans, including the United States, for organizing government and safeguarding individual liberties. Central governments, states’ rights and individual freedoms. What are consequences in the absence of government? Physical Education Paramount to Physical Education at ISSP is promoting lifelong physical activity as fundamental to social, emotional and physical well-being. By exposing students to a wide variety of individual and collaborative physical activities, the ISSP Physical Education program offers students opportunities to develop interests and set personal goals, while experiencing inherent challenge and enjoyment.

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Standard 3: Participates regularly in physical activity.

Standard 6: Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.

Swimming Swimming focuses on water safety, stroke refinement, and creative play in the water. Music Students perform rhythmic, melodic and harmonic instrumental accompaniments including the use of alternate mallets. They read short melodic patterns on tuned instruments (B-A-G-E-D-C1-D1 on recorder, C-D-E-F-G-A-B on keyboard). They compose simple melodies using traditional and non-traditional notation and demonstrate three part rounds and partner songs. Art Students are introduced to more process-oriented drawing techniques including gestural charcoal drawing and one point perspective and use blending and shading to produce three dimensions. Students are using more complicated techniques including drawing transfers, printmaking registration and linoleum cutting, and graduated washes in watercolor. Students are integrating digital photography into their work in the form of collage. Students begin to identify processes and tools used to achieve certain results and can discriminate between elements and principles of design. Students are using historical references to interpret artists work and can distinguish between contemporary and traditional works. Students are using self-assessment and assessing their peers. Mandarin The students use Mandarin to communicate with others. They will understand the role Mandarin plays in relation to culture and the world. Students will make connections between the language and other subjects including geography, social studies, science and math. The language of real life (shopping, transportation) is emphasized. Students will learn about Chinese characters. They will use the basic greeting associated with Chinese New Year Gong Xi Fa Cai and learn to give Chinese New Year wishes. Host Country Studies The Vietnamese language program provides students with basic oral language skills to help them participate in simple conversations. Additionally, the program is created to provide the students fundamental knowledge of Vietnamese geography, art & culture, family and people, community, food & clothing, celebrations, animals & habitats, and economy. To help students reinforce the knowledge they learn in these areas, and enjoy learning through experience, field trips are organized throughout the school year. The program becomes increasingly challenging as the grade level increases.