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J5 Overviews 2014/15
Semester 1
Week/
Subject
Science Math English Chinese Language
B
Spanish French Music Art
1 What is
science?
Health and
safety in the
lab.
Diagnostic
Assessments
(NU)
Diagnostic
Assessments
(Reading-
Fluency/Comprehen
sion,
Writing-
Handwriting/Quality
,
Grammar); Routines
Get Chinese name
and learning
pinyin (simplified
sound system).
Non-Unit/
Diagnostic
Week
Speaking :
introducing
yourself
Assessment
of reading,
writing,
communica
tion skills.
Establishin
g a routine
Rules, RSM
Theory Pre-
Assessment&
getting to
know you
activities/Rec
order check
INTRODUCTION WEEK:
(Art ref : Logos, packaging,
advertisements…)
2 Scientific
method.
Multiplicatio
n and
Division-
Reasoning
and
Vocabulary
(U1)
Grammar- Parts of
Speech , Sentence
Corrections;
Leveled
Reading Circles
(Classic Text
Projects), High-
Frequency
Spellings,
Writing Portfolio
(Introduction)
Learning greeting
and uses Xi-Ha
Chinese speaking
fun text book.
Non-Unit/
Diagnostic
Week
(
(Cleo
CM1)
Comprehen
sion :
meaning
and logic in
a text
Vocabulary
: find the
meaning of
a word
from the
context
Grammar:
Punctuatio
n, Verbs in
the present
tense
Spelling :
agreements
Treble
Clef/Bass
Clef/Recorder
Review/Musi
c Packet
Handout
DIAGONAL/ HORIZONTAL/
VERTICAL LINES
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between
noun and
adjective
3 Sound-
Creating
sound through
vibrations.
Multiplicatio
n- Multiple
Representatio
ns- Factors,
Multiples
(U1)
Grammar- Parts of
Speech , Sentence
Corrections;
Leveled
Reading Circles
(Classic Text
Projects), High-
Frequency
Spellings,
Writing Portfolio
(Letters)
Introduce oneself,
who am I and
where am I from
(race and
culturally
differences.
Grammar: past
and present
forms of verbs
Reading
Strategy: asking
and answering
questions to
understand
informational
text
Comprehension
: Cause and
effect in non-
fiction text
Comprehen
sion :
Hidden
information
(all year),
meaning
and logic in
a text
Vocabulary
:alphabetic
order ,find
the
meaning of
a word
from the
context
Grammar:
nouns
verbs and
adjectives
,subject
,punctuatio
n , verbs in
the present
tense
Spelling :
à, là, où,
voilà
,agreement
s between
noun and
adjective
Rhythm and
Rests: basic
notes & Time
Signatures
CURVE AND BENT LINES
4 Sound-natural
and manmade
Multiplicatio
n and
Grammar- Parts of
Speech , Sentence
Get to know old
China through
Grammar: past
and present
Comprehen
sion :
Intervals &
degrees of
STUDY OF AN ARTIST ;
Salvador Dali,
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sources of
sound
Division-
Computation
al Fluency,
Story
Problems
(U1)
Corrections;
Leveled
Reading Circles
(Classic Text
Projects), High-
Frequency
Spellings,
Writing Portfolio
(Letters)
numbers. forms of verbs
Reading
Strategy: asking
and answering
questions to
understand
informational
text
Comprehension
: Cause and
effect in non-
fiction text
Hidden
information
(all year),
meaning
and logic in
a text
Vocabulary
:alphabetic
order ,find
the
meaning of
a word
from the
context
Grammar:
nouns
verbs and
adjectives
,subject
,punctuatio
n , verbs in
the present
tense
Spelling :
à, là, où,
voilà
,agreement
s between
noun and
adjective
scale René Magritte
5 Sound-How
sound travels.
The human
ear.
Properties
(vocabulary) /
Prime
Factorization
(U1)
Grammar- Parts of
Speech , Sentence
Corrections;
Leveled
Reading Circles
(Classic Text
Projects), High-
Get to know the
mid-autumn
festival.
Grammar:
suffixes, read
and write
numbers
Reading
Strategy:
making
Comprehen
sion :
adapting
the reading
to the text
,hidden
information
Sharps, Flats,
Whole Steps
& Half Steps
STUDY OF AN ARTIST :
Salvador Dali,
René Magritte
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Frequency
Spellings,
Writing Portfolio
(Letters)
predictions to
understand
informational
text
Comprehension
: cause and
effect in non-
fiction text
, meaning
and logic in
a text
Vocabulary
: suffixes
,alphabetic
order, find
the
meaning of
a word
from the
context
Grammar:
nouns
verbs and
adjectives,
subject,
punctuation
, verbs in
the present
tense
Spelling :
plural of
nouns and
adjectives(
7weeks), à,
là, où,
voilà,
agreements
between
noun and
adjective
6 Light-Sources
of light-
Natural vs
manmade
sources.
Decomposing
/Reconstructi
ng 3-D
Shapes,
Identification
Grammar- Parts of
Speech , Sentence
Corrections;
Leveled
Reading Circles
One wall is very
long
Grammar:
suffixes, read
and write
numbers
Reading
Comprehen
sion :
adapting
the reading
to the text
Scales & the
Circle of
Fifths
COMMON SHAPES
Page 5
/Classificatio
n (U2)
(Classic Text
Projects), High-
Frequency
Spellings,
Writing Portfolio
(Letters)
Strategy:
making
predictions to
understand
informational
text
Comprehension
: cause and
effect in non-
fiction text
,hidden
information
, meaning
and logic in
a text
Vocabulary
: suffixes
,alphabetic
order, find
the
meaning of
a word
from the
context
Grammar:
nouns
verbs and
adjectives,
subject,
punctuation
, verbs in
the present
tense
Spelling :
plural of
nouns and
adjectives,
à, là, où,
voilà,
agreements
between
noun and
adjective
7 Light-How
light travels.
Rectangular
Prisms-
Structure and
Volume (U2)
Grammar- Parts of
Speech , Sentence
Corrections,
Analogies; Leveled
Review wk 1-7 Grammar:
Understand and
identify
synonyms and
Comprehen
sion :
adapting
the reading
Rhythm:
Time
Signatures,
Ties, Dots &
Positive and negative shapes
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Reading Circles
(Classic Text
Projects), High-
Frequency
Spellings,
Writing Portfolio
(Poetry)
antonyms,
capitalize place
names and other
proper
nouns
Reading
Strategy: Use
the reading
strategy of
summarizing to
understand and
remember
informational
text
Comprehension
: identify main
ideas and
details
to the text,
hidden
information
, meaning
and logic in
a text
Vocabulary
: suffixes,
alphabetic
order, find
the
meaning of
a word
from the
context
Grammar:
nouns
verbs and
adjectives,
subject,
punctuation
, verbs in
the present
tense
Spelling :
plural of
nouns and
adjectives,
à, là, où,
voilà,
agreements
between
noun and
adjective
Rests
8 Light-how the
human eye
sees light in
Volume-
Various 3-D
Shapes (U2)
Grammar- Parts of
Speech , Sentence
Corrections,
Making a family
tree
Grammar:
Understand and
identify
Comprehen
sion :
adapting
Scales and
the Circle of
Fifths
STUDY OF AN ARTIST :
Ancient Egyptian people
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different
ways.
Analogies; Leveled
Reading Circles
(Classic Text
Projects), High-
Frequency
Spellings,
Writing Portfolio
(Poetry)
synonyms and
antonyms,
capitalize place
names and other
proper
nouns
Reading
Strategy: Use
the reading
strategy of
summarizing to
understand and
remember
informational
text
Comprehension
: identify main
ideas and
details
the reading
to the text,
hidden
information
, meaning
and logic in
a text
Vocabulary
: suffixes,
alphabetic
order, find
the
meaning of
a word
from the
context
Grammar:
nouns
verbs and
adjectives,
subject,
punctuation
, verbs in
the present
tense
Spelling :
plural of
nouns and
adjectives,
à, là, où,
voilà,
agreements
between
noun and
adjective
9 Review and
assessment of
Decompositio
n/
Grammar- Parts of
Speech , Sentence
Chinese honors
elders day
Grammar:
Understand and
Assessment
of newly
Degrees of
the scale,
Primary colors
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light and
sound.
Reconstructio
n/ Volume
(U2)
Corrections,
Analogies; Leveled
Reading Circles
(Classic Text
Projects), High-
Frequency
Spellings,
Writing Portfolio
(Poetry)
identify
synonyms and
antonyms,
capitalize place
names and other
proper
nouns
Reading
Strategy: Use
the reading
strategy of
summarizing to
understand and
remember
informational
text
Comprehension
: identify main
ideas and
details
learned
vocabulary,
grammar
reading,
speaking
and writing
skills
Intervals &
Tonic Triad
10 Changing
materials-
Condensation.
Base 10
System, Story
Problems,
Reading and
Writing
Numbers
(U3)
Grammar- Parts of
Speech , Sentence
Corrections,
Analogies; Leveled
Reading Circles
(Classic Text
Projects), High-
Frequency
Spellings,
Writing Portfolio
(Poetry)
Two large rivers Assessment/refl
ection
Comprehen
sion :
adapting
the reading
to the text,
hidden
information
, meaning
and logic in
a text
Vocabulary
: suffixes,
alphabetic
order, find
the
meaning of
a word
Composing
an answering
rhythm
SECONDARY &
TERTIARY COLORS
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from the
context
Grammar:
simple and
composed
tenses
,nouns
verbs and
adjectives,
subject,
punctuation
, verbs in
the present
tense
Spelling :
verb and
subject
agreement
,plural of
nouns and
adjectives,
à, là, où,
voilà,
agreements
between
noun and
adjective
11 Changing
materials-
evaporation.
Context and
Relationships
- Base 10 and
Thousands
Story
Problems
(U3)
Grammar- Parts of
Speech , Sentence
Corrections,
Analogies; Leveled
Reading Circles
(Classic Text
Projects), High-
Frequency
Spellings,
Writing Portfolio
Northern and
southern Chinese
foods
Grammar:
Understand and
use prepositions
in sentences
Reading
Strategy: Use
the reading
strategy of
summarizing to
understand
Comprehen
sion :
adapting
the reading
to the text,
hidden
information
, meaning
and logic in
a text
Mock Exam STUDY OF AN ARTIST :
Arcimboldo, Jerôme Bosch,
Salvador Dali
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(Summaries) nonfiction text
Comprehension
: Identify details
to compare and
contrast people
Vocabulary
: suffixes,
alphabetic
order, find
the
meaning of
a word
from the
context
Grammar:
simple and
composed
tenses
,nouns
verbs and
adjectives,
subject,
punctuation
, verbs in
the present
tense
Spelling :
verb and
subject
agreement
,plural of
nouns and
adjectives,
à, là, où,
voilà,
agreements
between
noun and
adjective
12 Changing
materials-
precipitation
Context and
Relationships
- Base 10 and
Grammar- Parts of
Speech , Sentence
Corrections,
The three tallest
Mountains in
China
Grammar:
Understand and
use prepositions
Comprehen
sion :
adapting
Theory
Review
STUDY OF AN ARTIST :
Arcimboldo, Jerôme Bosch,
Salvador Dali
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Thousands
Story
Problems
(U3)
Analogies; Leveled
Reading Circles
(Classic Text
Projects), High-
Frequency
Spellings,
Writing Portfolio
(Summaries)
in sentences
Reading
Strategy: Use
the reading
strategy of
summarizing to
understand
nonfiction text
Comprehension
: Identify details
to compare and
contrast people
the reading
to the text,
hidden
information
, meaning
and logic in
a text
Vocabulary
: suffixes,
alphabetic
order, find
the
meaning of
a word
from the
context
Grammar:
simple and
composed
tenses
,nouns
verbs and
adjectives,
subject,
punctuation
, verbs in
the present
tense
Spelling :
verb and
subject
agreement
,plural of
nouns and
adjectives,
à, là, où,
voilà,
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agreements
between
noun and
adjective
13 Changing
materials-
chemical
reactions.
Fractions and
Percentages-
Multiple
Representatio
ns (U4)
Grammar- Parts of
Speech , Sentence
Corrections,
Analogies; Leveled
Reading Circles
(Classic Text
Projects), High-
Frequency
Spellings,
Writing Portfolio
(Summaries)
Four great
inventions are
wonderful
Grammar:
Identify and use
possessive
pronouns
Reading
Strategy: Ask
and Answer
questions to
understand
informational
text
Comprehension
: Identify the
main idea and
details
Comprehen
sion :
adapting
the reading
to the text,
hidden
information
, meaning
and logic in
a text
Vocabulary
: suffixes,
alphabetic
order, find
the
meaning of
a word
from the
context
Grammar:
simple and
composed
tenses
,nouns
verbs and
adjectives,
subject,
punctuation
, verbs in
the present
tense
Spelling :
verb and
Theory
Review/RSM
Theory Exam
Creating more colors
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subject
agreement
,plural of
nouns and
adjectives,
à, là, où,
voilà,
agreements
between
noun and
adjective
14 Review and
assessment of
changing
materials.
Fractions and
Percentages-
Multiple
Representatio
ns /
Comparison
(U4)
Grammar- Parts of
Speech , Sentence
Corrections,
Analogies; Leveled
Reading Circles
(Classic Text
Projects), High-
Frequency
Spellings,
Writing Portfolio
(Summaries)
Chinese
Calligraphy
Grammar:
Identify and use
possessive
pronouns
Reading
Strategy: Ask
and Answer
questions to
understand
informational
text
Comprehension
: Identify the
main idea and
details
Comprehen
sion :
adapting
the reading
to the text,
hidden
information
, meaning
and logic in
a text
Vocabulary
: find a
missing
word from
the context,
suffixes,
alphabetic
order,
Grammar:
imperfect
and passé
composé
(past
tenses)
,simple and
composed
Winter
Concert Prep
COMPLEMENTARY COLORS
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tenses
,nouns
verbs and
adjectives,
subject,
verbs in the
present
tense
Spelling : -
ail, -eil, -
euil, -
ouil…
ending
words ,verb
and subject
agreement ,
plural of
nouns and
adjectives
15 Variables and
fair testing.
Adding and
Subtracting
Fractions
(U4)
Grammar- Parts of
Speech , Sentence
Corrections,
Analogies; Leveled
Reading Circles
(Classic Text
Projects), High-
Frequency
Spellings,
Writing Portfolio
(Summaries)
56 ethnic groups Grammar:
Identify
complete and
simple subjects
Reading
Strategy:
Connecting
prior
knowledge to
understand text
Comprehension
: Comparing
and contrasting
to understand
text
Comprehen
sion :
adapting
the reading
to the text,
hidden
information
, meaning
and logic in
a text
Vocabulary
: find a
missing
word from
the context,
suffixes,
alphabetic
order,
Winter
Concert Prep
STUDY OF AN ARTIST :
Kandinsky
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Grammar:
imperfect
and passé
composé
(past
tenses)
,simple and
composed
tenses
,nouns
verbs and
adjectives,
subject,
verbs in the
present
tense
Spelling : -
ail, -eil, -
euil, -
ouil…
ending
words ,verb
and subject
agreement ,
plural of
nouns and
adjectives
16 Revision
week
Cumulative
Revision
(U1-4)
Cumulative
Revision
56 ethnic groups Grammar:
Identify
complete and
simple subjects
Reading
Strategy:
Connecting
prior
knowledge to
understand text
Assessment
of newly
learned
vocabulary,
grammar
reading,
speaking
and writing
skills
Winter
Concert Prep:
Performance
#2
Warm and cool colors
Page 16
Comprehension
: Comparing
and contrasting
to understand
text
17 Exam week Exam Week
(Revision /
Formal
Testing)
Exam Week
(Revision / Formal
Testing)
Review and
perform songs
Review for end
of the semester
exam/Prepare
for Expo
Assessment
of newly
learned
vocabulary,
grammar
reading,
speaking
and writing
skills
Winter
Concert
Prep/Dress
Rehearsal
STUDY OF AN ARTIST :
Signac
18 Review of
semester 1
Fractions-
Comparing,
Adding,
Subtracting
(Revision-
U4)
Grammar- Parts of
Speech , Sentence
Corrections,
Analogies; Leveled
Reading Circles
(Classic Text
Projects), High-
Frequency
Spellings,
Writing Portfolio
(Summaries- Finish)
Review of
semester 1
Reflection Unit
#2
Comprehen
sion :
adapting
the reading
to the text,
hidden
information
, meaning
and logic in
a text
Vocabulary
: find a
missing
word from
the context,
suffixes,
alphabetic
order,
Grammar:
imperfect
and passé
composé
(past
Winter
Concert
Value: Vblack and White
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tenses),
simple and
composed
tenses
,nouns
verbs and
adjectives,
verbs in the
present
tense
Spelling : -
ail, -eil, -
euil, -
ouil…
ending
words, verb
and subject
agreement ,
plural of
nouns and
adjectives
Semester 2
Week/
Subject
Science Math English Chinese
Language B
Spanish French Music Art
1 Review of
scientific
method
Shapes-
Features,
Angles (U5)
Grammar- Parts
of
Speech ,
Sentence
Corrections,
Analogies;
Leveled
Reading Circles
(Classic Text
Projects), High-
Frequency
Review
numbers
Non-UnitWeek Comprehension
: adapting the
reading to the
text, hidden
information,
meaning and
logic in a text
Vocabulary :
find a missing
word from the
context,
Intro to RSM:
Scales & Arpeggios
Value: Color
Page 18
Spellings,
Writing
Portfolio
(Fables,
Fractured Fairy
Tales, Myths
and Legends)
suffixes,
alphabetic
order,
Grammar:
imperfect and
passé composé
(past tenses),
simple and
composed
tenses ,nouns
verbs and
adjectives,
verbs in the
present tense
Spelling : -ail, -
eil, -euil, -
ouil… ending
words, verb
and subject
agreement ,
plural of nouns
and adjectives
2 Forces-what
is gravity
and friction?
Linear and
Area
Measurement
(U5)
Grammar- Parts
of
Speech ,
Sentence
Corrections,
Analogies;
Leveled
Reading Circles
(Classic Text
Projects), High-
Frequency
Spellings,
Writing
Portfolio
(Fables,
Review
greetings
Grammar: Review
synonyms and
antonyms/singular and
plural
Reading Strategy:
Asking and answering
questions before,
during and after
reading
Comprehension:
Identify problem and
solution
Comprehension
: adapting the
reading to the
text, hidden
information,
meaning and
logic in a text
Vocabulary :
prefixes,
dictionary use,
find a missing
word from the
context
Grammar:
imperfect and
Intro to RSM:
Sight-reading &
Practicing
Techniques/Music
Packet handout
STUDY OF
ARTISTS :
Warhol and
Lichtenstein
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Fractured Fairy
Tales, Myths
and Legends)
passé composé
(past tenses),
simple and
composed
tenses , nouns
verbs and
adjectives,
verbs in the
present tense
Spelling : avoir
and etre in
present tense ,-
ail, -eil, -euil, -
ouil… ending
words, verb
and subject
agreement
3 Forces-what
is up thrust
and air
resistance?
Shapes-
Similar Shapes
(U5)
Grammar- Parts
of
Speech ,
Sentence
Corrections,
Analogies;
Leveled
Reading Circles
(Classic Text
Projects), High-
Frequency
Spellings,
Writing
Portfolio
(Fables,
Fractured Fairy
Tales, Myths
and Legends)
Chinese
calligraphy
Grammar: Review
synonyms and
antonyms/singular and
plural
Reading Strategy:
Asking and answering
questions before,
during and after
reading
Comprehension:
Identify problem and
solution
Comprehension
: adapting the
reading to the
text, hidden
information,
meaning and
logic in a text
Vocabulary :
prefixes,
dictionary use,
find a missing
word from the
context
Grammar:
imperfect and
passé composé
(past tenses),
simple and
composed
tenses , nouns
Intro to RSM:
Preparation of Class
Piece
TEXTURE :
RUBBING
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verbs and
adjectives,
verbs in the
present tense
Spelling : avoir
and etre in
present tense ,-
ail, -eil, -euil, -
ouil… ending
words, verb
and subject
agreement
4 Review and
assessment
of forces
Rational
Numbers-
Decimal
Fractions (U6
Grammar- Parts
of
Speech ,
Sentence
Corrections,
Analogies;
Leveled
Reading Circles
(Classic Text
Projects), High-
Frequency
Spellings,
Writing
Portfolio
(Fables,
Fractured Fairy
Tales, Myths
and Legends)
Chinese
calligraphy
Grammar: Identify
simple and compound
subjects
Reading Strategy:
Making connections to
prior knowledge
Word Work:
Recognize and use
homonyms in
sentences
Comprehension
: who talks in a
dialogue,
chronology of a
text, hidden
information
Vocabulary :
expressions,
synonyms,
generic words
Grammar: the
pronouns
,subject
attribute,
imperfect and
passé simple
(past tenses),
verb and
sentence
complements
Spelling :
accents, gender
and plural of
nouns and
adjectives, -é
Performance #1:
Students will give
each other feedback
TEXTURE :
PAINT
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or -er
5 Earth, Moon
and sun
cycle-what is
the earth
made up of?
Rational
Numbers-
Comparing
(U6)
Grammar- Parts
of
Speech ,
Sentence
Corrections,
Analogies;
Leveled
Reading Circles
(Classic Text
Projects), High-
Frequency
Spellings,
Writing
Portfolio
(Fables,
Fractured Fairy
Tales, Myths
and Legends)
Food of
China
Grammar: Identify
simple and compound
subjects
Reading Strategy:
Making connections to
prior knowledge
Word Work:
Recognize and use
homonyms in
sentences
Comprehension
: adapting the
reading to the
text, hidden
information,
meaning and
logic in a text
Vocabulary :
prefixes,
dictionary use,
find a missing
word from the
context
Grammar: the
subject
,imperfect and
passé composé
(past tenses),
nouns verbs
and adjectives,
verbs in the
present tense
Spelling : avoir
and etre in
present tense, -
ail, -eil, -euil, -
ouil… ending
words, verb
and subject
agreement
RSM: Listening
Techniques
STUDY OF
AN ARTIST
6 Earth, Moon
and sun
cycle-what is
the moon
made up of?
Rational
Numbers-
Computation
with Decimals
(U6)
Grammar- Parts
of
Speech ,
Sentence
Corrections,
Analogies;
Food of
China
Grammar Identify and
use proper nouns
Reading Strategy:
Visualizing to
understand text
Comprehension:
Comprehension
: adapting the
reading to the
text, hidden
information,
meaning and
Practice Schedules
& Scales
TEXTURE :
PATTERN
Page 22
Leveled
Reading Circles
(Classic Text
Projects), High-
Frequency
Spellings,
Writing
Portfolio
(Formal
Writing-
Expository
Reports)
Analyze characters in
text
Word Work
:Recognize and use
synonyms and
antonyms/singular and
plural
logic in a text
Vocabulary :
prefixes,
dictionary use,
find a missing
word from the
context
Grammar: the
subject
,imperfect and
passé composé
(past tenses),
nouns verbs
and adjectives,
verbs in the
present tense
Spelling : avoir
and etre in
present tense, -
ail, -eil, -euil, -
ouil… ending
words, verb
and subject
agreement
7 Earth, Moon
and sun
cycle-what is
the sun made
up of?
Whole-
Number
Operations-
Equivalent
Expressions
(U7)
Grammar- Parts
of
Speech ,
Sentence
Corrections,
Analogies;
Leveled
Reading Circles
(Classic Text
Projects), High-
Frequency
Spellings,
Writing
Review of
weeks 1-7
Grammar Identify and
use proper nouns
Reading Strategy:
Visualizing to
understand text
Comprehension:
Analyze characters in
text
Word Work:
Recognize and use
synonyms and
antonyms/singular and
plural
Comprehension
: adapting the
reading to the
text, hidden
information,
meaning and
logic in a text
Vocabulary :
composed
nouns
,prefixes,
dictionary use
Grammar:
World Music &
Culture/International
Day Preparation
TEXTURE :
PATTERN
Page 23
Portfolio
(Formal
Writing-
Expository
Reports)
complements
of the verb and
of the noun ,the
subject ,
imperfect and
passé composé
(past tenses),
nouns verbs
and adjectives
Spelling : avoir
and etre in
present tense, -
ail, -eil, -euil, -
ouil… ending
words, verb
and subject
agreement
8 Earth, Moon
and sun
cycle-how
do the three
work
together?
Computational
Fluency
(Multiplication
with 3-Digit
Numbers)
(U7)
Grammar- Parts
of
Speech ,
Sentence
Corrections,
Analogies;
Leveled
Reading Circles
(Classic Text
Projects), High-
Frequency
Spellings,
Writing
Portfolio
(Formal
Writing-
Expository
Reports)
Fruits Grammar: Identify
and use complex
sentences
Reading Strategy:
Asking and answering
questions to
understand text
Comprehension: Make
inferences
Word Work: Identify
and use homophones
Comprehension
: adapting the
reading to the
text, hidden
information,
meaning and
logic in a text
Vocabulary :
words of a
same domain
,composed
nouns, prefixes
Grammar:
complements
of the verb and
of the noun, the
subject ,
imperfect and
passé composé
(past tenses),
World Music &
Culture/International
Day Preparation
STUDY OF
AN ARTIST :
Vincent Van
Gogh
Page 24
nouns verbs
and adjectives
Spelling : using
et, ou, mais
,avoir and etre
in present
tense, -ail, -eil,
-euil, -ouil…
ending words
9 Review and
assessment
of earth,
moon and
sun.
Computational
Fluency
(Division with
3-Digit
Divisors)
Grammar- Parts
of
Speech ,
Sentence
Corrections,
Analogies;
Leveled
Reading Circles
(Classic Text
Projects), High-
Frequency
Spellings,
Writing
Portfolio
(Formal
Writing-
Expository
Reports)
Vegetables Grammar: Identify
and use complex
sentences
Reading Strategy:
Asking and answering
questions to
understand text
Comprehension: Make
inferences
Word Work: Identify
and use homophones
Comprehension
: adapting the
reading to the
text, hidden
information,
meaning and
logic in a text
Vocabulary :
words of a
same domain
,composed
nouns, prefixes
Grammar:
complements
of the verb and
of the noun, the
subject ,
imperfect and
passé composé
(past tenses),
nouns verbs
and adjectives
Spelling : using
et, ou, mais
,avoir and etre
in present
tense, -ail, -eil,
-euil, -ouil…
World Music &
Culture/International
Day Preparation
TEXTURE :
COLLAGE
Page 25
ending words
10 Investigation
unit-
survival.
Tables &
Graphs (U8)
Grammar- Parts
of
Speech ,
Sentence
Corrections,
Analogies;
Leveled
Reading Circles
(Classic Text
Projects), High-
Frequency
Spellings,
Writing
Portfolio
(Formal
Writing-
Expository
Reports)
seasons Grammar: Identify
introductory words
and phrases
Comprehension:
Identify main ideas
and supporting details
Word Work: Suffixes
Comprehension
: adapting the
reading to the
text, hidden
information,
meaning and
logic in a text
Vocabulary :
words of a
same domain
,composed
nouns, prefixes
Grammar:
complements
of the verb and
of the noun, the
subject ,
imperfect and
passé composé
(past tenses),
nouns verbs
and adjectives
Spelling : using
et, ou, mais
,avoir and etre
in present
tense, -ail, -eil,
-euil, -ouil…
ending words
International Day
Preparation
TEXTURE :
COLLAGE
11 Investigation
unit-
survival.
Linear Change
(U8)
Grammar- Parts
of
Speech ,
Sentence
Corrections,
Analogies;
Leveled
months Grammar: Identify
introductory words
and phrases
Comprehension:
Identify main ideas
and supporting details
Word Work: Suffixes
Comprehension
: chronology of
a text ,adapting
the reading to
the text, hidden
information
Vocabulary :
RSM Mock Exam
#1
STUDY OF
AN ARTIST :
Antoni Gaudi
Page 26
Reading Circles
(Classic Text
Projects), High-
Frequency
Spellings,
Writing
Portfolio
(Formal
Writing- Book
Reviews,
Comparison
/Contrast
Essays,
Thematic Book
Response
Essays)
words of a
same domain,
composed
nouns, prefixes
Grammar:
complements
of the verb and
of the noun, the
subject ,
imperfect and
passé composé
(past tenses),
nouns verbs
and adjectives
Spelling : c/ç,
g/gu/ge , using
et, ou, mais ,
avoir and etre
in present tense
12 Investigation
unit-
survival.
Nonlinear
Change (U8)
Grammar- Parts
of
Speech ,
Sentence
Corrections,
Analogies;
Leveled
Reading Circles
(Classic Text
Projects), High-
Frequency
Spellings,
Writing
Portfolio
(Formal
Writing- Book
Reviews,
Comparison
Chinese
calligraphy
Assessment/Reflection
Unit #3
Comprehension
: chronology of
a text ,adapting
the reading to
the text, hidden
information
Vocabulary :
words of a
same domain,
composed
nouns, prefixes
Grammar:
complements
of the verb and
of the noun, the
subject ,
imperfect and
passé composé
RSM Feedback &
Individual Work
FORM :
PAPER
Page 27
/Contrast
Essays,
Thematic Book
Response
Essays)
(past tenses),
nouns verbs
and adjectives
Spelling : c/ç,
g/gu/ge , using
et, ou, mais ,
avoir and etre
in present tense
13 Periodic
table
Data Analysis-
Representing
Data/
Describing
Data (U9)
Grammar- Parts
of
Speech ,
Sentence
Corrections,
Analogies;
Leveled
Reading Circles
(Classic Text
Projects), High-
Frequency
Spellings,
Writing
Portfolio
(Formal
Writing- Book
Reviews,
Comparison
/Contrast
Essays,
Thematic Book
Response
Essays)
Chinese
calligraphy
Grammar: Review
present tense of verbs
Comprehension:
identify and analyze
characters in a story
Comprehension
: chronology of
a text, adapting
the reading to
the text, hidden
information
Vocabulary :
words of a
same domain,
composed
nouns, prefixes
Grammar:
affirmative and
negative forms
,complements
of the verb and
of the noun, the
subject ,
imperfect and
passé composé
(past tenses)
Spelling : c/ç,
g/gu/ge, using
et, ou, mais ,
avoir and etre
in present tense
RSM Mock Exam
#2
FORM :
PAPER
14 periodic
table.
Data Analysis/
Interpretation
(U9)
Grammar- Parts
of
Speech ,
Chinese
celebrations
Grammar: Review
present tense of verbs
Comprehension:
Comprehension
: chronology of
a text, adapting
RSM EXAM/ Intro
to Modern
Period/Students
Study of an
artist
Page 28
Sentence
Corrections,
Analogies;
Leveled
Reading Circles
(Classic Text
Projects), High-
Frequency
Spellings,
Writing
Portfolio
(Formal
Writing- Book
Reviews,
Comparison
/Contrast
Essays,
Thematic Book
Response
Essays)
identify and analyze
characters in a story
the reading to
the text, hidden
information
Vocabulary :
words of a
same domain,
composed
nouns, prefixes
Grammar:
affirmative and
negative forms
,complements
of the verb and
of the noun, the
subject ,
imperfect and
passé composé
(past tenses)
Spelling : c/ç,
g/gu/ge, using
et, ou, mais ,
avoir and etre
in present tense
choose composers
15 Using and
collecting
data.
Probability
(U9) /
Cumulative
Revision
Cumulative
Revision
Chinese
celebrations
Grammar: Review
past tense of verbs
Comprehension:
identify and analyze
setting in a story
Comprehension
: chronology of
a text, adapting
the reading to
the text, hidden
information
Vocabulary :
suffixes ,words
of a same
domain,
prefixes
Grammar:
future tense (7
weeks),Object
Composer Research/
Work on
Presentations
FORM :
PAPER
Page 29
complements
,the subject,
affirmative and
negative forms,
Spelling : -é or
-er, c/ç,
g/gu/ge, using
et, ou, mais
16 J5 trip J5 Trip J5 trip J5 Trip J5 Trip Assessment of
newly learned
vocabulary,
grammar
reading,
speaking and
writing skills
Presentations J5 Trip
17 Exam week Exam Week
(Revision /
Formal
Testing)
Exam Week-
Formal
Testing and
Revision
Performance Exam Week Assessment of
newly learned
vocabulary,
grammar
reading,
speaking and
writing skills
Presentations Study of an
artist
18 Review of
year
Data Analysis
Project /
Presentations
J5 Project Review of
year
Review of year Comprehension
: chronology of
a text, adapting
the reading to
the text, hidden
information
Vocabulary :
suffixes ,words
of a same
domain,
prefixes
Grammar:
future tense (7
weeks),Object
complements
Movie Music: Max
Steiner & Alfred
Newman
Space
Page 30
,the subject,
affirmative and
negative forms,
Spelling : -é or
-er ,c/ç,
g/gu/ge, using
et, ou, mais
19 Targets and
Goals for
Next Year
Singapore
Math and
Other Support
Curriculum
Assessments/
Revision
J5 Project Targets and
Goals for
Next Year
Targets and Goals for
Next Year
Movie Music: John
Williams
Targets and
Goals for Next
Year