• Whole Number Operations – abstract resolution of the four operations in static and dynamic forms

• Number Theory and Composition – Prime numbers, Multiples, Lowest Common Multiples, Greatest Common Factors

• Common Fractions – equivalencies and comparison of fractions, improper fractions, prime numbers, etc.

• Decimal Fractions – relationship between common fractions and decimal fractions, decimal hierarchies

• Percentages – examination of relationship between common fractions, decimal fractions, and percentages, use of concepts in practical applications (i.e. interest and sales tax)

• Squaring/Square Root and Cubing/Cube Root – forming and solving basic algebraic equations

• Graphs, Charts, Measurement, and Problem Solving – standard and metric measurement, reading and creation of graphs, etc.

Study of Lines – review of concepts learned in LE, study of different kinds of lines

Study of Angles – review of parts of an angle and different types

Classification of Triangles and Quadrilaterals – classification of the three- and four-sided polygons

Perimeter, Area, and Volume – study of these concepts with plane and solid figures

The Upper Elementary language curriculum has several strands, each of which plays a part in a student’s ability to use language as an effective tool for communication. One goal of the language curriculum is for students to better understand the grammatical shape of our language. A second goal is for students to learn the mechanics of written English. A third goal is to practice the processes of gathering, ordering, paraphrasing, and communicating information in a number of formats.

Parts of Speech – review and practice identifying parts of speech, introduction to more complex forms of speech

Sentence Analysis – review concepts of subject/predicate/direct object in various contexts, introduction of traditional sentence diagramming

Mechanics Concepts – advanced capitalization, advanced punctuation, further study of spelling rules, etc.

Non-Fiction and Information Gathering – sentences, paragraphs, paraphrasing

Note-taking and Outlining – start taking information notes, using note cards, creation of outlines

Styles of Essay Writing – introduction of narrative, descriptive, persuasive, and expository styles

Creating a Bibliography – introduction to different formats

Specific Concepts for Writing Fiction and Poetry – introduction to variety of poetic styles, introduction to idea of plot, character development, setting and mood in fictional writing