2/3 Curriculum Guide

2/3 WRITING GOALS AND CONTENT

Goals for the 2/3 Writing Program: We want children to…

• see writing as a powerful means of communication.
• acquire and maintain an enthusiasm about writing.
• experience self-expression through writing.
• see themselves as capable authors.
• be a part of a writing community.
• participate in directed writing assignments with articulated expectations.
• write poetry (painting a picture with words).
• write with fluency and confidence.
• write with legibility.
• use correct spelling.
• write across the curriculum, including non-fiction assignments connected to theme.
• be able to write for a variety of purposes such as letters, reports, stories, poems.
• consistently use basic writing conventions (grammar, spelling, beginning punctuation, capitalization, simple sentences).
• understand and use each step in the writing process (planning, drafting, editing, revising, publishing).
• write as a reader and consider audience understanding.
• use basic text structure (beginning/middle/end, problem/solution, characters, sequencing) to create and organized piece.

• spelling common words and word patterns
• writing conventions
• sentence and text structure
• handwriting
• writing for different purposes and in different styles
• descriptive writing

2/3 Math Goals and Content

Overarching K-5 Math Goals: We want our students to…

• develop logical/rational reasoning.
• expand divergent thinking through problem-solving.
• develop mental math skills.
• acquire a variety of strategies when solving problems.
• articulate/explain/write how a problem was solved.
• understand, meaning to apply skills and knowledge to new and unfamiliar problems.
• instill confidence in individual potential and ability in math.
• develop deep thinking of math concepts.

Note: K-5 teachers use the Everyday Math Series from University of Chicago and other materials for their program.