Context clues are also used as a strategy. Letter writing skills and researching strategies are addressed. Manuscript handwriting is reviewed and cursive is introduced. Keyboard and word processing skills are developed. Poetry and other genre are used.
Writing is done for a variety of purposes utilizing various strategies.
Simple multiplication and division are introduced. The focus is on a Christian moral life. Emphasis is placed on all of the sacraments, especially Reconciliation and Eucharist. First Eucharist is celebrated this year. Parts of the Mass, God's gifts to us and how to take care of them are also studied.