Spelling rules are reviewed and oral and written creativity is achieved thro ugh journal writing, sentence expanding, and proof reading with the teacher. Simple book reports are begun and expanded. Creative writing projects are encouraged in the classroom. Oral reports, such as book reports and social studies reports, are expected of all students. Thematic units are used in the classroom incorporating all areas of the curriculum.
Teachers provide s tudents with lists of books that fit within their reading and interest level.
Once a book is read, a quiz for comprehension is done on the computer and provides immediate feedback. The Anytime Math series is used which not only stresses addition and subtraction facts but word problems and mental math. Teamwork is stressed in academics using the best of cooperative learning and interact ive learning techniques. Every effort is made to help children become responsible for their own work. Come One, Come All , Reading Journal.