• Write and interpret numerical expressions.
• Analyze patterns and relationships.

Number and Operations in Base Ten

• Understand the place value system.
• Perform operations with multi-digit whole numbers and with decimals to the hundredths place.

• Use equivalent fractions as a strategy to add and subtract fractions.
• Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division in order to multiply and divide fractions. 

• Convert like measurement units within a given measurement system.
• Represent and interpret data.
•  Geometric measurement: understand concepts of volume and relate volume to multiplication and to addition.

• Use maps to compare, interpret and process information.
• Explore how political boundaries change over time.
• Compare and contrast geologic processes of the Western Hemisphere.

Political

• Learn that the structure of government varies from place to place.
• Explore the concept that citizenship includes an awareness of the patriotic celebrations of our nation.
• Learn the importance of international organizations.

Social

• Recognize that groups serve as transmitters of cultures.
• Understand that through migration and immigration; people of different cultures influence one another.

Economic

• Begin to develop an understanding of economics in the Western Hemisphere.
• Study different economic systems.
• Learn about the interdependence among countries.
• Begin to learn how technology and science have influenced global economics.

Historical Events 

• Study key turning points in the history of the Western Hemisphere and about important historical figures and groups who contributed to the development of the Western Hemisphere.
• Learn about industrial growth. 

• Layers of the Earth and their interactions

• Stars and solar system

• Food webs

• Continue to become more proficient in typing skills
• Continue to use intermediate word processing software
• Learn to use different laptop computer functions
• Begin to learn to create multimedia presentations
• Continue to interact with software that encourages higher level thinking 
• Explore basic coding

• Read 4,000 pages (equivalent to grade level 25 books)
• Engage in sustained silent reading
• Demonstrate independence as a reader and use reading to learn
• Use variety of reference materials
• Develop research strategies and study skills
• Read from a variety of genres
• Use a variety of strategies for word recognition
• Continue to develop vocabulary
• Continue to improve use of comprehension strategies: to infer, interpret, analyze, evaluate, sequence, predict, conclude, summarize, compare and contrast, and determine cause and effect.
• Demonstrate understanding of literary elements: character, setting, problem, solution, theme, conflict, point of view, and voice
• Interpret figurative language
• Read to enhance social interaction
• Read to respond orally and/or in writing

Writing

• Write in all subject areas
• Write in a variety of formats using details, establish purpose, point of view, and audience
• Use different genres of writing including news articles, book reviews, essays, reports, letters, poems, and stories
• Respond to different types of literature and documents
• Begin to use figurative language such as simile and metaphor, personification, and alliteration
• Use all phases of the writing process
• Present ideas and information with relevant details using logical sequence, theme, paragraphs, transitions, introductions and conclusions
• Use graphic organizers
• Edit for proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Review parts of speech and use them appropriately
• Build research and study skills using note taking, outlining, and a beginning bibliography
• Incorporate the use of technology in the writing process

Listening/Speaking

•  Listen attentively to comprehend, evaluate, and respond to directions, ideas, text, and data
• Listen respectfully and responsively to maintain social interactions
• Use strategies to organize, categorize, and record oral information
• Engage in oral discussion to share data and facts
• Engage in oral discussion to debate and express opinions
• Communicate using rich and expressive language
• Demonstrate the use of effective presentation skills