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Elementary (K-5) ->
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GRADE ONE
Grade Level Expectations
These are the core grade level expectations based on the McRel
standards and benchmarks that should be taught during first grade and
represent what a student will learn. They are written from the student
point of view. Local sites may add additional grade level expectations
to correspond with their curriculum. These grade level expectations are
aligned with McRel standards and the standards-based progress report.
The number listed is in reference to McRel 3rd edition; the number
listed for Religion standard is in reference to By Their Fruits You Shall Know Them,
Lorraine Ozar. Not all standards are addressed at every grade level
which is appropriate considering a student’s development.
* = referenced in Progress
Report
RELIGION
1. Reads, interprets, and applies Scripture to life.
(1.1)
Recalls Bible stories and knows the
Bible is God’s
holy book
(1.2) Participates in discussion*
3. Illustrates basic understanding of
Catholic dogma and doctrine in
light of the “Catechism for the Catholic Church.”
(3.1)
Learns that God made all things and
wants us to know
and love Him
(3.2)
Recognizes that Saints are holy
people with God in
heaven.
(3.3)
Recognizes that angels are God’s
special guardians
(3.4) Knows
that as Mary was the mother of
Jesus; she is
also our mother and the mother of the Church
(3.5) Recognizes that God has gifted us
with the wonders of
creation and a share in divine life through Baptism
(3.6) Knows that Holy Water is a reminder
of one’s baptism
(3.7) Knows that God is Father, Son, and
Holy Spirit
(3.8) Deepens the understanding of Jesus as
the Son of God
(3.9) Reflects on what it means to be a
child of God
(3.10) Learns that Jesus, being God, also
lived as a human
like us
(3.11) Recognizes that the Church is a
community of God’s
people
(3.12) Knows that the church is also a
special house in
which God’s family can play and worship
5. Makes moral decisions consistent with
Church teachings.
(5.1)
Realizes that God’s plan is that
people be good in
order to live with God forever in heaven
(5.2) Recognizes that God gives us rules
for living a life
of love
7. Acknowledges and affirms the diverse
cultural expressions of
Catholicism.
(7.1)
Recognizes the many gifts, talents
and abilities that
God has provided each of us
(7.2) Accepts and loves others who are
different from
oneself
(7.3) Cares for and respects all of God’s
creation by
respecting and loving all members of God’s family of all races,
languages and abilities
8. Applies Catholic principles to
interpersonal relations (e.g.,
family, peers, work, society, Church, etc.)
(8.1)
Practices Christian action toward
others*
(8.2) Is willing to help*
11. Critiques societal structures in light
of Catholic social justice
principles and apply to social and personal situations.
(11.1)
Practices Christian action toward
others*
12. Engages in service to the community
(e.g., family, parish, local,
national and global) in response to the Gospel call.
(12.1)
Practices Christian action toward
others*
13. Exercises responsible stewardship for
the gift of creation.
(13.1)
Practices Christian action toward
others*
17. Uses a variety of prayer forms (e.g.,
traditional, spontaneous,
devotional, multicultural) to enrich and express personal and communal
spirituality.
(17.1)
Experiences a sense of joy, wonder,
and discovery in
prayer, work and play
(17.2) Demonstrates that God wants us to
relate lovingly
through liturgical and spontaneous prayer
(17.3) Develops a sense of prayer and
celebration of God’s
gifts.
(17.4) Can recite and use the designated
prayers and
gestures; Sign of the Cross, Our Father, Hail Mary and Grace
before/after meals and Morning Prayer, Doxology (Glory Be) and other
prayers of cultural/liturgical significance as designated by the local
site*
19. Demonstrates an understanding of
liturgical seasons and feasts.
(19.1)
Increases knowledge of Church’s
liturgical seasons of
Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter
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LANGUAGE ARTS
Writing
1. Uses general skills and strategies in the writing
process
(1.1)
Prints all upper and lower case
letters
(1.2) Writes a complete sentence using
capitalization and ending punctuation*
(1.3) Applies spelling words in written
work*
(1.4) Applies letter sounds*
(1.5) Handwriting
(1.5.1)
Forms letters legibly*
(1.5.2) Uses proper spacing*
(1.5.3) Can print name, address, phone
number and birthday*
(1.5.4) Completes work neatly*
2. Uses stylistic and rhetorical techniques
in written composition
(2.1)
Writes or dictates a story with a
sequence of events that make sense
(2.2) Writes a story with a beginning,
middle and end*
(2.3) Writes a composition to convey basic
ideas
3. Uses grammatical and mechanical
conventions in written composition
(3.1)
Writes a complete sentence using
capitalization and ending punctuation correctly.
(3.2) Alphabetizes by first letter
Reading
5. Uses general skills and strategies of the reading
process
(5.1)
Recognizes and uses vocabulary words
(5.2) Identifies consonant and long and
short vowel sounds*
(5.3) Applies phonetic skills*
(5.4) Uses more than one strategy to
identify unknown words*
(5.5) Can identify sight words*
(5.6) Demonstrates the ability to follow
oral directions involving two or three steps
(5.7) Reads simple stories independently
and reads on a daily basis
(5.8) Uses library/media center on regular
basis
6/7. Uses reading skills and strategies to
understand and interpret a variety of literary works and informational
texts
(6/7.1)
Reads simple stories independently
and comprehends main idea
(6/7.2) Comprehends what is read either
through retelling, predicting or drawing conclusions
(6/7.3) Identifies the plot, author’s
message
or lesson to be learned, problem and solution, cause and effect,
characters, inferences, and setting of stories read
Listening and
Speaking
8. Uses listening and speaking
strategies for different purposes; listens actively*
(8.1)
Shares ideas and personal experiences
orally
(8.2) Listens, speaks, reads, and writes in
all content areas
(8.3) Speaks audibly and clearly to
listeners.
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MATH
1. Problem solving - Uses a variety of strategies in
the problem-solving process
(1.1) Draws
a picture to represent a
problem*
(1.2) Verbalizes process used to solve a
problem*
(1.3) Identifies key vocabulary for
problem-solving
2. Concept of Numbers - Understands and
applies basic and advanced properties of the concept of numbers
(2.1) Knows
addition and subtraction facts
to 12*
(2.2) Writes and counts by 1’s, 5’s and
10’s to 100*
(2.3) Counts backwards from 20*
(2.4) Identifies place value of 1’s and 10’s
(2.5) Identifies equal parts as fractions
(1/2, 1/3, 1/4)
(2.6) Communicates mathematical concepts
through writing and speaking
(2.7) Creates and solves a number sentence
to represent a story problem*
3. Computation - Uses basic and advanced
procedures while performing the process of computation
(3.1)
Identifies pennies, nickels, dimes
and quarters*
(3.2) Can count and write the value of a
collection of coins*
(3.3) Adds to and subtracts from money
amounts to $0.99
4. Measurement - Understands and applies
basic and advanced properties of the concept of measurement
(4.1) Tells
time to the hour and half-hour*
(4.2) Measures objects using inches (to 12”)
(4.3) Estimates and compares the liquid
measurement of cups in a pint and pints in a quart
(4.4) Estimates and compares which objects
are heavier or lighter than a liter, a pound, or a kilogram
5. Geometry - Understands and applies basic
and advanced properties of the concepts of geometry
(5.1)
Recognizes geometrical shapes:
circles, squares, triangles and rectangles
6. Data analysis - Understands and applies
basic and advanced concepts of statistics and data analysis
(6.1)
Develops, reads, and interprets
simple graphs
7. Probability - Understands and
applies basic concepts of probability
(7.1)
Understands that some events are more
likely to happen than others
8. Functions and Algebra -
Understands and applies basic concepts of functions and algebra
(8.1)
Recognizes and extends basics number
patterns
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SCIENCE/HEALTH - listed by strands
1. Earth and Space
(1.1)
Describes different weather conditions
(1.2) Describes characteristics of four
seasons
(1.3) Identifies earth, moon, sun, and
planets
(1.4) Identifies properties of rocks,
soils, and locations
2. Life
Science
(2.1)
Explains and compares the needs of
living and nonliving things
(2.2) Knows that animals require air,
water, and food; plants require air, water, and light
(2.3) Knows that some things that live
today resemble once-living things that have completely disappeared
3.
Physical
Science
(3.1) Makes
sensible predictions
(3.2) Recognizes the forces of work (push,
pull, and lift)
(3.3) Describes and classifies matter as
solid, liquid, or gas
(3.4) Explores ways to balance objects
(3.5) Explores properties of magnetism
(3.6) Knows that heat can be produced in
many ways, i.e., burning, rubbing, mixing chemicals
4. Nature
of
Science and Technology
(4.1)
Examines objects with a hands-on
approach
(4.2) Explores simple reference materials
(books, CD roms, etc.)
(4.3) Uses early childhood tools for
investigation, e.g., hand lens*
(4.4) Recognizes the difference between
objects designed by nature and those designed by humans
(4.5) Uses pictographs to show and discuss
observations
5. Health
(5.1) Knows
community resources
(5.2) Uses health care practices that
promote good health
(5.3) Identifies and shares feelings
(5.4) Knows how to recognize and respond to
emergencies
(5.5) Knows and understands simple safety
rules
Progress
report descriptors deal with relevant concepts studied, sharing ideas,
handling materials, and discovering through observation and
exploration.*
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SOCIAL STUDIES - listed by strands
1. Civics
(1.1)
Demonstrates respect for rights of
others, property, and authority
(1.2) Establishes healthy relationships
with family, friends and community helps
(1.3) Is aware of safety rules in regard to
fire, strangers, ambulance and substance abuse
(1.4) Demonstrates polite manners
(1.5) Assumes responsibility for personal
learning and behavior
(1.6) Knows the concepts of justice,
fairness, and respecting others
(1.7) Recognizes that people have
likenesses and differences
(1.8) Recognizes that many different
occupations are needed in a community
(1.9) Recognizes that our country has
leaders, states, and symbols
2.
Economics
(2.1)
Understands that people need to make
choices
(2.2) Understands that there are different
occupations and that men or women can choose them
(2.3) Knows that goods and services have a
price and a role in society
3.
Geography
(3.1)
Verbalizes address, phone number, and
birth date
(3.2) Recognizes how maps and globes are
used to locate places
(3.3) Knows areas can be classified as
regions according to physical criteria
(3.4) Knows locations of basic places in
their lives, i.e., home, church, grocery store, school, etc.
(3.5) Knows different forms of
transportation
(3.6) Knows ways people solve problems
cooperatively
(3.7) Knows ways people adapt to and depend
on physical environment
(3.8) Knows the role that resources play in
our daily lives
(3.9) Identifies key countries, the seven
continents, and oceans on a map
4.
Historical
Understanding
(4.1)
Understands that people solve common
problems by cooperating
(4.2) Recognizes that we have rules that
help us
(4.3) Understands calendar in days and weeks
(4.4) Understands that there are different
kinds of families
(4.5) Understands the changes in family
life, transportation, and communication over time
(4.6) Understands why we celebrate
important holidays
(4.7) Knows regional folk heroes and folk
tales
Progress
report descriptors deal with relevant concepts studied, sharing ideas,
and projects clearly showing what was learned.*
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GUIDANCE/HUMAN
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT - listed by strands
1. Working with Others
(1.1)
Contributes to the overall effort of
a group
(1.2) Uses conflict-resolution techniques
(1.3) Works well with diverse individuals
and in diverse
situations
(1.4) Displays effective interpersonal
communication skills
(1.5) Demonstrates leadership skills
2.
Self-Regulation
(2.1) Sets
and manages goals
(2.2) Performs self-appraisal
(2.3) Considers risks
(2.4) Maintains a healthy self-concept
(2.5) Restrains impulsivity
3. Human
Growth and
Development - derived in part from Growing in Love, Harcourt Religion
Publishers
(3.1)
Understands that God made humans male
and female and
each one is unique.
(3.2) Recognizes that God loves all people
(3.3) Understands tenets of a safe
environment
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SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL GROWTH*
(All items are referenced on the progress report.)
1. Follows
directions
2. Listens well to others
3. Raises hand to speak
4. Shares ideas freely
5. Accepts responsibility for actions
6. Works and plays well with others
7. Acts appropriately in group activities
8. Works well independently
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ART
1. Understands and applies media techniques and
processes related to visual arts
(1.1)
Demonstrates craftsmanship by
coloring neatly, drawing carefully, and cutting paper neatly
(1.2) Uses art materials appropriately*
(1.3) Enjoys using different art media
(1.4) Identifies the primary colors
(1.5) Names the warm and cool colors
(1.6) Identifies major shapes, e.g.,
circles, squares, triangles, rectangles
2. Knows how to use structures and
functions of art
(2.1)
Follows simple instructions, but
maintains an imagination while creating art
(2.2) Learns to apply the elements and
principles of design
(2.3) Expresses creativity through art
projects*
3. Knows range of subject matter.
(3.1) Uses
art symbols to communicate and
convey ideas
5. Understands the characteristics and
merits of one’s own artwork and the artwork of others
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FINE MOTOR SKILLS*
(All items are referenced on the progress report.)
1.
Completes work neatly
2. Uses scissors with ease
3. Uses glue correctly
4. Holds pencil and crayon correctly
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