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K-5 ELA Monolingual
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Know and apply grade level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words
Reads with accuracy and fluency to support comprehension
Reads with sufficient accuracy and fluency
Knows and applies second grade phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words
Read grade level text with accuracy and fluency to support comprehension
Apply grade-level phonics in decoding words
Understand spoken words, syllables, and sounds
Understand the organization and basic features of print
Reads common high frequency words by sight
Can apply decoding strategies when reading grade level text
Demonstrates understanding of segmenting and blending
Demonstrates understanding of common letter sounds
Demonstrates understanding of syllables
K-5 ELA Dual Standards
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Apply grade-level phonics in decoding words
Understand spoken words, syllables, and sounds
Reads grade level text with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension
Knows and applies second grade phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words
Reads grade level text with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension
Knows and applies second grade phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words
Reads common high frequency words by sight
Can apply decoding strategies when reading grade level text
Demonstrates understanding of segmenting and blending
Demonstrates understanding of common letter sounds
Demonstrates understanding of syllables
3-5 Advanced ELA
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Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text, identifying
Analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences
Describe how a narrator's or speaker's point of view influences how events are described.
Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on sp
Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferen
Compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event or topic; describe the di
Describe the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of ev
Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the dif
Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details i
Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when draw
Describe the logical connection between particular sentences and paragraphs in a text (e.g., compar
Compare and contrast the themes, settings, and plots of stories written by the same author about th
Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their
Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as
K-5 Math
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Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division
Use equivalent fractions as a strategy to add and subtract fractions
Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication to multiply a fraction by a whole number
Use decimal notation for fractions with denominators 10 or 100
Add and subtract mixed numbers with like denominators
Compare two fractions with different denominators and different numerators
Recognize and generate equivalent fractions
Classify two dimensional figures into categories based on their properties
Graph points on the coordinate plane to solve real world and mathematical problems
Classify shapes by properties of their lines and angles
Draw and identify lines and angles
Partition shapes
Categorize shapes
Divides shapes into equal parts and describes the parts with words like halves, thirds, or fourths
Names and draws 2D and 3D shapes according to their attributes
Classify and compose shapes based on their attributes
Recognizes, creates, and compares shapes
Geometric Measurement: understand concepts of volume
Represent and interpret data
Convert like measurement units within a given measurement system
Identify and measure angles
Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles
Solve problems involving measurement and conversion of measurements
Represents and interprets data using a variety of graph models
Demonstrates concepts of area and perimeter
Solves problems related to time to the nearest minute to determine elapsed time
Estimates and solves problems involving measurement (liquid, volume, and mass)
Creates and reads various types of graphs (line plots, picture graphs, bar graphs)
Counts money to solve word problems
Tells time to five minutes using a.m. and p.m.
Adds and subtracts to solve measurement problems
Estimates and measures lengths of objects in inches, feet, centimeters, and meters
Represent and interpret data
Measure lengths using non-standard units
Perform operations with decimals to hundredths
Perform operations with multi-digit whole numbers
Understanding the place value system
Divide whole-digit numbers
Multiply whole-digit numbers
Fluently add and subtract whole-digit numbers
Recognize, compare and round numbers using the place value system
Compares the value of fractions with and without common denominators
Represents fractions in a variety of ways
Fluently adds and subtracts numbers within 1000
Demonstrates understanding of place value in relation to rounding to the nearest ten and hundred
Demonstrates understanding of adding and subtracting numbers (within 1000) and know when to regroup
Compares three-digit numbers using place value within 1000
Reading and writes numbers within 1000 in different ways
Use place value understanding and properties of operations to add and subtract
Read, write, count and represent numbers within 120
Understand place value
Understand place value in numbers 11-19
Analyze patterns and relationships
Write and interpret numerical expressions
Fluently multiplies and divides within 100
Solves and explains two-step word problems involving the four operations
Represents and solves problems involving multiplication and division using various strategies
Solves addition and subtraction word problems within 100
Adds and subtracts facts within 20
Solve equations with unknowns and determine if mathematical statements are equal or unequal
Add and subtract within 20 utilizing a variety of strategies
Represent and solve problems involving addition and subtraction
Demonstrates understanding of subtraction to 10
Demonstrates understanding of addition to 10
Represents and writes numbers to 20
Counts objects to 20 in various groupings
Counts to 100
K-5 Science
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Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for succ
Explain how gravity affects objects on Earth and in the Solar System
Develop models to show how Earth's systems interact
Build models to demonstrate how matter and energy move in ecosystems
Conduct investigations to identify materials and make observations about changes in matter
Create a model to show that matter is made of particles too small to be seen
Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to
Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to me
Use a model to describe that animals receive different types of information through their senses, pr
Identify evidence from patterns in rock formations and fossils in rock layers to support an explanat
Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, l
Make observations of plants or animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats
Plan and conduct an investigation to determine if plants need water and sunlight to grow
Develop a model to represent the shapes and kinds of land and bodies of water in an area
Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the propert
Ask questions, make observations and gather information about traits and characteristics of living
Ask questions, make observations and gather information about earth's place in the universe
Ask questions, make observations and gather information about light and sound
Describe how human behavior can positively impact the earth
Use observations to describe what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive
K-5 Social Studies
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Uses inquiry skills to determine the credibility of multiple sources
Explain causes and effects of key events in U.S. history
Explain how positive and negative incentives impact how people and nations specialize and trade
Compare governmental systems and structures
Explain the purpose of key U.S. laws and policies
Describe how culture, environmental characteristics (e.g.natural resources), and technological devel
Create supporting questions to help answer essential questions in an inquiry
Explain probable causes and effects of events and developments in Illinois history
Describe how good and services are produced using human, natural and capital resources
Construct and interpret maps of Illinois and/or United States using various media
Identify core civic virtues
Identify main ideas and changes that have occurred in the local community over time and retell how t
With guidance and support, use print and digital maps, globes, and other simple geographic models to
Gather information from one or two sources with guidance and support from adults and/or peers
Create a chronological sequence of multiple events
Construct and interpret maps and other representations to navigate a familiar place
Explain how all people, not just official leaders, play important roles in a community
Identify core national holidays and describe the importance of the holidays
Explain how weather, climate, and other environmental characteristics affect people's lives
Explain the need for and purposes of rules in various settings, inside and outside of the school.
K-5 STEAM
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Technology: Recognizes and Demonstrates appropriate use of technology tools and applications
Technology: Recognizes use of technology tools and applications
Engineering: Understands the Engineering & Design process when working through challenges.
Engineering: Recognizes how to make and create when working through challenges (Engineering & Design
K-5 Physical Education
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Demonstrates equipment safety rules and following directions in physical activity.
Demonstrates cooperative and respectful behavior during physical activity.
Engages in active play using motor skills.
K-8 Art
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Connecting and Responding: Expresses thoughts, feelings, and ideas through self reflection
Presents: Uses and collaborates the knowledge of the art making process
Creating: Experiments with a variety of materials
Connecting and Responding: Expresses thoughts, feelings, and ideas about art
Presents: Engages and uses knowledge of the art making process
Presents: Engages in the art making process
Creating: Experiments with a variety of materials
6-8 Math
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Determine the area of a triangle, square or rectangle to solve real-world and/or mathematical proble
Solve a problem involving an equation of the form x+p=q or px=q with non-negative rational numbers
Write and solve a numerical expression involving whole-number exponents
Fluently divide multi-digit numbers to convert fractions to decimals
Determine a Unit Rate by comparing two quanities to find the value of one unit
Describe a ratio relationship between two amounts or quantities
Student will be introduced to statistics with understanding of mean and standard deviation
Students will be able to interpret scatter plots
Students will be able to apply the properties of integer exponents
Students will be able to order and compare irrational numbers
Students will be able to calculate the area of a two-dimensional figure and lateral area, surface ar
Students will be able to calculate angles and segments inside, outside or on a circle
Students will be able to calculate the angle measures and side measures of kites, rhombus' and quadr
Students will be able to calculate the angle and side measures of triangles and right triangles usin
Students will be able to describe the effects of transformations which include translations, reflect
Students will be able to describe the effects of transformations on graphs which include translation
Students will be able to identify and write equations of parallel and perpendicular lines
Students will be able to graph and solve quadratic functions
Students will be able to identify functions using mapping, x/y tables, ordered pairs and graphs
Students will be able to work with slope-intercept form (y=mx+b) knowing that m is slope and b is th
Students will be able to work with polynomials including factoring
Students will be able to solve systems of linear equations and inequalities
Students will be able to solve multi-step equations and inequalities
Students will be able to solve linear equations in one variable
Use random sampling to draw inferences about a population
Solve area, volume, surface area of two- and three-dimensional objects
Solve multi-step real-life and mathematical problems with rational numbers
Add, subtract, factor and expand expressions with rational coefficients
Multiply and divide positive and negative rational numbers
Add and subtract rational numbers
Recognize and represent proportional relationships between quantities.
6-8 ELA
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Make connections between informational and fictional texts by drawing conclusions specific people...
Effectively support their ideas and opinions verbally through various modes...
Develop, organize and create clear and consistent writing that follows the appropriate writing...
Cite textual evidence to determine a theme of a text and provide an objective summary, while...
Effectively pose thoughtful questions and opinions that encourage elaboration and respond...
Produce clear and consistent writing that follows the appropriate writing expectations...
Make connections between informational and fictional texts by identifying specific people and events
Cite textual evidence to infer a theme of a text, while interpreting story elements...
Cite textual evidence to summarize an inference drawn from the text
Support their ideas and opinions through partner discussion, small group...
Produce clear and consistent writing that follows the appropriate writing expectations
Make connections between informational and fictional texts by identifying specific people and events
Identify a theme of a text, while identifying story elements (characters, setting, plot)
Cite textual evidence to support an inference drawn from the text
6-8 SLA
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Speaking: Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate orally in Spanish in various contexts
Listening: Students will demonstrate the ability to comprehend spoken Spanish in various contexts
Writing: Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate in writing in Spanish in various conte
Reading: Students will demonstrate the ability to comprehend written Spanish in various contexts
6-8 Communication Arts
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Write narrative stories with dialogue, pacing, along with reflection to develop experiences...
Write organized and informative pieces, with relevant content, to explore a topic and express...
Write arguments and use clear reasons and relevant evidence to support their claims
6-8 Spanish
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Speaking: Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate orally in Spanish in various contexts
Listening: Students will demonstrate the ability to comprehend spoken Spanish in various contexts
Writing: Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate in writing in Spanish in various conte
6-8 Social Studies
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Students are able to create important questions that help them understand a topic
Students are able to use connections they have made about how humans and their environment affect ea
Student is able to explain and give an example of the process of evaluating sources for validity...
Students will be able to demonstrate their understanding of how a specific innovation brought...
Students will be able to compare and contrast multiple characteristics of different regions...
Students will demonstrate how human and environmental features impact a specific groups migration...
Student can organize evidence from primary and secondary source documents into a coherent argument..
Student is able to write claims and counterclaims in response to a question
Student is able to correctly cite sources used in an essay
Student is able to create questions to help guide their research about a chosen topic
Student is able to demonstrate knowledge of the events of U.S. History on end-of-unit objective ques
6-8 Science
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Analyze and interpret data, develop models, and construct arguments and demonstrate a deeper...
Students are able to describe and predict characteristic properties and behaviors of waves...
Students understand the ways that human activities impacts Earth’s other systems
Students can construct explanations based on evidence to support fundamental understandings...
Students can use models to describe ways gene mutations and...
Gather information and use this information to support explanations of the structure...
Define problems precisely, to conduct a more thorough process of choosing the best solution...
Students understand ideas about the universe and its stars, Earth and the solar system...
Students understand ideas related to why some objects will keep moving, why objects fall to the...
Apply understanding that pure substances have characteristic physical and chemical properties...
Analyze and interpret data, develop models, and construct arguments and demonstrate a deeper...
Gather information and use this information to support explanations of the structure and function...
Define problems precisely, to conduct a more thorough process of choosing the best solution...
Understand the ways that human activities impacts Earth’s other systems
Understand how Earth’s geosystems operate by modeling the flow of energy and cycling of matter...
Students understand the ways that human activities impacts Earth’s other systems
Students understand how Earth’s geosystems operate by modeling the flow of energy...
Definitions of Energy, Conservation of Energy and Energy Transfer, the relationship between...
Define problems precisely, to conduct a more thorough process of choosing the best...
Students can gather information and use this information to support explanations of the structure..
6-8 Health and Wellness
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Describe possible causes and consequences of conflict and violence among youth in schools and...
Describe the relationships among physical, mental, and social health factors during adolescence...
Explain the effects of health related actions upon body systems...
Explain the effects of health-related actions upon body systems...
Identify and communicate with others within your school, family, and community regarding health...
Identify how positive health practices and relevant health care can help reduce health risks...
Identify and describe ways to reduce health risks common to adolescents...
Identify and describe ways to reduce health risks common to adolescents...
Set realistic short-term and long term goals for a health related fitness component
Understand principles of health promotion and the prevention and treatment of illness
Understand principles of health promotion and the prevention and treatment of illness
6-8 Physical Education
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Develop skills necessary to become a successful member of a team by working with others during...
Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continua...
Acquire movement and motor skills and understand concepts necessary to engage in moderate to...
6-8 DMA
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Student can understand and use technology systems, select and use applications effectively...
Student can express feelings and ideas through their digital artwork
Student can produce and improve their digital art skills and work for presentation through the...
Student can create digital artwork while experimenting with various digital platforms
Student can understand and use technology systems, select and use applications effectively and...
Student can express feelings and ideas through their digital artwork
Student can produce and improve their digital art skills and work for presentation through the...
Student can create digital artwork while experimenting with various digital platforms
Student can understand and use technology systems, select and use applications effectively...
Student can create digital artwork while experimenting with various digital platforms
Student can create digital artwork while experimenting with various digital platforms
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