Explore fables, legends, myths, poems, and plays as supplements to fiction and nonfiction reading
Progress as an independent reader and work up to an appropriate comprehension level
Read in groups, alternating paragraphs out loud, to build fluency and vocabulary
Read chapter books that can be either applied to school or just for fun
Use a dictionary to check the accuracy of the spelling, definition, and pronunciation of a word
Look up information in a book by using a table of contents, glossary, or index
Writing and Verbal Communication
Learn to write in cursive
Write in paragraph form, using transition
Use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar (verb tenses must agree in sentences)
Use reference books, such as the thesaurus, to make more interesting word choices
Write in a variety of styles, including informative, creative, and persuasive writing
Understand written instructions and follow them independently
Use the writing process: pre-write, draft, revise, and publish
Listen actively to a speaker in the classroom, whether that is the teacher or a fellow student
Answer questions in complete sentences (example, "I like to play soccer more than basketball because I like to kick the ball," as opposed to "Because I like to kick the ball."
Math
Memorize the multiplication table
Multiply multi-digit numbers by a single-digit number
Identify written and spoken number up to 10,000
Explain in words how a math problem was solved
Use measuring tools to calculate mass, volume, area, length, and height
Analyze and graph data
Work with simple fractions
Add and subtract numbers to 10,000
Round to the nearest whole number
Tell time to the nearest minute
Master addition and subtraction facts
Write Roman numerals
Homework
Along with more challenging work, your child will see an increase in homework
Expect to have anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour of work to complete each night
Tests become routine, so your child will need to spend time studying for them as well
Parents
Be supportive
Set up a quiet place to complete assignments
All children need supervision, and some might need assistance
Never do the homework for your child
Look over homework to make sure it's complete and that it's neat and legible
Look over homework to make sure words are spelled correctly and sentences are complete
