Speech

• Excellence of dictation and enunciation.
• Clarity and fluency of expression.

Vocabulary

• Development of a speaking vocabulary.
• A vocabulary program for every grade.

Reading

• Vocabulary development to assure an accurate, vivid mental image of words in context.
• A phonic basis to provide essential tools for decoding words.
• Rapidity of reading with rhythm and understanding.

Spelling

• The phonic basic used in reading utilized in encoding, or spelling.
• Application of rules of grammar.
• Dictation of paragraphs for beneficial exercise of spelling skills.

Comprehension Techniques

• Rhythmic grouping of words within sentences.
• Emphasis upon key word sentence to indicate understanding.
• Classification of key word to express the main idea of the sentence.
• Questions to ascertain literal understanding and to cultivate critical thinking ability.
• Recall of material read.
• Organization of material read.

Writing

• Printing.
• Avoidance of confusion through clarity and sequence of presentation of printing skills.
• Construction, not copying of letters for development of mastery and self-confidence.
• Cursive writing, penmanship.

Language

• Functional grammar that serves as a tool of comprehension.
• Communication of ideas -- verbal and written.

Composition

• Guided -- to achieve mastery in logical presentation of ideas.
• Free -- to foster creativity in an artistic sense.

Literature

• Prose.
• Poetry.
• Drama.
• Classical literature to be read by the students.
• Classical literature to be read to the students by the teacher.
• Enrichment program to enable child to develop in proportion to capability and potential.

Geography

• The United States.
• The world -- studies of every continent.
• Outlines for study of countries.

History

• American history.
• Background of western civilization.
• Ancient times.
• Modern history.
• Biographies of outstanding persons.

Mathematics

• Basic arithmetic.
• Understanding language of numbers.
• Fluency of expression.
• Accuracy of thought.
• Understanding concepts of our number system.
• Practice of basic skills.
• Practice in problem solving.
• Contemporary mathematics.
• Metric system of measurement.

Science

• Science in rhyme as an introduction.
• Learning to live as a study of individuals and their environment.
• Elementary science as a basis for growth in knowledge of branches of science.
• Practical experiments to enhance understanding and clarify concepts.
• Observation of natural phenomena.

Physical Education

• Development of the individual.
• An individual as a member of a team.
• Good sportsmanship.
• Posture exercises.

Spanish

• Basic vocabulary.
• Fundamental grammar.
• Spanish songs.
• Spanish stories for dramatization.

Music

• Fundamentals of sight singing.
• Variety of songs.
• Major and minor keys.
• Rhythm and phrasing.
• Appreciation of beauty of art.

Art

• Experience with different media.
• Periods of instruction.
• Periods of self-expression.
• Appreciation of beauty of art.

Drama

• Dance and movement.
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