First Grade Syllabus
1. Bible
a. Bible stories (Salvation Series, Genesis, Life of Christ, Paul)
b. Memory verses
c. Songs and prayer
d. Bible drills and games
2. Phonics and Language
a. Review of vowels, consonants, blends, one and two vowel words, consonant blends
b. Recognition and use of all phonics special sounds
c. Spelling rules: doubling consonants, dropping silent e, changing y to i
d. Oral reading
e. Capitalization and punctuation
f. Words using suffixes, prefixes, syllables, compound words, rhyming words, opposites, synonyms, and contractions
g. Alphabetical order
h. Recognition and writing complete sentence
i. Creative writing, short stories
3. Reading
a. Visual and auditory discrimination
b. Word recognition skills
c. Application of phonics rules and blends
4. Spelling
a. Spelling - weekly tests on phonics-based word lists
b. Poetry - 8 poems committed to memory
c. Reinforcement activities
5. Penmanship
a. Basic manuscript writing skills
b. Introduction of cursive writing skills
6. Math
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a. Number recognition, counting and writing to 1,000
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b. Greatest and least
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c. Counting by tens, fives, twos and threes
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d. Number sequences
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e. Ordinal numbers
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f. Addition facts through 13, 3-digit addition with carrying and multiple combinations
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g. Subtraction facts through 13, 2-digit subtraction and multiple combinations
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h. Story problems
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i. Counting and combining coins
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j. Telling time to the nearest five minutes
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k. Odd and even numbers
l. Measurement rules
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m. Place value
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n. Fractions—1/2, 1/3, 1/4
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o. Reading a thermometer
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p. Using a ruler
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q. Calendars
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r. Reading pictographs and bar graphs
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s. Roman numerals
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t. Concept of multiplication
7. Science
a. The uniqueness of each person
b. Air, water, and wind toys
c. Animals and insects
d. Flowers, seeds, and fruits
e. Seasons
8. Health, Safety, and Manners
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a. Taking care of my body
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b. Safety at home and at school
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c . Using good manners at home, church and school
9. Social Studies
a. Famous symbols of America
b. Our American freedoms
c. Character studies of great Americans
d. Famous American landmarks and songs
e. Brief “visits” to several countries around the world
10. Art
a. Develop and express creativity
b. Improve artistic and motor skills
c. Applying the elements and principles of art for the glory of God.
11. Computer
a. Basic keyboarding
b. Using the computer as a tool
12. Music
a. Recognize fast/slow rhythm and high/low tones
b. Beginning music history
13. P.E.
a. Flexibility and conditioning
b. Hand-eye coordination
c. Team sports and Christ-like sportsmanship
e. Presidential Fitness Challenge
14. Library
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a. Listening and beginning reading comprehension (Accelerated Reader)
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b. Book care
Address: 110 Peniel Church Road, Palatka, Florida 32177
Phone: 386-328-1707 Fax: 386-328-0950 E-mail: contact@penielacademy.org