Curriculum Changes and Programs Overview

The video discusses a curriculum overhaul for a fifth-grade language arts program. The teacher, Jennifer, explains the changes made to the grammar, spelling, writing, cursive, reading, vocabulary, and poetry components. The grammar curriculum shifted from Abeka to Fixit Grammar, while spelling moved from Spelling You See to 180 Days Spelling. Writing continues with All Things Fun and Fascinating, and cursive practice is maintained with additional resources. Reading comprehension now includes Reading Detective, and vocabulary is enhanced with Wordly Wise. Poetry studies have been diversified with song studies and general poetry books.

What was the main reason for the curriculum overhaul in the second semester of fifth grade?

• The curriculum was outdated.

• The curriculum was not engaging enough.

• The curriculum was not working as well as before.

• The curriculum was too easy.

Which curriculum was used for grammar at the start of the fifth grade year?

• Abeka Language B

• Fixit Grammar

• Scholastic Grammar

• Wordly Wise

What was the main issue with the Abeka Language program?

• It was not comprehensive enough.

• It lacked interactive elements.

• It was repetitive and needed a break.

• It was too advanced.

What new grammar curriculum was introduced in the second semester?

• Scholastic Grammar

• Fixit Grammar

• Abeka Language B

• Wordly Wise

What was the main reason for changing the spelling curriculum?

• The curriculum was too expensive.

• The student was not retaining the spelling.

• The lists were too long.

• The student found it too easy.

Which spelling curriculum was introduced for the second semester?

• Wordly Wise

• 180 Days Spelling

• Abeka Spelling

• Spelling You See

What is the name of the writing curriculum that was continued?

• Writing with Ease

• Creative Writing for Kids

• Fixit Writing

• All Things Fun and Fascinating

What additional practice was integrated into the cursive curriculum?

• Math problems

• Science experiments

• History-related cursive practice

• Art projects

Which new reading comprehension curriculum was introduced?

• Reading Detective

• Abeka Reading

• Scholastic Reading

• Wordly Wise

What was the new vocabulary program introduced?

• Scholastic Vocabulary

• Abeka Vocabulary

• Wordly Wise

• Vocabulary Workshop