Introduction. Curriculum Organization

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1 Introduction The curriculum is organized into several broad categories described below. This is to give you a general idea on the subjects that are taught. Each student should strive to master their grade s objectives so that they can advance to the next grade. Curriculum Organization Reading In all grades, students will be required to be proficient in the reader for their specific grade. Writing In all grades, students will be required to be proficient in the writing for their specific grade. Conversation Conversation is taught in the following three basic levels. They are: -Level I Conversation: Memorize conversations with little variance in the question and answers. Ex: Πόσων χρονών είσαι; Είµαι δέκα χρονών. Ex: Τι χρώµα είναι το µήλο; Το µήλο είναι κόκκινο Level II Conversation: Conversations in which the form or structure can be memorized, but can be answered several different ways. The conversation can usually be answered in one sentence. Ex: Πού πηγαίνεις την Κυριακή; Εγώ πηγαίνω.

2 -Level III Conversation: Extended and more complex conversations that usually require more than one sentence to respond. Ex: Τι θα κάνεις το καλοκαίρι; Εγώ θα. Grammar In all grades, students are required to be proficient in the grammar that is structured for their grade. Vocabulary This section includes letters, sounds, spelling and definitions. All students are required to master the vocabulary level that is required for their grade. Numbers/Time Geography Identify Greece on a map. Recognize the borders of Greece and Europe. History/Culture Students will know family roots in Greece. Exposure to Ancient Greek history as well reviewing major points in history. Memorize songs, hymns and poems required for their grade. Religion Memorize the Lord s Prayer Memorize the Creed

3 Introduction to Prep Numbers 1-20 Colors Days of the Week Letter Recognition Body Parts Religion-Ayios o Theos Seasons/Weather Simple Conversation Sight words Simple phrases Greetings History and Culture Myths of Aesop 12 Gods

4 Prep Read Prep reader fluently Write all letters Write name and specific vocabulary words Emphasis on complete sentences in conversation Identify name and age Exposure to classroom commands Singular Personal Pronouns Exposure to articles, especially in relation to the vocabulary Exposure to the I form of verbs 5. Vocabulary The articles must be emphasized with the vocabulary Days of the Week Months of the year Colors Clothing Fruits/Vegetables/Foods School Supplies Animals Simple action words All letters, sounds and sound combinations 6. Numbers/Time Numbers Geography Be able to find Greece on a map 8. History/Culture Know family roots in Greece National Anthem Traditional Greek Songs 9. Religion Exposure Pater Imon

5 First Grade Read First Grade reader fluently Write first and last name Write and comprehend simple sentences (copy sentences from worksheet Punctuation Level I Primary Conversation Classroom commands Students must identify themselves and where their family is from Personal pronouns Conjugate verbs (singular and plural persons) Singular possessive pronouns (µου, σου, του) Singular articles (ο,η,το) Exposure to adjectives Definite article 5. Vocabulary Review and solidify all letters (out of order) and sounds Days of the Week/Months/Year/Seasons Transportation House items, room, etc. 6. Numbers/Time Numbers Geography Identify Greece on a map and where their family is from in conduction with the above conversation. 8. History/Culture Know family roots in Greece and be able to identify this in Greek Memorize songs, hymns and poems related to religious or ethnic holiday 12 Gods 9. Religion Continued exposure to Πατερ Ηµων Name Days

6 Second Grade Read Second Grade reader fluently Write complete and coherent sentences Correct sentence structure Exposure to compound sentences Write descriptive sentences with adjective Level I-Level II Primary Conversations Advanced classroom commands Personal pronouns Conjugate verbs in present tense in Groups 1-4 Possessive pronouns, µου του σου Simple adjectives, opposite adjectives Genders ο, η, το in present and plural Definite and indefinite articles 5. Vocabulary Times of the day (morning, evening, etc.) Weather Associate dates with holidays (name days, feast days, etc.) 6. Numbers/Time Numbers Exposure to Ordinal numbers 1-10 Tell basic time (hour and half hour) 7. Geography Identify Greece on a map and the main regions of Greece 8. History/Culture Personal heritage/culture (how and when family arrived in US, etc.) Memorize various hymns, poems, songs related to religious or ethnic holiday 12 Gods Mythology 9. Religion Memorize Πατερ Ηµων Lessons in Greek on important religious holidays (name day project, Christmas, Easter)

7 Third Grade Read Third Grade reader fluently Write a coherent paragraph on a specific topic Level II-III Primary Conversation Exposure to Level II-III Primary Conversation Conjugate verbs in the present and simple past All personal and possessive pronouns µου αρεσει, θελω να Singular and plural articles, adjectives and nouns Τον, την,τους, της Conjuctions (but, or, and, after, when, then) 5. Vocabulary 6. Numbers/Time Numbers 1-1,000,000 Ordinal numbers Telling time Prices Purchasing in Euros Using the dictionary 7. Geography Borders of Greece and bordering countries Regions and Seas of Greece 8. History/Culture Exposure to ancient Greek history 9. Religion Major holidays and feast days with related songs, poems related to various religious holidays Πατερ Ηµων

8 Fourth Grade Read Fourth Grade reader fluently Write sentences with adjectives and more than one verb Write a letter to a friend Write 1-2 paragraphs on a specific topic Level I-Level II Intermediate Conversation Review and solidify present, simple past, and simple future Review and solidify adjectives and arcticles (singular and plural) Adverbs Noun conjugation; possessive, accusative, and nominative 5. Vocabulary Vocabulary as directed in reader and through conversation Dictionary work 6. Numbers/Time Numbers 1-1,000,000 Prices Telling time 7. Geography Islands, seas, main cities of Greece 8. History/Culture Focus on Independence Day (reason for the revolution, heroes, the aftermath) including songs, poems hymns related to event Modern Greek History 1821 and later 9. Religion Read the Creed in Greek

9 Fifth Grade Read the Fifth Grade reader fluently Write a simple essay of 1-2 paragraphs in three verb tenses Level II Intermediate Conversation Irregular verbs (πινω, τρωω) Review of present, simple past, future simple tenses Exposure to perfect and past perfect tenses (εχω, ειχα ) Adverbs Vocabulary related to Dictionary and Conversations 5. Numbers/Time All numbers Tell time fluently and incorporate it in sentences 6. Geography Athens, Thessaloniki, Dodecanese 7. History/Culture Focus on October 28 th holiday including songs, poems, hymns related to ethnic event Reinforce March 25 th 8. Religion Creed in Greek Name Days Review baptism

10 Sixth Grade Read Sixth Grade reader fluently Write a more complex essay (3-4 paragraphs) Level III Intermediate Conversations Specific concentration in health, shopping, family, and work life All previously taught verb tenses Perfect and past perfect verb tenses Conjugation nouns Adverbs 5. Numbers/Time All numbers Time in all forms 6. Geography All areas pertaining to relevant lessons in 30 Days in Greece 7. History/Culture Review major points in Greek history March 25 th, OXI Day including songs, poems, hymns related to religious or ethnic event Focus on modern famous people (politicians, singers, sport stars, etc ) 8. Religion Memorize The Creed in Greek

11 Pre-School Numbers 1-10 Colors Days of the Week Letter Recognition (only capital and those that are different from English) Body Parts Religion-Ayios o Theos Seasons/Weather Simple Conversation Simple phrases Greetings Fairy tales Songs Myths of Aesop 12 Gods