EDMONTON ISLAMIC ACADEMY ELEMENTARY

Curriculum Update 1st November 2016

❏ Calendar Events ❏ Essential Questions ❏ Purpose for Learning ❏ Assessment Tools

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

31 1 November Jump Rope for Heart kicks off

2 November 3 November 4 November

7 Mid Semester Progress Report will be emailed home

8 Remembrance Day Assembly

9 Parent+Student+Teacher Evening Conferences 4 to 8 pm AHS Grade 5 Immunizations

10 Parent+Student+Teacher All Day Conferences

Non-Instructional Day

11 Remembrance Day Statutory Holiday

14 Quran + Hadith Challenge for Memorization + Recitation

15 Quran + Hadith Challenge for Memorization + Recitation

16 Quran + Hadith Challenge for Memorization + Recitation

17 Quran + Hadith Challenge for Memorization + Recitation

18 Quran + Hadith Challenge for Memorization + Recitation

21 Word Wonders Mastering New Vocabulary

22 23 24 25

28 29 30 1 December Presentation of Grade 5 Curriculum Assembly 8:45 am

2 December

Kindergarten enjoying Polly Panda Night!

Kindergarten Inquiry / Essential Question(s) Purpose for Learning Assessment Tool(s) Arabic

What does letter Faa ( look like and sound like in different ( ف

words?

Can you sing the Song نبينا محمد Our Prophet is Mohammad?

To understand the use and specific function of letters

in the Arabic alphabet

Flash Card Activities

Letter Games

Islamic

Can you recite the first four Ayahs from Surat Al -Ekhlas?

What is our Prophets uncles name?

Can you say the first eight names of Allah (SWT)?

To gain a general understanding of the Quran and to

reflect on the meanings

To be familiar with the Seerah of Islam

Class Discussion

Recitation

Story Telling

Early Literacy What does letter Ss look like and sound like in different contexts?

To develop phonemic awareness and letter recognition.

Recognition and Letter Formation Activities

Early Numeracy What does number 2 look like in different contexts?

To develop number sense and one-to-one correspondence

Recognition and Counting Activities.

Creative Expressions What can you create that begins with letter S out of a variety of art materials?

To develop creativity. Letter S craft.

Environment and Community Awareness Why do you think that it is important to identify symbols and signs in your community?

To be safe and aware of procedures

Class discussion

Buddy reading with 3A.

Exploring groups we belong in.

Grade 1 Inquiry/Essential Question(s) Purpose for Learning Assessment Tool(s) Arabic What does letters (ل -ر -س - م -د) with short and long vowels added,

look like at the beginning, middle and ending of different words?

Can you recite Nasheed لغتي p. 19 with actions?

To recognize the sounds and shapes of (ل-ر-س- م -د) in expressions

Playdough demonstration

White boards activities

Islamic What is Al Humazah ? Who is Allah (s.w.t) referring to in the first 6 ayat? What are the first 28 names of Allah (s.w.t)? What are the five Pillars of Islam?

To gain a general understanding of the Quran and

reflect on its meaning

To gain a general understanding of the fundamental structure of Islam

Class Discussion Recitation

Literacy What words can you make using the “ip” word family?

To gain a general understanding on how to make words using the same word family.

Class discussions. White boards.

Numeracy What are double numbers and how do they help us in counting?

To understand numbers on a double frame To learn number sense

Whiteboards Manipulatives Number line

Humanities (Social Studies) How do we fit into our communities and in our city?

To gain a general understanding about cities and communities and how we fit into our neighbourhoods and our city.

Class discussions

Sciences What is transparent and what are some objects that are transparent?

To understand the basic characteristics of light and how it behaves

Experiments Discussions

Problem of the Week (POW): Can you write and recognize numbers 6-10? Can you match numbers with the pictures in the 10 frame?

2B Creating and Adding Numbers

Grade 2 Inquiry/ Essential Question(s) Purpose for Learning Assessment Tool(s)

Arabic Can you write., read and use some vocabularies that could be

used in your daily life ?

To enhance arabic vocabulary workbook

Islamic Can we recite and memorize the 8 Ayats of Surat Azzlzalah?

What is the lesson of the story of the two sons of Adam (A.S)?

To recognize that we should please Allah (SW) first To recognize the danger of jealousy

Reciting, Discussion Test

Literacy What are the best ways recall important information in a text? What makes parts of a story or text important?

To be able to summarize key elements within a text

Guided Reading, Journal, Centers, Verbal Responses Discussions, Observations

Numeracy What are the methods you can use in adding numbers together? Which way do you prefer, and why?

To enhance and explore problem-solving skills To develop mathematical reasoning

Center work, Manipulatives Discussions, Observations

Humanities (Social Studies) How are the traditions and customs the same/different from ones we celebrate as Albertans, and Muslims?

To compare and contrast communities

Research, Role play Discussions, Observations

Sciences What can you do to stay warm if the heater stops working? Who fixes the heater? Why are we so fortunate to have constant heat?

To enhancing critical thinking skills, along with deepening awareness of our environment and societal fortunes

Scientific Inquiry Experiments, Discussion Observation

Problem of the Week (POW): What are your families traditions ? Are they the same traditions as your friends?

Our Exciting Trip to the Ukrainian Village

Grade 3 Inquiry/ Essential Question(s) Purpose for Learning Assessment Tool(s)

Arabic Can you read the first 5 lines of the lesson الصديق ?

Reading and Comprehension Skill Books WorkBook

Islamic How can we find the Faith in our heart if we believe in Allah (SWT)

prophets?

Can you recite with basic Tajweed skills Surat Al-Fajr from 1 to 9?

To understand the real meaning of faith Discussion Workbook

Literacy Why is it necessary to describe feelings? How can we help our readers to experience the feelings of the characters?

To enhance our descriptive writing Demonstrations Discussion Writing Journals

Numeracy What different mental math strategies can you use to solve a problem?

To develop strategies for efficiency and accuracy when adding numbers

Demonstrations Practice Questions Speed Math

Humanities (Social Studies) How does having access or not having access to public services affect or benefit communities?

To develop a knowledge and understanding of the services people need in order to have a good quality of life

Sciences What are the different ways we can use rocks?

To appreciate the importance of rocks and minerals

Posters Demonstrations

Problem of the Week (POW): Ahmed picked the numbers 2, 7, 5, 0, 6 and 8. How should Ahmed arrange the numbers into 2 three-digit numbers to get the largest sum?

4C working as a team and focussed on their work.

Grade 4 Inquiry/Essential Question(s) Purpose for Learning Assessment Tool(s) Arabic What sentences can you create using the new vocabulary? مناسك.اجتمع.أقسم.هلت

To develop writing and speaking skills Notebook ,Discussion,

Islamic Can you recite the whole Surah Al-Inshiqaq with basic tajweed? Can you present the meaning of each Ayah? Can you describe what makes Prophet Yusuf a great leader of Egypt?

To understand the meaning of the Quran To reflect on the qualities of good leadership

Worksheet book, Discussion

Literacy What are the qualities of a good speaker? How can you use visuals to enhance the meaning of text?

To develop and follow a plan for accessing and gather ideas and information To be able to speak for a variety of purposes

Visuals/Role Play Journal

Numeracy What are the most effective strategies for calculating sums and differences? Why do pictographs have different scales?

To explore a variety of strategies for efficiency and accuracy in solving word problems. To be able to interpret and compare pictographs

Demonstration/Practice Questions/Quiz Discussion

Humanities (Social Studies) Why were settlers attracted to the Grassland area? Why do communities change over time?

To recognize and identify the rich resources of the Grassland area To recognize the key events that have impacted the economy of Alberta

Chapter Reading/Discussion Historical Timeline

Sciences Why do rollers make work easier?

To explore the mechanical advantage of how rollers work

Video/Demonstration

Problem of the Week (POW): Amy has 20 dollars. She went to a store and saw all kinds of things to buy: Lollipop $5, Candy Bar $3, Picture $12, Gum $1, Chips $2, Book $11, Teddy Bear $9, Stickers $4, Card $2, Pens $6, Coloured Paper $7 and Watch $12. What combination of things could she buy? How many can you come up with?

5C Enjoying Reading

Grade 5 Inquiry/ Essential Question(s) Purpose for Learning Assessment Tool(s)

Arabic What reading strategies can be applied to understand the meaning of the second passage الحج with harakat ?

To develop reading and vocabulary skills

Reading passages

Islamic What is the main idea of the Ayahs from 31-35 of Surat An-Naba? How can you show appreciation for Allah’s gifts What lessons are learned from the story of Salman El-Farisi ?

To understand the meaning of the Quran To show more appreciation towards Allah’s gifts To reflect on the story of Salman Elfarsi

Discussion WorkBook

Literacy How does the setting help to enhance a story?

To describe the variety of ways the environment and surroundings can have an impact on a character and set the stage for a story

Class Discussion Setting Descriptors Novel Study Activities

Numeracy How does the position of a digit give value and meaning to a number?

To communicate a firm understanding of numbers by being able to represent them differently

Discussion Videos Activities

Humanities (Social Studies) What is unique about the land and resources in the Interior Plains Region?

To recognize and describe the importance of land and resources (continued from previous week)

Group presentations

Science How can you describe and measure different forms of precipitation?

To recognize and describe the types of precipitation Videos Mini Presentation

Problem of the Week (POW): Show four ways you can represent 45 321. Communicate your thinking in writing.