Use all punctuation marks appropriately.

Follow all capitalization rules.

Appreciate different forms of literature.

Increase their vocabularies through the use of synonyms, antonyms, homophones, and analogies.

Recognize and use all parts of speech.

Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions and decimals.

Recognize relationships between fractions, decimals, and percentages.

Determine the perimeter of polygons and the area of squares and rectangles.

Use basic spelling rules.

Understand basic United States history, geography, economics, and government.

Use mathematics in the study of science.

Understand the major topics of physical, life, and earth sciences in greater depth.