Fifth Grade: What to Expect
Bible reading:
- Veritas Press: Acts through Revelation
Bible memory includes:
- Ephesians 1:18-23
- Genesis 1:1-23
- John 1:1-12
- Luke 6:27-38
- Ecclesiastes 3:9-14
- The Roman Road
History:
- Veritas Press: Explorers through 1815
Science:
- Apologia: Exploring Creation with Land Creatures of the 6th Day
Reading includes:
- Mosaic of Thought Comprehension Strategies
Literature books the children will read:
- A Wrinkle in Time
- The Secret Garden
- The Witch of Blackbird Pond
- Anne of Green Gables
- Where the Red Fern Grows
- Johnny Tremain
Teacher Read-aloud books include:
- Treasure Island
- The Silver Chair
- Pilgrim's Progress
- Phantom Toll Booth
- Carry On, Mr. Bowditch
Language arts:
- Institute for Excellence in Writing
- Shurley English, Level 5
- Words Their Way Spelling, Level 5
Math skills are found in (text):
- Saxon Mathematics, 6th Grade Level
Classes are also taught in Art, Music and Physical Education
Latin:
Special events & projects may include:
- Sardis Lake: Sailing to discover exploration
- Lewis & Clark Geo-caching
- Authentic Thanksgiving Feast
- Ministerium Projects
- Field Trips