Composition

Incorporating additional stylistic techniques as well as adding complexity to their writing, students continue to develop their composition skills as they work through additional units of Andrew Pudewa’s Teaching Structure & Style, from the Institute for Excellence in Writing. New skills developed this year focus on moving students toward more independence with editing and vocabulary choice, while exercising their imaginations to create details and dialog. A variety of assignments draw from history or science using differing formats to reinforce concepts from previous years. Text: Andrew Pudewa’s Teaching Structure & Style, Little Pilgrim’s Progress. 

Grammar – at home

Shurley English Level 4 solidifies basic skills and develops a deeper understanding of grammar concepts and sentence construction. ACTS provides lesson plans for families to complete this subject at home. Classroom instruction includes introducing and reviewing several essential grammar concepts. Students recite jingles and classify types of sentence patterns in front of their peers. Grammar is included on quarterly exams. Text: Shurley English Level 4 

History

In studying the Medieval Era using Veritas Press Middle Ages History Cards, students encounter God’s hand orchestrating events and see His hand preserving His Word throughout His story. Weaving a tapestry that incorporates God’s purpose in 32 pivotal events and people of the period, students will learn new vocabulary and memorize the 32 events through a song. Students will also discover how the world shifted and changed during this dynamic period. Various crafts, projects, and field trips enrich and enhance each student’s understanding of the era. Texts: Veritas Press Middle Ages History Cards, The Door in the Wall, King Arthur and Knights of the Round Table, The Sword in the Tree.

Science

Exploration of God’s amazing universe is the focus of study using Apologia Science Young Explorer Series, Exploring Creation with Astronomy. Content covered includes the major structures of the solar system, unique features of each planet, as well as constellations, comets, and other heavenly bodies. Students also learn about space travel and astronauts. Collaborative learning, interactive projects, and opportunities to hone their observation skills are incorporated through the year. Text: Apologia Science Young Explorer Series, Exploring Creation with Astronomy.

Latin

Latin for Children Primer B follows Primer A’s material covered in Grammar 3. Review of concepts learned in the previous year prepares students for the more advanced concepts of the coming year. Through vocabulary drills, chants, quizzes, parsing and translating of simple Latin sentences, reinforcement of new words and concepts is accomplished, further equipping each student as they advance in their Latin studies. Text: Latin for Children Primer B