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Fifth GradeBible: developing consistent Bible reading habits; memorizing scriptures; learning creeds or catechism The Holy Bible with Learning creeds and catechism
Grammar (English Syntax): first year syntax instruction; fifth year spelling The Complete Book of Diagrams by Mary Daly with a grammar reference: Option 1: Warriner’s English Composition and Grammar by John Warriner Option 2: Harvey’s Revised English Grammar by Thomas Harvey Option 3: Learning Grammar Through Writing by Sandra M. Bell Spelling instruction: The Elementary Spelling Book by Noah Webster or The Eclectic Progressive Spelling Book by Alexander H. McGuffey Highly recommended teacher’s resource for spelling: The ABC’s and All Their Tricks by Margaret Bishop
Language: third year Latin or Greek study Option 1: Latina Christiana Book 2 Kit by Cheryl Lowe Option 2: Latin Primer Book 3 by Martha Wilson Option 3: Hey Andrew! Teach Me Some Greek! Level 5 by Karen Mohs
Writing: mastering penmanship and fifth year copying and dictation Copybook resources
Literature: listening to and reading quality literature; lots of poetry 5th Grade Literature & Poetry selections from the 1000 Good Books list
History: American History from Colonization through the Victorian Era Option 1: CCH’s Grade 5 History Unit Option 2: The Story of the Thirteen Colonies by Christine Miller Highly recommended teacher’s resource for any of the listed options: All Through the Ages History through Literature Guide by Christine Miller The TimeChart History of the World by Edward Hull
Math: fifth year arithmetic instruction Option 1: Math 76 by Stephen Hake & John Saxon Option 2: Math-U-See Advanced Mathematics by Steve Demme Option 3: Ray’s New Practical Arithmetic Text with Ray’s Test Examples for Practical Arithmetic and Ray’s New Arithmetic Key and Parent-Teacher Guide
Science: Nature study and history of science integrated with history study: Handbook of Nature Study by Anna Botsford Comstock with All Through the Ages History through Literature Guide by Christine Miller
Art: Fifth year art history, copying, and color mixing, or a sequential art curriculum Option 1: progressive work in art history, copying masterpieces, and color Art History: God and the History of Art by Barry Stebbing or The Arts by Hendrik Willem van Loon Copying Masterpieces: Catalog of Fine Art Prints by the National Gallery of Art and/or Catalog of Fine Art Prints by University Prints Option 2: using a sequential art curriculum Feed My Sheep by Barry Stebbing Option 3: using a sequential art curriculum Artistic Pursuits: Elements of Art and Composition, Grades 4-6 Book 1 by Brenda Ellis
Music: melody, rhythm, harmony, and timbre; singing; familiarization with church, national, & classical music; the history of music:
Learning to play the piano or other instrument will teach the grammar of music; therefore, private local piano lessons are highly recommended, with church, national, and classical music and music history
Geography: developing geographic awareness through literature; facts memorization; map skills; history of geographic exploration and cartography All Through the Ages History through Literature Guide by Christine Miller and/or van Loon’s Geography by Hendrik van Loon with The Geography Coloring Book by Wynn Kapit and World Atlas for Young Explorers by the National Geographic Society History of Geographic Exploration & Cartography |