Theology

4-5 Follow the appropriate text in the Faith and Life series supplemented by the question and answers from the Baltimore Catechism. (Qs 1-100) Read and memorize Scripture that follows the liturgical year; psalms, selections from the Gospels. Jesus Our Guide Ignatius Press 2033 Jesus Our Guide Activity Book Ignatius Press 2003 The New St. Josephs Baltimore Catechism. Catholic Books Publ. 1964 The Holy Bible, RSV Catholic Version, Ignatius Press 1966

Sixth Following Christ and Bible History Study of Old Testament as a means to develop and extend students understanding of Holy Scripture and Sacred Tradition, the Life and Mission of Christ, The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, the Ten Commandments, and our Baptismal call to holiness. Old Testament History Commandments Mass Prayer Following Christ Ignatius Press 1985 Bible History: A Textbook of the Old and New Testaments Johnson, Hannan and Dominica, 1931 Benziger Bros., Inc. The Holy Bible, RSV Catholic Version, Ignatius Press 1966 Math 6 Understanding of the four operations. Agility with addition and multiplication tables; learn algorithms for the four operations. Introduction to problem solving skills. Progress in Mathematics Grade 6 Sadlier-Oxford 2008

Math

Mathematics 4

Mathematics 5

Number Sense: Students understand the place value of whole numbers and decimals to two decimal places and how whole numbers and decimals relate to simple fractions. Students use the concepts of negative numbers students know how to factor small whole numbers. Algebra and Functions: Students use and interpret variables, mathematical symbols, and properties to write and simplify expressions and sentences students know how to manipulate equations. Measurement and Geometry: Students understand perimeter and area. Students use two-dimensional grids to represent points and graph lines and simple figures. Students demonstrate an understanding of plane and solid geometric objects and use this knowledge to show relationships and solve problems. Statistics, Data Analysis, and Probability: Students organize, represent, and interpret numerical and categorical data and clearly communicate their findings. Students make predictions for simple probability situations. Mathematical Reasoning: Students make decisions about how to approach problems. Students use strategies, skills, and concepts in finding solutions. Students move beyond a particular problem by

Number Sense: Students compute with very large and very small numbers, positive integers, decimals, and fractions and understand the relationship between decimals, fractions, and percents. They understand the relative magnitudes of numbers. Students perform calculations and solve problems involving addition, subtraction, and simple multiplication and division of fractions and decimals. Students use variables in simple expressions, compute the value of the expression for specific values of the variable, and plot and interpret the results. Algebra and Functions, Measurement and Geometry: Students understand and compute the volumes and areas of simple objects. Students identify, describe and classify the properties of, and the relationships between plane and solid geometric figures. Statistics, Data Analysis, and Probability: Students display, analyze, compare, and interpret different data sets, including data sets of different sizes. Mathematical Reasoning: Students make decisions about how to approach problems. Students use strategies, skills, and concepts in finding solutions. Students move beyond a particular problem by generalizing to other situations.

Progress in Mathematics, Sadlier-

generalizing to other situations. Progress in Mathematics 4 Workbook, Sadlier-Oxford 2008 Progress in Mathematics 4, Sadlier-Oxford 2008

Oxford 2008 Progress in Mathematics 5 Workbook, Sadlier-Oxford 2008 Progress in Mathematics 5, SadlierOxford 2008

History

4-5 American History California History Geography of United States and world counties. Regional and state divisions of our country. Extensive study of California State history including settlers, missions, indigenous peoples and significant historical events. Understanding of California climate zones, landscape, industry and agriculture. Sea to Shining Sea Catholic Schools Textbook Project, Ignatius Press 2003 Oh, California Houghton Mifflin, 1991 The Missions: California Heritage Merryant, 1988 Instructional Fair

6 World Cultures and Geography Introduction to the ancient cultures and their development, as well as the birth of major modern cultures. Discussion of historical events and figures and their effect on the development of world civilization from a Catholic worldview. All Ye Lands: World Cultures and Geography Catholic Schools Textbook Project, Ignatius Press, 2002 Famous Men of Greece Greenleaf Press 1989 Famous Men of Rome Greenleaf Press 1989

Reading

Selections of readings appropriate to the level of the child. Through reading, the students will gain the ability to understand, interpret and remember stories and poems. Analytical reading, vocabulary enhancement, critical thinking skills, written evaluations of material, learning silent Reading and increasing speed and comprehension. Oral reading with proper expression and inflection, clarity and rhythm. Basal Readers: American Cardinal Readers: Book Four Neumann Press 1996 Childrens Classics to be Read Aloud Edward Bilshen Kingfisher/Larouse 1991 Cycle A Core Reading: Farmer Boy, Laura Ingalls Wilder The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, C.S. Lewis The Queens Own Grove, Patricia. Beatty Island of the Blue Dolphins, Scott ODell The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, C.S. Lewis Cycle A Core Poetry: September by Edwing Fallis The Barefoot Boy by John Greenleaf Whittier The Village Blacksmith by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Mojave by Diane Siebert The Song of the Brook by Alfred Tennyson Cycle A Supplementary Reading: Little House on the Prairie, Laura Ingalls Wilder Where the Red Fern Grows, Wilson Rawls Cycle A Supplementary Poetry: True Worth by Alice Cary Dont Give Up by Phoebe Cary

Selections of readings appropriate to the level of the child and complementary to the diverse cultures studied in the history course. Through reading, (silently and aloud in class), the students will gain the ability to partake in discussion, comparison, analyzing character traits, plot analysis and writing. Book reports, presentaitons and classroom discussion add to the depth of comprehension. Teacher guided oral reading assists student growth in proper expression and even proper understanding of grammar and nuance. Core Readings: The Silver Chair The Children's Homer D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths Supplemental Readings: The Hittite Warrior Tales of Ancient Egypt The Epic of Gilgamesh Archimedes and the Door of Science The Phantom Tollbooth The Eagle of the Ninth Famous Men of Greece Famous Men of Rome Tales from The Arabian Nights (selected) Kiplings Just So Stories (selected) Core poetry: Childrens Beowulf The Walrus and the Carpenter Shakespeares' Friends Romans Countrymen Psalm 23 Supplementary poetry: If I were Lord of Tartary Tennysons Ulysses (last 2-3 stanzas) Be Strong The Builders Jabberwosky The road Not Taken Core Scripture: I Sam 17 (David and Goliath) Supplementary Scripture: The Canticle of Zechariah The Gospel of St. Luke (entire) Suggested Summer Reading: (after 6th grade) The Hobbit

Cycle B Core Reading: On the Banks of Plum Creek, Laura Ingalls Wilder Charley Scedaddle, Patricia Beatty (with audio for listening skills) The Horse and His Boy, C.S. Lewis By the Shores of Silver Lake, Laura Ingalls Wilder Cycle B Core Poetry: I May Not See the Answer Now by Gertrude B. McClain The Wind and the Moon by George MacDonald The Lamb by William Blake A Boys Song by James Hogg Thanksgiving by Edward Everett Hale Cycle B Supplementary Reading: Little House on the Prairie, Laura Ingalls Wilder Where the Red Fern Grows, Wilson Rawls Supplementary Poetry: Down to Sleep by Helen Hunt Jackson The Sunshine by Louisa M. Alcott The Sugar Plum Tree by Eugene Field Other classics Poetry by: Belloc, Blake, Burns, Child, Cooper, Kilmer, Stephenson,...

4-5 Reading cont. ENGLISH: Phonics/ Spelling/ Writing/ Handwriting Reading and comprehension; identify parts of speech and diagram sentences; vocabulary development from reading - 5 new words each week; writing sentences - imitate the structure of well written sentences. Easy Grammar 4/5 1996 Easy Grammar Wrkbk 4/5 1996 Daily Grams: Guided Review Aiding Mastery 1989 Wanda Phillips, ISHA Publ. Intermediate Language Lessons, Emma Serl, Lost Classics Book Co. 1996 My Catholic Speller, Level D Nancy Nicholason CHC My Catholic Speller, Level E Nancy Nicholson 2008 Writing Our Catholic Faith 5 Universal 2008 Wordly wise book 1 Educators Publ. 1997 Wordly Wise book 2 Educators Publ. 1997

Sixth

Learning the liberal art of grammar by formal study, identifying parts of speech by diagramming well written sentences and by writing student generated sentences; continued reading and writing book reports; memorization of poetry and beautiful literature prose passages; continue with vocabulary developmentten to fifteen words a week. Ongoing development of outlining, writing (sentences, paragraphs introduce simple essay), cursive handwriting and note taking. Simple ready writing exercises on given prompts. Research paper in conjunction with History. Excellence in Writing Andrew Padewa My Catholic Speller Level F Nancy Nicholson For Little folks, 2003 Wordly Wise 3000 Vocabulary development program. Reading analysis. School Specialty, Inc 2007 Steps to Good Grammar J. Weston Walsh Publishers 1988 Vocabulary from Classical Roots Levea, Fifer & Flowers Educators Publishers 1998 Earth Science Examination of composition, forces and characteristics of the earth. Study includes rocks, minerals, weathering and erosion, plate tectonics and volcanism as well as meteorology and the atmosphere. Bi-weekly lab. Class or group science projects scientific method. Class field trips Focus on Earth Science Prentice Hall 2001

Science

General Science Categorize living things by their changes and properties and memorize their names. Categorize materials by their names and properties. Name weather formations and the changes that occur. Name constellations

Investigating Gods World Abeka Book, Inc. 1990 Year: Odd e.g., 2003-2004 Science for Young Catholics Seton Press, 2003 Year: Even