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Fifth Grade

Bible: 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

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