Welcome

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5th & 6th Grade

Engleside Christian School

2014 - 2015

Bible
TEXT
Bible for verse memorization
Living in Gods Love, BJU Press
CONTENT
Hymns and choruses, weekly verse memorization, and daily Bible lesson
Units of study will focus on building godly character through studying and following the
example of Christ and different Bible characters including:
o Cain, Abram, Joseph, Solomon, Gideon, Jonah, Elis sons, Gehazi, Esther, Daniel, Saul,
Jonathan, David, Rehoboam, Jehoshaphat, Josiah, Simon Peter, Simon, Aneas and
Tabitha, Phillip, and Paul.
GRADING
Grades will be taken from unit tests and weekly verse memorization tests.

Arithmetic 5
TEXT
Arithmetic 5, ABeka
CONTENT
Whole Numbers
o Addition, subtraction, multiplication by 2 digit factor, division by 1 and 2 digit factors,
place value, averaging, and checking division
Measures
o English and metric linear, English and metric capacity, time, English and metric
weight/mass, converting measures, and measurement equations
Fractions
o Remainders, adding and subtracting common denominators, mixed numbers, factoring
and reducing fractions, proper and improper fractions, cross multiplication, multiples,
uncommon denominators, subtracting and multiplying fractions
Algebraic Equations
o Algebraic axioms for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Decimals
o Place value, comparing decimals, adding and subtracting decimals, decimal-fraction
equivalents, multiplying decimals, and rounding
Graphs
o Pictographs, bar graphs, line graphs, graphing ordered pairs, scale drawings, and
temperature
Dividing Fractions
o Dividing fractions by other fractions, mixed numbers, & whole numbers
Geometry
o Shapes, angles and triangles, perimeters of rectangles and squares, area of rectangles
and squares
Dividing Decimals
o Exact quotients, rounding, changing fractions to decimals, repeating decimals,
dividing by decimals

GRADING
Homework
Quizzes
Tests

Arithmetic 6
TEXT
Arithmetic 6, ABeka
CONTENT
Whole Numbers
o Addition, subtraction, multiplication by 2 digit factor, division by 1 and 2 digit factors,
place value, averaging, and checking division
Measures
o English and metric linear, English and metric capacity/time, English and metric
weight/mass, converting measures, and measurement equations
Factoring
o Prime and composite numbers, prime factoring, factoring tree, greatest common
factors, least common multiples
Fractions
o Proper and improper fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of
fractions with common and/or uncommon denominators, cancellations, and cross
multiplication
Decimals
o Comparing decimals, addition, subtraction, and multiplication of decimals, division
into decimals and division by a decimal, decimal-fraction equivalents, and rounding
Percents
o Writing decimals as percents and percents as decimals, percents and fractions, finding
discounts, and estimating
Graphs
o Pictographs, bar graphs, line graphs, circle graphs, terms: range, mean, and median,
scale drawings, and map distances
Geometry
o Shapes, perimeter, area, congruency, circumference, angles, and triangles, geometric
models
Algebra
o Order of operations, algebraic multiplication, and solving equations
Practical Math
o Banking, budgeting, installment buying, interest calculation, electricity and gas
meters
GRADING
Homework
Quizzes
Tests

English 5
TEXT
English 5: Writing and Grammar, BJU Press
CONTENT
Students advance their knowledge in complex sentence structures as they experience various
types of study and reference literature.
Students develop techniques to express opinions, share knowledge, and use their imagination.
Apply grammar concepts in the following writing assignments:
o Compare and contrast essay
o Persuasive business letter
o Diamante and a sense poem
o Personal narrative
o Book review
o Research report
o Imaginative instructions
o A play
GOALS
Communicate effectively
Apply punctuation and capitalization rules
Use various types of reference and study materials including the library, dictionary,
encyclopedia, atlas, almanac, periodicals and electronic references
Develop and improve writing skills

Requirements:

Complete daily work and all homework

Use study and reference materials
Revise and proofread

Evaluation:

Students will demonstrate concept comprehension in regularly scheduled tests.

Teachers will evaluate writing assignments according to established guidelines
Grading:
o 1/3 Writing Projects
o 1/3 Grammar Pages
o 1/3 Chapter Tests

English 6
TEXT
English 6: Writing and Grammar, BJU Press

CONTENT
Students advance their knowledge in complex sentence structures as they experience various
types of study and reference literature.
Students develop techniques to express opinions, share knowledge, and use their imagination.
Apply grammar concepts in the following writing assignments:
o Personal narrative
o Newspaper editorial
o Specific instructions
o Research report
o Historical fiction
o Compare contrast essay
o Limerick and free verse
o Cover letter
GOALS
Communicate effectively
Apply punctuation and capitalization rules
Use various types of reference and study materials including the library, dictionary,
encyclopedia, atlas, almanac, periodicals and electronic references
Develop and improve writing skills
REQUIREMENTS
Complete daily work and all homework
Use study and reference materials
Revise and proofread
EVALUATION
Students will demonstrate concept comprehension in regularly scheduled tests.
Writing assignments will be evaluated according to established guidelines.
Grading:
o 1/3 Writing Projects
o 1/3 Grammar Pages
o 1/3 Chapter Tests

History
TEXT
Heritage Studies 5 (electronic text)
Heritage Studies 5 Activity Manual
CONTENT
The Heritage 5 text provides a narrative of American history from the development of the
automobile in the late 180s through the inauguration of President Obama in 2009. Topics are
presented from a Biblical perspective and include the invention and influence of the
automobile and airplane, World War I, the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, World
War II, the Vietnam War, struggles over civil rights, the war on terror, Afghanistan and Iraq

wars, and immigration decisions. Students will explore these topics while applying critical
and all-encompassing themes of geography, American history, government, economics, world
history, and culture.
GOALS
Strengthen knowledge of God and encourage Christian growth
Develop good citizenship through the balanced use of history, geography, government,
economics, and cultural skills
Present a balanced overview of social studies
Promote an understanding and an ability to discern connections between events
Organize knowledge in chronological order
GRADING
Quizzes
Homework
Tests

Science
TEXT
Science 5 (electronic text)
Science 5 Activity Manual
CONTENT
Minerals & rocks
o Earth layers, earth surfaces, mineral and rock characteristics
Fossils & dinosaurs
o Fossil formation, fossil observation, dinosaur information from fossils
Matter
o Measuring matter, measuring length, volume, and temperature
o States of matter, matter classification, mixture/solution characteristics
o Concentration and saturation
Energy & heat
o Types of energy, heat and energy transfer
Weather
o Atmosphere layers, air movement, air moisture, temperature changes
o Severe weather characteristics and causes, weather forecasting
Biomes
o Land and aquatic biomes, tundra, coniferous forests, deciduous forests
o Grasslands, deserts, tropical rainforests, mountains
Ecosystems
o Parts and roles of ecosystem, cycles of carbon, nitrogen, and water
Sound
o Sound properties, characteristics, and uses
Light
o Light energy, visible spectrum, mirrors, light technology, electromagnetic spectrum

Respiratory and circulatory system

o Upper and lower respiratory, respiratory problems
o Blood circulation, heart protection

GOALS
Develop a knowledge of God
o Inculcate the understanding that God is the Creator and Sustainer of the universe
(Col. 1:16-17)
o Identify the orderliness and precision of Gods creation (Eccles. 3:1-8)
o Inspire curiosity, wonder, and appreciation of Gods creation (Ps. 19:1)
Encourage Christian growth
o Promote disciplined and orderly approaches to problem solving (I Thess. 5:21)
o Teach cooperative skills through group activities
o Challenge students to be good stewards of Gods creation (Gen. 2:15)
Promote scientific literacy
o Establish foundational science facts and skills for further science instruction
o Balance presentation of facts with active participation
o Teach processes involved in a scientific method
o Show integration of science into the students everyday life
o Affect a positive attitude toward science through active participation and relevant
discussions
GRADING
Quizzes
Homework
Tests

Reading
TEXT
Reading 5 Student Text: Pages in My Head (electronic textbook)
Reading 5 Worktext: Pages in My Head
CONTENT
Reading Text
o Reading 5 Student Text provides engaging reading material for the 5th grade level.
Presented in a colorful, richly illustrated format, the literature selections help
students build reading comprehension and cultivate an appreciation of literature.
Reading Worktext
o The worktext provides a variety of exercises which allow students to demonstrate
their reading comprehension and enrich their understanding of the literature
selections they read in Reading 5 Student Text.
GRADING
Grades will be taken by averaging daily assignments and oral reading scores.

Spelling
TEXT

 Spelling 5, BJU Press

Spelling 6, BJU Press
CONTENT
Students will learn the spellings and meanings of common Greek and/or Latin roots, prefixes
and suffixes and coordinating words.
Students will master the spelling and meaning of 20 words each week.
GOALS
o Strengthen the students knowledge of God and encourage Christian growth
o Promote the understanding that God created language and uses written language (the
Bible) to communicate His truth and love
o Cultivate a desire to honor God through spelling accuracy
o Equip students to apply spelling skills in order to produce accurate, God-honoring written
communication
o Teach spelling patterns and strategies for application
o Encourage the use of a consistent study method when learning to spell a word
o Incorporate meaning-based word study
o Equip students to use effective proofreading skills
o Provide systematic review of concepts
o Teach basic dictionary skills
o Incorporate meaningful writing experiences
o Promote spelling consciousness
GRADING
Grades will be taken from weekly tests.

Penmanship
TEXT
Penmanship Mastery II
CONTENT
Students will polish their cursive writing while practicing some creative writing.
Penmanship will be assessed for correct formation, uniform size and slant, boundaries,
observance of margins, and overall neatness.
GRADING
Grades will be taken by averaging daily assignments.