4-5 Sixth

Theology Follow the appropriate text in the Faith and Life series supplemented by the

question and answers from the Baltimore Catechism.

(Q’s 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. Joseph’s Baltimore Catechism.

Catholic Books Publ. 1964

The Holy Bible, RSV Catholic Version, Ignatius Press 1966

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 Mathematics 4

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

Mathematics 5

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-

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

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, Sadlier-

Oxford 2008

4-5 6

History 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

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

Children’s 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 Queen’s Own Grove, Patricia. Beatty

Island of the Blue Dolphins, Scott O’Dell

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

Don’t Give Up by Phoebe Cary

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,...

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)

Kipling’s Just So Stories (selected)

Core poetry:

Children’s Beowulf

“The Walrus and the Carpenter”

Shakespeare’s'

“Friends Romans Countrymen”

Psalm 23

Supplementary poetry:

If I were Lord of Tartary

Tennyson’s “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

4-5 Sixth

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

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 development-

ten 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

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 God’s World

Abeka Book, Inc. 1990

Year: Odd e.g., 2003-2004

Science for Young Catholics

Seton Press, 2003

Year: Even

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