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Thursday, December 31, 2009

Looking ahead 2010-2011 Academic Year...

4th Grade
Language Arts
Writing & more: Intermediate Language Lessons (Part 1) OR Wordsmith Apprentice (or both?)
Grammar: G.U.M. (Grammar, Usage, Mechanics) Level B
Handwriting (as needed):Copy work from Happy Scribe Copy Books
Spelling: The Natural Speller
Reading: From this list: Under construction

Math
Teaching Textbooks 4 or 5


2nd Grade
Language Arts
Writing, basic grammar & more: Primary Language Lessons
Reading: Elson Readers
Handwriting: Copy work from Happy Scribe Copy Books
Spelling: Natural Speller or Explode the Code 2 & 3

Math
McRuffy Math 2


Both Grades
Science
One half year each Earth and Space Science, using the following as spines...
Earth: Kingfisher Young People's Book of Planet Earth, supplemented with videos like How the Earth Was Made, and hands-on books like The Amazing Earth Model Book,
Space: Kingfisher Young People's Book of Space, supplemented with videos like The Universe, and hands-on books like Amazing Solar System Models You Can Build Yourself. We also plan to read George's Secret Key to the Universe.

History
The Middle Ages, using Story of the World Vol. 2 with activity guide & various read-alouds

Art Appreciation
Art Fraud Detective or tied into History

Music Appreciation
Meet the Great Composers or Composer of the Month

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