Classics I – Page Fletcher, Instructor
This is the essential middle-school English course emphasizing literature, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. Classical teaching methods and materials will be utilized as students put together “the notebook” – nuggets from some of the best resources: Shurley, IEW, Jensen’s, MLA handbook, and Teaching the Classics.
Using an extensive multi-aged classical reading list, students will select books to read according to genre (adventure, allegory, biography, western, history, mystery, comedy, science fiction, romance, animals) each month. From these books students will write critiques and draw plot outlines while learning to apply increased literary analysis and terminology. There will be an emphasis on grammar, writing, poetry, and literature. Additional outings, events, and movie nights will be encouraged so as to further foster the love of literature and learning
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Requirement: access to a library or bookstore
Textbooks: Sadlier Oxford Vocabulary (This will be ordered by the teacher.)
Webster’s New World Dictionary and Thesaurus (the one with the thesaurus at
the bottom of each page)
ISBN 0-7645-6545-1 paperback; 0-7645-6339-4 hardcover.
The Grammar of Poetry: Imitation in Writing by Matt Whitling, ©2000
Saxon Math 87 - Kathy Melchers, Instructor
Saxon 8/7 is a foundation program in preparation for pre-algebra for sixth and seventh graders who have completed Math 7/6 or equivalent math course. Includes a range of upper-level skills and concepts such as scientific notation, complex statistics, arcs, sectors, and the Pythagorean theorem. A proficient grasp of all math facts is a must with this course.
Textbook: Saxon Math 87, Third Edition Student Text
Third Edition Tests and Worksheets book (
Pre-Algebra - Kathy Melchers, Instructor
The course syllabus will essentially follow the ABeka Pre-algebra textbook. This course will develop and refine necessary skills needed for Algebra I. Emphasis will be placed on graphing, fractions, decimals, proportions, signed numbers and beginning algebraic and geometric concepts. This class will also develop organizational skills for working problems. No credit earned for this course.
Prerequisite: Students must have proficiency with multiplication tables through 12.
Textbook: Pre-Algebra Student Text (Text Code #25763)
Published by A Beka Book
www.abeka.org or 1-877-223-5226
Latin I - Page Fletcher, Instructor
Grammar and Vocabulary
Learn a Latin vocabulary of 334 words with lots of practice and review in the Drill Sheets. Review English grammar; learn the formation of the Roman alphabet; first conjugation verbs; principal parts of verbs; first, second and third declension nouns; ablative case usage; conjugation of sum, conjunctions, prepositions, appositives, adjectives, accusative case usage, personal pronouns, numerals, dative case usage; present, imperfect, and future tenses of verbs; adverbs; indicative and imperative moods of verbs; vocative case usage. Students do some creative writing in Latin, which many have found to be an effective way of actually learning the Latin.
History and Culture
Brief history of Italy, the Roman calendar, the monarchy and the republic of Rome, everyday life in Rome.
Bible
Translation of simple Bible verses, plus examples given in each chapter heading. Many “Bible Thoughts” interspersed throughout. Sentences which instill good character are part of translation practice.
Continuing Story
Each chapter features an installment of the story of a Roman centurion and his family, beginning when they are living in Gaul and are recalled to Rome, and then sent on to Judea, preparing the way for Volume II when they meet the disciples.
Textbook: www.latintrivium.com 858-335-6311
Latin in the Christian Trivium Vol. I item # 9300 $29.95
A good Latin Dictionary of choice
(Plan ahead and purchase Vol. I and II together, item # 9678, for $54.95, since Vol. II costs $42.95)
Latin II – Page Fletcher, Instructor
Grammar and Vocabulary:
Learn a Latin vocabulary of an additional 410 words, giving a total for the two volumes of 744 words. More on adjectives; more ablative case usages; special verbs inquam and possum; perfect, pluperfect, and future tenses of verbs; remaining three verb conjugations, infinitive with subject accusatives; objective infinitives, predicate accusatives; active and passive verb forms; demonstrative pronouns; comparison of adverbs and adjectives; more ablative and accusative uses, fourth declension nouns; participles, dative with intransitive verbs.
History and Culture
Roman names; The Reign of Herod; Roman Houses, Climate of the Mediterranean; Education in Israel; Food in Biblical Times; The Care of the Dead.
Bible
Continuation of Scriptures throughout. Daniel in the Lion’s Den, Luke 1, Jonah and the Whale, Birth of Jesus, Psalm One, Jesus at the Temple, Sermon on the Mount, Deut. 6:4-9, Matthew 28: 18-20, Lex Rex, Attributes of God, . Many “Bible Thoughts” interspersed throughout. Sentences which instill good character are part of translation practice.
Continuing Story
The story of a Roman centurion and his family continues. They travel across the Mediterranean, meet a Jewish family, endure a storm on the Mediterranean, visit friends in Cana, help build the synagogue, hear Jesus give the sermon on the mount, relate the story of the birth of Jesus, learn of Herod’s plan to kill the Infant Jesus. What happens next?
Textbook www.latintrivium.com 858-335-6311
Latin in the Christian Trivium Vol. II item # 9619 $42.95
A good Latin Dictionary of Choice
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