BIBLE:
-Daily devotions: Bible memory work, scripture study –ACSI-Christ &
My Choices, and prayer-- weekly praise assemblies -- *all other subject
areas are scripture based and instructed with a definite Christian influence*
Emphasis: awareness of a personal need to know and worship God
READING COMPREHENSION:
SRA Reading Lab—Read and Think Comprehensive Exercises -- library
opportunities Emphasis: development in oral reading skills, increasing
vocabulary, exposure to informative content, appreciating literature,
conveying comprehension through note-taking. Trailblazer Book
independent study, Bob Jones Reader – “I Met You in a Story”
SPELLING:
-Daily practise for weekly spelling list--weekly spelling assignment
(ACSI Spelling 4)--phonics drills, annual Spelling Bee Contest
Emphasis: recognizing phonetics in English spelling, and alertness
to sight words
LANGUAGE:
-Weekly language assignments (A Beka Language 4)--topics covered:
synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, using the dictionary, alphabetical order,
word use, subjects and predicates, verbs, nouns, pronouns, modifiers,
prepositions, conjunctions, interjections, oral book reports, letters,
paragraphs, outlines, punctuation, composition writing skills, poetry,
penmanship skills Emphasis: reviewing fundamental language skills.
Speech Meet.
MATHEMATICS:
-Weekly math assignments (A Beka Mathematics 4)--topics covered: place value;
binary operations (=,-,x,/) with 1 and 2 digit divisors, 4 and 5 digit dividends,
2 and 3 digit multiplicands; basic geometry, perpendicular and parallel lines, polygons,
circles; perimeter and area of rectangular-type shapes; fractions: +,- with like denominators,
improper fractions, multiplying fractions, mixed numbers, simplifying; measurement in metric,
introduction to decimals, using graphs (picto, line, bar), solving equations Emphasis: learning to apply
arithmetic skillfully in order to function in daily life
FRENCH:
-Weekly lesson: an oral & written introduction to basic French vocabulary, (dealing with school,
family, community, first aid, friendship, collections, magic show, sewing, and numbers),
common French phrases and simple dialogue; Emphasis: introduction to French
as a
second language using Activie 1 & 2 units
GEOGRAPHY/SOCIAL STUDIES:
-Mapping skills, Ontario, The North, India, Famous Canadians
SCIENCE:
-Abeka 4 curriculum – Understanding God’s World – Insects, Plants, Birds, Matter, Energy, Astronomy
ART:
-Cards and pictures related to calendar holidays. Emphasis: art expression through multi-media
and developing creative and drawing skills
PHYSICAL EDUCATION:
-Weekly physical activity class--fitness exercises--soccer--cross country racing --track and field,
baseball, hockey, skating, cooperative games. Emphasis: developing physical fitness
and sportsmanship
MUSIC AND DRAMA:
-Participation in plays and musicales presented at special school programs (Christmas presentation)
public speaking contest (original speech and poetry recital), Scripture memory.
Emphasis: developing freedom and familiarity in public speaking, singing, acting and choreography
FIELD TRIPS:
-Medeba Adventure Learning Centre
-Library Study
-Collingwood, ON
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