BIBLE:
Daily devotions, Bible memory work, hymn singing, scripture study
(Christ & My Choices), and prayer-- weekly praise assemblies--
Gideon Youth Testament distribution--*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:
Language analysis skills—Read and Think Comprehensive Exercises,
independent study -- library opportunities. Emphasis: development in
oral reading skills, increasing vocabulary, exposure to informative content,
appreciating literature, conveying comprehension through note-taking.
Bob Jones Reader: “Pages in My Head”, encyclopedia research.
SPELLING:
Daily practice for weekly spelling list--weekly spelling assignment
(ACSI Spelling 5)--phonics drills, annual Spelling Bee Contest.
Emphasis: recognizing phonetics in English spelling, and alertness
to sight words
LANGUAGE:
Weekly language assignments (A Beka Language 5)--topics covered:
synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, using the dictionary, alphabetical order,
word use, subjects and predicates, verbs, nouns, pronouns, modifiers,
prepositions, conjunctions, interjections, oral and written book reports,
letters, paragraphs, outlines, punctuation, complements, composition
writing skills, poetry, penmanship skills Emphasis: reviewing fundamental
language skills – independent novel studies. Speech Meet
MATHEMATICS:
Weekly math assignments (A Beka Mathematics 5)--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, mixed numbers,
simplifying; averaging numbers; decimals: multiplying and dividing, adding and subtracting,
writing decimals as fractions; solving equations; measurement in metric; converting temperature
(Celsius to Fahrenheit) 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:
Emphasis: art expression through multi-media and developing creative and drawing skills
PHYSICAL EDUCATION:
Weekly physical activity class--fitness exercises--soccer--cross country--track and field, baseball,
hockey, skating, cooperative games Emphasis: developing physical fitness and sportsmanship
MUSIC & DRAMA:
Participation in plays and musicales presented at special school programs--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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