Interactive Guide Grade 5

Fifth Grade Core Subjects : : Overview

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Language Arts : : Literature & Reading Comprehension The Treasure Trove of Literature, Level 2 is a hands-on, Catholic literature program that consists of a non-consumable GUIDEBOOK and a consumable NOTEBOOK which guide the student through five classic works of children’s literature: The Wizard of Oz , Madeleine Takes Command, The Borrowers, Misty of Chincoteague , and The Magician’s Nephew . Designed for independent study—no prior literary knowledge needed by the parent! The Treasure Trove of Literature, Level 2 includes vocabulary; reading comprehension; literary devices and literary elements; discussion questions; weekly games, projects, and activities; weekly lessons about virtuous character qualities exemplified in the reading; and a final project for each book. Samples: • More about The Treasure Trove of Literature , pages 8–9 • Lesson 1, pages 10–11 • Lesson 5, pages 12–13

Language Arts : : Spelling The My Catholic Speller Series follows the high standards, and common scope and sequence, that could be found in any such series from a good Catholic school in years past. Yet, while presenting traditionally sound academics, this series is nevertheless engaging, modern, and up-to-date in its content and approach to Catholic education. Parents have reported that their students, upon completion of the spelling series, were two years ahead of their grade level in spelling. Samples: • Lesson One, pages 14–15 • Contents, page 15