Sixth Grade Syllabus:
| LITERATURE | The
Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Twain The Old Man and the Sea, Twain The Yearling, Rawlings The Fellowship of the Ring, Tolkien Kon-Tiki, Heyerdahl Up From Slavery, Washington Treasure Island, Stevenson The Call of the Wild, London The Story of King Arthur and His Knights, Pyle Alicia: My Story, Appleman-Jurman |
| PENMANSHIP | Review
and strengthen good handwriting skills and habits. |
| ENGLISH | Warriner’s
English Grammar & Composition, Second Course, Harcourt
Brace Thorough instruction and review of grammar, usage, mechanics, study aids, speaking and listening, with special emphasis on the several separate skills of composition. Vocabulary for the High School Student, Amsco (Units 5-7) Enrichment of our reading and spelling programs with the vocabulary lessons grouped logically according to Greek word elements, derivatives, and understanding word relationships and analogies. |
| LOGIC | Critical
Thinking, Book 1, Critical
Thinking Books Logic, probable vs. possible, changing the definition, implications and inferences, common errors in reasoning, propaganda techniques, advertising schemes, emotional slanting, double standards, attributes of a good argument, learning to be open-minded. |
| HISTORY | Achievements
Through the Ages, Glencoe An exploration of world history from prehistoric times to the Age of Exploration. Examination of the strategies various peoples have adopted to solve their recurring problems, and the results obtained form each. Intellectual and cultural features are emphasized. |
| MATHEMATICS | Algebra
1/2, Saxon Continued review of concrete arithmetic skills, plus introduction and practice of initial concepts of abstract calculation: equations, use of parentheses, polynomials, exponents and roots, inequalities, and probabilities. |
| SCIENCE | Prentice
Hall Life Science, Prentice
Hall Plants, invertebrate animals, vertebrate animals, ecosystems, matter, photosynthesis, cells, the human body, reproduction, heredity, living things and the future. |
| MUSIC | Advanced
chorus |
| ART | Baker
Academy's Mastery of Arts |
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION |
Various
ball handling skills, games, and exercises. President's Challenge Physical Fitness Program |
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