BIBLE: Sixth graders are looking for heroes, and they will find many to pattern their lives after as they study such outstanding Old Testament figures as Daniel, Elijah, and Esther. They will also learn many important values by studying stories such as the parables of Jesus. These stories teach students about being compassionate, having faith in God’s provision, knowing that God still loves His wayward children, anticipating Christ’s return, and praying for specific things. Those attributes are just a few important truths that each sixth grader will learn and can apply to his life
LANGUAGE ARTS-READING: Sixth graders will enjoy reading exciting selections about animals of all kinds, patriots from America’s past, and Christians in foreign lands. This delightful collection of stories and poems features several well-known authors and introduces students to a variety of interesting characters. Students will read a biographical novel and a Christian fiction novel and use them when writing language book reports. Two speed and comprehension readers contain challenging and interesting selections. Sixth graders will develop a wider range of comprehension skills by answering comprehension questions based on stated facts, implications, and general reasoning.
LANGUAGE ARTS-LANGUAGE: The sixth grader should be constantly guided to see how grammar applies to his writing and speaking. God’s Gift of Language C gives a thorough, systematic presentation of grammar, composition, and mechanics in a clear and appealing manner. Both the student and the teacher will appreciate the explanations and demonstrations of the writing process. Students who use this program are not “afraid of composition.” Creative Writing, a companion text to God’s Gift of Language C, helps students to think and to convey their thoughts more clearly, critically, and creatively. God’s Gift of Language C features a cumulative review section at the end of each unit and a Handbook of Rules and Definitions at the end of the text.
LANGUAGE ARTS-PENMANSHIP & CREATIVE WRITING: Creative Writing is a companion text to God’s Gift of Language C. This work-text develops students’ abilities to observe, proofread, think clearly, and use descriptive words. Students learn what characterizes good writing and how they can write more creatively as they study observation and creativity, poetry, and journal writing. The challenging Mind Stretchers provide lively openers for each creative writing class as students create anagrams, acrostics, and rebuses, and work with synonyms, connotation, and alliteration. Creative Writing features many examples for students to follow as they complete these exercises. Sixth graders will also review previously learned penmanship skills and concepts by completing practice exercises.
LANGUAGE ARTS- SPELLING, POETRY & VOCABULARY: Spelling, Vocabulary, and Poetry 6 teaches students the spelling and meaning of words through the study of prefixes, roots, and suffixes. They will be able to spell and recognize thousands of words after learning these common roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Sixth graders will appreciate the eight review lists and exercises that provide opportunity for spelling mastery. Three Spelling Challenge lists allow them to learn commonly misspelled words that pertain to a specific spelling rule. Students will also practice their proofreading skills while learning about the origin and development of the English language from a Christian perspective. Spelling, Vocabulary, and Poetry 6 contains eight delightful poems written by well-known poets; this recitation and memorization of poetry will further develop each student’s appreciation for good poetry.
ARITHMETIC: The Arithmetic 6 work-text includes an abundance of practice problems and review exercises to help each student master important arithmetic skills and concepts. Almost daily story problems and frequent problem-solving strategies are featured, providing practical application for real-life situations. Arithmetic 6 takes students from the known to the unknown as they study fractions, decimals, proportions, percents, prime factoring, algebraic equations, measurement, basic geometry, and beginning banking.
HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY: New World History and Geography offers a Christian perspective on the history and geography of North and South America. It includes a chapter on Canada and a chapter on the recent events in the United States and around the world. Important geographical facts and historical documents that should be given special attention throughout the year are highlighted and placed for easy reference. By reading special-feature articles found throughout the text, students will learn about the lives and contributions of great missionaries and other well-known Christian leaders.
SCIENCE: Observing God’s World is an excellent bridge between elementary and junior high or middle school science. This memorable text presents the universe as the direct creation of God and refutes the man-made idea of evolution. Observing God’s World features photos, art, and charts that clearly illustrate the science concepts being taught. Students will apply what they have learned by doing projects and experiments both at home and at school. Some of the topics students will study include invertebrates, plants, forces of the earth, the universe, space travel, and matter and chemistry
HEALTH: Choosing Good Health places special emphasis on the study of the endocrine, immune, and nervous systems. Students become familiar with major health concerns such as drug abuse and AIDS, and discover the physical, mental, social, and spiritual effects of these problems on the individual and on the nation. A proper attitude toward safety is stressed in Choosing Good Health, teaching students personal responsibility for safety behavior. Students learn to recognize symptoms requiring emergency aid and practice basic first-aid procedures for minor injuries.
LANGUAGE ARTS-READING: Sixth graders will enjoy reading exciting selections about animals of all kinds, patriots from America’s past, and Christians in foreign lands. This delightful collection of stories and poems features several well-known authors and introduces students to a variety of interesting characters. Students will read a biographical novel and a Christian fiction novel and use them when writing language book reports. Two speed and comprehension readers contain challenging and interesting selections. Sixth graders will develop a wider range of comprehension skills by answering comprehension questions based on stated facts, implications, and general reasoning.
LANGUAGE ARTS-LANGUAGE: The sixth grader should be constantly guided to see how grammar applies to his writing and speaking. God’s Gift of Language C gives a thorough, systematic presentation of grammar, composition, and mechanics in a clear and appealing manner. Both the student and the teacher will appreciate the explanations and demonstrations of the writing process. Students who use this program are not “afraid of composition.” Creative Writing, a companion text to God’s Gift of Language C, helps students to think and to convey their thoughts more clearly, critically, and creatively. God’s Gift of Language C features a cumulative review section at the end of each unit and a Handbook of Rules and Definitions at the end of the text.
LANGUAGE ARTS-PENMANSHIP & CREATIVE WRITING: Creative Writing is a companion text to God’s Gift of Language C. This work-text develops students’ abilities to observe, proofread, think clearly, and use descriptive words. Students learn what characterizes good writing and how they can write more creatively as they study observation and creativity, poetry, and journal writing. The challenging Mind Stretchers provide lively openers for each creative writing class as students create anagrams, acrostics, and rebuses, and work with synonyms, connotation, and alliteration. Creative Writing features many examples for students to follow as they complete these exercises. Sixth graders will also review previously learned penmanship skills and concepts by completing practice exercises.
LANGUAGE ARTS- SPELLING, POETRY & VOCABULARY: Spelling, Vocabulary, and Poetry 6 teaches students the spelling and meaning of words through the study of prefixes, roots, and suffixes. They will be able to spell and recognize thousands of words after learning these common roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Sixth graders will appreciate the eight review lists and exercises that provide opportunity for spelling mastery. Three Spelling Challenge lists allow them to learn commonly misspelled words that pertain to a specific spelling rule. Students will also practice their proofreading skills while learning about the origin and development of the English language from a Christian perspective. Spelling, Vocabulary, and Poetry 6 contains eight delightful poems written by well-known poets; this recitation and memorization of poetry will further develop each student’s appreciation for good poetry.
ARITHMETIC: The Arithmetic 6 work-text includes an abundance of practice problems and review exercises to help each student master important arithmetic skills and concepts. Almost daily story problems and frequent problem-solving strategies are featured, providing practical application for real-life situations. Arithmetic 6 takes students from the known to the unknown as they study fractions, decimals, proportions, percents, prime factoring, algebraic equations, measurement, basic geometry, and beginning banking.
HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY: New World History and Geography offers a Christian perspective on the history and geography of North and South America. It includes a chapter on Canada and a chapter on the recent events in the United States and around the world. Important geographical facts and historical documents that should be given special attention throughout the year are highlighted and placed for easy reference. By reading special-feature articles found throughout the text, students will learn about the lives and contributions of great missionaries and other well-known Christian leaders.
SCIENCE: Observing God’s World is an excellent bridge between elementary and junior high or middle school science. This memorable text presents the universe as the direct creation of God and refutes the man-made idea of evolution. Observing God’s World features photos, art, and charts that clearly illustrate the science concepts being taught. Students will apply what they have learned by doing projects and experiments both at home and at school. Some of the topics students will study include invertebrates, plants, forces of the earth, the universe, space travel, and matter and chemistry
HEALTH: Choosing Good Health places special emphasis on the study of the endocrine, immune, and nervous systems. Students become familiar with major health concerns such as drug abuse and AIDS, and discover the physical, mental, social, and spiritual effects of these problems on the individual and on the nation. A proper attitude toward safety is stressed in Choosing Good Health, teaching students personal responsibility for safety behavior. Students learn to recognize symptoms requiring emergency aid and practice basic first-aid procedures for minor injuries.