Typical course of study for Grade 5. Appropriate for Grades 4 - 8.
The following lists our core recommendations for students in Grade 5. You will not be buying every book or only the books listed. Students have a wide variety of abilities and aptitudes; schooling — especially homeschooling — needs to be adapted to different children in different ways. Your advisor will work with you to (a) match each child’s strengths and weaknesses to specific materials; (b) combine your students in texts and subjects as often as possible; (c) choose a religion, history and science focus for the family for the year; and (d) weave materials you may already have or would prefer to use into your family’s course plan.
RELIGION
Bible History [Semester 1 and 2]
- Golden Children’s Bible Rev. Joseph A. Grispino, SM, SSL, et al.;
- Start Write Software 5.0 (Windows/Mac) CD-ROM Handwriting Software
- Schuster’s Illustrated Bible History of the Old and New Testaments Ignatius Schuster, DD
- Introduction to Classical Studies; Teacher Guide Cheryl Lowe
SOCIAL STUDIES / HISTORY
Roman History [Semester 1 and 2]
- Introduction to Classical Studies; Teacher Guide Cheryl Lowe
- Famous Men of Rome John Haaren; A.B. Poland
- Greenleaf Guide to the Famous Men of Rome Cynthia Shearer
- D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths Ingri and Edgar Parin D’Aulaire
- Ancient Rome (Cultural Atlas for Young People) Mike Corbishley
- Introductions to Classical Studies; Student Guide Cheryl Lowe
LITERATURE
Roman Literature [Quarters 2 - 3]
- A Landscape With Dragons: The Battle for Your Child’s Mind Michael O’Brien
- Paideia Program Mortimer J. Adler
- Let the Authors Speak: Guide to Worthy Books [ORDER USED] Carolyn Hatcher
- Select a few titles from the following list:
- Cultural Atlas For Young People: Ancient Rome Mike Corbishley
- Tanglewood Tales: For Girls and Boys Nathaniel Hawthorne
- A Wonder Book: For Boys and Girls Nathaniel Hawthorne
- Rome and Romans (Time Traveler Series) Heather Amery and Patricia Vanags
- City: A Story of Roman Planning and Construction David MacCauley
- Aeneid for Boys and Girls, The Alfred J. Church
- Greek and Roman Plays for the Intermediate Grades [ORDER USED] Albert Cullum
- Roman Engineers, The [ORDER USED] L.A. and J.A. Hamey
- Bronze Bow, The Elizabeth George Speare
- Book of Virtues, The William J. Bennett
- Coriolanus William Shakespeare
- The Young Carthaginian, A Story Of The Times Of Hannibal G. A. Henty
- Gift of the Golden Cup, The: A Tale of Rome and Pirates Isabelle Lawrence
- Julius Caesar John Gunther
- Caesar’s Gallic Wars Olivia Coolidge
- Detectives in Togas Henry Winterfeld
- Augustus Caesar s World Genevieve Foster
- Augustus Caesar, Architect of Empire Monroe Stearns
- Butler’s Lives of the Saints: Concise Edition
- Martyrs of the Coliseum Rev. Augustine O’Reilly
- Eagle of the Ninth, The Rosemary Sutcliff
- White Isle, The Caroline Dale Snedeker
- Message to Hadrian: An Adventure Story of Ancient Rome Geoffrey Trease
- Silver Branch, The Rosemary Sutcliff
- St. Helena and the True Cross Louis De Wohl
- Plutarch’s Lives, Volume 1 (Modern Library Classics) Plutarch
- CliffsComplete: Shakespeare's Julius Caesar William Shakespeare
- Marcus Aurelius : Meditations Marcus Aurelius
FINE ARTS
Roman Architecture I [Quarter 2]
- Our Amazing Bridges Architecture Kit Slinky Science
- Roman Engineers, The [ORDER USED] L.A. and J.A. Hamey
Art Prac&Intro to Drafting [Quarters 2 - 3]
- Complete-A-Sketch 1-2-3 on CD Mel Peterman
- Complete-A-Sketch: Vision-Dexterity-Focus Mel Peterman
- Practical Drafting: Applied Engineering Graphics Mel Peterman
- Practical Graphic Design Mel Peterman
Music Appreciation [Quarter 4]
- Music and Moments with the Masters Year 1 Cornerstone Curriculum
- Musical Instruments Coloring Book Ellen J. McHenry
SCIENCE
Botany [Semester 1 and 2]
- Exploring Creation with Botany: Textbook Jeannie K. Fulbright
LANGUAGES
Grk&Latin Derivatives [Quarters 2 - 3]
- English from the Roots Up Volume 1 : Help for Reading, Writing, Spelling, and S.A.T. Scores Joegil K. Lundquist
LANGUAGE ARTS
Classical Composition II [Semester 1 and 2]
- Writing Tales Level TWO Student Book Amy Hastings Olsen
- Writing Tales Level TWO Teacher’s Guide Amy Hastings Olsen
Reading Skill [Semester 1 and 2]
- Catholic National Reader Volume 2
- Catholic National Reader Volume 3
- Catholic National Reader Volume 4
Penmanship F [Semester 1 and 2]
- Handwriting 5 for Young Catholics Seton Staff
Spelling [Semester 1 and 2]
- My Catholic Speller D Nancy Nicholson
MATHEMATICS
Math Facts Remediation [Semester 1 and 2]
- CalcuPak 1 on CD-ROM Edwin C. Myers, Ph.D.
- Math in a Flash Multiplication flashcards
- Math in a Flash Addition flashcards
- Math in a Flash Subtraction flashcards
- Math in a Flash Division flashcards
Mathematics V [Semester 1 and 2]
- Math U See Epsilon: Level Up Math U See
- Math U See Epsilon: Universal kit Math U See
- Fraction Overlays (Manipulatives) Math U See
- Math U See Integer Block kit (Manipulatives) Math U See
Learn more...
- Kindergarten: Getting Started
- Grade 1: Introduction to Basic Skills
- Grade 2: Bible History & Hands-on Science
- Grade 3: Ancient History & Anatomy
- Grade 4: Greek History & Astronomy
- Grade 5: Roman History & Botany
- Grade 6: Old World History & Zoology
- Grade 7: American History & Science Literacy
- Grade 8: World History & Science Literacy
- High School Courses