Brazosport Christian School
Course Description
Grade Level: Sixth
Subject: Language Arts and Spelling
Philosophy Statement:
All forms of listening, speaking, reading, and writing are approached with ultimate purpose of communicating with God Himself and with people for God’s glory. Through language arts, students learn to listen for the Shepherd’s voice and to listen for another’s need. Students learn to speak praises to the Lord and to speak language that is an effective witness to others. It is the purpose of Language Arts to facilitate reading the Bible with discernment, so that one may know God’s will for his life and effectively articulate one’s belief to others. Spiritual growth is fostered through Christian reading materials. Grade levels which use supplementary secular reading materials incorporate Biblical principles and truths into the curriculum, contrasting the world’s view with God’s view as the opportunities present themselves.
Course Objective/Instructional Goal:
The students will learn the writing process and apply it through the writing of book reports, a research report, and a variety of writing assignments. As the students write, they will learn to recognize and write good sentences and construct god paragraphs with unity and order, using correct capitalization and punctuation.
Students will identify and use all eight parts of speech, diagram complete sentences, and use modifiers and troublesome words correctly. Students will also increase their vocabulary along with identifying and practicing correct word usage.
Students will learn to distinguish between pairs of words commonly used as synonyms, antonyms, or homophones, and become familiar with the meaning of common roots, prefixes, and suffixes.Students will improve their oral reading by learning to read with good expression and phrasing.
Scientific Spelling teaches students to spell by translating sounds into letters or letter clusters. The choice of letters or letter clusters used to represent the sounds is dependent on the reliable patterns of the language. Students will show success with Scientific Spelling by discriminating and unblending sounds in words. Students will learn how to use spelling and vocabulary words correctly in their spoken and written language.
Textbooks:
Bob Jones English: Writing and Grammar
Bob Jones Reading Curriculum
Scientific Spelling
Supplementary Materials:
Library Books
Time Frame:
Daily
Evaluations:
Observation
Oral Evaluation
Homework
Application
Quizzes Tests
Brazosport Christian School
Course Description
Grade Level: Sixth
Subject: Physical Education
Philosophy Statement:
Physical Education is to contribute to the optimum physical, mental, social, and emotional growth and development of each individual through a sequential and guided program of physical activities. Every child is taught the importance of the proper use of the body throughout life and that they have a moral responsibility to God as a service to Him. “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought with a price. Therefore honor God with your body”
(1 Corinthians 6:19-20).
Course Objective/Instructional Goal:
To enhance physical growth and development, develop useful physical skills; develop in socially useful ways develop intellectual competencies, develop creative talents and enhance a child’s self-image.
Textbook:
Various
Supplementary Materials:
- Balls (beach balls, volleyballs, tennis balls, soccer balls, footballs)
- Individual skipping ropes and long ropes
- Bean bags
- Hoops
- Jacks
- Horseshoe sets
- Cones
- Parachute
- Uniforms for grades 4-6 and appropriate shoes grades K-6
Time Frame:
Daily
Evaluation:
- Subjective and objective rating for fundamental skills – Teacher made skill tests are devised so that individual scores are totaled to provide a menu of ranking the children as well as indicating where additional emphasis should be placed in the selection of practice activities and lead-up games.
- Knowledge and understanding of physical activities and their contribution to physical and mental health – When children know the team positions, rules and strategy of a game, there is less chance of misunderstandings and fighting. Verbal questions are used to teach simple rules and verses in singing games and to stimulate creative thought through interpretive movements. Written tests are used in upper grades in all phases of the program.
- Social Development – the ability to get along with others, team loyalty and sportsmanship
- Grading – to report the child’s progress:
Brazosport Christian School
Course Description
Grade Level: Sixth
Subject: Reading
Philosophy Statement:
All forms of listening, speaking, reading, and writing are approached with the ultimate purpose of communicating with God Himself and with people for God’s glory. Through Language arts, students learn to listen for the Shepherd’s voice and to listen for another’s needs. Students learn to speak praises to the Lord and to speak language that is an affective witness to others. It is the purpose of the Language Arts program to facilitate reading the Bible with discernment, so that one may know God’s will for his life and effectively articulate one’s belief to others. Spiritual growth is fostered through Christian reading materials. Grade levels which use supplementary secular reading materials incorporate Biblical principles and truths into the curriculum, contrasting the world’s view with God’s view as the opportunities present themselves. By identifying both godly and ungodly character traits, students are given the opportunity to compare and contrast story character with Biblical characters in current Bible lessons.
Instructional Goal:
The student will develop confidence in the public reading of God’s Word and an appreciation for a variety of good literature with character-building content. Students will improve the flow and expression of oral reading to help it become more meaningful both to the reader and listener.
Students will increase their speaking and listening vocabulary and recall details, draw inferences, deduct conclusions, see relationships, and make evaluations. Skill sheets and quizzes, designed to develop maximum reading comprehension with a fast rate of speed will be taken regularly.
Students will strengthen their comprehension skills by studying literal, interpretive, critical, appreciative levels; biblical truth and cause and effect. They will also classify by sequencing events, drawing conclusions, and predicting outcomes. Studies will also include fact/opinion; comparatives/superlatives; main idea; relevant/and irrelevant information. The vocabulary for 6th grade will include finding meaning from context; prefixes; suffixes; Greek and Latin roots; synonyms; antonyms; analogies; and multiple meanings.
In the study of literature, students will comprehend settings by learning about plots; distinguishing genres, and exaggeration
Skills sheets and quizzes, designed to building concentration and develop maximum reading comprehension with a fast rate of speed will be taken weekly.
Textbooks:
Bob Jones Readers
Library Books
Vocabulary by Sadlier-Oxford
Time Frame:
Daily
Evaluation:
Observation
Oral Evaluations
Quizzes
Tests
Application
Brazosport Christian School
Course Description
Grade Level: 6th
Subject: Science
Philosophy Statement:
Since we use a Christian-based curriculum, science is taught with emphasis on God being the creator of all that is visible and all that is invisible. God’s creation is purposeful, functional, perfect and orderly. By studying His creation, we better understand the majesty and wonder of God, of man’s place in His creation, and man’s responsibility to become a better steward of the creation He has placed in our care.
Whenever there is a question between man’s wisdom (i.e. evolution, dinosaurs, etc.), the Bible is the final authority. The students are encouraged to seek the truth, to question, and to grow in their quest for Spiritual knowledge as a springboard for all learning.
Course Objective/Instructional Goal:
“The world is a place of constant surprise and wonder. Learning about God’s world prompts amazement and awe of the one who created and upholds the world. The Christian School International curriculum uses student’s natural inquisitiveness and joy of discovery as the basis for further investigation into the beauty, order, intricacy, and variety of God’s world. Written from the perspective of ‘let’s find out’ about God’s world, this curriculum gives structure to their exploration, building on their natural curiosity and eagerness to investigate activities and discussions that relate directly to their world. The lessons are student-centered and active, encouraging students to make their own hypotheses and devise ways to test them. This inductive approach to learning not only makes science more interesting for the students, but also makes it relevant to their lives. With the teacher’s guidance, students become creative problem solvers who are able to imagine possibilities and implications, to use a variety of resources and observation skills, to gather information, to form and articulate ideas, and to make responsible decisions.”
Textbook:
Christian Schools International Science
Supplementary Materials:
Items used as needed per topic
Time Frame:
Daily
Evaluation:
Observation
Oral Evaluation
Application
Brazosport Christian School
Course Description
Grade Level: Sixth
Subject: Social Studies
Philosophy Statement:
Social Studies is taught from a God-centered viewpoint through a Christian curriculum. Students are taught that God is in control, nothing happens to an individual or a nation without His knowledge and permission, God has a plan for all, and His plan will be accomplished. Students are taught that God created land and water, established nations, and has control over boundaries, political leaders, etc.
Course Objective/Instructional Goal:
The students will study the Western Hemisphere presenting the history and geography of the New World from a Christian perspective. They will learn more about the United States as well as Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean Islands and South America.
Textbooks:
Abeka: New World History and Geography
Supplementary Materials:
Abeka Tests and Quizzes Book
Geography/Maps and Review Books
Western Hemisphere Map Skill Cards
Time Frame:
Daily
Evaluation:
Homework
Tests
Quizzes
Map Skills
Comprehension Checks
Oral Discussion
Brazosport Christian School
Course Description
Grade Level: Sixth
Subject: Bible
Philosophy Statement:
Eternal life is to know God and His Son, Jesus Christ, through spiritual birth. Loving God means obeying His Word and one cannot keep a word one does not know; thus, knowledge, understanding and application of God’s Word are essential to living as Christ’s disciples. His Word and His Spirit are the primary means by which He communicates His truth to us and both are foundational to relationship. Biblical truth is the basis for all truth and is key to discerning good from evil – within us, within our culture.
Course Objective/Instructional Goal:
Drawing from the entire Word of God, sixth grade students learn that the principles of God specifically affect their lives. Studies are drawn from characters in both the Old and New Testaments and the life of Christ. An overview of the Book of Revelation is also included.
Textbook:
Positive Action – Winning the Race
Supplementary Materials:
Student Bible
Pictures to match the lessons
Chapel
Time Frame:
Daily
Evaluation:
Observation
Discussion
Brazosport Christian School
Course Description
Grade Level: Sixth
Subject: Mathematics
Philosophy Statement:
In mathematics the students will see the order and truth that God has created. As written in the Bible, “precept upon precept, line upon line…” (Isaiah 28:10) students will build concept in mathematics.
Course Objective/Instructional Goal:
GO Math!is a comprehensive mathematics program developed to support the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. The program emphasizes the Critical Areas and depth of understanding through interactive lessons, research based instructional approaches, best practices from around the world, and differentiated instructional resources to ensure success for all students.
The unique GO Math! Write-In Student Edition helps students interact with lessons in new ways. Students record their strategies, explanations, solutions, practice and test prep right in their books—and at every grade level. These interactive lessons keep students totally engaged and maximize learning during math time.
Textbook:
Go Math by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing
Supplementary Materials: Sixth grade students learn mathematics with a hands on approach, by working with the manipulatives provided in the complete student manipulative kit.
Math Flash Cards for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Time Frame:
Daily
Evaluation:
Observation
Oral and Written Evaluation
Application
Brazosport Christian School
Course Description
Grade Level: Sixth Grade
Subject: Music
Philosophy Statement:
Music is seen as a gift from God and an instrumental part of worship and praise. Students’ spiritual growth is fostered through an emphasis on this viewpoint and through the incorporation of music that focuses on the characteristics of God.
Course Objective/Instructional Goal:
Students will begin exploration of the basic elements of music including rhythm, melody, harmony, expressive controls and musical relationships. The Knauss Music Curriculum is research based and written to match the state common core standards. The curriculum also includes well-sequenced basics that assure success for the kindergarten pupil. Students will develop internalized, independent musicianship and will gain a life-time love of music.
Textbook:
Knauss Music Curriculum
Supplementary Materials:
Made for Praise Materials by Lifeway
Rhythm Instruments
Resonator Bells
Classical Music
Time Frame:
Twice Weekly
Evaluation:
Participation
Oral Responses
Worksheets