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| Reading | The Carden reading program is designed to enable students to read with expression and comprehension. The students begin with the short vowel chart and progress to the long vowel chart. Students work in the Class Book, developing their ability to find key words and compose titles of sentences. Reading is taught in small groups. |
| Spelling | The purpose of the Carden spelling method is to teach children to listen to a word, break it down into its individual sounds, and to construct the word sound by sound. The vowel chart assists them in sounding out new words. They are taught vowel controls and rules which govern the pronunciation and spelling of words. Diacritical marks are introduced. |
| Language and Writing | Students write questions about the sentences answering who, doing, what, when, where, and why. The sentences are analyzed for content, grammar, and vocabulary development. Students also locate the key words and compose titles for each sentence. All writing is in cursive with continued instruction in proper letter formation. Students write weekly stories and learn the Carden composition patterns, which teach proper sequence and help organize the students’ thoughts. |
| Literature | Vocabulary is developed to increase the speaking and reading vocabulary of students. Reading books include Grimm’s Fairy Tales, Black Beauty, and The Adventures of a Brownie. |
Mathematics |
Saxon Math Level 4: Multiplication tables with each table passed 3 times. 2-, 3-, and 4-digit addition and subtraction, with carrying and borrowing. Short and long division using 1-digit divisors for multiplication reinforcement. Simple fractions, numbers in a series. Number patterns for addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, number needed, and difference-between. Reading and writing Roman numerals. Reading clocks. Measurement and conversions |
| Science | Topics include water cycles, tides, weather, rocks, minerals, human body, and the planets |
| Computer | Students learn computer technology including keyboarding, Word, Access, Power Point, Publisher, and Excel |
| French | Counting, colors, songs, rhymes, phrases, simple vocabulary, simple instructions, flag salute. |
| Art, Music and PE | Art: Drawing, painting, and various art activities. Art appreciation and the work of the masters. Music: Development of rhythmic skills. Appreciation for classical music. PE: The students participate in a structured PE class for 20 minutes each day with activities, games, and simple exercises. |
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