Grades 3-5 - Scope and Sequence

In 3rd grade, the students will have various instructors throughout the day and will continue their instruction in Spanish and music, and will also begin instruction in the Excellence in Writing curriculum. This continues throughout their middle school years and each year, their writing tools and skills increase. The Scope and Sequence form can be printed for your convenience.

THIRD GRADE         FOURTH GRADE             FIFTH GRADE

Grammar

• Shurley 3, poetry memorization

Writing

• Excellence in Writing (IEW) Units 1-4, 7

Latin

• Prima Latina Memoria Press

Cursive Handwriting

• A Reason for Handwriting

History

• Early Modern History: Story of the World and literature

Science

• Chemistry/Physical Science

Math

• Saxon*

Art

• Timeline Based

Music

• Classical Music Appreciation, Bell Choir

Grammar

• Shurley 4, Poetry Memorization

Writing

• IEW Unit 1-4, 7

Latin

• Latin for Children Classical Academic Press

History

• Late Modern History: Story of the World and literature

Science

• Biology

Math

• Saxon*

Art

• Art Appreciation

Music

• Baroque Music

Grammar

• Shurley 6, Poetry Memorization

Writing

• IEW Unit 1-8

Latin

• Latin for Children Classical Academic Press

History

• Ancient History: Story of the World and literature

Science

• Astronomy and Earth Science

Math

• Saxon*

Art

• Art Appreciation

Music

• Classical Music Appreciation

*Math Placement is contingent upon a student's readiness as determined by the parent and Math Department Chair.