Sixth Grade Syllabus (© 2023) $35.00

The Sixth Grade Syllabus contains detailed daily lesson plans for Religion, Mathematics, Grammar, Editing, Spelling, Poetry, Science, History, Geography, Latin, Art and Music. It also contains a variety of teaching resources including Sixth Grade Subject Rubrics and Learning Objectives, suggested daily schedules, teaching tips, grading charts, a list of grade level appropriate literature correlated to the history, and a final test for the Latin text. We have provided below a sample of the first week from the syllabus along with a list of the books used in the syllabus.

In Religion we use St. Joseph’’s Baltimore Catechism, No. 2 to continue the study of Catholic doctrine. We also use the Gospel according to St. Mark and the Gospel according to St. Luke along with study questions for each chapter to facilitate discussion in the study of Sacred Scripture. In Mathematics we use Math 76 (Saxon) to develop facility in computation and understanding of mathematical principles. In Grammar we recommend either Voyages in English 6 with the Elementary Diagramming Worktext (Daly) or Easy Grammar, Grade 6 (Phillips) to continue the formal study of grammar which assumes a more central place in the curriculum this year along with literature, poetry and history all of which contribute to the formation of the intellect in a way that is appropriate at the end of the Grammatical stage. We begin the practice of Editing through either Editor in Chief Level 1 or The Great Editing Adventure, Vol. II. In Spelling we recommend continuing to use The Writing Road to Reading along with Starting a Spelling Notebook. In Poetry we continue to use The Harp and Laurel Wreath for selections of poetry to memorize. In Science we recommend Exploring the Building Blocks of Science 6, OR Balance Beam (Tops) and Pendulum (Tops) OR Magnetism (Tops) and Electricity (Tops). In History we begin The Old World and America which provides a springboard for the study of Egypt and other ancient civilizations through supplemental texts such as Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt and Pyramids. We also provide the student with a list of historical fiction, including works like God King: A Story in the Days of King Hezekiah, Mara, Daughter of the Nile, and The Hittite Warrior, to complement the study of history through literature. In Geography, which is correlated with history, we use The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Egypt (Penguin) to let the student master the geography of Egypt and the Ancient World through extensive map work. In Latin we use Beginning Latin III or Fundamentals in Latin Grammar 1 to continue the formal study of Latin. In Art we use Calligraphy – First Steps Series (Marsh) to encourage the practical application while we use Sixth Grade Art (MODG) OR Art 7 for Young Catholics (Seton Press) for continued appreciation. Another option for Art is Ever Ancient, Ever New Level 1 (CHC) for both appreciation and to encourage the practical application. In Music we use Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory along with classical music selections for music appreciation.

Online versions of the MODG syllabi are provided to enrolled families free of charge. Paper copies of the syllabi are also available for purchase from the MODG office, with a 30% discount for enrolled families.

Samples

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Read Lesson 1 of The Baltimore Catechism, #2.

Note: Please take a moment to review the resources, attached to this syllabus, that are generic to the grade level and/or subject, e.g. the rubrics (these are found to the right of week 1, day 1). Some of the PDF files found here are taken from the printed copy of the corresponding syllabus, if there is one. There are also resources specific to the particular course that will be assigned or referenced within the syllabus assignments. Answer Keys or Assignment overviews for the syllabus, if applicable, are only found via the parent log-in; the student log-in may access all other syllabus resources.

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Do the “Discussion Questions” on p. 11 orally.
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Do the “True or False” and “Fill in the Blanks” exercises on p. 11 in writing.
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Start working on memorizing the questions and answers for this chapter.

(Note to parents: Follow the same procedure all year (for those who have used other Mother of Divine Grace syllabi, this procedure will be familiar) when introducing new questions and answers. First read the question and the answer while the student listens, then read the question again, and have your student try to answer it. If he can, great. If he can’t answer it, fine, just prompt him through it. Do it one more time, prompting him through it if necessary, and then go on to the next question. Resist the temptation to go over and over the new questions. Chances are good you will actually be setting up impediments to memorization by doing that.

It is better, at least for the most part, to go over this information with the children orally. Though a sixth grade student can be given the text and told to memorize the questions and answers on his own, doing so will usually result in poorer memorization, and less comprehension, as well as in the loss of an opportunity to develop an important habit.

One should keep in mind that the spoken word is closer to the concept than the written word. The written word is a sign of the spoken word, which is itself a sign of the concept in the soul. Grasping higher and more difficult concepts is easier when the instruction is given orally.

Additionally, in our culture a great deal of instruction is given visually. Much of our teaching and learning is from what we read rather than from what we hear. In the memorization of these questions and answers our children have an opportunity to learn audially, in a context where the investment of time on the part of the teacher is minimal, but the results can have life-long importance. The information learned is important and the method whereby it is acquired is also formative.)

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Lesson 1

Note: Please take a moment to review the resources, attached to this syllabus, that are generic to the grade level and/or subject, e.g. the rubrics (these are found to the right of week 1, day 1). Some of the PDF files found here are taken from the printed copy of the corresponding syllabus, if there is one. There are also resources specific to the particular course that will be assigned or referenced within the syllabus assignments. Answer Keys or Assignment overviews for the syllabus, if applicable, are only found via the parent log-in; the student log-in may access all other syllabus resources.

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Lesson 5

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Lesson 1

Note: Please take a moment to review the resources, attached to this syllabus, that are generic to the grade level and/or subject, e.g. the rubrics (these are found to the right of week 1, day 1). Some of the PDF files found here are taken from the printed copy of the corresponding syllabus, if there is one. There are also resources specific to the particular course that will be assigned or referenced within the syllabus assignments. Answer Keys or Assignment overviews for the syllabus, if applicable, are only found via the parent log-in; the student log-in may access all other syllabus resources.

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Lesson 2
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Lesson 3
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Lesson 4
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Lesson 5
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Lesson 1, Selection 1: Find the errors and mark them in your book.

Note: Please take a moment to review the resources, attached to this syllabus, that are generic to the grade level and/or subject, e.g. the rubrics (these are found to the right of week 1, day 1). Some of the PDF files found here are taken from the printed copy of the corresponding syllabus, if there is one. There are also resources specific to the particular course that will be assigned or referenced within the syllabus assignments. Answer Keys or Assignment overviews for the syllabus, if applicable, are only found via the parent log-in; the student log-in may access all other syllabus resources.

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Lesson 1, Selection 1: Write the selection correctly.

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Lesson 1, Selection 1: Correct with your teacher.

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First Story, Lesson 1

The same system should be followed each day:

  1. 1. Get out the dictionary and Synonym Finder or thesaurus.
  2. 2. Look for the errors in the passage. (I often note how many errors there are so my children know what to expect.)
  3. 3. Re-write the passage correctly. Look up any circled word that is unknown, and locate an appropriate synonym for each underlined word.
  4. 4. Go over the passage with your teacher.

Note: Please take a moment to review the resources, attached to this syllabus, that are generic to the grade level and/or subject, e.g. the rubrics (these are found to the right of week 1, day 1). Some of the PDF files found here are taken from the printed copy of the corresponding syllabus, if there is one. There are also resources specific to the particular course that will be assigned or referenced within the syllabus assignments. Answer Keys or Assignment overviews for the syllabus, if applicable, are only found via the parent log-in; the student log-in may access all other syllabus resources.

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Lesson 2
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Lesson 3
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Take the Pre-Assessment Test in the Easy Grammar Grade 6 Student Test Booklet. (T.E. pp.698-704)

Notes: The pages given in this syllabus are the pages for the student edition. The corresponding pages for the teacher’s edition are given in parentheses.

Please read the introduction to the Grammar section using Lepanto Grammar 6 (this is available in the resources for this syllabus, here: /syllabi/68/resources/5997). While this text allows for more independent work than the Lepanto text, it is still true that new concepts should be taught.

Note: Please take a moment to review the resources, attached to this syllabus, that are generic to the grade level and/or subject, e.g. the rubrics (these are found to the right of week 1, day 1). Some of the PDF files found here are taken from the printed copy of the corresponding syllabus, if there is one. There are also resources specific to the particular course that will be assigned or referenced within the syllabus assignments. Answer Keys or Assignment overviews for the syllabus, if applicable, are only found via the parent log-in; the student log-in may access all other syllabus resources.

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We will begin with the Preposition Unit and will spend the first three weeks studying prepositions. Go over pp. 1-3 with your teacher, then do pp. 4-5. Make multiple copies of these pages as they will need to be done each week until the prepositions are known well. (T.E. pp. 1-9)
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Go over p. 6 with your teacher. Do workbook pages 7-8. (T.E. pp. 11-15)
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Do workbook pp. 9-10. Then go over Parts A and B on p. 11 with your teacher. Do pp. 12 and 13. (T.E. pp. 16-25)
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Do Exercise 1 on p. 377. Do all but five of these orally and then do those five in writing.

Students may find this video on Semicolons and Colons helpful: https://vimeo.com/737716251/4489fd4fca

Note: Please take a moment to review the resources, attached to this syllabus, that are generic to the grade level and/or subject, e.g. the rubrics (these are found to the right of week 1, day 1). Some of the PDF files found here are taken from the printed copy of the corresponding syllabus, if there is one. There are also resources specific to the particular course that will be assigned or referenced within the syllabus assignments. Answer Keys or Assignment overviews for the syllabus, if applicable, are only found via the parent log-in; the student log-in may access all other syllabus resources.

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Do Exercise 2 on pp. 378-379 orally.
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Do Exercise 3 on pp. 379-381. Do all but 10 of these orally; then do the remaining ten in writing.
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Do Exercises 4 and 5 orally.
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Optional, take Quiz 1 online if you are in Teacher Services.

To prepare for the test, students may find this video on Commas helpful: https://vimeo.com/993693039/6b...

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Introduce “The Charge of the Light Brigade” by Alfred Lord Tennyson. Work on the first stanza.

The first day a poem is introduced, the teacher should read the whole poem, and then repeat the first stanza. Then each line of the first stanza should be said, with the student repeating it after the teacher. The teacher should then say the first two lines together and have the student repeat them, and do the same with the next two lines. Then say the whole stanza, and have the student try to repeat it. If he can’t repeat it yet, that’s fine. Just prompt him through it, and remember that there will be many other opportunities to work on it.

Note: Please take a moment to review the resources, attached to this syllabus, that are generic to the grade level and/or subject, e.g. the rubrics (these are found to the right of week 1, day 1). Some of the PDF files found here are taken from the printed copy of the corresponding syllabus, if there is one. There are also resources specific to the particular course that will be assigned or referenced within the syllabus assignments. Answer Keys or Assignment overviews for the syllabus, if applicable, are only found via the parent log-in; the student log-in may access all other syllabus resources.

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Work on the first stanza of “The Charge of the Light Brigade” by Alfred Lord Tennyson.

The second day the same procedure is followed, though the whole poem doesn’t need to be read every day. The idea is to have the student hear the lines he is to memorize, and have him practice repeating what he hears. As soon as he knows the lines and doesn’t need the teacher’s help, he should be allowed to say them on his own. Until that point, however, he should be cheerfully prompted through the stanza.

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Work on the first stanza of “The Charge of the Light Brigade” by Alfred Lord Tennyson.

The third day the same procedure is followed, though the whole poem doesn’t need to be read every day. The idea is to have the student hear the lines he is to memorize, and have him practice repeating what he hears. As soon as he knows the lines and doesn’t need the teacher’s help, he should be allowed to say them on his own. Until that point, however, he should be cheerfully prompted through the stanza.

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Work on the first stanza of “The Charge of the Light Brigade” by Alfred Lord Tennyson.

On the fourth day, the student should be invited to recite as much of the poem as he knows at this point.

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Follow the instructions for Day 1, p. 18. You will begin by reviewing the phonograms 1-26, except #25. These will all be familiar.

Note to parents: You will notice that each day in this syllabus refers you to the Spelling Notebook, and gives an indication of what you will find there. Even though this syllabus might say, “work on phonograms #13-15”, which is what you will indeed be working on, the instruction in Mari’s text is invaluable. Read the Spelling Notebook as you prepare for the upcoming week. Then my shorthand note can serve as a reminder during the week.

Before you begin your instruction, read Starting a Spelling Notebook, pp. 4-16. Also read the introductory remarks to Option 2 on p. 22.

Note: Please take a moment to review the resources, attached to this syllabus, that are generic to the grade level and/or subject, e.g. the rubrics (these are found to the right of week 1, day 1). Some of the PDF files found here are taken from the printed copy of the corresponding syllabus, if there is one. There are also resources specific to the particular course that will be assigned or referenced within the syllabus assignments. Answer Keys or Assignment overviews for the syllabus, if applicable, are only found via the parent log-in; the student log-in may access all other syllabus resources.

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Do Day 2, p. 18 of Mari’s Spelling Guide. Work on phonograms 1-26 including #15. Reviewing p. 15 of the Guide can be helpful.

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Do Day 3, p. 18. Review #1-26. Be sure to read the directions in Mari’s book. Mastery is acquired by practicing the phonograms “both ways”. You should be able to both say the sound from seeing the phonogram and write the phonogram from hearing the sound.
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Do Day 4, p. 18. Review phonograms 1-26. Learn phonograms 27-31. Practice the selected phonograms. See Mari’s notes.
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Read Introduction: Section 1.1 and 1.2. Answer the questions in your workbook.

Note: Please take a moment to review the resources, attached to this syllabus, that are generic to the grade level and/or subject, e.g. the rubrics (these are found to the right of week 1, day 1). Some of the PDF files found here are taken from the printed copy of the corresponding syllabus, if there is one. There are also resources specific to the particular course that will be assigned or referenced within the syllabus assignments. Answer Keys or Assignment overviews for the syllabus, if applicable, are only found via the parent log-in; the student log-in may access all other syllabus resources.

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Read Introduction: Section 1.3 and 1.4. Answer the questions in your workbook.

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Read Introduction: Section 1.5 and 1.6. Answer the questions in your workbook.

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Do the Review of Introduction — Chapter 1 in your workbook.

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Review the teaching notes for Lesson 1 of the Balance Beam unit.

Note: Review the introductory material prior to beginning this course. Decide which method of evaluation you will use. I use daily work, but one could follow one of the other suggestions, such as using the “Evaluation” sections in the teaching notes for quizzes. For the first unit, Balance Beam, the student should do the work on Thursdays, but either the student or (preferably) the teacher should go over the teaching notes for each lesson on Tuesday. For the second unit, Pendulum Units, one needs to do two lessons a week for 8 weeks in order to finish. If you choose, you may use any of the TOPS units, such as the Magnetism (33) or Electricity (32) in place of those given here. Every unit has the same number of lessons.

Please also take a moment to review the resources, attached to this syllabus, that are generic to the grade level and/or subject, e.g. the rubrics (these are found to the right of week 1, day 1). Some of the PDF files found here are taken from the printed copy of the corresponding syllabus, if there is one. There are also resources specific to the particular course that will be assigned or referenced within the syllabus assignments. Answer Keys or Assignment overviews for the syllabus, if applicable, are only found via the parent log-in; the student log-in may access all other syllabus resources.

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Do Lesson 1.
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If you do not have a timeline already, now is the time to construct one. (Note: There is a list of relevant dates in the online syllabi resources: /syllabi/74/resources/6008)

Timeline for History

Here is a description of the notebook timeline we make (for a more visual representation, click here). Take an artist's sketch book (which has blank pages) and draw a line across the top of each of 25 pages. If the line on each page stands for 200 years and is so numbered, 25 pages will cover the years from 3000 B.C. to 2000 A.D. If you have 50 pages, the line on each page could stand for 100 years.

Don't start right out with the timeline, however. Use the first page for the seven days of creation, and the second page for the fall. Then on the third page note the flood. The fourth page should state "From the flood to 3000 B.C." On the next page, the fifth, begin writing the line at the top of the page. It goes from 3000 to 2800 B.C. in increments of 20 years

(3000 80 60 40 20 2900 80 60 40 20 2800).

The next page goes on from there. As I said, 25 pages from the beginning of the timeline will be the year 2000 AD.

When the children read about an important person or event they put the information on their timeline. The year is noted on the line itself, either by a number, or a figure, and the information corresponding to the number or figure written down on the page under the line.

Here is an example from my daughter's notebook:

500 20 40 60 80 600 20 40 60 80 700

(1) (2) (3)

(1) St. Hermenegild was the son of King Levigild. He was originally an Arian but converted after marrying Ingonedes, who was a Catholic. His father was furious and after trying to turn Hermenegild back to Arianism for a long time, King Levigild finally had Hermenegild killed.

(2) St. Isidore was the Bishop of Seville. He was a part of the council that chose Spain's new king when needed. He was a great fighter against heresy, and a wise councilor. He died April 4, 636.

(3) In the 7th century Visigoths extended their rule over the entire Spanish peninsula.

Note: Please take a moment to review the resources, attached to this syllabus, that are generic to the grade level and/or subject, e.g. the rubrics (these are found to the right of week 1, day 1). Some of the PDF files found here are taken from the printed copy of the corresponding syllabus, if there is one. There are also resources specific to the particular course that will be assigned or referenced within the syllabus assignments. Answer Keys or Assignment overviews for the syllabus, if applicable, are only found via the parent log-in; the student log-in may access all other syllabus resources.

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Finish Timeline.
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Lesson 1. Review the charts given in the first lesson. These should all be review. If you do not have flashcards for the vocabulary words, make flashcards for the first twenty. (There are seventy words here: you will make flashcards for them over the first four weeks.) If you do have flashcards from last year, just use those. Oral Drill: conjugate “regere” and “audire” in the present, imperfect, and future tenses. Do the Day 1 exercises. Practice vocabulary for ten minutes.

Note: Please take a moment to review the resources, attached to this syllabus, that are generic to the grade level and/or subject, e.g. the rubrics (these are found to the right of week 1, day 1). Some of the PDF files found here are taken from the printed copy of the corresponding syllabus, if there is one. There are also resources specific to the particular course that will be assigned or referenced within the syllabus assignments. Answer Keys or Assignment overviews for the syllabus, if applicable, are only found via the parent log-in; the student log-in may access all other syllabus resources.

Oral Drill Answer Key:

  • rego, regis, regit, regimus, regitis, regunt
  • regebam, regebas, regebat, regebamus, regebatis, regebant
  • regam, reges, reget, regemus, regetis, regent
  • regam, regas, regat, regamus, regatis, regant
  • audio, audis, audit, audimus, auditis, audunt
  • audiebam, audiebas, audiebat, audiebamus, audiebatis, audiebant
  • audiam, audies, audiet, audiemus, audietis, audient
  • audiam, audias, audiat, audiamus, audiatis, audiant

Note to Parents: You may enjoy the following overview to the Beginning Latin series for Parents: https://vimeo.com/728960905/e8e1677094

This text begins with a review of Beginning Latin 2. The student should be familiar with all the charts and vocabulary presented in the first lesson, even if some of them have slipped his memory. He is given the first four lessons to recommit these words/charts to memory and be able to apply the concepts in them. In Lesson 5, new concepts will be given.

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Lesson 1. Do the Day 2 exercises. Practice vocabulary for ten minutes.

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Lesson 1. Do the Day 3 exercises. Practice vocabulary for ten minutes.

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Lesson 1. Take Quiz 1.

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Prior to beginning this course, determine what parts of the courses you will use. The student text is the only required element. However, the supplemental grammar worksheets are noted in the syllabus as they help solidify the English grammar in this course, as well as focus on mechanics. Lesson I. There are two additional aids to assist with Latin grammar. These are the vocabulary drill sheets and the translation guide. The translation guide is found at the back of the back of the student text and can be used to assist in exercises that require translation. This is helpful for students who did not use the Beginning Latin Series. The vocabulary drills (see resources) are a convenient way to review vocabulary.

Pre-Tests are essentially a practice test, or study guide. There are two quiz forms. Form A is for younger students in Grades 6-7. Form B is for older students.  

Today look at Lesson I. Read the first lesson. 

Note to Parents: You may enjoy the following overview to the Fundamentals of Latin Grammar series for Parents: https://vimeo.com/731115877/23c5ed1ff5

Please also take a moment to review the resources, attached to this syllabus, that are generic to the grade level and/or subject, e.g. the rubrics (these are found to the right of week 1, day 1). Some of the PDF files found here are taken from the printed copy of the corresponding syllabus, if there is one. There are also resources specific to the particular course that will be assigned or referenced within the syllabus assignments. Answer Keys or Assignment overviews for the syllabus, if applicable, are only found via the parent log-in; the student log-in may access all other syllabus resources.

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Lesson I. Do practice exercises.

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Lesson I. Do additional exercises.

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Lesson I. Do English Grammar Supplemental Worksheet I. Take Quiz I. If you are not comfortable taking the quiz today take the pre-test instead and then take the quiz tomorrow (Day 5)

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The first fifteen weeks of this course will study calligraphy. In Calligraphy by Don Marsh, read the Introduction on pp. 7-11 and Ch. 1: All You Need to Get Started, p. 11. You might consider using chisel edged markers at first. Notice the Pre-ruled practice pages on p. 116. (Note: It’s nice to listen to Gregorian Chant while you do calligraphy.)

Note: Please take a moment to review the resources attached to this syllabus (these are found on the Family site - Syllabi tab; please click on "Resources" at the far right for each syllabus title). The PDF files found here are taken from the printed copy of the corresponding syllabus, if there is one. Some resources are generic to the grade level or subject and others are specific to the particular course. Answer Keys or Assignment overviews for the syllabus, if applicable, are only found via the parent log-in; the student log-in may access all other syllabus resources. Some of these resources will be assigned or referenced within the syllabus assignments. Others are here for support.

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Review the Art History timeline on pp. viii and ix of Ever Ancient, Ever New, Level 1. (Note: your parents may wish to read the Note to Parents on pp. vi and viii. Then read Chapter 1 of Ever Ancient, Ever New, The Secrets of Beauty. This first chapter outlines key terminology in the study of art you are beginning.

Note: Please take a moment to review the resources, attached to this syllabus, that are generic to the grade level and/or subject, e.g. the rubrics (these are found to the right of week 1, day 1). Some of the PDF files found here are taken from the printed copy of the corresponding syllabus, if there is one. There are also resources specific to the particular course that will be assigned or referenced within the syllabus assignments. Answer Keys or Assignment overviews for the syllabus, if applicable, are only found via the parent log-in; the student log-in may access all other syllabus resources.

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Optional: Do Art Pad #1, Leaf Vein Line Design. These activities vary considerably in length, but they are an excellent opportunity to practice the art techniques that you are studying. Some activities may need to be spread out over several days. And some activities will build on the earlier activities. You may even wish to repeat some activities in order to improve your techniques.

Please note: if you are using this text for high school credit (either to supplement an existing Fine Arts course or by itself), it is important that you log your hours spent both reading the main text and doing art activities. You will need to submit this log of art hours at the end of each semester.

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Read over the list of questions on p. 1 of Sixth Grade Art. These are questions that are applicable to any of the paintings in this book. Think about the questions. What is the author trying to get you to do? Do all the questions revolve around looking carefully at the paintings? Sometimes one looks but does not see. How would these activities help you see? Note that p. 43 of the text has a pronunciation guide. This can be helpful as you go through the text.

Alongside the art appreciation that you will be doing in Sixth Grade Art it is also important to be learn to produce art. One could do this through sketching or painting, and there is a list of suggested texts in the syllabus resources. In this syllabus we have assigned calligraphy as a practical art to learn and practice throughout the year. This can be done after the art appreciation activities assigned, or can be moved to another day of the week. (Note: It’s nice to listen to Gregorian Chant while you do calligraphy.)

In Calligraphy by Don Marsh, read the Introduction on pp. 7-11 and Ch. 1: All You Need to Get Started, p. 11. You might consider using chisel edged markers at first. Notice the Pre-ruled practice pages on p. 116.

Note: Please take a moment to review the resources, attached to this syllabus, that are generic to the grade level and/or subject, e.g. the rubrics (these are found to the right of week 1, day 1). Some of the PDF files found here are taken from the printed copy of the corresponding syllabus, if there is one. There are also resources specific to the particular course that will be assigned or referenced within the syllabus assignments. Answer Keys or Assignment overviews for the syllabus, if applicable, are only found via the parent log-in; the student log-in may access all other syllabus resources.

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Look at the painting on page 2 of Sixth Grade Art and answer the questions.

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The emphasis this year is on becoming well acquainted with a small number of great and easily accessible works of music as well as the sounds of instruments. A secondary goal will be to further the student’s understanding of music theory and basic music skills. Sixth Grade music builds upon the previous year. If you have not done Fifth Grade Music you may want to add in Lessons 1-5 of music theory to learn previous concepts (though some review is always provided each year). (If you would like to hear an excellent talk on the virtues of classical music, get Andrew Pudewa’s talk “Profound Effect of Music on Life”. This can be found here: https://iew.com/the-profound-effects-of-music-on-life-andrew-pudewa.)

The classical pieces assigned in the syllabus are favorites of my family. They can be found in a variety of places, such as YouTube, Amazon, Apple Music, Pandora, Classical Archives, and so forth. You may be able to subscribe for unlimited music or purchase selected songs. Please be aware that free sites or sites with radio stations (like Pandora) will occasionally display advertisements of questionable moral content; parents are encouraged to supervise their children’s use, as with any website.

Today, listen to the "Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra" by Benjamin Brittain.

Note: Please take a moment to review the resources, attached to this syllabus, that are generic to the grade level and/or subject, e.g. the rubrics (these are found to the right of week 1, day 1). Some of the PDF files found here are taken from the printed copy of the corresponding syllabus, if there is one. There are also resources specific to the particular course that will be assigned or referenced within the syllabus assignments. Answer Keys or Assignment overviews for the syllabus, if applicable, are only found via the parent log-in; the student log-in may access all other syllabus resources.

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Continue listening to the "Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra" by Benjamin Brittain.

Book List

English
  • Essential 12
    • Easy Grammar Grade 6
      Phillips, Wanda
      Isha Enterprises — 712 Pages
      ISBN: 093698144X
    • Easy Grammar Grade 6 Student Test Booklet
      Phillips, Wanda
      Isha Enterprises — 48 Pages
      ISBN: 0936981520
    • Editor in Chief Level 1
      Plant, Cherie & Rowe, Nancy
      The Critical Thinking Company — 132 Pages
      ISBN: 1601446403
    • Elementary Diagramming Worktext
      Daly, Mary
      Ye Hedge School
    • Lepanto Grammar 6
      Campbell, Rev. Paul
      Lepanto Press — 438 Pages
    • Lepanto Grammar 6 Teacher's Manual
      Campbell, Rev. Paul
      Lepanto Press — 200 Pages
    • Starting a Spelling Notebook: A Nuts and Bolts Guide to The Writing Road to Reading
      McAlister, Mari
      Mari McAlister — 40 Pages
    • The Great Editing Adventure Series: Volume 2
      Common Sense Press
      Common Sense Press — 61 Pages
      ISBN: 1880892774
    • The Great Editing Adventure Student Book: Volume 2
      Common Sense Press
      Common Sense Press — 99 Pages
      ISBN: 1880892782
    • The Harp and Laurel Wreath: Poetry and Dictation for the Classical Curriculum
      Berquist, Laura
      Ignatius Press — 500 Pages
      ISBN: 0898707161
    • The Writing Road to Reading
      Spalding, Romalda Bishop
      Collins Reference — 480 Pages
      ISBN: 0062083937
    • The Student Workbook is included in the main text, but in the main text answers are found on the facing page
    • Easy Grammar Grade 6 Student Workbook
      Phillips, Wanda
      Isha Enterprises — 349 Pages
      ISBN: 0936981466
  • Alternate text that can replace an essential or required supplemental text 2
    • From the publisher: "It was necessary for us to make some changes to the title of the Voyages in English Series. As we reprint the books, the new title will be Lepanto Grammar. The contents of the book will remain the same."
    • Voyages in English 6
      Campbell, Rev. Paul
      Lepanto Press
    • Voyages in English 6 Teacher's Manual/Answer Key
      Campbell, Rev. Paul
      Lepanto Press
Fine Arts
  • Essential 6
    • Art 7 for Young Catholics
      Seton Press
      Seton Press
      ISBN: B001JT819S
    • Calligraphy
      Marsh, Don
      North Light Books — 128 Pages
      ISBN: 089134666X
    • Ever Ancient, Ever New: Level 1
      Pederson, Bethany
      Catholic Heritage Curricula — 366 Pages
    • Sixth Grade Art
      Yanoschik, Elizabeth & Anne-Marie
      Mother of Divine Grace School
    • MODG only uses CD 1, which is bundled with Book 1 as a single item at modgbooks.com. Note: Parents with musical experience could replace this with alternate ear training activities.
    • Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory: Ear Training CD for Books 1 & 2
      Andrew Surmani, Karen Farnum Surmani, Morton Manus
      Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.
      ISBN: 0739027271
    • MODG sells Book 1 and CD 1 together as a single bundled item at modgbooks.com
    • Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory: Book 1
      Surmani, Andrew & Surmani, Karen Farnum & Manus, Morton
      Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. — 40 Pages
      ISBN: 0882848941
  • Supplemental - Optional 1
    • Ever Ancient, Ever New, Art Pad 1
      Pederson, Bethany
      Catholic Heritage Curricula — 147 Pages
  • Alternate text that can replace an essential or required supplemental text 1
    • Art 7 for Young Catholics
      Seton Press
      Seton Press — 81 Pages
      ISBN: B000F9W18U
Foreign Language
  • Essential 6
    • Beginning Latin III - Answer Key
      Hayden, Margaret
      Mother of Divine Grace School — 282 Pages
    • Beginning Latin III - Student Manual
      Hayden, Margaret
      Mother of Divine Grace School — 320 Pages
    • Fundamentals of Latin Grammar 1 - Answer Key
      Hayden, Margaret
      Mother of Divine Grace School
    • Fundamentals of Latin Grammar 1 - Student Manual
      Hayden, Margaret
      Mother of Divine Grace School
    • Provided as an online resource
    • Fundamentals of Latin Grammar 1 - Quiz Book
      Hayden, Margaret
      Mother of Divine Grace School
    • Fundamentals of Latin Grammar 1 - Quiz Key
      Hayden, Margaret
      Mother of Divine Grace School
  • Supplemental - Optional 9
    • Beginning Latin I Vocabulary Cards
      Margaret Hayden
      Mother of Divine Grace School — 50 Pages
    • Beginning Latin II Vocabulary Cards
      Margaret Hayden
      Mother of Divine Grace School — 33 Pages
    • Beginning Latin III Vocabulary Cards
      Margaret Hayden
      Mother of Divine Grace School
    • Fundamentals of Latin Grammar - Grammar Companion
      Hayden, Margaret
      Mother of Divine Grace School
    • MODG Latin Chant Charts - Set 1
      Hayden, Margaret; Pipes, Jessica
      Mother of Divine Grace School — 18 Pages
    • Printable versions available on the syllabus resources for enrolled families.
    • Beginning Latin III - Quiz Book
      Hayden, Margaret
      Mother of Divine Grace School — 58 Pages
    • Beginning Latin III - Quiz Key
      Hayden, Margaret
      Mother of Divine Grace School — 55 Pages
    • Provided as an online resource
    • Fundamentals of Latin Grammar 1 - Supplemental Worksheets
      Hayden, Margaret
      Mother of Divine Grace School — 16 Pages
    • Fundamentals of Latin Grammar 1 - Supplemental Worksheets Answer Key
      Hayden, Margaret
      Mother of Divine Grace School — 16 Pages
Mathematics
  • Essential 5
    • Math 7/6: Solutions Manual
      Saxon & Hake
      Saxon Publishers — 336 Pages
      ISBN: 1591413273
    • Math 7/6: Student Text
      Saxon & Hake
      Saxon Publishers — 768 Pages
      ISBN: 1591413192
    • Math 7/6: Tests and Worksheets
      Saxon & Hake
      Saxon Publishers — 252 Pages
      ISBN: 1591413230
    • Math 76: An Incremental Development
      Saxon & Hake
      Saxon Publishers — 760 Pages
      ISBN: 1565771532
    • Math 76: An Incremental Development (Test Forms)
      Saxon & Hake
      Saxon Publishers
      ISBN: 1565771575
  • Supplemental - Optional 4
    • DIVE Math Instructional CD for Saxon Math 76
      DIVE
      DIVE
    • Learning Wrap Ups Basic Math Introductory Kits
      Learning Wrap Ups
      Learning Wrap Ups
      ISBN: 0943343801
    • Mastering Algebra John Saxon's Way: Math 76
      Reed, Art
      Aj Publishers, Llc
      ISBN: 0979252113
    • Saxon Math 7/6 Homeschool: Saxon Teacher CD ROM
      Saxon Publisher
      Saxon Publishers
  • Alternate text that can replace an essential or required supplemental text 2
    • Math 7/6: Homeschool Kit
      Saxon & Hake
      Saxon Publishers
      ISBN: 1591413338
    • Teacher Edition can be used in place of the Student Edition
    • Math 76: An Incremental Development (Teacher's Edition)
      Saxon & Hake
      Saxon Publishers — 760 Pages
      ISBN: 1565771540
Religion
  • Essential 2
    • Ignatius Bible (RSV) - Softcover
      Various
      Ignatius Press — 1096 Pages
    • The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism (No. 2)
      Kelley, Fr. Bennet
      Catholic Book Publishing Corp — 264 Pages
      ISBN: 0899422428
Science
  • Essential 6
    • TOPS Pendulum (34)
      Marson, Ron & Peg
      TOPS Learning System
      ISBN: 094100855X
    • TOPS Perfect Balance (31)
      Marson, Ron & Peg
      TOPS Learning Systems — 20 Pages
      ISBN: 0941008312
    • Any basic Astrolabe will do; Astronomy for All Ages (used in 9th Grade Earth Science) includes directions for making one. Here is a link to an online option to make http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/AtHomeAstronomy/activity_07.html
    • Astrolabe
      American Educational Astrolabe Kit
      American Educational Astrolabe Kit
    • Available Online for Enrolled Families
    • Exploring the Building Blocks of Science 6 Workbook Answer Key
      Pipes, Jessica
      Mother of Divine Grace School — 65 Pages
    • Included in the Science 6 Bundle
    • Exploring the Building Blocks of Science 6 Workbook
      Pipes, Jessica
      Mother of Divine Grace School — 73 Pages
    • Exploring the Building Blocks of Science Book 6 - Student Textbook
      Keller, Rebecca W., Phd.
      Gravitas Publications — 235 Pages
  • Supplemental - Required 1
    • Included in the Science 6 Bundle
    • 101 Super Simple Science Experiments
      Keller, Rebecca W., PhD
      Gravitas Publications — 105 Pages
  • Alternate text that can replace an essential or required supplemental text 2
    • Can replace TOPS Perfect Balance (31) or TOPS Pendulum (34)
    • TOPS Electricity (32)
      Marson, Ron & Peg
      TOPS Learning Systems
      ISBN: 0941008533
    • TOPS Magnetism (33)
      Marson, Ron & Peg
      TOPS Learning Systems — 40 Pages
      ISBN: 0941008541
Social Studies
  • Essential 3
    • The Old World and America
      Furlong, Fr. Philip
      TAN Books — 384 Pages
      ISBN: 0895552027
    • The Old World and America Answer Key
      Furlong, Fr. Philip
      TAN Books — 94 Pages
      ISBN: 0895556200
    • The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Egypt
      Manley, Bill
      Penguin Books — 144 Pages
      ISBN: 0140513310
  • Supplemental - Required 8
    • God King: A Story in the Days of King Hezekiah
      Williamson, Joanne
      Bethlehem Books — 206 Pages
      ISBN: 1883937736
    • Ignatius Bible (RSV) - Softcover
      Various
      Ignatius Press — 1096 Pages
    • Pyramid
      Macauley, David
      Graphia — 80 Pages
      ISBN: 0395321212
    • The Cat of Bubastes
      GA Henty
      Dover Children's Classics — 320 Pages
      ISBN: 0486423638
    • The Golden Goblet
      McGraw, Eloise
      Puffin Books — 256 Pages
      ISBN: 140303359
    • The Hittite Warrior
      Williamson, Joanne
      Bethlehem Books — 237 Pages
      ISBN: 1883937388
    • The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt
      Payne, Elizabeth
      Random House Books — 192 Pages
      ISBN: 0394846990
    • Victory on the Walls: A Story of Nehemiah
      Hyman, Frieda Clark
      Bethlehem Books — 182 Pages
      ISBN: 1883937965
  • Supplemental - Optional 4
    • Egyptian Life Stickers
      Smith, A.G.
      Dover Publications — 4 Pages
      ISBN: 0486299694
    • Growing Up in Ancient Egypt
      David, Rosalie
      Houghton Mifflin Harcourt — 32 Pages
      ISBN: 081672718X
    • Reading 5 for Young Catholics: Comprehension
      Lynch, Mary
      Seton Press — 136 Pages
      ISBN: 1607040506
    • The Harp and Laurel Wreath: Poetry and Dictation for the Classical Curriculum
      Berquist, Laura
      Ignatius Press — 500 Pages
      ISBN: 0898707161
  • Alternate text that can replace an essential or required supplemental text 3
    • Mara, Daughter of the NIle
      McGraw, Eloise
      Puffin Books
      ISBN: 140319298
    • Weeks 10-13: Can replace God King: A Story in the Days of King Hezekiah
    • Shadow Hawk
      Norton, Andre
      Bethlehem Books — 246 Pages
      ISBN: 1883937671
    • Weeks 22-25: Can replace The Victory on the Walls: A Story of Nehemiah
    • The Story of the Amulet
      Nesbit, E.
      Puffin Books — 304 Pages
      ISBN: 0140367527
  • Mentioned in the syllabus, but not assigned 9
    • Ancient Egypt: Start Exploring (Working for Myself)
      Hart, George & Putnam, James
      Running Press Kids — 32 Pages
      ISBN: 1561384623
    • Deserts (The Wonders of Our World)
      Morris, Neil
      Crabtree Publishing Company — 32 Pages
      ISBN: 086505827X
    • Egyptian Temple Sticker Book: With 36 Reusable Peel and Apply Stickers
      Smith, A.G.
      Dover Publications
      ISBN: 486289664
    • Gift of the River
      Meadowcroft, Enid
      Thomas Crowell
      ISBN: B00085NGSU
    • Hieroglyphics
      Platt, Richard
      Running Press Kids — 32 Pages
      ISBN: 0762415932
    • Scramble Squares: Ancient Egypt
      B Dazzle
    • Tales of Ancient Egypt
      Green, Roger Lancelyn
      Puffin Books — 214 Pages
      ISBN: 014133259X
    • The 22 Letters
      King, Clive
      Puffin Books — 248 Pages
    • Warriors and Seafarers
      Millard & McEwan
      Usborne Books — 32 Pages
      ISBN: 0860201406