CLASSES FOR YOUNGER SIBLINGS
These classes are only open to students with an older sibling taking courses at C4.
Literature with Levity and Grammar with Grins (Grades 5-6)
5th-6th grades
L is for . . . language, linguistics, and learning, oh my!
But also levity, lively, light-hearted, lovely, luminous, laughter, laudable, leisurely, and lyrical.
These adjectives and verbs help describe what we are striving for in this class and what we are striving for at C4 and in our homeschool families: to develop a love of learning, to light a fire of wisdom, and to develop a thirst for knowledge of truth, goodness, and beauty! Glory to God!
Prepare to be whisked away to new lands and time periods and to meet a fantastic cast of characters in an array of different backgrounds and cultures. This unique and humorous literature class aims to take your middle school student by the hand and lead them along paths of many, many fascinating story adventures that, in addition to entertaining and challenging, also inspire heroic virtue, set them up for academic success, and nurture empathy and compassion.
By reading and hearing (Yes, we'll have frequent classroom read-aloud sessions, too!) engaging stories throughout the year, the hope is to awaken each student's imagination while painlessly improving their language skills. We will learn English grammar rules along the way with demonstrations of usage in humorous ways.
Literature variety in the classroom and home assignments will include fantasy and adventure tales, historical fiction, short biographies including a saint biography or two, mini mysteries, fables, fairy tales, an amazing poetry unit, many, many short stories, and a few excellent excerpts to wet the appetite for more.
Though the primary focus is on language and literature presentation, the students will make writing connections (usually a single paragraph) with several of the books and poetry. We will engage in writing in a way that is light and easy, with students gaining confidence by feeling encouraged and supported. Students' writing will be strengthened with many creative writing games and activities, many of these utilized from the WriteShop workbook.
All aboard the literature train!
Book List:
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The Cay by Theodore Taylor
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Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
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The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L.Konigsburg
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The Twenty-One Balloons by Pène du Bois
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Saint Thomas Aquinas by Mary Fabyan Windeatt
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The Silver Chair by C. S. Lewis
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Frindle by Andrew Clements
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The Castle in the Attic by Elizabeth Winthrop
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The Toothpaste Millionaire by Jean Merrill
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Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink
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My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George
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Chocolate By Hershey by Betty Burford
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The Story of George Washington Carver by Eva Moore
Additional books may be added later.
*Also, note: Please check Abebooks, Thriftbooks, and Bookfinder.com to compare prices of books on Amazon. It is fabulous to buy these used and cheaper (but unmarked). You may also choose to borrow from the library.
Homework: approximately 30 minutes reading a day, occasionally a writing assignment (20-60min/week)
Tuition per semester: $170
Supply fee: $30 includes student folders, copies for instruction sheets, story/poetry printables, etc.
Number of students: minimum 5, maximum 12
Required materials: a yellow highlighter, colored pencils, books listed above, 2 pencils
Tutor: Camille O'Neill (one.camille@gmail.com, 214-603-3916)
SCIENCE DISCOVERY
5th-6th grades
This class strives to be packed with information and activities because science is so much fun and best learned with “doing”! As we learn about each topic, activities, demonstrations, experiments and games will help students master the concepts in a playful manner. It’s all about uncovering the amazing universe that God created! The foundation of each semester will be based on The Good and The Beautiful science units plus additional resources. Each semester a different unit will be offered in a rotating sequence so that a student could take this class for two years without duplicating material.
Parents can expect weekly emails with a recap of what was covered, the homework for the week as well as additional (optional) videos for the students (and family) to enjoy. There are three picture books and a chapter book that will be sent home with students over the course of the semester. As always, accommodations are happily made to suit each learner. My goal is to foster a love of science which is the study of God’s creation!
Class will meet once a week. Students should plan an additional (approximately) 40-60 minutes of work into their weekly schedule for homework, reading, and projects.
This class is different from regular C4 classes. Payment is made one time for the whole semester. No need to commit for the whole year, but it is strongly suggested.
Class Minimum: 4
Class Maximum: 16
Tuition per semester: $160
Supply fee: $20 supply fee per semester (all materials will be provided))
Tutor: Lisa Smith (cajunlms@gmail.com, 904-631-5391)