Grade/Subject | Skill or Topic | Resource/Textbook |
7th Grade | ||
Literature | Comprehension; Interpret; Evaluate Text; Listening; Vocabulary; Oral Language | Harp and Laurel Wreath: Poetry & Dictation for the Classical Curriculum by Laura M. Berquist Various Literature selections from the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School Reading List** and teacher selected resources |
English:Writing and Grammar; Vocabulary | Written Language; Grammar; Usage/Mechanic; Vocabulary; Oral Language; Word Meaning; Academic Writing | Grammar & Writing: Shurley English, Grade 7 Vocabulary: Vocabulary Workshop series, Sadlier Grade 7 |
Math | Pre-Algebra Skills: Numbers & Operations (Integers, Rational Numbers, Real Numbers, Percentages, Ratios, Exponents & Roots); Geometry & Measurement (Plane Figures, Solid Figures, Formulas); Algebra (Expressions, Linear-Equations & Inequalities) Data Analysis (Probability & Statistics, Graphs) | Sadlier Math; Sadlier Publications; Foundations of Algebra Sadlier Math; Sadlier Publications; Fundamentals of Algebra |
Science | Life Science: Cells; Organ Systems; Reproduction, Heredity, Adaptation, & Survival; Ecosystems; Health & Wellness | Life iScience; McGraw-Hill Outdoor Learning Center (OLC) |
Social Studies | American History: American People; First English Settlements; Colonies in North America; the Revolution; the Constitution; A New Nation; U.S. System of Government; Westward Expansion; Industrial Revolution; The Civil War; Reconstruction U.S. and World Geography | Core Knowledge |
Religion | See above explanation under Religion heading | Spirit of Truth, Sophia Press Grade 7; Scripture/Bible |
Foreign Language | Spanish Latin |
Spanish: Expresate!; Holt, Rinehart & Winston Ven Conmigo; Holt, Rinehart & Winston French: Allez,Viens!; Holt, Rinehart & Winston |
Grade/Subject | Skill or Topic | Resource/Textbook |
8th Grade | ||
Literature | Comprehension; Interpret; Evaluate Text; Listening; Vocabulary; Oral Language | Harp and Laurel Wreath: Poetry & Dictation for the Classical Curriculum by Laura M. Berquist Your Turn: 33 Lessons in Poetry by Louise Finn Various Literature selections from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School Reading List** and teacher selected & created resources |
English:Writing and Grammar; Vocabulary | Written Language; Grammar; Usage/Mechanics; Oral Language; Vocabulary; Word Meaning; Academic Writing | Grammar & Writing: The Magic Lens Grammar and Advanced Academic Writing, by Michael Clay Thompson; Royal Fireworks Press Vocabulary: The Word Within the Word by Michael Clay Thompson; Royal Fireworks Press |
Math | Pre-Algebra Skills: Numbers & Operations; Geometry & Measurement; Data Analysis; Algebra Algebra Skills: Expressions; Equations, Functions, and Inequalities; Problem-Solving; Statistics & Probability | Sadlier Math; Sadlier Publications; Fundamentals of Algebra McDougal Littell; Algebra I |
Science | Physical Science: The Nature of Matter; Chemistry; Force & Motion; Energy, Electricity, & Magnetism; Health & Wellness | Physical iScience; McGraw-Hill Outdoor Learning Center (OLC) |
Social Studies | American History: The West; Industrial & Urban Growth; Expansion & World War I; The Roaring Twenties & the Great Depression; World War II; the Cold War; Civil Rights Era; Vietnam Era; U.S. in the 21st Century | Core Knowledge |
Religion | See above explanation under Religion heading | Spirit of Truth, Sophia Press Grade 8; Scripture/Bible |
Foreign Language | Spanish Latin French |
Spanish: Expresate!; Holt, Rinehart & Winston Ven Conmigo; Holt, Rinehart & Winston French: Allez,Viens!; Holt, Rinehart & Winston |