The Classics Curriculum
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Tom, an orphan boy, lives with his aunt in a small town on the shores of the mighty Mississippi River. Like most boys, Tom is full of curiosity and loves adventure... even when his adventures get him into trouble! Some might say that "Trouble" is his "middle name", for he cannot seem to escape it. Fortunately, he learns many lessons about growing up by surviving these mishaps and adventures.
History and Geography :
Pre-Civil War era.
English :
Subject/verb agreement; irregular verbs; contractions.
Reading :
Reading comprehension with activities designed to build and strengthen skills such as main idea, cause and effect, sequencing, inferences, drawing conclusions and predicting outcomes.
Vocabulary and Spelling :
Activities are designed to improve spelling skills and increase vocabulary.
Creative Writing :
Activities designed to make writing enjoyable, thus encouraging the student to write. Daily writing and weekly editing are emphasized.
Critical Thinking :
Activities designed to strengthen logic and deductive reasoning through puzzles, analogies, and following directions.
Science and Health :
Geology; rocks & caves; layers of the earth.
Moral and Ethical Values :
Being truthful; developing good habits; choosing the proper friends; dangers of false beliefs & superstitions.