The Classics Curriculum
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The Civil War has fascinated history buffs and historians for nearly a century. This story captures the agony faced by many families during this sad period of American history. The Creightons, living in southern Illinois, have three sons. When war breaks out, one of their sons leaves home to fight for the Confederacy. The other son joins the Union forces. The youngest son Jethro stays at home with his mother and father. The story depicts the war through the eyes, ears, and experiences of this family.
History and Geography :
Civil War and reconstruction.
English :
A complete treatment of adjectives and adverbs including proper, common and comparing.
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 :
The heart and the circulatory system.
Moral and Ethical Values :
Determination; standing firm; right versus popularity; having & showing respect for others.