The Classics Curriculum
Scope & Sequence
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Wilbur is devastated when he learns about what happens to pigs like himself from the farm animals. He is too young to be made into somebody's breakfast! When it seems that all is lost, out of the shadows of the barn comes his rescuer--Charlotte, a writing spider. This classic is loved by children and adults alike-- by all who have ever been truly loved by a friend.
History and Geography :
Expansion era; "manifest destiny".
English :
Subject/predicate and subject/verb agreement, combining subjects & predicates; compound words.
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 :
Animals and insects.
Moral and Ethical Values :
Being sensitive; kindness; loving; industrious; grateful; understanding.