English
Grammar
Mariah & Malachi – KISS Grammar
Public Speaking
M &M – a topic a fortnight, to present on Thursday night. Start with one minute, increase eventually
Composition
Character Based Writing Lessons
Written narrations weekly for Faith, Geography, History and Science.
Develop skills such as; Creative Writing, Key Word Outlines, Note Taking, Oral Reports, Writing from Outlines, Three Paragraph Report and Research Reports.
Resource – IEW books and books on shelves??
Copywork
Malachi – Printing Daily 15 minutes.
Mariah – Cursive Daily 15 minutes
Dictation
Malachi & Mariah – Spelling Wisdom Daily
Spelling
Malachi – All About Spelling Daily
Mariah – Lists & Tests
Literature
Lists for M & M – Written by Mum
Shakespeare
2 DVDs then read
Poetry
Poetry once a week together. Memorise poems Family recitation night on Thursday
Mathematics
Malachi – Mathematics.com.au
Mariah – Mathsonline
Maths Drill – Tables recitation on Thursday night
Science
Malachi – youtubes to further knowledge in areas of his choosing, beginning with space. Write/present talk on what learnt. I Am Joe’s Body & Science Matters.
Mariah’s focus (Term 1) – Extreme Weather. Youtubes, books, Write/orally present talk on what learnt
History
Malachi- French Revolution
Mariah- Wars; American War of Independence, Civil War, & …..
Geography
Malachi & Mariah – Drill: Countries/Cities etc
Faith
Spiritual Reading – Saint stories and other material – see mum for guidance
Malachi – Introduction to Catholicism – Didache and Understanding the Scriptures & Beginning Apologetics
Mariah – Beginning Apologetics 5; Moral Questions & Memorise ‘facts’ cards
Creative Arts
Mariah – Dance, Music
Malachi – Building Garden Shed
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
Malachi & Mariah – Reproductive health, exercise and nutritional health