Grades 4-5 Curriculum
In grades 4-5 Belmont students develop their hearts, minds, and bodies. They feast on the best of children's literature; master arithmetic; study history and geography; and practice spelling, penmanship, composition, and Latin. They develop courtesy and character, and learn to create beautiful art and music. The materials, below, have been carefully chosen for students grades 4-5, in preparation for success in upper grades.​
English
(Literature/ Grammar/ Composition)
Great books develop character and a growth mindset. We intentionally choose books that help students:
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Increase in wisdom and virtue,
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Boost reading comprehension,
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Cultivate moral courage,
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Emulate the best writers,
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Enrich the vocabulary, and
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Develop cultural literacy.
English grammar, usage, and composition are taught each year. In grades 4-5, students learn Belmont's systematic phonics program, designed to produce early, fluent readers and good spellers.
Aesop's Favorite Fables
Little House in the Big Woods
Just So Stories
Farmer Boy
Charlotte's Web
The Cricket in Times Square
The Sign of the Beaver
The Story of Doctor Doolittle
Lassie Come-Home
Caddie Woodlawn
Justin Morgan Had a Horse
The Boy Who Fell off the
Mayflower
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The Blue Fairy Book
Adam of the Road
The Adventures of Robin
Hood
King Arthur and His Knights
of the Round Table
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Classical Spelling Method by Classical Materials
English Grammar Recitation by Memoria Press
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Classical Composition by Memoria Press
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Mathematics
A solid foundation in math, including mastery of arithmetic, is the key to success in science, technology, and engineering.
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Math 5/4
by Saxon Publishers
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Math 6/5
by Saxon Publishers
(according to individual student level)
Latin
Students begin Latin in third grade. As they systematically learn the structure of this extraordinary language, their thinking becomes more organized and their writing abilities mature.
Latina Christiana and Prima Latina
by Memoria Press
Science
Students develop a love of science by enjoying the beauty and wonder of the natural world.
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The Book of Astronomy
by Memoria Press
The World of Mammals by Memoria Press
What's That Bird? by Memoria Press
Bible/
Christian Studies/
Penmanship
Students find peace in Christ as they learn of Him. In Bilble/Christian Studies, students explore the history, geography and teachings of the Old and New Testaments, and commit scripture to memory.
The Golden Children's Bible
History/
Geography
Students learn to draw maps and become acquainted with stories of the great men and women in world and American history.
Greek Myths
by Ingri d'Aulaire, Edgar Parin d'Aulaire
Story of the World: Ancient Times by Susan Wise Bauer
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Famous Men of Rome by Memoria Press
Story of the World: Early Modern Times by Susan Wise Bauer
Guns for General Washington: A Story of the American Revolution by Reit
Ben and Me by Lawson
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Famous Men of the Middle Ages by Memoria Press
Story of the World: The Middle Ages by Susan Wise Bauer
Music
Music is a universal language of enormous power. Mathematical at its base, it develops the mental abilities of students while enriching the soul.
Our sequential music program instills a love of music in each student. Our music curriculum includes music theory, with the training of the voice as a primary instrument.
*Specific curriculum materials will change as we continuously improve while staying anchored to our mission.
