Elementary English 4/5
Course #:
ENGL
1-314
Division:
English
Department:
Elementary English
Suggested Age:
10 to 12 who want to work at approximately a 5th-grade level
Prerequisites:
• ODA Elementary English 1
• Or basic competency in reading and handwriting at a 4th grade level
Course Description:
Purpose
Students will continue to learn the rules of grammar through color-coding of the eight parts of speech. Students will learn to write five-paragraph compositions as well as spell and use meaningful vocabulary words.
Process
Grammar
Color-coding parts of speech
Punctuation
Capitalization
Writing
Introduced to the writing process
Five-paragraph compositions
Poetry analysis & writing
Letter writing
Spelling/Vocabulary
Banned Words
Syllabication
Meaningful vocabulary
Handwriting
Scripture
Dictation
Responsibilities
*Parents grade spelling, vocabulary, and grammar as well as oversee the completion of writing assignments.
*Teachers grade and record writing assignments.
*Students should set aside approximately 20 minutes four days/week for completing coursework assignments.
Curriculum/Materials:
Elementary English 2 Course Workbook by Wendy Walker (ODA Bookstore purchase)
Easy Grammar 5 Student Workbook by Wanda C. Phillips and/or
Easy Grammar 5 Teacher’s Edition by Wanda Phillips (this book contains the key AND student pages)