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5th Grade

Mrs. Kelley Rivenbark - Teacher
Mrs. Linda Felton - Math Teacher
Mr. Joe Lovette - PE Teacher
Mrs. Sherri Broadway - Music Teacher
Mrs. Martha Herrera - Spanish Teacher

Curriculum

Subject	Activities/Methods
Bible	Scripture Memory Daily Devotions and Prayer Romans Character First! Education
Grammar & Linguistics	Shurley Grammar 5 Spelling Workout - Modern Curriculum Press Spelling Bee Competition
Writing	Institute for Excellence in Writing Journal Writing Essay writing and editing Persuasive writing and editing Descriptive paragraphs and editing Narrative essay Story elements Friendly letter and business letter Thank you notes Report writing Poetry Autobiography
Literature	Sign of the Beaver A Wrinkle in Time Amos Fortune Free Man Poetry
History	Early American History - Explorers to 1815 - Veritas Press
Music	Cornerstone Chorus
Math	Singapore Math
Science	Science 6 Bob Jones University Press, 3rd Ed. Science 5 focuses on man's use of God's Creation and design as well as a study of the scientific method, fossils, matter and heat, sound and light, weather, biomes, ecosystems, cells, body systems, laws of motion, and plant/animal classification. The student develops his science process skills as he participates in hands-on activities and projects.
Art Appreciation	The student's artwork is displayed at the end of the year at the Living History Festival. The students also each receive a portfolio at the completion of the year which includes their artwork, photos of “artists in action,” and a biography page for each artist studied. Additional art projects include:Greeting card fundraiser – individual student’s art is reproduced on greeting cards and sold to raise funds for the fine arts program. Christmas cards are designed by the students and printed. Artwork is created to be auctioned at the Cornerstone Academy Benefit Auction. Some of the artists study include: Michelangelo, Leonardo di Vinci, Raphael, Vincent Van Gogh, Seuvat, Georgia O’Keefe, Jackson Pollock, Henri Rousseau, and Kandinsky.
Arts and Crafts	Hands-on projects that help the children experience the life of ancient Egypt including period clothing, food, games, and more.
Enrichment Activities	Competition to encourage reading Veteran's Day Celebration Safety Patrol Safety Patrol Washington, DC Trip in 2011 (every other year) Fall Festival - Thanksgiving Celebration Arts & History Christmas Program Quarterly School Assemblies - awards given President's Physical Fitness Challenge End of the Year Awards and Musical Program Iowa Basic Skills Test Community Service - Samaritan's Purse and collect items for distribution to the homeless Chess Club is offered. Organized sports are offered.