Grammar Level C: “Beaver”
Moving Towards Chapter Books and Advancing in Spelling
Ages 7-9
Reading: Level C students are growing in fluency, confidence, and stamina as they move into longer books and richer stories. This year begins with the delightful humor of Amelia Bedelia, followed by Prairie School, the lovely Brambly Hedge books, students read their first “big” chapter book, Little House in the Big Woods, and then some beautiful yet difficult selections from Beatrix Potter. Students continue to receive systematic phonics support as needed while also strengthening vocabulary, comprehension, narration, and written responses to literature. As they read, students learn not only to understand the story, but also to notice characters, setting, sequence, and the beauty of well-told tales.
Spelling: Formal spelling instruction continues in Level C as students review and build upon the phonics and spelling rules introduced in Level B. Spelling lists grow in length and complexity, helping students strengthen accuracy, memory, and confidence. Students also practice using their spelling words in dictation sentences, which supports careful listening, correct spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence formation.
Latin & Grammar: Latin instruction in Level C continues with joyful exposure to conversational phrases, sayings, songs, and prayers, helping students grow familiar with the sound and structure of the Latin language. Students are also introduced to foundational English grammar concepts, including parts of speech, singular and plural forms, and other basic grammar structures. Through teacher-guided lessons, oral practice, dictation, and copywork, students begin to see how language is ordered and how words work together in sentences.
Writing: Writing instruction in Level C is rooted in careful copywork, dictation, and guided sentence practice. Students copy Scripture, poetry, and well-written sentences with attention to neatness, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar. This steady practice forms habits of accuracy, attention, and beauty in written work while preparing students for more formal composition in the upper grammar levels.
Cursive Penmanship: Cursive instruction and practice continues daily. Students are expected to use cursive for all of their writing by the time they complete this level. Students have a chance to “show off” their “museum quality” cursive as they compete in an end-of-the-year Level C handwriting competition.
Math: Arithmetic 2 (Click for Scope and Sequence) Students explore numbers and place value through 1000. They continue to practice skip counting by 2s, 5s, 10s, 25s and 100s, adding 3s, 4s, 6s, 7s, 8s, and 9s to prepare them for mastering multiplication in Level D. Level C students master all addition and subtractions facts through 9 + 9, and learn to add and subtract two digit numbers using carrying and borrowing. Students become familiar with fractions, and continue to practice telling time, and adding and subtracting money.
History: During the afternoon program, Level C students will study world history through The Story of the World by Susan Wise Bauer. This engaging, chronological history curriculum introduces students to the great sweep of human history through lively storytelling rather than dry textbook recitation. Students rotate through major periods of history by year, and in Level C students will begin with “Ancient Times.” As they listen to the audio book, students will complete map work and participate in thoughtful discussions that help them connect people, places, events, and ideas. This study of history helps students grow in attention, memory, narration, and understanding of God’s providence throughout time.
Science: Level C students enrolled in the afternoon program will begin their formal study of science through Science Shepherd’s video-based Christian Introductory Science curriculum. Students will explore God’s creation through a wide range of scientific fields, including creation week, geology, biology, meteorology, oceanography, astronomy, and more. Through daily video lessons, age-appropriate workbook activities, discussion, narration, and practical activities, students will grow in curiosity, careful observation, and wonder as they learn to see the order, beauty, and wisdom of God’s created world.
Physical Education: Level E students will participate in 20 minutes of daily P.E. instruction using the SPARK P.E. curriculum. SPARK provides structured, research-based physical education lessons that help students develop healthy habits, physical fitness, motor skills, movement knowledge, and positive social skills. Through active games, skill-building activities, and guided practice, students will grow in strength, coordination, teamwork, good sportsmanship, and enjoyment of physical activity.
Enrichment: Level C includes weekly read-alouds and discussion of beautiful children’s literature and poetry, as well as art and music appreciation.
Subjects to be covered at home: Life Skills, fine arts, family discipleship, spiritual formation, and nature study.
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