Pre-Logic 2 “Badger”
A Deeper Dive into English Composition, Analytical Grammar, Literature Analysis, and “Pre-Pre-Algebra”
Ages 11-12
Literature: Using Memoria Press’ literature curriculum, students will analyze and study great works of literature. Students will develop stamina and discipline to read larger sections of literature in a shorter amount of time. Students will also practice forming analytical answers to comprehension questions based on textual evidence found in the literature. Titles at this level include: The Bronze Bow, The Hobbit, and Twenty-One Balloons.
Composition: Composition continues to build on the thesis-driven paragraph that was introduced at Pre-Logic 1. Students will develop a thesis and support that thesis with paragraphs that include textual evidence and analytical connections that prove the thesis statement. The end result will be a well organized, five paragraph essay. Writing skills developed in Pre-Logic 2 include: Direct and Indirect Characterization, Telling and Showing Sentences, Descriptive Analogies and a Toolbox of Writing Rules. A final writing project will showcase all that the student has learned as they complete a six paragraph Encomium essay on Bilbo Baggins from The Hobbit.
Grammar and Dictation: Building on the study of grammar in Pre-Logic 1, Pre-Logic 2 focuses on classifying the three attributes of sentences: the purpose, structure, and pattern. The four sentence structures: simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex, are also studied and practiced. Parts of speech continue to be studied and applied by parsing and diagramming sentences. A question and answer flow helps the student identify subject, verb, direct object, predicate nominative, predicate adjective, indirect objects, adverbs, adjectives, prepositional phrases, appositives, interjections, conjunctions, and more! Dictation is given regularly to practice the grammar rules practiced at this level.
Latin: Students will complete the second half of Form Form Latin. By the end of the year, they will have mastered the six indicative active tenses of the first two verb conjugations, five noun declensions, first and second declension adjectives, and 185 Latin vocabulary words.
Math: Arithmetic 6. (Click for Scope and Sequence) Students will review and extend skills learned in previous grades. They will be introduced to the concepts of greatest common factor, lowest common multiple, and learn how to do mental shortcuts in calculation, multiply and divide decimals, find decimal-fraction equivalents, calculate percents, construct circle graphs, and convert English and metric measurement. Students will also study basic geometry concepts of perimeter, circumference, and angles.
Spelling: Students not yet proficient in spelling are encouraged to follow a spelling curriculum at home in order to build skills required to write and spell at this level. Curriculum choices will be recommended upon request.
Christian Studies: Building upon the foundation of Bible literacy begun in Levels A-E, students will continue with a survey of the Bible using Memoria Press’ Christian Studies II (Old Testament History) or III (New Testament). The courses are alternated every other year with Pre-Logic 1 and 2 students working together. Students will also memorize Psalm 91 and longer portions of scripture monthly.
History and Geography: Igniting a passion and great interest in history and geography through reading and discussing quality literature is the goal in Pre-Logic. Pre-Logic classes combine to study History and Geography and are taught using a Charlotte Mason curriculum. US History is studied through the read aloud book, America, Our Stories, by Lorene Lambert. Students will also read selected books out loud, then narrate and discuss what they are learning about the history of America.
Subjects to be covered at home: Life Skills, physical fitness, fine arts, family discipleship and spiritual formation, and nature study.