The Purple Book - 5th Grade Language Arts Curriculum
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The Purple Book Language Arts Curriculum
5th GRADE SKILLS
The Purple Book is an all-encompassing 5th Grade Language Arts Curriculum, blending dictation, unit studies, poetry, oral presentations, and speechmaking. Overall, this curriculum strengthens 5th grade reading comprehension and writing skills.
The updated third edition introduces vocabulary and spelling exercises that integrate key language arts curriculum components. This includes grammar, creative writing, composition, and study skills. This comprehensive 5th grade language arts resource is perfect for students in 5th Grade Homeschool Curriculum settings, as well as traditional classrooms.
36 weekly lessons are divided into easy-to-use daily plans, requiring little to no preparation for teachers.
The Skills Index offers an easy skill reference for both teachers and students. Review Activities follow most lessons to provide additional skill practice, like vocabulary activities for 5th grade.
Assessments are integrated to help evaluate student progress in areas like reading fluency and higher-order reasoning.
The updated third edition introduces vocabulary and spelling exercises that integrate key language arts curriculum components. This includes grammar, creative writing, composition, and study skills. This comprehensive 5th grade language arts resource is perfect for students in 5th Grade Homeschool Curriculum settings, as well as traditional classrooms.
36 weekly lessons are divided into easy-to-use daily plans, requiring little to no preparation for teachers.
- Everyday Words: Students hone 5th grade spelling and grammar skills through dictation and writing exercises.
- Speech Making and Oral Presentation Units: Students learn how to make oral presentations, such as speeches and stories.
- Poetry Unit: An extensive poetry unit enhances creative expression, a key component of 5th grade writing prompts.
- Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder
- Trumpet of the Swan by E. B. White
- Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
- Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink
The Skills Index offers an easy skill reference for both teachers and students. Review Activities follow most lessons to provide additional skill practice, like vocabulary activities for 5th grade.
Assessments are integrated to help evaluate student progress in areas like reading fluency and higher-order reasoning.
The Purple Student Activity Book
This Student Activity Book complements the Teacher Book perfectly! It includes enrichment activities, such as word puzzles, analogies, and art activities for fifth graders. This allows for more independent work, making it a BONUS for teachers.
The 5th Grade Language Arts Curriculum is further reinforced through additional exercises designed for ease of record keeping and independent learning.
Please note: The Student Activity Book cannot be used independently, but serves as an excellent companion to the Teacher Book.
The 5th Grade Language Arts Curriculum is further reinforced through additional exercises designed for ease of record keeping and independent learning.
Please note: The Student Activity Book cannot be used independently, but serves as an excellent companion to the Teacher Book.
Learning Language Arts Through Literature has really bolstered my son's overall attitude towards language arts because it has given sterile topics like subject-verb agreement and prepositions a relevance in his life.
- Jamie, The Unlikely Homeschool
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Learning Language Arts through Literature is a homeschool curriculum that covers spelling, grammar, writing, vocabulary, and reading all in one. It not only simplifies the process of language arts for children, it makes it easier on homeschool parents. And it does it all with great books as the foundation.
- Sara, Heart and Soul Homeschooling
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Learning Language Arts through Literature Purple Book includes everything thing you need for 5th-grade language arts.
- Sara, Classically Homeschooling
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The following review is for the 2nd edition of the Purple Book. Some changes have been made to the 3rd edition.
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- Spelling
Topics include adding suffixes, plurals of irregular words, syllabication, and 5th grade vocabulary mastery. - Reading
The curriculum features a 5th Grade Reading Comprehension guide. This focuses on character analysis, plot structure, and vocabulary enhancement. Students will participate in reading activities for 5th graders that boost understanding as well as literary appreciation. - Grammar
Key concepts include action verbs, adverbs, proper nouns, and 5th grade spelling tips, all integrated into daily lessons. - Composition
Students will practice writing through 5th grade writing prompts, dialogue creation, descriptive paragraphs, and creative projects. - Research and Study Skills
Lessons cover dictionary usage, family trees, and how to conduct research using resources like encyclopedias. - Higher Order Thinking Skills
Students will improve their decision-making and sequencing abilities. - Creative Expression / Games
Activities include art activities for fifth graders, role-playing, and poetry writing. This encourages creativity across different mediums. - Penmanship
Lessons emphasize proper technique and the importance of neat, legible writing.
In addition to the 36 weekly lessons in the Purple Book, your student will have the opportunity to read the following four novels throughout the year:
- Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder
- The Trumpet of the Swan by E. B. White
- Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
- Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink
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