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How to Navigate As you move your mouse over the menu above, if you have a JavaScript-enabled browser this paragraph will change and give you a description of that area. We recommend that you disable your pop-up blocker while browsing HSAdvisor.com because some of our pages will open up a new window. (Internet Browsing Tips) More 5th Grade Math 1 Year Courses Workbooks Drills Puzzles/Games Language Arts 1 Year Courses Grammar, Punctuation & Usage Literature Spelling Vocabulary Writing Skills Handwriting Science 1 Year Courses Activities Astronomy Health Social Studies 1 Year Courses History Geography Culture Government Electives Art Music Economics Please Read This When you click on a book title in this bookstore, a new window will pop up where you can review the book further. If you decide to buy the book, go ahead and click on the "Buy Now" button. This will place it in your Christianbook.com "Bookbag." Go ahead and close the new window and continue browsing curriculum here at HSAdvisor.com. When you want to view the items in your Bookbag or Wish List, use the links below: View Bookbag | View Wish List Learning Language Arts Through Literature The Purple Book is designed for 5th grade students. Features in this level are as follows: 36 weekly lessons divided into easy-to-use daily plans; 4 book studies (listed in the order they appear) on Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder, Trumpet of the Swan by EB White, Meet Addy by Connie Porter, and Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink; 3 units on speech making, poetry, and oral presentation of folk tales and tall tales; teacher friendly, with little or no preparation needed; review activities follow most lessons providing additional skill practice; assessment help teachers to evaluate student's progress. A blend of dictation and units, lessons integrate all the 5th grade language arts skills: grammar, creative writing, composition, spelling, higher-order reasoning, and study skills. Everyday Words: Students hone in on grammar skills through dictation and writing exercises. Students learn how to make oral presentations such as speeches and stories in the Speech Making Unit the two Oral Presentation Units. Additional creative writing and expression are taught extensively through the Poetry Unit. All literature passages are contained in The Purple Book, but the passage may spark your student's interest to read the book. These books may be obtained through your library or purchased from bookstores or catalogs. Additional books utilized in this level are Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater; David Livingstone, Foe of Darkness by Jeannette Eaton (OOP--check for interlibrary loan); Strawberry Girl by Lois Lenski; Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates; and Color the Classics by Carmen Ziarkowski. Learning Language Arts Through Literature, Activity Purple Learning Language Arts Through Literature, Teacher Purple Caddie Woodlawn, Paperback Farmer Boy, Little House on the Prairie Series #3 (Softcover) Meet Addy, Paperback The Trumpet of the Swan (The links above will open a new window where you can further review the book and place it in your bookbag or wishlist.) McGuffey's Eclectic Readers Primer through the Sixth Reader This revision of McGuffey's Eclectic Readers features materials applicable to the various reading levels. Many of the stories, poems, and pictures appear as they did in the first edition, but with a more readable print and also a different layout. Each of the volumes is geared to a particular reading level, and provides vocabulary, phonics and cursive writing exercises. These are based on the original readers, with some minor revisions to make the language more understandable for the current times. Stories and poems have been added. There is a primer and six volumes of readers, each reader progressing to a higher grade level. Could be utilized for entire school experience. McGuffey's Eclectic Readers Primer through the Sixth Reader 7 Volumes (The links above will open a new window where you can further review the book and place it in your bookbag or wishlist.) Progeny Press Study Guides for Literature Whether your first grader is reading Wagon Wheels or your high schooler is meeting Macbeth, they'll learn more with these probing study guides. Students will analyze plot and characters, learn vocabulary words and literary devices-and also discover spiritual themes in light of biblical teaching. Pre- and post-reading activities further expand the opportunities for learning. Answer Keys included. Reproducible, softcovers and loose-leaf booklets. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Study Guide The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Softcover The Bridge Study Guide The Bridge Charlotte's Web Study Guide Charlotte's Web, Softcover The Cricket in Times Square Study Guide Crown and Jewel Study Guide Crown & Jewel The Door in the Wall Study Guide Farmer Boy Study Guide Farmer Boy, Little House on the Prairie Series #3 (Softcover) In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson Study Guide Little House in the Big Woods, Study Guide Little House in the Big Woods, Little House on the Prairie Series #1 (Softcover) Sarah, Plain and Tall, Study Guide Sarah, Plain and Tall, Softcover The Two Collars Study Guide Two Collars The Whipping Boy Study Guide (The links above will open a new window where you can further review the book and place it in your bookbag or wishlist.) The Prairie Primer: A Literature Based Unit Study Utilizing the Little House Series No other stories have captured the hearts of 8- to 12-year-olds quite like the Little House on the Prairie series. Now these time-honored tales serve as the basis for a comprehensive homeschool unit---including cross-curricular studies in Bible, literature, science, art, creative writing, cooking, and history! Features twelve 4-week lesson plans for use with grades 3 to 6. Additional materials required. 283 pages, softcover from Cadron Creek. The Prairie Primer: A Literature Based Unit Study Utilizing the Little House Series Little House on the Prairie Series, 9-Volume Softcover Set (The links above will open a new window where you can further review the book and place it in your bookbag or wishlist.) Teacher Created Literature Units Great works of literature are like old friends they touch our lives, expand our vision, and capture our hearts. These guides help young learners get to know the classics better. Author profiles, book summaries, hands-on projects, and more make the texts, come alive for your children, while sample lesson plans, teacher notes, and suggested activities provide you with a rich source of ideas. Caddie Woodlawn Grades 3-5 study guide Caddie Woodlawn, Paperback Charlie & the Chocolate Factory study guide Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Charlotte's Web, Grades 3-5 study guide Charlotte's Web, Softcover The Chocolate Touch Grades 3-5 study guide The Cricket in Times Square study guide Farmer Boy, Grades 3-5 study guide Farmer Boy, Little House on the Prairie Series #3 (Softcover) James and the Giant Peach, Grades 3-5 study guide James & the Giant Peach The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Grades 3-5 study guide The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Little House on the Prairie, Grades 3-5 study guide Little House on the Prairie, Little House on the Prairie Series #2 (Softcover) Little House in the Big Woods study guide Little House in the Big Woods, Little House on the Prairie Series #1 (Softcover) Misty of Chincoteague Grades 3-5 study guide Misty of Chincoteague, Paperback Stuart Little Grades 3-5 study guide Stuart Little The Velveteen Rabbit Grades 3-5 study guide The Velveteen Rabbit (The links above will open a new window where you can further review the book and place it in your bookbag or wishlist.) Bringing the Classics to Life Jo's little sister crashing through the frozen pond in Little Woman, Tom and Becky trapped in an underground cave in Tom Sawyer, a whole family shipwrecked in Swiss Family Robinson... Even reluctant readers will be captivated by easy-to-read adaptations of these exciting adventures-taken straight from the pages of children's classics! Workbooks feature stories, comprehension questions, and vocabulary-based activities. Bring Classics To Life, 8 Volumes, Grade 5 Metropolis, Grade 5 Hound of the Baskervilles, Grade 5 Kim, Grade 5 Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes, Activity Book, Level 5 A Journey to the Center of the Earth, Grade 5 Ivanhoe, Grade 5 Last of the Mohicans, Grade 5 Moby Dick, Grade 5 (The links above will open a new window where you can further review the book and place it in your bookbag or wishlist.) Janette Oke's Animal Friends Series Corral your early readers for adorable animal stories! Delightful color illustrations enhance Oke's text, conveying valuable life lessons in obedience, self-acceptance, humility, and more. Ages 6 to 10. Softcovers. Janette Oke's Animal Friends Series, Volumes 1-6 Janette Oke's Animal Friends, Volumes 7-12 (The links above will open a new window where you can further review the book and place it in your bookbag or wishlist.) Christian Liberty Nature Readers "Beautiful, gentle readers introducing children to the marvelous wonders and great diversities of God's world." Volume 1 is 1st grade level; Volume 2 is 2nd grade level; Volume 3 is 3rd grade level; Volume 4 is 4th grade level; Volume 5 is 5th grade level. Christian Liberty Nature Reader Pack, 5 Volumes, Second Edition Christian Liberty Nature Reader, Book 1, Second Edition Christian Liberty Nature Reader, Book 2, Second Edition Christian Liberty Nature Reader, Book 3, Second Edition Christian Liberty Nature Reader, Book 4, Second Edition Nature Reader #4 Answer Key (The links above will open a new window where you can further review the book and place it in your bookbag or wishlist.) Childrens Books and their Creators Unique in its coverage of contemporary American children's literature, this is a timely single-volume reference covering the books our children are--or could be--reading now, from board books to young adult novels. Entries by nearly 200 experts inform and guide readers about every aspect of children's literature. Childrens Books and their Creators (The links above will open a new window where you can further review the book and place it in your bookbag or wishlist.) Classics for Young Readers You'll find positive role models and valuable life lessons in these timeless classics. The language has been carefully updated, while preserving the authors' original stories, Christ-centered virtues, and themes. Reproducible teacher guides promote greater comprehension through brief author biographies, vocabulary exercises, assignments, creative activities and answer keys. Ages 9-13 Softcovers, from Presbyterian & Reformed. Black Beauty: A Guide For Teachers And Students, Classics For Young Readers Series Black Beauty, Classics For Young Readers Series Hans Brinker: A Guides for Teachers and Students, Classics for Young Readers Hans Brinker: The Silver Skates, Classics for Young Readers A Little Princess: Guide for Teachers and Parents, Classics for Young Readers A Little Princess, Classics for Young Readers Little Women: A Guide for Teachers and Students Little Women Robinson Crusoe: A Guide for Teachers and Students Robinson Crusoe Sir Gibbie: A Guide for Teachers and Students, Classics for Young Readers Sir Gibbie, Classics for Young Readers (The links above will open a new window where you can further review the book and place it in your bookbag or wishlist.) The Children's Homer Travel back to a mythical time when Achilles, aided by the gods, waged war against the Trojans. And join Odysseus on his journey through murky waters, facing obstacles like the terrifying Scylla and whirring Charybdis, the beautiful enchantress Circe, and the land of the raging Cyclopes. Using narrative threads from The Iliad and The Odyssey, Padraic Colum weaves a stunning adventure with all the drama and power that Homer intended. The Children's Homer: The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy (The links above will open a new window where you can further review the book and place it in your bookbag or wishlist.) Hinds' Feet on High Places: Illustrated and Arranged for Children Now your 5- to 10-year-olds can enjoy Hurnard's devotional classic! Your kids will travel with Much Afraid and the Chief Shepherd to the High Places, where "perfect love casts out fear." End-of-chapter quiet-time thoughts, Scripture readings, and prayers teach your kids how to follow the Good Shepherd. 128 pages, delightfully illustrated softcover from Destiny Image. Hinds' Feet on High Places: Illustrated and Arranged for Children (The links above will open a new window where you can further review the book and place it in your bookbag or wishlist.) Pilgrim's Progress Many children enjoy reading John Bunyan's classic work, The Pilgrim's Progress, but how many truly understand its message? Taylor simplifies the vocabulary and concepts for younger readers while keeping the story line intact, to help kids enjoy this allegorical tale of the search for spiritual truth as more than just an exciting adventure. 256 pages, softcover from Moody. One Syllable Adventure Series: The Pilgrim's Progress Little Pilgrim's Progress John Bunyan: The Tinker of Bedford (The links above will open a new window where you can further review the book and place it in your bookbag or wishlist.) Books Children Love: A Guide to the Best Children's Literature Goodnight, Moon; Frog and Toad; Charlotte's Web; The Hobbit . . . so many classics, so little time! This newly updated, topically arranged guide helps you choose the very best fiction and nonfiction titles by offering thumbnail sketches of hundreds of classic and recent books for kids---from preschool to high school. Foreword by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay. 320 pages, softcover from Crossway Books. Books Children Love: A Guide to the Best Children's Literature The Book Tree: A Christian Reference for Children's Literature (The links above will open a new window where you can further review the book and place it in your bookbag or wishlist.) Noah Plan Literature Curriculum Guide Instill a love of all types of literature in your students with this "biblical principle" plan. Slater's "research, reason, and relate" method advocates the reading of whole books, incorporating the entire curriculum---geography, history, science, math---in a whole life-learning approach. Includes course charts; instruction models; sample student notebook; and step-by-step teacher directions. Grades K to 12. 368 pages, softcover. Noah Plan Literature Curriculum Guide (The links above will open a new window where you can further review the book and place it in your bookbag or wishlist.) Landmark Christian Academy Literature LFBC has developed a complete literature series for Christian schools and homeschoolers. Students are exposed to the greatest literature of the past 300 years starting with the McGuffey's Eclectic Readers in kindergarten through the sixth grade. The McGuffeys recall an America where honesty, hard work, kindness, patience, obedience to authority, fairness, gentleness, and frugality were traits to be admired. This we emphasize in our literature program. The upper grades study character-building favorites, stories, biographies and classics, including John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress and The Holy War. Grade 5 includes a paperback copy of McGuffey's Fifth Reader (for grades 5-7), Student workbook and tests with an answer key. Literature, Grade 5 (The links above will open a new window where you can further review the book and place it in your bookbag or wishlist.) To assist you in your choices, we have included the cross symbol next to those materials that specifically reflect a Christian worldview.