TABLE OF CONTENTS
1st Grade Bible
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Overview
Summary | Introduces Bible characters and doctrines through scripture, songs, and engaging activities. |
Description | The Purposeful Design Bible series, published by the Association for Christian Schools International, provides students with an overview of either the Old or New Testament (alternating years), focusing on the lives of Biblical characters and how students can apply the truths learned to their own lives. The Gospel message and key lessons from the life of Christ, such as his birth, death, and resurrection, are covered each year. Lessons are enriched through visual aids and storybook Bibles, as well as live class discussions that provide students with opportunities to interact with the content and one another. Foundational doctrines are reinforced through the use of The New City Catechism questions, biblical songs, and Scripture memory. |
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Course Type | Core Course: Bible |
Student Availability
Grade Level Availability | 1-4 |
Extended Grade Level Availability | Not Applicable |
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Additional Information
| Required Course | Yes |
| Course Length | One Year |
| Available in Honors | No |
| Available to Part-Time Students | No |
| Available as Credit Recovery | No |
| Prerequisites | Not Applicable |
| Alternative Course Available Per Counselor Approval | Not Applicable |
| Fee Amount | Not Applicable |
Supplementary Materials
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| Project Forecast | None |
1st Grade Language Arts
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Overview
Summary | 1st Grade Language Arts builds reading, writing, and character through authentic literature. |
Description | Phonics/Language/Reading In phonics and language classes, students are introduced to basic grammar concepts such as forming and punctuating sentences and identifying parts of speech. Students apply phonics rules to decode one and two-vowel words, consonant blends and digraphs, and multi-syllabic words. Character-building, decodable stories from ABeka Book reinforce concepts and build fluency. Reading comprehension skills and vocabulary knowledge are strengthened through reading and enjoying classic, authentic literature and poetry throughout the year. Writing Students learn to summarize written material and transform their thoughts into words using the Institute for Excellence in Writing’s structure and style writing lessons and creative journaling. Handwriting Students learn to form letters using the D'Nealian Handwriting method, which provides a continuous, slanted script that easily transitions from manuscript to cursive. Spelling The All About Spelling series uses a multi-sensory approach—auditory, visual, and kinesthetic–combined with consistent reinforcement to ensure that students retain reliable spelling rules and how to apply them in daily writing. Concepts include:
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Course Type | Core Course: English |
Student Availability
Grade Level Availability | 1-2 |
Extended Grade Level Availability | Not Applicable |
Programs | |
Platforms |
Additional Information
| Required Course | Yes |
| Course Length | One Year |
| Available in Honors | No |
| Available to Part-Time Students | No |
| Available as Credit Recovery | No |
| Prerequisites | Not Applicable |
| Alternative Course Available Per Counselor Approval | Not Applicable |
| Fee Amount | Not Applicable |
Supplementary Materials
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| Project Forecast | None |
*This is not the full list of 1st grade courses in the Sapphire Live program.