5th Grade Curriculum

A practical tool to help you homeschool with excellence.

Sonlight E includes: History, Geography, Bible, Read-Alouds and Readers.

Language Arts E is linked to History / Bible / Literature E

Students learn to vary sentence length, use active voice, create authentic dialog and more. Dictation exercises provide an opportunity to recognize and imitate writing that shines. Creative expression activities such as mind mapping and letter writing keep them engaged.

The Sonlight Science E: Electricity, Magnetism, and Astronomy program is anchored by a customer-renowned Instructor's Guide (IG). The IG provides the structure for your entire year, with everything clearly laid out. No need to create your own lesson plans.

12 songs based on verses from both the New and Old Testaments. In Bible package only for Levels 5 and D+E.

A diverse collection of great American speeches and patriotic and folk songs . . . from the Revolutionary War to the present.

Take a deep breath and explore both conflicts in one sobering, compelling book—from the soldiers' terrifying experiences in trench warfare to mighty and sinister innovations that shaped the course of history.

A fascinating introduction to American culture as it has shaped and been shaped by events from the Civil War to the late 20th century. Written by the former Librarian of Congress. NEW full-color edition, completed revised for readability. Now includes timelines, maps and more than twice the illustrations. Oversized.

Davis. Fourteen stories of how God has been at work in Colombia, South America. People escape a burning house, see dreams and visions, try to convert kidnappers. Dramatic and exciting. He is worthy of praise!

Biography in verse of the man who, despite all obstacles, fought to end the Slave Trade in Great Britain. Powerful story of tenacity and courage.

Theodore learns that heroism requires more--and less--than he imagined in this story set during the deadly flu epidemic at the end of World War I. Moving.

The Epsilon Instruction Pack contains the Instruction Manual with lesson-by-lesson instructions and full solutions, and the DVD with lesson-by-lesson video instruction.

Used when teaching fractions in Epsilon, this updated Kit includes more unit pieces to make it easier for students to build mixed-number problems. The new fold-shut case has tabbed flaps and clearly-marked sections so overlays stay neatly stored, and the convenient size stands on a bookshelf but is easy to take along.

An historically accurate portrait of family life in the polders and among the windmills in Holland during the last years of Nazi occupation during WWII . . . and the months after, as families began to come back together.

The powerful story of a young man for whom the Civil War spans five Aprils.

The adventures of eleven-year-old Caddie growing up with her six brothers and sisters in the Wild West frontiers of Wisconsin in the late 1800s.

Award winner set in the post-Civil War South.

A heartwarming Newbery Medal winner. Dad has returned from World War II a changed man: withdrawn, touchy, unable to work. The family moves back to the family farm where dad gets the healing he needs.

Ralph is barely 8 years old when his family moves to Colorado for the sake of Dad's health, and the family tries to make a go of it on the ranch. Classic true story of ranching in Colorado in the early 1900's.

When Nick is released from the hospital after suffering from polio, he's sure his father will never look at him in the same way again. Once the best pitcher in youth league, Nick now walks with a limp and is dependent on a heavy leg brace. He isn't sure he'll ever return to the mound. When Nick starts working for Mr. Churchill, owner of a semiprofessional team, he meets Satchel Paige, arguably the best pitcher in the world. Not allowed into the major leagues because of his skin color, Satchel teaches Nick that some things can be overcome with hard work and dedication, and that just because you're down, you're most certainly not out.

An anthology of 70 popular poems, dedicated to the ideas that poetry should be fun, and that it should communicate an idea or offer an image. These poems are loosely arranged around four big topics: words and imagination, the beauty of the natural world, travel and adventure, and love and friendship. A delightful collection to enjoy.

When the bank forecloses on her family's home during the Great Depression, 11-year-old Margo Bandini writes to Eleanor Roosevelt for help.

In 1947, a Chinese girl comes to Brooklyn, where she starts to feel at home and to make friends.

"Git along, little . . . turkeys"? Yep! In 1860, a fifteen-year-old boy attempts to herd one thousand turkeys from Missouri to Denver, Colorado, in hopes of selling them at a profit.

Engrossing story about the first—and largest—Ferris Wheel ever built. Told by one of the workers who built it.

Claudia and her brother Jamie run away from home . . . and find themselves caught in a mystery that makes headlines. Enjoyable.

To save his aunt's home, young Jack and his butler rush off to California to join the '49ers in their hunt for gold. Fun!

Fascinating biography of Harriet Tubman, a black woman who risked her life helping other slaves reach freedom on the Underground Railroad.

Thought-provoking story of a boy who was orphaned by the Civil War as he struggles to forgive "the enemy" and discover what true courage is all about.

Two thousand Georgia textile workers were shipped North against their will to work in Yankee mills. Twelve-year old Hannalee was one of them. This is the true story of how she fulfilled her promise to return home.

The touching Newbery Honor story about a boy and the dog he loves. Set during frontier days in the Texas hill country.

The biography of Helen Keller, a blind and deaf girl who overcame her limitations through courage and the firm love of a caring teacher.

Newbery Medal winner about a mid-American farm family in the early 20th century. Charming.

Despite her father's objections, a young Amish girl secretly looks forward to attending public school where she makes a best friend and gains a new perspective on her family's way of life.

Eric wants to buy his young crippled friend Jimmy a pair of red cowboy boots.

The true story of Bruce Olson who, at 19 years of age, leaves his home in Minnesota to reach the Motilone Indians, a murderous tribe in the jungles of Colombia.

A delightful account of the exploits, the family life, and the character of the two bike builders who are generally credited with having been the first to engage in powered flight.

Beautifully written Newbery Honor story of a teen aged girl who is confronted by the challenges of life as a female member of the Navaho nation in the mid-1860s. Poignant and thought-provoking.

Famous story about an entrepreneurial boy and his humorous escapades.

George Washington Carver, once a kidnapped enslaved child, overcame significant obstacles to become an outstanding scientist.

Organize all your homeschool papers in one sturdy and convenient binder. With tabs that match your Sonlight^® History, Language Arts, and Science Instructor's Guides, you'll always know where to find each week's schedule, notes and study guides.

An exciting look into the wonders of the galaxy for young readers. Each page is filled with facts about heavenly bodies, spectacular full-color illustrations, and thematically appropriate website addresses that offer more about the objects and mysteries of the cosmos.

In Discover & Do, Level 4, you'll observe science experiments that are part of the Science E curriculum.

Where do colors come from? Which metal catches fire when it gets wet? Compelling text helps you unravel scientific mysteries like these.

Simple but thorough, full-color, illustrated introduction to the principles of electricity and its practical applications.

Let this stunning Internet-linked volume show you the basics of how optical and electron microscopes work!

The Instructor's Handbook contains an introduction to the philosophy behind Spelling You See and the five development stages of spelling. The Handbook also contains a "Getting Started" guide with an overview of the organization of the 36 lessons and information about the important skills and concepts that will be learned in this level as well as information about the three core activities. At the back of the Handbook there is more information about guided reading, chunking, copywork, dictation, answers to frequently asked questions, and a collection of helpful resources including passages for dictation.