Crossings Christian School Academic Guide Middle School Division Grades 5-8 Fifth Grade Pentateuch s will know all gods people worship are subject to the one true God. s will know God has a plan and purpose for all He allows to happen. s will know God is concerned about the details and needs of our lives. s will know God is patient and merciful but will eventually discipline His children for lack of obedience. s will know God s power controls the universe. s will know Jacob s name was changed to Israel, and his lineage became the nation of Israel. s will know rebellion and lack of faith can keep us from receiving great promises and blessings from the Lord. s will know Satan was once an angel in heaven who rebelled against God in pride. s will know the is the written Word of God. s will know the teaches us about God. s will know the effects of the Fall are still a part of our lives today. s will know the O.T. sacrifices were a picture of Jesus sacrifice of Himself on the cross. s will know the Ten Commandments were given to show men how to live together. s will know we will reap the fruit of the seeds we sow. s will know when God makes a covenant promise, you can trust Him to keep that promise. Analyzing, discerning and comparing attitudes. Completing chart based on categories. Developing meaning of abstract concepts. Discerning God s purpose. Discerning main idea. Discerning meanings of terms. Explaining concepts from passages. Explaining meaning of concepts in own words. information. Finding key ideas in passage. Finding results and consequences. Giving summary of story. Making a list based on passage read. Making a list of concepts from the passage. Making analogies. Making list based on passage read. Reviewing main idea to see overview of God s plan. Sequencing order of story. Understanding key words. Using chart to outline ideas. Writing description based on passage read. of
History s will know a heart of hatred is the same as a heart of murder. s will know God resists a proud, rebellious heart, but He blesses and gives grace to those with a humble spirit. s will know God used the events in the life of David to shape and mold him into the person He wanted him to be. s will know God uses people with strong character qualities. s will know God wants His people separated from worldliness. s will know God wants our outward reputation and inward character to be the same. s will know God wants us to develop an attitude of prayer in every area of our lives. s will know God will discipline His children when they rebel against Him and fall into sin. s will know if we are courageous and obedient, God will prosper us and make us successful. s will know jealousy is often the basis of hatred. s will know the prophet was God s messenger to bring His message to men. s will know the situations that happen in life are all a part of God s plan for our lives. s will know when God calls someone to be a leader, He gives him the power to be the right kind of leader. Applying definitions to characters studied. Coming to conclusions. Comparing material to find common patterns. Comprehending ideas and attitudes. Comprehending passages of Defining character qualities. Defining reputation and character. Describing aspects of persons from verses read. Filling in blanks to complete an overview. complete sentences. Finding sequential order. Identifying phrases to explain ideas. Listing qualities of good leadership. Making chart to show commands and promises. Map study to understand the divided kingdom. Matching ideas. Matching to complete ideas. Seeing a rebellious pattern develop. Seeing God work through different personalities. Summarizing major ideas of passages. Using lineage chart. Using Scripture to find specific. 5th Grade, Possessing The Land, Teachers of
Wisdom and poetry s will know God commands us to memorize and meditate upon His Word. s will know God gives us knowledge, wisdom and understanding in His Word, but our hearts must be ready. s will know if God permits, Satan can test a Christian by altering his circumstances. Completing chart to show commands and promises. information from Finding phrases that describe the Savior. Finding the authors of the Psalms. Learning three levels of learning. Understanding idea by finding a personal example. of
Major prophets s will know God always has someone proclaim His truth. s will know God uses His spokesmen to warn His people. s will know God wants us to stand for what is right even if it means standing alone. s will know none of man s plans or decrees can change or hinder anything God has planned or decreed. 5 days/wk complete story. Finding fulfilled prophecy. Matching beginnings and endings of sentences. Outlining conflict situations. Reading for comprehension. Writing description based on fact. of
Minor prophets s will know God is ready to show compassion to those who are willing to repent of their sins and come to Him. s will know God will not overlook sin and rebellion against His Word. Finding and listing the Minor Prophets. complete story. Finding key ideas. Summarizing ideas from of