English Coursebook

About this curriculum

Coursebook Overview View samples of our 5th grade curriculum here. In 5th grade English students take a deep dive into writing mechanics by practicing many different types of writing. They focus on grammar spelling punctuation and the parts of speech. Writing assignments include essays reports a speech a business letter and a short story. Students read a variety of novels related to early American history (which complements their history course). Assignment checklists in each lesson help students see at a glance what has already been completed and what still needs to be done. Comprehensive learning assessments are included at the end of each lesson to help parents document student progress identify strengths and areas where more support is needed and track learning over time. Additional Materials Required for English The following items are needed to complete 5th grade English: 5th Grade English Teacher Manual Freedom Train: The Story of Harriet Tubman by Dorothy Sterling Ben & Me by Robert Lawson Buffalo Bird Girl: A Hidatsa Story by S.D. Nelson Early Thunder by Jean Fritz The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich 1607: A New Look at Jamestown 1621: A New Look at Thanksgiving…