Fourth Grade Guide PDF

FOURTH
GRADE
Interactive Guide
Includes printable sample lessons!
Welcome!
If you are new to CHC, or new to homeschool-
ing, welcome! If you arent sure of how this
adventuresome path begins, we invite you,
with this Fourth Grade Guide, to sample
a taste of CHCs gentle approach to gain
condence that, as it has for thousands of
other families, the CHC approach will work for
you, too. Within this guide youll nd a virtual
tour of those special and well-loved materials
which are written by experienced homeschool
parents and distributed exclusively by CHC.
Did you know that we homeschool, too? Do
we understand what its like to feel pressed for
time to t in all the tasks that go along with
being wife, mother, homemaker, and home-
schooler? You bet!
Our years of homeschooling, preschoolers
to high schoolers, have led to the develop-
ment of academically solid materials that are
time-proven to enrich the homeschooler, both
academically and spiritually, without being
burdensome to mom or students.
In fact, it is CHCs philosophy that homeschool-
ing should be a joyful, natural offshoot of
parenting and family life, not a weight to be
dragged along the path throughout childhood!
CHC lifts the burden, but keeps the family on
the path.
During our schooldays, our family marvels
at Gods loving guidance, resulting in the
academic and spiritual growth that we have
seen in our children over the years. Like
you, we look forward to more of those aha!
moments when the spark of understanding
ashes in wide eyes, when the excitement
of discovery bursts into shared smiles and
bubbles throughout the family.
We are grateful, not only for the business
interactions that we have with you, our CHC
family, but the dear friendships and mutual
support that have developed between us. It
is our prayer that we can continue to serve
you, as all of us, the entire CHC Family, work
together to win Heaven, educating for eternity.
In Their Hearts,
Theresa A. Johnson
Contents
Typi cal Cour se of St udy, 3
Mat er i al s Gui de, 4- 5
Cor e Subj ect s, 6- 57
Readi ng & Compr ehensi on, 10- 15
Spel l i ng & Vocabul ar y, 16- 21
Gr ammar & Composi t i on, 22- 27
Mat hemat i cs, 28- 31
Sci ence & Heal t h, 32- 39
Rel i gi on, 40- 53
Hi st or y & Geogr aphy, 54- 57
Lesson Pl ans, 58- 62
Non- Cor e & El ect i ves, 63- 79
Resour ce Li st , 80- 81
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LANGUAGE ARTS
Increased reading comprehension
Listening skills
Short stories, chapter books, research
Spelling and vocabulary development:
compounds and contractions, sufxes,
homonyms, synonyms, and blends
Building language skills: concrete and
abstract nouns, appositives, possessives,
state of being verbs, helping verbs, diagrams,
conjunctions, adverbs, adjectives
Crafting better sentences and paragraphs
Writing letters and informal notes
Written and oral book reports
Creative writing
Cursive handwriting
MATHEMATICS
Roman numerals to M
Numeration systems
Multiplying whole numbers and notations
Factors and product
Dividing whole numbers
Powers of whole numbers
Square roots
Addition and subtraction of fractions, per-
cents, and decimals
Converting fractions to decimals & percents
Solving multi-step equations
Geometric concepts
Customary and metric measurement
Time to the second
Estimating area
Charts and graphs
Problem solving skills
SCIENCE AND HEALTH
Increased awe and appreciation for the
wonders of Gods creation
Human body: body parts and systems
Health and nutrition: food groups/pyramid,
nutrients, moderation, exercise, food safety
Personal and dental hygiene
First Aid: cuts, bites, burns, fractures
Stages of development of an unborn child
SOCIAL STUDIES
History and development of the local state
Relation of the state to its region and nation
Introduction to the United States: identication
of all states and capitals; Catholic founda-
tions; industries; climate
Map skills: longitude, latitude, scale
Using a globe
Introduction to forms of government
Holidays, traditions, and customs at home
and around the world
Citizenship and recognition of responsibility to
family, neighborhood, family of God
RELIGION
Deeper understanding of the teachings of
Holy Mother Church
Participation in the life of Christ through
celebrating the liturgical seasons
Challenge of a living faith: service to
others, sacrice, obedience, prayer, charity,
forgiveness
ART & ART APPRECIATION
MUSIC
LATIN
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
ELECTIVES
CHC Typical Course of Study
Fourth Grade
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Fourth Grade Materials Guide
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Grade
4
L e s s on Pl a n s
CHC Lesson Plans guide you through all
core and non-core subjects while providing
a wealth of teaching aids: Writing Simpli-
ed guidelines that focus on paragraph
writing, book report checklists, Indepen-
dent Study Charts, and Our United
States Catholic Social Studies Course.
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Rare Catholic Stories
Rare Catholic Stories Study Guide
(free download @ chcweb.com!)
The Father Brown Reader
Father Brown Reader Study Guide
(free download @ chcweb.com!)
My Catholic Speller, Level C
Language of God, Level C
Saxon Math 5/4 Kit
Behold and See 4
Faith and Life 4 Student & Activity
A Year with God
Our United States History & Geography*
1001 Facts for Your Catholic
Geography Bee
Catholic Heritage Handwriting 4
Writing Workshop I
Map Skills, Level D Workbook & Key
Little Latin Readers and Workbooks
Art with a Purpose 4
Learning to Appreciate Art
Homeschool Family Fitness
Sewing with Saint Anne
Tea & Cake with the Saints
Catholic Music Recordings
A Catholic Garden of Puzzles
* Included in CHC Lesson Plans for Fourth Grade.
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Fourth Grade Materials Guide
TITLE CONSUMABLE NONCONSUMABLE* MULTIPLE GRADES
CORE SUBJECTS
Saxon Math 5/4 Kit
Behold and See 4
Faith and Life 4 Student Text
Faith and Life 4 Activity Book
A Year with God: Celebrating the Liturgical Year
1001 Facts for Your Catholic Geography Bee

DAILY LESSON PLANS
CHC Lesson Plans for Fourth Grade
NON-CORE SUBJECTS & ELECTIVES
Map Skills, Level D Student Workbook
Map Skills, Level D Teachers Guide
Art With A Purpose: Artpac 4
Catholic Heritage Handwriting, Level 4
Homeschool Family Fitness
Writing Workshop I
Little Latin Readers
Little Latin Workbooks
Tea & Cake with the Saints
Catholic Music Recordings
SUPPLEMENTAL & ENRICHMENT
Creative Communications
Uncle Joshs Outline Maps (CD or book)
Math Facts Now!
Onions in My Boots: Basic Gardening
Catholic Report Card
*Denotes a non-consumable title. May be used by more than one student, and often for more than one grade level.
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Language Arts : : Reading Comprehension
Rare Catholic Stories is a treasured collection of thirty-one stories of
faith, courage, and virtue. These heirloom Catholic stories will touch the
hearts of young and old alike! A favorite text for fourth grade.
Samples: Contents, pages 10-11
Story: Faithful in Little Things, page 12
Study Guide: Faithful in Little Things, page 13
Watch the product video online!
The Father Brown Reader includes four classic short stories by G. K.
Chesterton, adapted for young readers by Nancy Brown. Includes The
Blue Cross, The Strange Feet, The Flying Stars, and The Absence of
Mr. Glass.
Samples: Story: Chapter 1 of The Blue Cross, page 14
Study Guide: Chapter 1 of The Blue Cross, page 15

In-depth Study Guides to these books are available as FREE downloads
from the CHC website; visit Free Catholic Curricula at www.chcweb.com.
The questions gently probe the students understanding, leading him to
a deeper appreciation of the storys message and content. In addition,
the questions provide many opportunities for discussing with your
student the multitude of character-building lessons contained in the
stories! Depending on your students ability level, assign the answers to
the comprehension questions to be written out in complete sentences or
answered orally.
Fourth Grade Core Subjects : : Overview

Study Guide to Rare Catholic Stories
By Lori Watson
As children read of heroes just like themselves who strive to be generous,
truthful, and courageous, they will be drawn to imitate the virtues portrayed
in those who are not perfect, but who give lifeand Godtheir very best. The
heirloom Catholic stories in this inspirational collection will touch the hearts
of young and old alike. Thirty-one stories of faith, courage, and virtue.
To purchase copies of Rare Catholic Stories please visit:
www.chcweb.com/catalog/RareCatholicStories/product_info.html
2007 Catholic Heritage Curricula. All rights reserved. Use is restricted to individual families only. Commercial use
is strictly prohibited. For group or school use, or for use with anyone other than immediate family members, please
contact the publisher: chc@chcweb.com.
We have thoroughly enjoyed "Rare Catholic Stories" and my

daughter is "engrossed" with the "Father Brown Reader". I believe
the values taught through these stories have so much more
value than the reading curriculum that was/is being used in the
Catholic school she was previously enrolled in.
Shaunda, PA
SStuudyy Guide to Rare Catholic Stories
By Lori Watson
ad of heroes just like themselves who strive to be generous,
courageous, they will be drawn to imitate the virtues portrayed
are not perfect, but who give lifeand Godtheir very best. The
holic stories in this inspirational collection will touch the hearts
old alike. Thirty-one stories of faith, courage, and virtue.
opies of Rare Catholic Stories please visit:
om/catalog/RareCatholicStories/product_info.html
tage Curricula. All rights reserved. Use is restricted to individual families only. Commercial use
For group or school use, or for use with anyone other than immediate family members, please
chc@chcweb.com.
STUDY GUIDE TO THE FATHER BROWN READER
BY LORI WATSON
Follow Father Brown as he unravels mysteries that ba e the brightest detec-
tives! In these adaptations for young readers, a whole new generation of chil-
dren will be delighted by Chestertons masterful storytelling.
This Study Guide is intended to complement The Father Brown Reader, writ-
ten by Nancy Carpentier Brown, published by Hillside Education. To purchase
copies of this book please visit:
www.chcweb.com/catalog/TheFatherBrownReader/product_info.html
2008 Catholic Heritage Curricula. All rights reserved. Use is restricted to individual families only. Commercial use
is strictly prohibited. For group or school use, or for use with anyone other than immediate family members, please
contact the publisher: chc@chcweb.com.
Illustrations copyright Ted Schluederfritz, 2008. Reprinted by permission of the artist.
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Language Arts : : Spelling and Vocabulary
My Catholic Speller, Level C is an easy-to-use, self-contained program
that includes all instructions for each lesson and a removable answer
key. Spelling words in this level are listed in both manuscript and
cursive handwriting. 15 weekly spelling words per week.
This worktext introduces Scriptural Answers For Every Catholic Kid
(brief lessons in junior apologetics) to help student know and be ready
to answer for his Faith. Age-appropriate explanations of each verse
are included in the back. Student works toward receiving a S.A.F.E.
Catholic Kid certicate at the end of the year.
Samples: Lesson One, pages 16-17
Lesson Thirty-three, pages 18-19
Frequently Asked Questions, pages 20-21

Language Arts : : Grammar and Composition
Language of God for Little Folks is designed to provide the Catholic
student with a simple introduction to basic English and grammar
skills in the context of our Holy Faith. It is also designed with
the teacher in mind; no teachers manual is required because
all necessary information, including a removable answer key, is
contained within the pages of the student worktext.
Level C reviews basic concepts and teaches new skills. Through
dictation, copywork, and real-life writing projects, your child applies
the grammar he has learned.
Samples: Table of Contents, pages 22-23
Sample lessons, pages 24-27
Mathematics
Saxon Math 5/4 provides all core mathematics knowledge needed for a
fourth grader and lays a solid foundation for future grades.
Math tests are optional. Frequent testing can be time-consuming and
shift the focus from the excitement of discovery to studying just for the
sake of the test; this is a trap into which public schools have fallen. For
the homeschooler, it is not necessary to test frequently in many subjects,
as the childs progress is generally quite evident in his daily work.
Samples: Lesson 44, pages 28-30
Solutions Manual, page 31
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Science and Health
A full year of science and health from a Catholic perspective!
Part One: My Temple of the Holy Spirit
This hands-on human anatomy course provides a basic overview of the
function and location of many of the organs and systems of the human
body. Designed for independent study, this course also features a
beautiful pro-life thread and Catholic perspective on the body as Gods
temple. As a wrap-up activity, student will make the Human Body Felt
Project, an inexpensive and wonderful teaching tool your student will
be proud to have made. Patterns included.
Part Two: Nutrition, Health, and First Aid for Catholic Boys and Girls
An excellent overview of health from a Catholic perspective. Allow
approximately seven weeks for each of the three sections: Nutrition,
Health, and First Aid. Simple, clear terms explain nutrients, disease,
hygiene, exercise, how to create a balanced diet, and more. Includes
glossary, answer key, and basic rst aid instructions.
Samples: Contents, pages 32-33
Brain and Central Nervous System, pages 34-39
Here are my oldest children

with their Human Body Proj-
ect. They even actually sewed
every organ! Thank you with
all our hearts.
Allison, AK
Does trying to teach several grades of science at once leave you frustrated and
overwhelmed? CHCs unique Multi-Level Science Guide slashes preparation and
teaching time by combining studies from several levels into one, using CHCs
Catholic science textbooks as the central core for all grades. If youd like to trans-
form several individual lessons into a single, easy-to-teach group science session,
please click here!
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Religion : : Catechism

Each lesson in Faith and Life 4 builds upon previous ones to give young
children a simple and clear grasp of the basics of our Faith. The Faith
and Life 4 activity book provides a multitude of activity sheets. Each
week, assign those which you feel will help your child best understand
and remember the lesson.
Samples: Chapter 10, Student Book, pages 40-43
Chapter 10, Activity Book, pages 44-45
Religion : : Hands-On Reinforcement
A Year with God: This tremendous resource contains a wealth of hands-
on activities for celebrating the liturgical year. Not a book of Catholic
customs, but a goldmine of ready-to-go activities for teaching the
heart of our Faith: union with God. The whole family will enjoy the
games, crafts, plays, and activities!
Samples: Independent Review, pages 46-49
Contents, pages 50-52
Mothers Day Cards, page 53
The Religion Weekly Schedule incorporates a balanced combination of catechism
lessons and hands-on activities that bring to heart truths of our Holy Faith.
Monday & Tuesday Thursday & Friday
Catechism Hands-On Lessons
U.S. History & Geography
This outline study is directed towards the fourth-grade student,
gradually expanding his understanding by exploring both his state
of residence and then the whole United States by region. Simply
check off the days assignment and dive into a multitude of en-
richment activities for further exploration!
Samples: Overview, pages 54-55
1001 Facts for Your Catholic Geography Bee, pgs. 56-57
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Fourth Grade Core Subjects : : Reading Comprehension
What is the purpose of
Reading Comprehension?
How pleasing it is to listen as your child
reads uently! Yet, is uency the pri-
mary goal of reading?
Parents are often surprised to learn
that accomplished readers, when ques-
tioned about particulars of a story, have
missed the point. Catholic reading
comprehension materials, in addition to
providing exposure to faith and char-
acter-building stories, train the child
to analyze what he reads. This analysis
leads to a greater understanding of the
material read.
As the child is exposed to history and
science, which demand deeper analyti-
cal reading, he moves from the idea of
reading as entertainment to reading as
a means of expanding his knowledge
about Gods world. He begins to see
a need to understand what he reads.
Parents can increase a childs ability
to think about what has been read by
questioning him in depth about the
material. However, demands on the
parents time often make such discus-
sions difcult. Reading comprehension
books provide a practical alternative. As
the student answers questions about
the stories, he becomes aware that
often the primary purpose of reading is
to inform rather than to entertain.
Your reading comprehension stories

are wonderful, moral, heartwarming,
Catholic, everything I want my children
to read, and then your questions make
them really want to listen to every
word so they can answer correctly.
We do your Reading Comprehension
series out loud as a family because we
all enjoy them so much. And they work
for all ages. I ask the younger child the
easier questions and the older one the
harder ones and everyone is happy.
Renee, TX
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(Contents)
Contents
One Good Turn Deserves Another 1
What a Dollar Bought 5
A Daughter to Be Proud of 11
Little Beginnings 15
Little Josephs Letter 23
That Red Silk Frock 27
Faithful in Little Things 35
A Misers Gold 40
Coals of Fire 52
Suzys Dragon 58
The Prize Winner 64
Potato 67
Taddeo the Cripple 77
Better than Riches 84
Letters of Recommendation 98
The Broken Flowerpot 100
The Philospher and the Boatman 105
Ninas Trial 107
Honesty Rewarded 121
The Heart of the King 126
The Countersign 129
Pollies Five Dollars 132
No! 150
Marys Sacrifice 155
The Blacksmith of Ragenbach 170
Apples, Ripe and Rosy, Sir 173
The Evil Advisor 182
Tilderee 188
George Whites Ten Dollars 199
Happy-Go-Lucky 203
Jacks Wood Pile 214
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Rare Catholic Stories 35
Faithful in Little Things
There is no use talking about it any more. I have
to ride Bay Billy round the pasture till he is tired,
and then go down to the post-office. So I cannot go
with you and the other boys, much as I would like
to go.
Pshaw, Neil! What is the use of working all the
time? I think a boy ought to have a vacation once in
a while.
I can do what I like in the afternoon, answered
Neil, but my father thinks a boy ought to learn to
do all sorts of work.
Maybe, said Leonard, as he turned to leave.
Then looking back he called out: Did I tell you that
my father is going to buy me a bicycle next week?
No, replied Neil. You are in luck. I wish I could
have one.
When Neil put the letters in his fathers hands, on
his return from the post-office, he saw among them
a bicycle circular. How I wish I could have a bicycle,
father, he said.
Well, my boy, I am willing you should have one,
answered his father, when you earn it.
Neils face fell at this, for he saw little chance of
being able to earn enough money to buy anything so
costly. Leonards father has promised to buy one for
him, he added.
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Study Guide to Rare Catholic Stories 15
Faithful in Little Things
Vocabulary
circularin this story, a piece of paper that advertises
products
comradesfriends
shoda form of the word shoe. A horse that has been shod
has horseshoes on its hooves.
lameunable to walk with ones normal level of strength and motion
keensharp
Comprehension Questions
1. What was Leonards father going to buy him?
2. Did Leonard spend much time with his father? How do we know?

3. What did Neil want to go do on the Fourth of July? The complete study guide
is offered for free on the
CHC website. Click here!
(Sample study guide)
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(Sample chapter)
C
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Study Guide to The Father Brown Reader 2
Book One: The Blue Cross
CAP O
Vocabulary
inconspicuousnot easily noticed; not drawing attention
elegantstylish and of a high quality
notoriouswell-known for bad qualities or deeds
DV WK
1. What did the police think Flambeau would pretend to be in order to blend in with the
Eucharistic Congress?
2. What made the police chief think that Flambeau was getting ready to commit another
crime?
3. What one thing could Flambeau not hide in any disguise?
(Sample study guide)
uis
The complete study guide
is offered for free on the
CHC website. Click here!
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Week 1: Short Vowel Sounds a, e, and Double Consonants
1. In religion class, we learned that St. Peter was
leader of the __________ apostles.
2. The ___________Season prepares our hearts
for Christmas.
3. To honor Our Lord, we________ [do not eat or
drink] for one hour before we receive Him in Holy
Communion.
4. We know that Jesus is present in the taber-
nacle when we see the light burning brightly in the
sanctuary____________.
5. Our Lady of Guadalupe told St. Juan Diego not to
fear, saying, Am I not here, I, who am your Mother?
Are you not in the hollow of my___________ [cape], in
the crossing of my arms? Let nothing... worry you...
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
bell
smell
spell
mess
doll
egg
kettle
blend
twelve
Advent
lamp
fast
mantle
bank
past
Print the correct word from the list on each line.
Scriptural Answers For Every...Catholic Kid

The Bible verses in this book can help you to know and be ready to
answer for your faith. Check the box in the lower corner when you have
memorized this verse. If you can memorize fteen or more of the wonder-
ful key Scriptures in this book, you will earn a SAFE...CK certicate at the
end of the year.

Be a SAFE...Catholic Kid!
...the twelve apostles are these: rst, Simon,
who is called Peter...
Matthew 10:2
bell
smell
spell
mess
doll
egg
kettle
blend
twelve
Advent
lamp
fast
mantle
bank
past
Fourth Grade Core Subjects : : Spelling & Vocabulary
(Lesson One)
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Print the word mess. Then change the
rst letter to l to make a new word.
The rst letter in the word lamp has
been changed to c to make a new word.
lamp camp
Print the word fast. Then change the
rst letter to l to make a new word.
Print the word bell. Then change the rst
letter to t to make a new word.
What is the
Word?
Print the
list word
that tells
the answer.
A.
B.
C.
1. Our Ladys cape or cloak
2. a pot or deep pan
3. not in the present
4. one less than thirteen
5. to do without food
6. mix together
7. to sniff
8. ring this
9. save your money here
10. please clean this up
Word Scramble!
Can you unscramble
these words?
1. neldb
__ __ __ __ __
2. stap
__ __ __ __
3. tanlem
__ __ __ __ __ __
4. lettek
__ __ __ __ __ __
5. veltwe
__ __ __ __ __ __
The rst
A.
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(Lesson Thirty-three)
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My 4th grade daughter has a lot of trouble
with spelling. She was taught in public
school to spell words how they sound. She
has not moved beyond that now. For exam-
ple, she spells they as thay. I know there
are phonics rules listed in the My Catholic
Spellers but there are so many words she
misspells all the time. What should I do?
Like most texts, the My Catholic Speller series
begins with elementary phonics and pro-
gresses forward, with review of basic phonics
decreasing as the years advance. Therefore,
by fourth grade, your daughter has missed
three years of phonics instruction!
Thankfully, one of the blessings of home-
schooling is that your daughter is free to
move at her own pace and, given the op-
portunity to learn what she has missed, will
likely catch up over time.
On rst hearing, it may seem a bit much to
begin at the beginning, but that is the best
way. It is difcult to build on a non-existent
foundation!
There are several possibilities from which to
choose for remedial instruction. You might
want to pick and choose some, or even all,
of the following approaches to teach your
daughter over the next year or two.
First, it would be a good idea to drop the
fourth grade spelling book completely, as
she is not yet ready for it.
Next, a child who feels defeated can some-
times benet by actually teaching others
at a very low level. I note that you have a
ve-year-old; if you are beginning this child
in the Little Stories for Little Folks: Catholic
Phonics Readers, perhaps your daughter can
become an assistant to him or her, using
the phonics-based letter strips to form word
families, and then move on to the Name
Game to help teach the ve year old, mean-
while learning the same letter sounds and
families herself.
Click here to view
product video!
The My Catholic Speller Series is a blessing in
our homeschool. The workbooks are designed
so my children work independently from a very
early age, freeing up precious time for me to
teach other subjects. Our children follow the
outlined course of study, even quizzing each
other on the current week's spelling list. The se-
ries has built condence in my oldest child, and
I notice that in his compositions he is spelling
much better over the course of two years of us-
ing these spellers. Spelling used to be a source
of frustration with him, but the clearly, logically
organized spelling lists reinforce phonetic rules
(that sometimes are forgotten in other cur-
riculums after rst grade) and help to "cement"
those rules for him. By Friday, both our children
have mastered the words to the point that
they score 100 percent on their spelling tests!
The workbook pages time and again have also
brought up points of our faith that the children
wish to discuss in more detail. Your spellers
build spelling skills and phonetic understand-
ing, boost condence, and most importantly
help form precious souls!
Jill, PA
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Your daughter might be encouraged to use
the word families from the Name Game to
create 8x11 posters of word families, perhaps
decorating the posters with her own illustra-
tions of some of the words listed there, along-
side the word family. [For example, cake, bake,
rake, with an illustration of a cake and, in big
letters,-ake at the top of the poster.]
You might present this activity to your daugh-
ter from the standpoint that these posters are
made for the benet of the youngest child,
but of course, the exposure would help your
daughter, too.
It would be best if she did each and every
Name Game in the entire series, perhaps
three-hole punching the 8x11 posters and
saving them in a three-ring notebook. [You
might post the rst few posters on the wall for
a week or two, or as long as the ve-year-old
is working on those phonics sounds. Then
those posters could go into the notebook, and
be replaced on the wall by the newest posters
of phonics word families.]
At the same time, it would be to your daugh-
ters advantage that she begins instruction
with My Very First Catholic Speller, followed
by Spellers A, B, and C. Yes, that sounds very
basic, but that is what your daughter is miss-
ing: the basics.
A good exercise [using My Catholic Speller A,
Lesson Two as an example] would be to have
your daughter rst note that the focus of this
lesson is short vowels i and u. Instruct her to
make a column for each sound, and then write
all the list words with that sound in the proper
column. Perhaps she could have a special set
of gel or sparkle pens to use just for spelling,
using a different color pen for each different
word group. [Black or dark blue paper with
light colored pens might add a little spice to
the exercise.] When she has completed her
columns of words, she may wish to draw a box,
circle, or square around the words that belong
to the same families. [Or, for example, a cake-
shaped box around the words that belong to
the -ake family.]
Another exercise that many students nd
funny is to write all their spelling words, using
the most words in the fewest number of sen-
tences possible.
The key is to have your daughter gain the
maximum exposure to the words, by repeated
writing and grouping by phonics sounds.
Your daughter will likely nd renewed success
by starting at a lower level, and may thereby
regain a little of her condence. At rst, she
may progress fairly quickly, perhaps complet-
ing two or three lessons per week. However,
it would be best, at the rst sign that she isnt
retaining what she has learned, that she slows
down to one lesson per week. [For example, if
she misses more than two or three words on
her spelling test.]
For maximum exposure, you may wish to
begin a new lesson by having her read the
spelling words to you. Then test her on the
list, explaining to her that the test is simply
to see which words she needs to practice the
most. Then have her write the words in col-
umns, as suggested previously. On Tuesday,
she might do the exercises in the book. Test
again Wednesday, this time having her write
missed words three times. If she is still missing
words, discuss the phonics rule or word family
on which the lesson focuses. On Thursday, you
may want to test again, or perhaps she could
practice the words on her own by writing
inside boxes or circles that she has drawn with
her pretty paper and pens. Then test again
Friday. So that she continues to progress, it
might be helpful for her to carry over missed
words to her next spelling lesson, adding them
on at the bottom of the list for practice.
Another easy and non-threatening means of
practice, if your daughter likes to use the com-
puter, would be a spelling software program.
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Table of ContentsT
Introduction .....................................................................................................................1
Listening to the Captain ...................................................................................................2
Sentence Parts ..................................................................................................................4
Writing Complete Sentences ............................................................................................5
More Sentence Parts ........................................................................................................6
Complete and Incomplete Sentences ...............................................................................7
Making Complete Sentences ............................................................................................8
Words That Ask ...............................................................................................................9
Asking and Telling Sentences .......................................................................................10
Sentences That Command ..............................................................................................11
Mixed Sentences ............................................................................................................12
Exclaiming Sentences .....................................................................................................13
Mixed Sentence Review .................................................................................................14
Synonyms ......................................................................................................................16
Antonyms ......................................................................................................................19
Nouns ............................................................................................................................22
Proper Nouns .................................................................................................................24
Using Commas ...............................................................................................................26
Quotations .....................................................................................................................28
Capitalizing Gods Name and Other Titles ....................................................................30
Capitalizing and the Calendar .........................................................................................31
Review ...........................................................................................................................32
Possessive Nouns ...........................................................................................................34
Mixed Plurals and Possessives .......................................................................................35
Action Verbs ..................................................................................................................38
State of Being Verbs ......................................................................................................40
State of Being: Present Tense ........................................................................................41
More Action and State of Being Verbs ...........................................................................42
Have and Has .................................................................................................................43
State of Being: Present and Past Tense ..........................................................................44
Review ...........................................................................................................................45
Helping Verbs ................................................................................................................47
Past Tense Verbs with -ed ...............................................................................................49
Have, Has, and Had as Helpers ......................................................................................50
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Verbs That Change Form ...............................................................................................51
Practice with Verbs and Helping Verbs ..........................................................................53
Be, Being, Been ..............................................................................................................55
Not is Not a Verb ...........................................................................................................56
Contractions and Negatives ...........................................................................................57
Subjects: One of Two Sentence Parts ..........................................................................58
Subjects and Verbs ........................................................................................................60
Predicates: One of Two Sentence Parts ........................................................................61
Review ...........................................................................................................................63
Compound Subjects .......................................................................................................65
Compound Predicates ....................................................................................................67
Verbs with Singular and Plural ......................................................................................69
Subject-Verb Agreement ...............................................................................................70
Words That Rhyme ........................................................................................................71
Hide and Seek ................................................................................................................72
Different Forms of Poetry ..............................................................................................73
Adjectives Tell About Nouns ..........................................................................................75
A, An, and The ...............................................................................................................83
Review ...........................................................................................................................84
Adverbs Tell About Verbs ..............................................................................................87
Changing Adjectives to Adverbs ....................................................................................91
Pronouns Take the Place of Nouns ................................................................................92
Pesky Pronouns and Apostrophes ..................................................................................95
Using Commas with Pronouns .......................................................................................97
Review ...........................................................................................................................98
Building Better Sentences ............................................................................................103
Paragraphs ..................................................................................................................106
Abbreviations ..............................................................................................................110
Using a Table of Contents ............................................................................................112
Alphabetizing to the Second Letter ..............................................................................114
Using the Dictionary ....................................................................................................115
Dictionary Guide Words ..............................................................................................116
Final Review ...............................................................................................................118
Dear Mother Mary ......................................................................................................121
Appendix: Review Exercises ...................................................................................... 123
Answer Key .................................................................................................................143
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Language of God Level C en- courages independent study
and includes high-quality, bright-white, erasable paper
with a lay- at spiral binding,
an uncluttered layout, original
line-drawn illustrations, en- tertaining content that gently
draws childrens attention to
the assignm
ents, and rem
ov-
able answer keys.
Verbs Th
Practice
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The pronoun your is often confused with the contraction youre.
Remember that youre is a short way to write you are. If you are un-
sure which spelling to use, say you are in place of the word and listen
to see if the sentence still makes sense.

Your cat is scratching at the door.
You are cat is scratching at the door.
Which spelling makes sense?
Is it YOUR or YOURE? Print the correct word.
1. Zip up ______________ overcoat; its cold outside!
2. Is it _____________ turn to wash the dishes?
3. If you dont hurry, ____________ going to be late for the game!
4. Excuse me, but _____________ standing on my foot.
5. _____________ Dad needs a hand bringing in the rewood.
6. Please answer Here! when I call ____________ name.
7. ______________ to be at the swimming pool at ten oclock.
8. I think that ___________ next in line, arent you?
9. Why is ____________ toothpaste in the refrigerator?
10. ____________ so comical!
Pesky Pronouns and Apostrophes
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Pronouns take the place of nouns. Pronouns often take the place
of names. The pronouns I and me have their own special places in sen-
tences. I is part of the subject and comes before a verb. Me is part of
the predicate and comes after a verb.
Subject Predicate
I ate six pieces of sausage pizza at dinner.
Subject Predicate
Too much pizza gave me a stomach ache.
When I share the subject with another person, I always put myself last.
Nick and I will make blueberry pancakes for breakfast.
Print the correct pronoun.
1. Nathan and [ me I ] ______went to Adoration last Wednesday.
2. Nathan shared his prayerbook with [ me I ]_________.
3. Then Father asked [ me I ]__________ to lead the rosary.
4. Mom, may Nathan and [ me I ] _______ go again next week?
5. That red toothbrush belongs to [ me I ]________.
6. [ Me I ] _________ made my bed before breakfast.
7. Our Lord comes to dwell in [ me I ]_________ in Holy Communion.
Pronouns: Me and I
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Fourth Grade Core Subjects : : Mathematics
(Lesson 44)
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Saxon Math 5/4
(Lesson 44)
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Fourth Grade Core Subjects : : Mathematics
(Lesson 44)
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Saxon Math 5/4
(Solutions Manual)
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Fourth Grade Core Subjects : : Science and Health
Behold and See 4:
Human Anatomy
& Health
Science Checklist
Are the materials up-to-date and relevant?
Reprinted textbooks frequently fail to update
the student sufciently or correct inaccura-
ciesboth factual and conceptualthat stem
from the fact that we have learned many things
since the original writing of the texts.
Is the pace enjoyable?
Some texts proceed from A to Z without hitting
much of the stuff in the middle. It is better to cover
less ground and make sure the student understands
the basics, because it isnt difcult to acquire infor-
mation later, or even to understand further science
materials once he has a good grasp of the basics.
Are the materials Catholic?
The idea that we can legitimately use secular or Protes-
tant materials by simply telling our children that
the book is wrong seems at rst glance to solve the
problem of using non-Catholic texts. However, one
cannot teach truth by simply pointing out error. Error
must not only be refuted but the truth must also be
taught in its place. How much better then, rather
than carving out additional time to teach the Catholic
perspective on the topic and/or risking that the student
will be taught doctrine that runs counter to our Catholic
Faith, to simply teach one lesson that contains the
Catholic doctrine all within the context of the material.
I bought 4th grade lesson plans and
material. My son needs a lot of encour-
agement to do school. Now here is the
good part, praise the Lord! He is loving
school. We started 1.5 wks ago and he
is not giving me a hassle like usual. He
loves 'My Temple of the Holy Spirit' - he
made a brain out of clay, and labeled
the different parts. This week we are
disecting a cow brain!!! The spelling and
grammar he loves and says 'I can do it
and get done' and there isn't a bunch
of busy work... We love the art. I guess
we love it all... May the Lord bless you
and your families. Thanks for being the
answer to my prayers.
Jo, PA

We have been homeschooling for 10
years and have used "My Temple of the
Holy Spirit" for 5 kids now (going on the
6th). We love it!!
Mary, OH
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Fourth Grade Core Subjects : : Religion : : Catechism
Bread from Heaven
On the way to the Promised Land, the Hebrew
people wandered for a long time in the desert
and they often ran into difficulties. Through all
the preceding events, God was preparing the
chosen people for very great and important
revelations. God always provided for them,
but still they did not trust him enough. Every
time something went wrong, they would com-
plain about how they never should have fol-
lowed Moses and Aaron.
The day came when all the food that they had
brought with them ran out. The next morning,
God sent a heavy dew to cover the ground. And
when the dew evaporated, it left behind white
flaky bread that tasted of honey; they called it
manna. What is more, God provided fresh
manna each morning for the rest of the time
that the Hebrews were in the desert.
The Ten Commandments
After three months the Hebrews arrived at
the foot of Mount Sinai. God called to Moses
from the mountain saying, Tell the people of
Israel, You have seen what I did to the
Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles wings
and brought you to myself. Now, therefore, if
you will obey my voice and keep my covenant,
you shall be my own possession. You shall be a
kingdom of priests and a consecrated na-
tion.
When Moses spoke these words to the peo-
ple everyone answered, All that Yahweh has
said, we will do.
Then Moses climbed to the top of the moun-
tain. A dense cloud covered it. Yahweh de-
scended in the form of fire and spoke to him so
that all people would hear and believe Moses.
The whole mountain shook violently. The peo-
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CHAPTER 10
Great Things Happen on the
Way to the Promised Land
And the LORD said to Moses, Lo, I am coming to you in a thick
cloud, that the people may hear when I speak with you, and may also
believe you for ever. Then Moses told the words of the people to the
LORD.
Exodus 19:9
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ple were not allowed to go near it, but they saw
lightning flashes on Mount Sinai and heard
peals of thunder and loud trumpet blasts, the
sound of which made them tremble. To their
eyes the glory of Yahweh seemed like a great
fire on the mountaintop. Moses was gone for
forty days and forty nights.
Then, one of the most important events in the
history of the world took place. God gave
Moses the Ten Commandments carved on
stone tablets.
The Golden Calf
Meanwhile Gods stubborn people became
impatient and again doubted him. They went to
Aaron and said, Make us a god who will lead
us. Moses is gone. We do not know what has
become of him.
And so Aaron had their gold jewelry melted
down and made into a statue of a calf.
Tomorrow will be a feast in honor of the
Lord, Aaron announced.
The next day, the people worshipped and
sacrificed to the golden calf. God was angry to
see that these people, for whom he had done so
much, could forget him so quickly. He told
Moses to go down from the mountain.
When Moses saw the people singing and
dancing before the golden calf, he was so angry
that he hurled down the tablets with the Ten
Commandments that God had given his people,
and the stone was shattered. Moses rebuked
Aaron for letting the people get carried away.
The golden calf was melted down and the peo-
ple were punished for their sin, which was a
grave sin of idolatry. Moses then wanted to
make atonement for their sins, and he begged
God to forgive them.
The Covenant Is Renewed
Once more, Moses climbed Mount Sinai to
receive the Ten Commandments on stone tab-
lets. He ate and drank nothing for forty days.
This time God renewed the covenant that he
had made so long ago with the descendants of
Abraham. He said, Go to the land that I swore
I would give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and
to their descendants. I will send an angel on
ahead of you. God also gave the people of
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Israel many other laws to protect them and to
be a sign that they were his chosen people.
When Moses finally came down the moun-
tain, his face was radiant. It was shining so
brightly from having spoken to God that he had
to put a veil over it because people did not dare
go near him. The mystery of Gods greatness is
impenetrable and his majesty is a thing of awe.
God called his people to enter into a covenant
with him.
The Ark of the Covenant
Under Gods instructions, the people made a
chest of fine wood called an ark. It was covered
both inside and out with pure gold, and it had
golden poles so that it could be carried. Inside
the ark, they placed the stone tablets containing
Gods Ten Commandments. They called it the
Ark of the Covenant.
The ark was kept in a portable tent called the
tabernacle. Gods presence dwelt in the taber-
nacle and there the priests would pray to God
on behalf of the people. In addition to these, the
people also made two beautiful altars and fine
clothing for the priests.
The ark, the tabernacle, the vestments, and
the altars were very carefully made following
the instructions Moses received from God.
These were all sacred. God also told Moses the
exact way in which the holy rituals of sacrifices
were to be performed. An animal victim was to
be offered as atonement for sins. Only Aaron
and his descendants, the Levites, were allowed
to be priests. They were especially chosen and
consecrated for this.
The people of Israel continued travelling
through the desert toward Canaan. The men
carrying the Ark of the Covenant led the way,
following a cloud which guided them.
Forty Years in the Desert
Finally one day, the Hebrews came to the
edge of Canaan, the Promised Land. Moses
sent out scouts on a secret mission. They were
to see what Canaan looked like and who was
living there.
The scouts came back with the report that the
countryside was full of good fruits and vegeta-
bles. It really was a beautiful land. But the people
living there, the Canaanites, were strong and
fierce. Again, the people grumbled. Let us get
someone to lead us back to Egypt, they said.
God was so displeased with them that he
decided that not one of these grumblers would
enter the Promised Land. The people would
wander in the desert for forty years until the last
of them was dead, and then their children would
enter Canaan. So for forty years the Jews re-
mained in the desert and could not enter Canaan,
the land that had so long ago been promised to
the descendants of Abraham.
The Death of Moses
One day, God called to Moses, Climb up
into these mountains and look at the land I am
going to give to the children of Israel. And after
you have looked at it, you will die.
So Moses went up and looked at the Promised
Land. And then he died up there on the moun-
tain. Although the Hebrews had so often com-
plained about him, they really loved him and
The law of the LORD is perfect,
reviving the soul;
the testimony of the LORD is sure,
making wise the simple;
the precepts of the LORD are right,
rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the LORD is pure,
enlightening the eyes.
Psalm 19:78
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Q. 36 Why did God call the people of Israel to enter into a covenant with
him?
God called the people of Israel to enter into a covenant with him, so
that they could come to know him and serve him as the one true God.
God gathered his people to give them hope of salvation (CCC
5464).
Q. 37 What did the people of Israel have to do to keep the covenant?
To keep the covenant, the people of Israel had to obey the Ten
Commandments (CCC 62, 206162).
Q. 38 Who must obey the Ten Commandments?
All people must obey the Ten Commandments. God revealed them to
Moses for all people (CCC 2072).
Q. 39 What was manna?
Manna was a bread rained down from heaven. God provided manna
for his people in the desert so they would live (Ex 16:432).
Q. 40 Why can we believe what Moses said and what God revealed through
Moses?
We can believe Moses because God descended upon Mount Sinai so all
could see him in a dense cloud and hear him when he spoke to Moses.
God did this so that all would believe in him forever (Ex 19:9).
Q. 41 What was the Ark of the Covenant?
The Ark of the Covenant was a chest lined with pure gold, in which
the Ten Commandments were kept. In the Old Testament, Gods pres-
ence remained with the Ark (Ex 25:810, Deut 10:5).
Q. 42 Who were the priests of the people of Israel?
Aaron and the Levites were the priests of the people of Israel (Ex
28:4329:9).
they were very sad that he had left them. They
cried for a month.
Moses was a very great prophet. A prophet
is someone whom God uses to speak to his
people. Moses was very close to God, and God
worked great miracles through him. Dramatic
new revelations of God and the moral law were
given through Moses to the Jewish people.
Words to Know:
revelation manna consecrated
Ten Commandments
golden calf Ark of the Covenant
tabernacle sacred prophet
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Faith and Life Series Grade 4 Chapter 10 Lesson 2
The Golden Calf
Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1. Why did the Israelites make the golden calf?
2. Where was Moses at the time?
3. Who made the calf and from what?
4. What is an idol (see the glossary in your student text), and how did the
Israelites commit the sin of idolatry?
5. What did Moses do?
sentences.
alf?
Please note: The revised and ex-
panded Activity Books have twice as
many worksheets than are needed,
therefore parents are encouraged to
select 1-2 worksheets that they feel
would best reinforce the lesson.
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Faith and Life Series Grade 4 Chapter 10 Lesson 3
The Covenant with Israel
Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1. God made a covenant with the people of Israel at Mt. Sinai. He said to them:
If you will obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my own
possession. You shall be a Kingdom of priests and a consecrated nation.
What did the Israelites reply to this?
2. Describe what the Israelites saw on the mountain while Moses talked with God.
3. How long was Moses on the mountain?
4. What did God give to Moses?
5. When Moses came down the mountain, the Israelites were sinning greatly by
worshipping the golden calf. Moses was so upset that he threw down the Ten
Commandments and shattered them. Moses had to go back up the mountain to
renew the covenant with God. For how long did he go up?
6. Where was Moses to take Gods chosen people?
7. Why did God give the people his laws?
8. When Moses came down the mountain, what did he look like?
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An Independent Review of
A Year With God
Warning, if you purchase A Year With God do not
save it to curl up with after the children are in bed.
When it rst arrived this reviewer saved it for the
evening and found herself still thumbing through
it at 2 a.m., unable to put it down because of the
feeling that she had barely scratched the surface.
A Year With God provides the largest collection
of activities, projects and materials for living and
learning the faith day to day that I have seen.
The book begins with a quote from Pope Pius
XI telling that people learn the joy of their faith
more effectively when they regularly celebrate the
feast because those sacred mysteries affect both
the mind and the heart and affect mans whole
nature. A Year With God certainly provides just the
material needed for celebrating and incorporating
ALL the feasts of the Church calendar into our
day to day experiences. It is unique in that it goes
beyond the more common liturgical feast books
because it doesnt just focus in on a few family
projects and recipes for a few feast days, but
rather it covers the entire liturgical calendar with
activities that can be done by one child alone, by
a mother with several children or with the whole
family on the weekend or evening.
This hefty book is divided into 3 sections: Advent
and Christmas; Lent and Easter; Ordinary Time.
Each of those sections contains at least one
hundred or more (I counted) activities, projects,
material, ideas, quotes and reections that can be
used by individual children or family groups. More
specically, the book contains:
Almost 100 activities that can be copied and
then given directly to your child to work on
alone. The student can do the activity as de-
scribed, but the material in the activities also
Fourth Grade Core Subjects : : Religion : : Hands-On
A Year with God:

Celebrating the
Liturgical Year
A Year with God is out of this
world!! Wow!
- Bonnie
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We are converts of only 2 years and love the
Liturgical Wheel Project! Thank you so much.
Allison, AK
I have several books that address

celebrating the liturgical year,
and this one is by far my favorite.
I love the way it is weaved into
the lesson plans. It is a reminder
for me to step back away from
academics and celebrate special
times through the liturgical year.
This has made such sweet memo-
ries for my children.
- Diane, WA
My children love the coloring
pages and liturgical activities in
the Liturgical Year book, A Year
with God. It helps to emphasize
the holy days, and bring home
the concepts of what they learn in
catechism.
- Bridget, CA
lend themselves to be used in a variety of
other projects and activities.
Approximately 200 (I lost count) projects
and activity ideas for each of the major and
minor feast days
Several dozen projects and activities for
Ordinary Time (each of the activities can be
used in a variety of ways resulting in hun-
dreds of activity possibilities)
42 Saint Pictorials (1 page/saint illustrating
various events, along with a narration, from
the life of a saint)
Saint quote cards (image of various saints
along with a quote)
Several short plays & costume ideas
Over 345 gorgeous old Catholic clip-art
pieces, sketches and other Catholic images
that reproduce clearly and are ideal for
decorating lesson plans, creating posters,
cards, reports, games, coloring activities,
religious instruction, school papers, history
projects, wall borders, etc..
Catholic party activities, suggestions and
games
Specic activities, projects and activities for
learning more about: prayer, the Blessed
Mother, the Mass and Reections, prayers,
short articles and quotes suitable for: inspi-
ration, use in writing projects (well be using
several of them for imitation in 4th and 7th
grade), oral presentation, discussion starters,
religious instructions, creative writing, etc..
Instructions and ideas, accompanied by
photos, for making a variety of albums
(heroes, saints, etc.), Catholic games, cards,
decorations, etc..
The much sought after At the Feet of Mary:
Holy Rosary Project
And on and on...
This list is just a brief overview. The book also
contains dozens of photographs depicting and
clarifying projects and activities and calendars
that organize the activities for ease of use.
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product video!
One of the interesting aspects of this book
is that it teaches us how to be creative. By
presenting an activity along with a few sug-
gestions for alternative use of the material we
learn how to be creative with all the activities.
This one-of-a-kind book contains many pieces
of reproducible artwork by Catholic artists as
well as original activities, projects and sug-
gestions not found elsewhere. In order that a
just wage (CCC 2402) commensurate with
usage may be offered to the artists and au-
thors two editions are available: one for family
use and one for group use (home school
co-ops or groups, parishes, etc.).
This book is bound to be a family treasure
passed on from one generation to the next.
-Andrea, NY
Communion of Saints Project
My rst year of homeschool-

ing was intimidating and since
I didnt know any better, I
bought a secular curriculum. I
felt that our Catholic heritage
was being lost! I was so happy
when I found CHC! My favorite
part has been incorporating
our religion in our lives. A Year
with God has been a great re-
source! Even my highschooler
(a senior) loves the activities
and they are so versatile that
even my youngest son (4) can
join in. Thank you for putting
this together for moms and
their kids!
- Yazmin, AL
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Nativity Play
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Celebrating the Birthday of the
Church
Just having Catholic materi-

als is wonderful! We have
all grown in knowledge and
appreciation of the Faith
through A Year With God.
- Karen, KY
A Year With God has been an amazing bless-
ing in focusing my children on the liturgical
season, creating the liturgical calendar has
brought us closer to our patron saints, and
helped us learn more about our Holy Father
by marking his birthday on our liturgical cal-
endar. The material you provide is so gentle,
beautiful, and wholly Catholic. I feel relaxed as
I open my sons Speller and see pictures of a
priest celebrating mass, Mary our mother, and
the Sacred Heart of Jesus not only there for
him to color but woven in to the material as
well. CHC is like St. Theresa the Little Flower,
calm, gentle, and making a huge impact in
your little way.
- Heather, MI
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My favorite CHC resource is
A Year with God. It has been the
best ever resource for our family.
- Patricia, FL
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Mothers Day Cards
Here is another idea for a Mothers Day card. Use a full-color holy card of Our Blessed Mother
or draw your own illustration and glue it on one side of your card. Then on the other side,
write an appropriate verse or poem. Dont forget to add a decorative border to your card!
Sample Decorative Borders
To My Mother
An anteater is mostly nose.
(He likes to smell things, I suppose.)
An owl, of course, is mostly eyes
And thats what makes him look so wise.
A monkey? He is mostly tail.
He likes to swing upon a rail.
And ostriches are largely neck
Since they are tall and like to peck.
A beagle hound has big long ears
I dont know what strange sounds he hears.
An alligators mostly mouth
(Im glad hes living way down south).
But as for you, Mom, theres a part
Of you that has a special art.
I love you cause youre mostly heart.
Happy Mothers Day!
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Fourth Grade Core Subjects : : History & Geography

Our United States Outline Study
A Student Course Included in
CHC Lesson Plans for Fourth Grade
I used CHC Lesson Plans and curricula for Fourth Grade last year. My son was
failing in public school and did so much better this last year in all the sub-
jects. Your curriculum is beautiful, especially My Temple of the Holy Spirit
and Our United States. Thank you! Angelica, CA
I have used [Catholic pre-packaged program] for quite a few years, but was
seeing the joy and intrigue about learning slowly fading from my childrens
eyes. So I went on my prayerful journey looking for the answer. There it is,
CHC! Your fourth grade plans are so gentle yet challenging. I showed my son
his Science, Art, and History program and he is so excited. Even my 11 year
old wanted to do the History program. Diane
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Week 3: Early History
Day 1: Learn about the early missionaries in your state. How
did they spread the Catholic Faith in your state? Begin
to write a descriptive paragraph detailing the information
researched.
Day 2: Complete writing assignment.
Day 3: Add information to the State Profile: Look up and add the
Catholic Fact to the State Profile (see pgs. 42-45, Catholic
Geography Bee).
Day 4: Add information to the State Profile: Look up and add the
Historical Fact to the State Profile (see pgs. 46-54, Catholic
Geography Bee).
Week 4: Catholic Foundations
Day 1: Research your states Catholic shrines
and/or missions. Begin to write a
descriptive paragraph detailing the
information researched.
Day 3: Plan to visit your states first parish
or mission, or your dioceses first
(original) cathedral.
Day 4: Add information to the State Profile: Color and paste the illustrations
of your state bird and state flower onto the State Profile (see illustrations
on pgs. 61-71 and information on pgs. 12-18, Catholic Geography
Bee).
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State History: Weeks 19
Week 1: Exploration
Day 1: Research the exploration of the state in which you live as well as the events surrounding its recognition as a territory. Begin to write a descriptive paragraph detailing the information researched. Study paragraph writing (see pgs. 106109 in Language of God, Level C). Use the guide provided in Writing Simplified (Appendix One) for writing history assignments.
Day 3: You will need to make a copy of the State Profile Master on page 59 of Catholic
Geography Bee. Find and cut out the state map (pgs. 7397, Catholic Geography Bee)
and paste it onto the State Profile (see sample on page 58, Catholic Geography Bee).
In the spaces provided, write in your states name and area on the State Profile.
Day 4: Use a fine-point pen to add details to state map: major cities and bodies of water.
Draw in interesting details: a small house indicating where you live, and so on.
Week 2: Statehood
Day 1: Research the date and the events surrounding statehood.
Begin to write a descriptive paragraph detailing the information
researched.
Day 3: Add information to the State Profile: In the spaces provided,
write in the date of admission (see spreadsheet, pg. 9 in Catholic
Geography Bee) and the state capital. Draw a star or symbol on your
map to show the location of the state capital.
Day 4: Plan a field trip! Visit your state capital and the office of your state representative. If
the distance is too great, take a virtual tour online. A field trip guide may be found
in A Year with God, page 175.
JOLIET AND FR. MARQUETTE ON THE MISSISSIPPI
This outline study is directed towards the fourth-grade student, gradually expand-
ing his understanding by exploring both his state of residence and then the whole
United States by region. In weeks 1-9 the major focus is on state of residence. The
following weeks student studies the rest of the United States, taking one region at
a time. This study of the United States is organized into an easy, step-by-step study
guide. Simply check off the days assignment and dive into a multitude of enrich-
ment activities for further exploration!
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state capitals, owers,
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1001 Facts for Your Catholic Geography Bee is
the recommended resource for completing
the Our United States History & Geography
course.
The Participant/Student Book utilizes study
aids in several formats (maps, spreadsheets,
study sheets, and prole work sheets) to in-
troduce nine categories: "State Bird", "Flower",
"Capital", "Nickname", "Tree", "Famous Native",
"Landmark", "Catholic Fact", and "Historical
Fact". Throughout the year, children study
the facts and complete the State Prole
Worksheets.
Bonus! The Coordinator/Parent Book contains
over 1,000 questions and answers at three
distinct levels of difculty. Questions can be
used for testing purposes and family games
throughout the year, or as a fun and competi-
tive activity with your homeschool group!
Fourth Grade Core Subjects : : History & Geography
Our United States (included in CHC
Lesson Plans for Fourth Grade) utilizes
this fun program for the study of U.S.
History & Geography.
This program includes illustrations of state
birds, owers, and outline maps for children
to color and attach to their State Prole!
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State Catholic Fact
Study Sheet: State Catholic Fact
Alabama Ave Maria Grotto replicas
Alaska Christ the King Statue on King Island
Arizona Mission San Xavier del Bac
Arkansas Shrine of Our Lady of the Ozarks
California Bl. Junipero Serras missions
Colorado Sacred Heart Shrine near Golden
Connecticut Priests not permitted until 1818
Delaware First mission before 1750
Florida St. Augustine, rst Catholic parish in U.S.
Georgia Flannery OConnor born in Savannah
Hawaii Bl. Damien de Veusters ministry to lepers
Idaho Sacred Heart Mission, oldest building in Idaho
Illinois St. Frances Cabrini died in Chicago
Indiana Fr. Julius Nieuwland developed neoprene
Iowa Luxembourgian settlers founded St. Donatus
Kansas St. Philippine Duchesne worked with Potawatomi Indians
Kentucky Bardstown, rst Catholic settlement
Louisiana St. John Berchmanss miracle for Mary Wilson
Maine Site of rst Mass offered in New England
Maryland First English colony to permit the Mass
Massachusetts Annual blessing of shing eet
Michigan St. Isaac Jogues preached near Sault Ste. Marie
Minnesota Fr. Hennepin named St. Anthony Falls (Minneapolis)
Mississippi Site of rst seminary to admit African-Americans
Missouri St. Philippine Duchesne died in St. Charles
Montana Fr. De Smet established rst mission
Nebraska Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter established seminary in 1998
Nevada Former gold miner, Fr. Monogue, missionary
New Hampshire NH constitution barred Catholic ofceholders
New Jersey Headquarters of the Blue Army of Fatima
New Mexico Shrine of Our Lord of Esquipulas
New York National Shrine of North American Martyrs
North Carolina First Catholic church not built until 1823
North Dakota Fr. Dumoulin was rst Catholic missionary
Ohio Shrine of the Holy Relics, largest collection in world
Oklahoma Abbey of Fontgombault, France, established daughter house in 1999
Oregon Fr. Blanchet celebrated the rst Mass in 1838
Pennsylvania Former Russian prince, Fr. Gallitzin, established Loretto
Rhode Island First Catholic church not built until 1829
South Carolina Missionary attempt as early as 1569
South Dakota Fr. Ravoux published Dakota language prayer book
Tennessee Replica of Shrine at Banneux, Belgium
Texas Explorer LaSalles priests martyred
Utah First-known missionary priests arrived in 1776
Vermont Ethan Allens daughter, Frances, converted and became a nun
Virginia Missionary attempt as early as 1526
Washington First missionary priests arrived in 1838
West Virginia First Catholic church founded in 1835
Wisconsin Fr. Marquette erected cross at site of Holy Hill
Wyoming Fr. De Smet celebrated rst Mass in 1840
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Bl. Damien de Veusters ministry to lepers
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ky Bardstown, rst Catholic settlement
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Carolina First Catholic church not built until 1823
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What Are CHC
Lesson Plans?
CHC Lesson Plans provide an organized and ex-
ible framework for learning and developing specic
skills. Although the actual lesson plans are laid out
day-by-day, there are also weekly goals for those
who prefer a simpler guide. These goals form a
scope and sequence that build from skill to skill,
year-to-year, providing a solid foundation for your
child as he progresses in his studies through the
elementary, middle, and upper grades.
The lesson plans are designed around key features:
exibility, ease of use for the busy mom, incorpora-
tion of the Faith with practical living, and enrich-
ment activities. At a glance you can differentiate
between required core subjects, non-core subjects,
and optional enrichment activities.
Core, Non-Core, & Electives
CHC Lesson Plans include instructions and ideas
for utilizing all the materials listed (Core, Non-Core,
and Electives). Only the required Core subjects
are shaded in the lesson plans. Although highly
recommended, Non-Core subjects are considered
electives and have been left unshaded.
Non-Core materials are optional and may be
added to your students schedule as time, interest,
and funds allow.
Electives are those which enhance the Core or
Non-Core subjects and are completely optional.
Before selecting Electives, it is recommended that
you purchase and read over the Fourth Grade
Lesson Plans to determine which of the optional
activities will be a good t for your student.
CHC Daily
Lesson Plans:
Fourth Grade
Fourth Grade Daily Lesson Plans
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(Contents)
Contents
Letter of Introduction 1
The Lesson Plans 2
Weekly Checklist 3
Sample: Lesson Plan 4
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers 6
Planning Guide for Fourth Grade 15
Core Subjects 16
Non-Core Subjects 22
Electives 23
Educating for Eternity: Fourth Grade 25
Fourth Grade: Year at a Glance 26
Independent Study Chart 28
CHC Typical Course of Study 33
Weekly and Daily Lesson Plans 34
Appendix One: Writing Simplied 107
Appendix Two: Our United States 117
Appendix Three: Resources 137
Month-to-Month Calendar Planner 138
Fourth-Grade Achievement Record 141
Certicate of Completion 143
Order Form: Fourth Grade 145
Catholic Heritage Curricula operates under the philosophy
that your home is your school; as Catholic parents, you should
have complete control over what is taught in your home. CHC
facilitates your vision for your own Catholic homeschool, based
on the needs of your family. We exist to help those who wish to
provide solid, affordable, Catholic academics in a gentle home-
school setting. CHC is not a school but a curriculum provider.
Like other full curriculum providers, CHC offers lesson plans and
all the books necessary to provide a good Catholic education
to their children, but at a far lower price. There are no tuition or
enrollment fees, simply the cost of the materials.
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MONDAY TUESDAY
FOURTH GRADE
WEEKLY GOALS
Spelling
Grammar & Composition
Religion
Complete Week 2, Lesson 2, pg. 8.
Faith and Life Activity Book: Assign one
or more pages as desired.
Faith and Life 4: The Fall of Man. Read and
discuss chapter 1.
Answer half of the questions, pgs. 1213.
Reading Comprehension
Review vocabulary words, pg. 4 of study
guide. Read What a Dollar Bought,
pgs. 510.
Math Complete Lesson 5, pages 1720.
Read list words together. Complete pg. 4.
Discuss sentence parts, pg. 6.
Complete pg. 6.
Select poem to memorize.
Language Arts
Reading Comprehension
Pages 510
Math
Saxon Math 5/4
Lessons 58, pgs. 1730
Religion
Faith and Life 4, pgs. 12-16
A Year with God
Science & Health
Behold and See 4
Brain and Central Nervous System,
pgs. 915
Spelling
My Catholic Speller C
Week 2: short i, o, u
Grammar & Composition
Language of God C
Sentences, pgs. 69
Discuss complete and incomplete
sentences, pg. 7. Complete pg. 7.
Complete pg. 5. Copy all list words from
the lesson.
History & Geography
Our United States: Statehood
Map Skills D, pg. 4
Answer half of the questions, pgs. 45 of
study guide.
Read vocabulary words and lesson, pgs.
125127.
State History
Week 2 (Statehood), pg. 122.
Complete Day 2 assignment.
WEEK 2
Complete Lesson 6, pages 2123.
Non-Core Subjects
Little Latin Readers
Art With A Purpose 4
Work on sewing project.
Piano
Sewing with
St. Anne
Practice piano.
State History
Week 2 (Statehood), pg. 122. Complete
Day 1 assignment.
Daily Practice Work
Electives
Science & Health
History & Geography
Math Facts Now! CD

Latin
Little Latin Readers:
Complete assignment.
Latin
Little Latin Readers:
Complete assignment.
Handwriting
Handwriting
Catholic Heritage Handwriting,
Level 4: Week 2, pgs. 8-9

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At a glance you can
differentiate between
required Core subjects
(shaded) and Non-Core
subjects (un-shaded).
Work on ice piano.
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Ample space is
provided to write in
appointments, remedial
work, skills mastered,
scores, and enrichment
activities.
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Recite poem tonight
after dinner!
Practice piano.
Bake cake for
Robs birthday!
FRIDAY THURSDAY
Wednesday
Electives
Complete one puzzle.

Extra Credit

Meetings & Appointments

Art Appreciation
Learning to Appreciate Art:
Complete one section. See extension
activities, pg. 2.
Art
Art With A Purpose 4
Complete one lesson.
Complete remaining questions, pgs. 1213.
Fill in labeling assignment, pg. 14.
WEEK 2 __________________
A Year with God
Select an appropriate project (see Index of Activities, pgs. 258259).
Suggested activities: Triumph of the Cross (Sept. 14) and Our Lady of Sorrows (Sept. 15); see pages
199200 and 185 in A Year with God.
Complete pg. 8.
Discuss asking words, pg. 9.
Complete pg. 9.
Recite poem from memory.
Choose one or more supplemental activities
to complete, pg. 15. Read Fun Facts,
pg. 15.
Quiz child on spelling list. Child corrects
any errors and writes each missed word
correctly three times.
Final test.
For inspiration:
Read Time
in A Family Journal.
Complete Lesson 8, pages 2830. Complete Lesson 7, pages 2427.
Answer the remaining questions, pg. 56
of study guide.
Select one project to complete, pg. 6 of
study guide.
State History
Week 2 (Statehood), pg. 122.
Complete Day 3 assignment.
State History
Week 2 (Statehood), pg. 122. Complete
Day 4 assignment.
Map Skills D: Complete pg. 4.
September 2-6
Library: books on state
book report
Sewing Circle @ 10:30
Piano lesson @ 6:30
100%
Sample Lesson Plan Grid
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Electives in the space
provided. See ideas in
Fourth Grade Lesson
Plans.
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Ive heard a lot about CHC, but wonder how it
is different from other homeschool programs.
Some programs, in an honest effort to provide
a complete education, end up overwhelming
young students with hours and hours of school
each day, and discourage them from ever
wanting to learn anything.
It is sometimes mistakenly thought that if a
child is not struggling or spending at least ve
or six hours a day on school, that his educa-
tion must be decient. In most cases, just the
opposite is true. CHC elementary materials are
designed as bite-size lessons so that a child can
easily absorb and understand the concepts.
Bogging the child down with unnecessary
busy work and repetition causes burnout and
eventually the child shuts down. Students who
follow the scheduled studies suggested in
CHCs Lesson Plans and complete the assign-
ments will have a positive educational experi-
ence, without the frustration and burnout.
CHC offers a balance of all core, essential
subjects and ample enrichment activities,
without overwhelming the student or his
teacher.
Further, CHC-produced materials are designed
to be self-teaching insofar as possible, to free
the teacher for other tasks, and encourage the
student to think and work independently.
It seems that our student nishes his work
faster than in public school, to the extent that
I wonder if we are missing something. Should
I add more enrichment materials?
First, all of CHCs K-4 Lesson Plans and Guides
for Middle School and High School t togeth-
er to provide a solid, complete, family-friendly
K-12 Catholic education. Adding enrichment
materials is unnecessary, because enrichment
activities are already included in CHC Plans.
However, one of the many benets of home-
schooling is that families can add materials if
their child has a special interest. Therefore, if
the child has extra time and the addition of
extras will not cause an added burden and
burnout for either parent or child, CHCs pro-
grams do allow families the freedom to add
materials as desired.
I like the idea of lesson plans, but want to
retain control over what I teach and when
I teach it. I am wary of plans that are over-
structured. Can you give me an idea of CHCs
approach?
For those who would like a little help design-
ing their lessons, but dont wish to completely
replicate the public school model in their
home, daily lesson plans may be obtained
from CHC; CHC lesson plans are gentle but
thorough, providing a strong academic and
Faith-lled education. With CHCs lesson
plans, the family tailors the studies to t the
family; with public school, private school, or a
very structured home study school, the pro-
gram tailors the family to t the studies.
Fourth Grade Daily Lesson Plans: FAQ
This is our rst year using CHC's lesson

plans rather than just buying the language
books - what difference! It's like we've gone
from slogging through the mud to "turbo
homeschooling"! The structure they provide
makes planning the whole week easier
and probably saves me 3-4 hours a week
in planning/adjusting/organizing. They've
taken the fear of not staying "on track"
away, too. Thank you!
Mary Ellen, MD
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Fourth Grade Non-Core Subjects & Electives
Non-Core Subjects & Electives : : Art
The uplifting Christian content, affordable price, and 36 well-planned
lessons make the Art with a Purpose Series a favorite course for grades
1st-8th. Artpac 4 (Grade 4) includes instruction in the following skills:
Shading to help things look more three dimensional
Converting stick gures to more complete drawings
Illustrating a small booklet
Tracing
Grid drawing
Making greeting cards
Perspective drawing
Free hand drawing, beginning with simple shapes and adding detail
Non-Core Subjects & Electives : : Handwriting
The Catholic Heritage Handwriting series is spiral bound at the top of
the page, much like a stenographers notebook, but in standard 8 x
11 page size so there is plenty of room for penmanship practice.
Most handwriting programs are printed on both sides; Catholic
Heritage Handwriting pages are singlesided. This eliminates the
problem of pencils and erasers gripped in little ngers, pressing
grooves, wrinkles, and holes in the paper. Better penmanship and
neater papers mean little faces that beam with pride rather than
frustration, and Teacher can remove the page from the book for proud
display without losing the use of a page printed on the reverse side, or
pulling the book apart.
Level 4 provides cursive practice with a smidgen of tongue-in-cheek
humor, in addition to classical and Church Latin language exposure
as well. (This level includes some of the most common prayers and
responses of the Church in Latin.)
Samples: Week One, pages 66-67
Non-Core Subjects & Electives : : Latin
With Little Latin Readers, learning the language of the Church will
come easily and naturally for students of all ages. Featuring short
stories, simple poems and dialogues, these small-format readers will
give beginning Latin students an important sense of achievement and
success. In the natural context of a story or poem, the student will
become familiar with elementary grammar concepts; develop compre-
hension and translation skills; gain a wide working vocabulary.
Samples: Little Latin Reader: Sample Pages, page 68
Little Latin Workbook: Sample Pages, page 69
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Non-Core Subjects & Electives : : Art Appreciation
Learning to Appreciate Art uses a hands-on approach to teach
children how to appreciate ne art. Lines, tones, and colors, by
themselves, have no artistic merit. It is what the artist does with
them that counts! Your student will learn how an artist makes
use of these art elements to compose a thing of beauty. From
cave drawings to the Sistine Madonna, Learning to Appreciate
Art highlights art masterpieces to show composition, line, form,
perspective, and more. Course provides a gentle
introduction to art appreciation, art history, and art
composition! Set includes 60-page student workbook
and binder plus packet of 37 art reproductions.
Samples: Excerpt from Introduction, pages 70-71
Excerpt from Lesson on Fra Angelico,
pages 72-73
Non-Core Subjects & Electives : : Map Skills
Map Skills Level D gives students the tools they need to under-
stand and use maps. Bite-size lessons are illustrated in full color.
The Teachers Guide includes a complete answer key and enrich-
ment ideas for each lesson.
Non-Core Subjects & Electives : : Physical Education
Home School Family Fitness is a complete physical education
curriculum for homeschooling families to enjoy year after year.
Requires a minimal amount of preparation for the parent and is
comprehensive for preschool twelfth grade in the areas of muscle
strength, aerobics, sports skills, and anatomy. Includes motivational
methods, fun indoor and outdoor tness games, tests, technique
checklists for popular sports, and much more. The companion DVD,
Excellence in Sport Skills, teaches the techniques of football, soc-
cer, basketball, volleyball, baseball, and tennis.
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Gregorian Chant
for Kids
Kids Sing for
Jesus
Good Morning,
Jesus!
Let the Children
Come to Me 1
Sing Bible Prayer
Songs
Hug Me, Jesus! Let the Children
Come to Me 2
Non-Core Subjects & Electives : : Music
A simple way to introduce a love for music is to have it play-
ing softly in the background during school time. Tip: Pick up
the tempo when it is chore time! Provide a variety of selections
to enjoy throughout the day! Recordings of classical music and
educational songs can be found at school supply stores.
Catholic recordings your children will enjoy include:
Listen to music
clips of all CDs
@ chcweb.com!
Non-Core Subjects & Electives : : Home Economics
Sewing with Saint Anne contains fully illustrated sewing lessons
for 16 different homemaking and gift projects. Each project is
labeled to indicate difculty level: beginner, intermediate, or
advanced.
Samples: Sample Lesson, page 74
Sample Project, page 75
Tea & Cake with the Saints is meant to be a light, fun and
inspiring introduction to hospitality and the home arts. Includes
ideas for practicing hospitality in the form of simple tea parties.
Samples: Autumn, pages 76-77
Non-Core Subjects & Electives : : Critical-Thinking Skills
A Catholic Garden of Puzzles includes 77 word puzzles to
intrigue and educate: Vowel-less Puzzles, Restoration Puzzles,
Cryptograms, Logic Puzzles, and more! These challenging
word puzzles teach and reinforce the truths of our Faith while
improving our childrens spelling and critical-thinking skills.
Samples: Restoration Puzzle, page 78
Logic Puzzle, page 79
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(Catholic Heritage Handwriting, Level 4)
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Starting at the dot, trace inside the outlined letter. Be sure to follow the arrows.
Then make more letters in the blank spaces. Join letters that are joined in the
examples.
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Copy in a manner that would make St. Alphonsus proud.
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Copy the Latin phrase twice. Then stand in front of a mirror and turn your
workbook upside down to read the translation.
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Translation:
(Catholic Heritage Handwriting, Level 4)
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(Little Latin Reader: Level A)
Click here to read
more sample pages!
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(Little Latin Reader: Workbook A)
Click here to read
more sample pages!
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Prayer at Table, Jean-Baptiste Simeon Chardin (1699-1779)
Hermitage, St. Petersburg. Scala / Art Resource, NY
In short, the reason for arranging the details of a picture into some kind of an orderly composition
is to attract the eye, hold it, and have it led in an easy way to take in the painting in its entirety.
Lets use a specific example to show how this works.
Analysis of a Pyramidal Composition
Among the paintings by Chardin, a French painter of the eighteenth century, is one called
Le Benedicite (Prayer at Table). This picture shows a woman and her two children. The woman is
standing and the children are seated, and they, with a table and some objects, form a pyramidal
mass. The woman stands facing the left, with her bent back and the downward sweeping margin
of her skirt creating a line from the left downward to the right. This defines, in a curving line,
the right side of the pyramid.
(Introduction to Learning to Appreciate Art)
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The order in which the eye and mind work
while looking at this picture
In looking at this picture, we are aware of
the following:
(1) This is an arrangement in light and
dark.
(2) Next the eye quickly notices that the head of the
woman is at the peak of the pyramidal mass.
(3) The eye does not rest here but follows the outwardly
curving downward line created by the bent back of
the woman and the margin of her skirt.
(4) When the sight, in its path, has reached the lower rim
of the skirt, it does not continue in this direction to
go out of the picture, but is arrested by an object on
the floor. At this lower right-hand corner, the eye,
having been stopped by the object, a brazier, finds the
only other direction for it to follow is across to the
left corner of the picture. Here it is again held by an
object and prevented from leaving the picture area.
(5) After this it is forced to go in the only other possible
direction, namely, upward. The eye is compelled in
this direction because of a few components in a path
that marks the line of the left side of the pyramid.
This eye movement ends at the head of the woman,
the peak of the pyramid, from which point it may
follow the triangular path again and alternate with
occasional restful glances to other details of the
picture.
Th
(Introduction to Learning to Appreciate Art)
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(Learning to Appreciate Art, Lesson on Fra Angelico)
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Different Kinds of Lines
In the illustration above you can see the different kinds of lines that artists use to compose
their paintings and direct the eye to the point of interest. As we look out over the ocean, we
see that the far distant horizon forms a level, or horizontal, line. The flagpole which is fixed in
the ground so that it stands vertically serves as a perpendicular line. When this kind of a line
crosses the horizon, it forms a right angle. This is illustrated by the plumb-line which the man
standing on a box is holding. The lines outlining the pennant flying from the top of the flagpole
are wavy lines. When lines, instead of going in easy curves like these wavy ones, follow a sort of
haphazard course, they are irregular lines. The series of lines representing the rays of the sun
over the horizon are radiating lines. A curved line is shown outlining part of the large sail of
the boat. An oblique line outlines the front part of the small sail of the boat. This line goes in
a direction different from that of the perpendicular one or of the horizontal one; it slants away
from, or toward, these lines.
Constructive elements of themselves, even
though they are part of the unifying plan,
sometimes have the force of movement. For
instance, in Fra Angelicos painting of The
Crucifixion, the two oblique lines defining the
backs of leaning figures on each side carry the
eye inward and suggest that our attention be
directed to Our Lord on the cross.
The Crucifixion, Fra Angelico.
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
(Learning to Appreciate Art, Lesson on Fra Angelico)
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(Sewing with Saint Anne: Sample Lesson)
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(Sewing with Saint Anne: Sample Project)
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(Tea & Cake with the Saints: Autumn)
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(Tea & Cake with the Saints: Autumn)
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15 The Godly Puzzle Patch
Acts of God Scriptural Restoration
God works directly in human history for His own Divine purposes. He lifts up and He casts
down. He destroys and He saves because He is the Just Judge and the Creator of all. In this
puzzle, locate the act of God, the book of the Bible in which the act was mentioned, and a
person associated with the act.
RAI NGENBOWNOESI SAH
MANEXOMOSNADUSI NTHEESDESERT
FALLRAJ OOFJ ERI HABCOSHUA
WI SFI RSTDOMSOANDKI NGSLORI CHESMON
CUREELI SECONDOFSHAKI NGSNAAMAN
TRANSMATJ ESFI GUTHEWRATI ONUS
MULJ OHNTI PLI J ECATI ONOFTHESUSLOAVES
(A Catholic Garden of Puzzles: Godly Puzzle Patch)
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(A Catholic Garden of Puzzles: Godly Puzzle Patch)
63 Catholic Life and Traditions Puzzle Patch
If more facts are needed to solve the Personal Devotions Logic puzzle, see the end of the Saints and Virtues
Answer Patch.
Easy Personal Devotions Logic
David, Imelda, James, and Rachel are friends who each have a different way of showing
their love for God. Using the facts given, determine each childs favorite devotion. If you are
sure that a child does not match a devotion, then mark an X in the box which is both directly
under the devotion and directly across from the childs name. If you match the child and the
devotion, mark the proper box with Yes. For example, clue #2 means you can put an X in
the box which is farthest to the right directly across from James name.
Eucharistic Miraculous
First Fridays Adoration Medal Rosary

David

Imelda
James
Rachel
1. Rachel wears a sign of her Marian devotion around her neck.
2. James is not the boy who prays the Rosary daily.
3. Both Imelda and the boy who prefers praying in front of the Blessed
Sacrament think often of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and His promises.
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Complete Fourth Grade Resource List
(All titles are available from CHC unless noted otherwise.)
Language Arts
Core Materials
Reading and Comprehension: The texts used this year
are Rare Catholic Stories and The Father Brown Reader.
Both books weave together gentle character-building
lessons and stories of adventure. Free Study Guides may
be downloaded from Free Catholic Curricula at www.
chcweb.com.
Spelling: My Catholic Speller, Level C An easy-to-use,
self-contained program that includes all instructions for
each lesson and a removable answer key. Spelling words
are listed in both manuscript and cursive handwriting.
Grammar & Composition: Language of God, Level C
Fourth-grade worktext provides English and grammar
skills in the context of our Holy Faith.
Supplemental & Enrichment
Creative Communications: Thirty Writing, Speaking, and
Drawing Projects for Homeschoolers Through real-life
writing projects your child applies the grammar he has
learned.
Writing Workshop I Ideal for ages 9-12, these lessons
teach basic writing structures. Self-evaluation questions
guide parents and children toward the essential elements
of each assignment.
Religion
Core Materials
Catechism: Faith and Life 4 (Revised Edition) Student
text and accompanying activity book.
Hands On: A Year with God A tremendous resource
for hands-on teaching of the Faith.
Mathematics
Core Materials
Saxon Math 5/4 provides all core mathematics knowledge
needed for a fourth grader and lays a solid foundation for
future grades.
Math Facts Now! is a simple yet effective computer
program for drilling a student in parent-selected areas.
Science & Health
Core Materials
Behold and See 4 Complete fourth grade course.
Worktext includes answer keys.
Onions in My Boots: Basic Gardening for Young Sprouts
Introduce your children to the wonder of growing the
family groceries.
Genesis 1 Coloring Book allows you to introduce the
creation story to your student in the light of both our
Holy Faith and the ndings of the natural sciences.
History & Geography
Core Materials
Our United States: An outline study for State History
and U.S. History This course is included in the CHC
Lesson Plans for Fourth Grade.
1001 Facts for Your Catholic Geography Bee The
recommended resource for Our United States.
Map Skills D Worktext to develop map-reading skills.
Handwriting
Catholic Heritage Handwriting, Level 4 Cursive practice
with a smidgen of tongue-in-cheek humor, in addition to
classical and Church Latin language exposure as well.
Art
Art With A Purpose Artpac 4 includes lessons which
teach children shading, grid drawing, and 3-D pictures.
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Complete Fourth Grade Resource List
A Catholic How-to-Draw Children will nd many ways to
share their drawings and their faith with this fun drawing
book. Advanced art students may enjoy Catholic How-to-
Draw in Color at www.chcweb.com.
Art Appreciation
Learning to Appreciate Art A hands-on art appreciation
program. From cave drawings to the Sistine Madonna,
this course highlights art masterpieces to show
composition, line, form, perspective, and more.
Music
Provide a variety of selections to enjoy throughout the day!
Recordings of classical music and educational songs can be
found at a school supply store. Your children will enjoy the
following Catholic recordings:
Kids Sing for Jesus (Renna Family)
Let the Children Come to Me Volumes 1 and 2
(Foxhoven Kids)
Good Morning, Jesus (Dana)
Gregorian Chant for Kids (Smith)
Making Music Praying Twice Homeschool Edition
Sing Bible Prayer Songs and Hug Me, Jesus (Carol
Fisher Productions)
Physical Education
Homeschool Family Fitness A complete P.E. curriculum
for homeschooling families to enjoy year after year. This
program is comprehensive for preschool12th grade in
the areas of muscle strength, aerobics, sports skills, and
anatomy.
Electives
Sewing: Sewing with Saint Anne Instructional how-
to-sew book features 12 fully-illustrated lessons and 16
practical projects.
Home Economics: Tea and Cake with the Saints A
Catholic Young Ladys Introduction to Hospitality and the
Home Arts. Features recipes, menus, and more!
Latin: Little Latin Readers Latin? Yes! Learning the
language of the Church easily and naturally.
Critical Thinking Skills: A Catholic Garden of Puzzles
77 word puzzles to intrigue and educate.
Parenting &
Homeschooling
To learn more about CHCs educational approach, and
to assist families who are exploring the homeschooling
lifestyle, we have compiled an archive of Staff Consultant
answers to your homeschooling questions, indexed by topic.
Visit www.chcweb.com/catalog/faq.html.
A Family Journal By Rita Munn, homeschooling mother
of 10, this book offers heart-to-heart encouragement for
mothering, training, and educating our children. This book
contains 36 uplifting articles one for each week of the
school year. These articles were written as encouragement
from a friend to help homeschooling mothers start each
week with fresh resolve, creative ideas, and renewed vigor.
Youre a Better Parent Than You Think! Media Kit Dr.
Ray Guarendi presents solutions to the most common
discipline problems, such as back talk, sibling quibbling,
bedtime badtimes, and homework hassles.
Mom-to-Mom Connections An online service
provided by CHC to support and encourage Catholic
homeschooling parents in their unique vocation. Questions
are personally answered by CHCs experienced support
team. Go to: www.chcweb.com.
Homeschooling for Excellence (Colfax) An interesting
account of how one family educated their sons
(who went on to Harvard) with the philosophy that children
will learn, will aspire to excellence, if we
recognize and respect their different interests and abilities
and give them a chance to develop them. Available from
most libraries and bookstores.
Favorite Resources for Catholic Homeschoolers This
website is a major resource for homeschoolers and
includes hundreds of book reviews. Go to: www.love2learn.
net.
Magnicat Excellent monthly prayer book includes
each days Mass readings, morning and evening prayer,
saint bios, daily meditation, and more. www.magnicat.net
Grading
Catholic Report Card Spaces are provided for subjects and
how they were completed (neatly, cheerfully, etc.)

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