Middle School (5th-8th)
Curriculum and Instruction
Religion
RELIGION is taught at every grade level. It includes memory work, Bible history, and important Bible stories. The emphasis of religion at FLS is to share with the child the unconditional love and acceptance Jesus has given.
Language Arts
“Students in grade 5 are focused on developing comprehension strategies that will enable them to manipulate grade-level texts of appropriate complexity and communicate effectively both in writing and in speaking. Students will begin to anchor their inquiries and responses firmly to the text, whether literary or informational, using increasingly specific and relevant evidence to support their claims and inferences. Students’ analytical skills will extend to identifying main idea/theme, understanding character and plot development, and evaluating the impact of word choice. Additionally, students will identify structural elements in text such as scenes and chapters, distinguish narrative voice, understand the impact of aesthetic elements, and make logical connections. Complexity levels are assessed based upon a variety of indicators.” (Source: Social Studies Georgia Standards of Excellence).
Faith Lutheran School’s English Language Arts is composed of several other academic areas. The academic areas that are included in our English Language Arts program include Literature, Writing, Grammar-English, Vocabulary, and Spelling. Our ELA utilizes an integrated system of these areas that build as skills are mastered leading to strong reading and writing skills.
Our curriculum utilizes Shurley English, Scott Foresman Spelling and Vocabulary, and a variety of novels.
Standards
Our middle school English Language Arts curriculum is aligned to the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE).
General Expectations
Honor God: Gladly hearing, learning, and obeying God’s Word. Regularly examine oneself, considering God’s Word, and recognize my need for God’s love, forgiveness, and grace found only in Jesus.
Academic Areas Covered:
Literature, Writing, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary
Math
MATHEMATICS includes place-value, time, money, number concepts, arithmetic, pre-algebra, algebra and geometry. Computation of numbers and problem solving are stressed.
Science
SCIENCE has units that cover the fields of earth, life, physical, and general science. The study of nutrition, organs of the body and their function, and proper habits vital to being and remaining healthy also are studied.
Social Studies
Continuing the last year of a three-year study of United States history, 5th graders begin with a study of 19th century industry and innovation in the United States and culminate with the study of the events and the impact of September 11, 2002. The geography strand emphasizes the influence of geography on U.S. history during these same time periods. In the civics/government strand, students learn about the rights of citizens contained within the Constitution and how changes made over time to the Constitution protect the rights of all citizens. In the economic strand, students explore ways consumers and producers impact the American economy. The Georgia Studies Weekly series supplements the standards and topics addressed in 5th grade.
Religion
RELIGION is taught at every grade level. It includes memory work, Bible history, and important Bible stories. The emphasis of religion at FLS is to share with the child the unconditional love and acceptance Jesus has given.
Language Arts
“Instruction in grades 6-8 addresses students’ increasing maturity and the growing sophistication of their abilities, culminating in the development by the end of grade 8 of students who are ready to succeed in high school. Students should be able to comprehend more challenging books and articles, basing all of their analyses, inferences, and claims on explicit and relevant evidence from the texts. Students will expand on their ability to identify central ideas by identifying how those themes are shaped and conveyed by particular details. Their analysis of basic literary elements will extend to identifying connections and complexities within narratives and how individual elements weave together to advance plot and reveal character. The evaluation of the impact of language on tone and meaning will begin to include more sophisticated concepts such as analogy and allusion, subtleties in point of view such as dramatic irony, and a more sophisticated appreciation for connotative diction. These skills will be incorporated into the students’ own narrative and expository writing. Students will become increasingly adept at understanding an author’s biases, the use of complex rhetorical devices including logical fallacies, and tailoring his or her own prose for maximum influence. While continuing with a variety of literary non-fiction, students in grades 6-8 will begin to tackle more technical informational texts as well. Literary selections will include foundational materials from mythology, cultural histories, and religious traditions. Text complexity levels are assessed based upon a variety of indicators.” (Source: Social Studies Georgia Standards of Excellence).
Faith Lutheran School’s English Language Arts is composed of several other academic areas. The academic areas that are included in our English Language Arts program include Literature, Writing, Grammar-English, Vocabulary, and Spelling. Our ELA utilizes an integrated system of these areas that build as skills are mastered leading to strong reading and writing skills.
Our curriculum includes Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar, Prentice Hall Literature, Sadlier Vocabulary and Spelling, and a variety of age-appropriate novels.
Standards
Our middle school English Language Arts curriculum is aligned to the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE).
Academic Areas Covered:
Literature, Writing, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary
Math
MATHEMATICS includes place-value, time, money, number concepts, arithmetic, pre-algebra, algebra and geometry. Computation of numbers and problem solving are stressed.
Science
SCIENCE has units that cover the fields of earth, life, physical, and general science. The study of nutrition, organs of the body and their function, and proper habits vital to being and remaining healthy also are studied.
Social Studies
SOCIAL STUDIES is a study in the areas of geography, history, civics, economics and current events of our community, state, country, and world. Critical thinking skills are developed as issues in social studies are discussed.
Religion
RELIGION is taught at every grade level. It includes memory work, Bible history, and important Bible stories. The emphasis of religion at FLS is to share with the child the unconditional love and acceptance Jesus has given.
Language Arts
“Instruction in grades 6-8 addresses students’ increasing maturity and the growing sophistication of their abilities, culminating in the development by the end of grade 8 of students who are ready to succeed in high school. Students should be able to comprehend more challenging books and articles, basing all of their analyses, inferences, and claims on explicit and relevant evidence from the texts. Students will expand on their ability to identify central ideas by identifying how those themes are shaped and conveyed by particular details. Their analysis of basic literary elements will extend to identifying connections and complexities within narratives and how individual elements weave together to advance plot and reveal character. The evaluation of the impact of language on tone and meaning will begin to include more sophisticated concepts such as analogy and allusion, subtleties in point of view such as dramatic irony, and a more sophisticated appreciation for connotative diction. These skills will be incorporated into the students’ own narrative and expository writing. Students will become increasingly adept at understanding an author’s biases, the use of complex rhetorical devices including logical fallacies, and tailoring his or her own prose for maximum influence. While continuing with a variety of literary non-fiction, students in grades 6-8 will begin to tackle more technical informational texts as well. Literary selections will include foundational materials from mythology, cultural histories, and religious traditions. Text complexity levels are assessed based upon a variety of indicators.” (Source: Social Studies Georgia Standards of Excellence).
Faith Lutheran School’s English Language Arts is composed of several other academic areas. The academic areas that are included in our English Language Arts program include Literature, Writing, Grammar-English, Vocabulary, and Spelling. Our ELA utilizes an integrated system of these areas that build as skills are mastered leading to strong reading and writing skills.
Our curriculum includes Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar, Prentice Hall Literature, Sadlier Vocabulary and Spelling, and a variety of age-appropriate novels.
Standards
Our middle school English Language Arts curriculum is aligned to the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE).
Academic Areas Covered:
Literature, Writing, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary
Math
MATHEMATICS includes place-value, time, money, number concepts, arithmetic, pre-algebra, algebra and geometry. Computation of numbers and problem solving are stressed.
Science
SCIENCE has units that cover the fields of earth, life, physical, and general science. The study of nutrition, organs of the body and their function, and proper habits vital to being and remaining healthy also are studied.
Social Studies
SOCIAL STUDIES is a study in the areas of geography, history, civics, economics and current events of our community, state, country, and world. Critical thinking skills are developed as issues in social studies are discussed.
Religion
RELIGION is taught at every grade level. It includes memory work, Bible history, and important Bible stories. The emphasis of religion at FLS is to share with the child the unconditional love and acceptance Jesus has given.
Language Arts
“Instruction in grades 6-8 addresses students’ increasing maturity and the growing sophistication of their abilities, culminating in the development by the end of grade 8 of students who are ready to succeed in high school. Students should be able to comprehend more challenging books and articles, basing all of their analyses, inferences, and claims on explicit and relevant evidence from the texts. Students will expand on their ability to identify central ideas by identifying how those themes are shaped and conveyed by particular details. Their analysis of basic literary elements will extend to identifying connections and complexities within narratives and how individual elements weave together to advance plot and reveal character. The evaluation of the impact of language on tone and meaning will begin to include more sophisticated concepts such as analogy and allusion, subtleties in point of view such as dramatic irony, and a more sophisticated appreciation for connotative diction. These skills will be incorporated into the students’ own narrative and expository writing. Students will become increasingly adept at understanding an author’s biases, the use of complex rhetorical devices including logical fallacies, and tailoring his or her own prose for maximum influence. While continuing with a variety of literary non-fiction, students in grades 6-8 will begin to tackle more technical informational texts as well. Literary selections will include foundational materials from mythology, cultural histories, and religious traditions. Text complexity levels are assessed based upon a variety of indicators.” (Source: Social Studies Georgia Standards of Excellence).
Faith Lutheran School’s English Language Arts is composed of several other academic areas. The academic areas that are included in our English Language Arts program include Literature, Writing, Grammar-English, Vocabulary, and Spelling. Our ELA utilizes an integrated system of these areas that build as skills are mastered leading to strong reading and writing skills.
Our curriculum includes Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar, Prentice Hall Literature, Sadlier Vocabulary and Spelling, and a variety of age-appropriate novels.
Standards
Our middle school English Language Arts curriculum is aligned to the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE).
Academic Areas Covered:
Literature, Writing, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary
Math
MATHEMATICS includes place-value, time, money, number concepts, arithmetic, pre-algebra, algebra and geometry. Computation of numbers and problem solving are stressed.
Science
SCIENCE has units that cover the fields of earth, life, physical, and general science. The study of nutrition, organs of the body and their function, and proper habits vital to being and remaining healthy also are studied.
Social Studies
SOCIAL STUDIES is a study in the areas of geography, history, civics, economics and current events of our community, state, country, and world. Critical thinking skills are developed as issues in social studies are discussed