The Woods and the Waters
The Wood and the Waters will introduce you to life in America during World War II; you will share the experiences of a boy and his adventures in New York City and in the woods and waters of rural Maine as he searches for his identity within his family and with God.
Using the Doc H. approach, students gain historical knowledge as well as focused training in literary analysis, reading comprehension, graduated grammar and writing assignments as well as vocabulary development. This course also includes varied types of assessments.
As they read, students will build vocabulary, strengthen reading and writing skills, and grow in confidence as they engage with a story that’s accessible, yet deeply meaningful.
Through direct instruction and thoughtful analysis, your student will develop critical thinking and reading comprehension while uncovering foundational Christian principles for living.
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Professor:
Doc H -
Rec. Grade Level:
6th Grade -
Study Time:
30-60 min/day,
4-5 days/week -
Suggested Timeline:
6 weeks -
Teachings:
40+ videos -
Assignments: 35+
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The Woods and the Waters
FLAGSHIP COURSE #1
Foundational Mastery at the Middle School Level
Foundational Mastery Emphasis
Boyo 1 opens Discern Academy's Mastery Middle School Program. This book offers numerous avenues for learning, from Christian themes to grammar essentials to solid vocabulary acquisition to reading and writing competency to higher levels of critical thinking, and, ultimately, to a foundation for Godly wisdom and discernment
At Discern Academy, each Flagship course (the first work taught at each grade level) includes the complete curriculum for the year, with the exception of additional memorization pieces. Initial lectures and focused activities cover the entire Mastery Spectrum
Each grade level will have a "Flagship" book that embodies the entire Mastery Spectrum for that grade level. In the Flagship course, students will be taught the key concepts. All other works at that grade level will practice, revisit, and further reinforce these key concepts. With the Doc H Approach, achieving the Mastery Spectrum is a very realistic goal.
The Middle School Language Arts
Mastery Spectrum
Grade 6 Mastery Targets
Writing - Mastering the Sentence:
Simple Sentence, Compound Sentence, Complex Sentence, Compound/Complex Sentence
Writing - Mastering Expository/Informative Modes:
A. Definition/Description
B. Compare/Contrast
C. Process (How to) / Order & Sequence
Purposeful Projects:
A creative project that extends the student's learning in their preferred learning style (Artistic, kinesthetic, auditory, visual spatial, etc)
Grammar:
Mastering the power of commas and semicolons
Commonly Confused/Misused Words:
Mastering Sets #1 (to/two/too), #2 (there/they're/their), and #3 (your/you're)
6th Grade Memorized Missions:
Joshua 24:15
“But as for me and my house,
we will serve the LORD” (ESV)
1 Cor 10:13
“No temptation has overtaken you except what
is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will
not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear.
But when you are tempted, he will also provide a
way out so that you can endure it.” (NIV)
Matthew 6:21
“For where your treasure is,
there your heart will be also.” (ESV)
Proverbs 22:6
“Train up a child in the way he should go;
even when he is old, he will not depart from it. ” (ESV)
Hebrews 9:22
"Indeed, under the law almost everything is purified with blood,
and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins." (ESV)
Phillipians 4:8
"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things." (NIV)
Take your career and
expertise to a new level!