The Level 7 & 8 theme is Poetry, Pleiades, and Promises and meets the needs of a skill level or chronological age of 11-14 years. At these levels, students work diligently on composition, spelling, grammar, and mathematics. Students also learn linguistic patterns through poetry and Latin, study ancient Rome, and discover the wonders of astronomy. Learners also study the salvation promises of the Old Testament and see them fulfilled in Christ Jesus for all mankind. Components are individually listed on the website. Please contact us to order Rod and Staff resources. If you are new to Simply Classical Curriculum, additional resources from previous years will need to be added. Contact us for more information. Many lessons are completed orally. Students who want or need additional writing exercises may add corresponding workbooks.
Memoria Press Simply Classical Curriculum Levels 7 & 8 Two Year Pace
Description
In these levels students work diligently on composition, spelling, grammar, and mathematics while learning linguistic patterns through poetry and Latin, studying ancient Rome, and discovering the wonders of astronomy. They delve deeply into the adventures of My Side of the Mountain, reflect on family life in The Moffats, ponder the charming tales within Homer Price, and enter the wondrous world of Christian allegory in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. In formal biblical studies within Simply Classical Levels 7 & 8, students learn the salvation promises of the Old Testament and see them fulfilled in Christ Jesus for all mankind.
Simply Classical is a gentle, classical Christian curriculum designed for children with special needs, learning struggles, or those who simply thrive with a slower pace. Created by Cheryl Swope, it combines the beauty and richness of classical education with built-in accommodations, multi-sensory learning, and extensive review so that all children can succeed.
This program starts with detailed lesson plans and recommended read-alouds, then gradually incorporates Memoria Press Classical Core resources. It emphasizes quality literature, poetry, music, art, and the development of language skills, while moving at a comfortable pace with plenty of repetition and review.
Key Features:
- The rich, beautiful content of a classical Christian education
- Slower pace with built-in review and repetition
- Multi-sensory and oral-language focused lessons
- Elegant, well-illustrated books
- Integration across subjects
- Skills checklists and readiness assessments
- Themed levels with Socratic questioning
Curriculum Manuals provide everything parents need: program overview, readiness assessment (covering language, cognitive, emotional, fine & gross motor skills), book lists, supply lists, teacher notes, schedules, and detailed weekly lesson plans in an easy two-page grid format.
Pacing Options:
- Most levels follow a standard pace
- Levels 5 & 6 and higher offer One-Year Accelerated or Two-Year Standard pacing
Shopping Options:
- Core Curriculum Packages: Include the Curriculum Manual + required books and workbooks
- Read-Aloud Packages: Contain all recommended literature books
- Add-On Packages: For families moving to the next level
- Supply Packages: A collection of essential manipulatives, school supplies, and materials to complete the program
Simply Classical curriculum is ideal for children with autism, Down syndrome, developmental delays, or other learning challenges, as well as neurotypical students who benefit from a more deliberate, thorough approach.
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 6-9 |
| Brand: | Memoria Press |
| ISBN: | 9781547702671 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 9 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.6875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.25 |