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Sword Drills
Bibles up! Oh, how I loved those sword drills in junior church and in the Christian school we attended. This is a great way to train children (and adults!) on how to find verses in their Bible. Use it around the table at home during Bible class or family devotions. This little book gives 689 Bible references to use and divides them into 4 sections, making it easy to keep track of which drills you have done. The verses come from each of the 66 books in the Bible. What I like is that the drill book gives the scripture reference followed by one line from the verse so you can easily know if your student is correct without having to look each verse up yourself. The verses are all taken from the King James Version of the Bible. The introduction of the drill book has instructions on how to conduct a “Sword Drill.” Charge! Sc, 64 pages. Measures 5.5 x 8.5.
This spiral curriculum progressively helps students learn (and memorize) major Bible content and key Scriptures (KJV), Christian doctrine, and the plan of Salvation. Each year's study systematically overviews key characters, events, and concepts from the Old and New Testaments. Teachers are given plentiful guidance: lesson plan helps and procedures; nearly scripted lessons; reproducible tests (with answers); and more. Most student learning and review work is oral, with periodic testing. Typically, the approximate 30-minute, 4-day-per-week plan begins the first half of each lesson with the Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem, then a variety of songs (hymns, choruses, and more, aided by the included grade-level music CD). Next, comes Scripture memory and review (sometimes from previous years), other Bible concept drills (depending on the grade), and prayer.
The second half is the topic-focused Bible lesson. The Flash-a-Card® stories serve as each lesson's hub. Although quantity and print format vary per level, these full-color illustrated Bible stories offer students a visual while you provide the lesson.
Each grade simultaneously introduces new material while periodically spiraling back on specific units from previous years, with the goal of deepening children's Biblical understanding. So, you'll note some periodic repetitive use of card story sets, typically repeating some units every other year. However, some sets are used annually: the Crucifixion and Resurrection; the Salvation Series (used in K5 - Grade 6), and the Life of Christ Stories series of 5 sets (used in all but 5th and K4). You can, however, start Abeka® Bible at any level since kits will include each year's lessons and materials.
Grades 5-6 kits maintain the teaching methodologies and focus begun in previous levels. At these grades only "classroom" style kits are available, but they're still appropriate for home school use. These pictorial Flash-a-Cards® sets, made of sturdy 12"x15" cardstock, are stored in a protective vinyl case, providing group teaching options and many years of use. In addition, you'll receive a Sing to the Lord songbook and CD, a spiral bound Curriculum Plan, and Sword Drill books (providing children practice using their Bibles). The kit for Grades 5 or 6 comes in a large storage box, protecting your Bible curriculum.
The K4 - grade 4 kits are homeschool editions: these 8 1/2"x 11" pictures and detachable lesson guides are stored in a book format. Kits include a level of the Sing Unto the Lord song CD (Scripture songs, choruses, and hymns), the curriculum, and the illustrated Flash-a-Card®. Grades 3, 5, and 6 add a spiral-bound songbook with simple piano arrangements, lyrics, an index, and grade-level indications. See our website for grade level specifics. ~ Ruth
Compare the Flash Cards needed at each grade level: Abeka Bible Flash-A-Cards Chart.
Grade 6 Bible has students cycling through stories from Grade 1 and Grade 3 as students dive deeper into Old Testament prophets and characters along with the life of Christ. Lesson guides are included with each set of cards with detailed prompts. The Sixth Grade Bible Curriculum guide details the Scope and Sequence, memory verses, and lesson plans. This is the resource to help teachers plan their Bible studies for the year. The kit will include the Sing unto the Lord 6 CD to teach 133 biblically-based songs and hymns, aiding understanding of Jesus’ love through the power of song. Grade 6 Bible introduces Sword Drills to students’ studies throughout the year that has students racing through the Bible locating verse, people, and locations. No new Flash-a-Card® sets are introduced during the Grade 6 Abeka Bible year.
Product Format: | Paperback |
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Brand: | A Beka Book |
Grades: | 4-6 |
Length in Inches: | 8.5 |
Width in Inches: | 5.5 |
Height in Inches: | 0.125 |
Weight in Pounds: | 0.2 |