Divided Kingdom covers the kings of Israel and Judah, the Assyrian and Babylonian captivities, and the return of the Jewish people to Jerusalem. Compositions in ninth grade focus on expository writing, especially summaries and explanations. The literature section of the course provides students with knowledge of basic literary terms, an appreciation for poetry, and an acquaintance with many important authors.
Students examine literature stories according to themes such as humility, temperance, and beauty.
Throughout the year, students are required to memorize twelve assigned poems. Each week, students commit to memory twelve vocabulary words and their meanings, in addition to twenty spelling words. Students also read five books of various types throughout the year and write a book report for each. Credit Mr. Dickson Students are presented with a physical-cultural study of the earth and mankind, from a conservative, Christian perspective. By applying to the study of geography the knowledge of Creation, the Flood, the beginning of nations at Babel, and God's dealing with mankind throughout the ages, the student can better understand the physical features of the earth as well as the cultures of its people.