Simply Classical Curriculum: Levels 11 & 12 Two-Year Pace Set

Supply List and Sample Lessons
Readiness Assessment
Skills to Develop

History, Homer, & Heroes
Ages 15-18 (Chronological Age or Skill Level)

In Levels 11 & 12 students study ancient Greece and biblical history; measurement, graphs, and fractions; music by Vivaldi and Beethoven; classic children’s literature including Anne of Green Gables; an in-depth study of birds; traditional hymns and folk songs; writing through Classical Composition: Chreia and Maxim; and a compelling narrative of the history of medicine.

To view recommended studies for Simply Classical students proceeding from Levels 11 & 12 onward, click here.

This is the textbook for Rod & Staff's Grade 6 Mathematics Set.

This is Part 1 of the Teacher's Manual for the Rod & Staff Grade 6 Math Set.

This is Part 2 of the Teacher's Manual for the Rod & Staff Grade 6 Math Set.

This book contains the Quizzes for the Rod & Staff Grade 6 Math Set. The Chapter Tests are perforated  and can be torn out.

This book contains the Quizzes and Speed Tests for the Rod & Staff Grade 6 Math Set. The pages are perforated and can be torn out.

A secret passage leads to an extraordinary adventure.

Narnia is a world of woods and rivers and Talking Beasts. Two children from our world are the first to discover its Magic.

Digory and Polly become friends one cold, wet London summer, and find themselves thrust into a dangerous adventure when Digory’s uncle gives them magic rings and sends them hurtling to the “Wood between the Worlds.” They encounter the evil sorceress Jadis in a desolate universe, and struggle with her across worlds as she searches for a new land to conquer. Eventually they find their way to Aslan, the Great Lion, and witness the creation of Narnia.

Teacher Guide Sample

A secret passage leads to an extraordinary adventure.

Narnia is a world of woods and rivers and Talking Beasts. Two children from our world are the first to discover its Magic.

Digory and Polly become friends one cold, wet London summer, and find themselves thrust into a dangerous adventure when Digory’s uncle gives them magic rings and sends them hurtling to the “Wood between the Worlds.” They encounter the evil sorceress Jadis in a desolate universe, and struggle with her across worlds as she searches for a new land to conquer. Eventually they find their way to Aslan, the Great Lion, and witness the creation of Narnia.

From the publisher: After witnessing his father’s crucifixion by Roman soldiers, Daniel bar Jamin is fired by a single passion: to avenge his father’s death by driving the Roman legions from the land of Israel. Consumed by hatred, Daniel joins the brutal raids of an outlaw band living in the hills outside his village. Though his grandmother’s death slows his plans by forcing him to move home to care for his sister, he continues his dangerous life by leading a group of the boy guerrillas in spying and plotting, impatiently waiting to take revenge.

In nearby Capernaum, a rabbi is teaching a different lesson. Time and again Daniel is drawn to the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, only to turn away, disappointed and confused by Jesus’ lack of action in opposing the Romans. Devoid of tenderness and forgiveness, headstrong Daniel is also heedless of the loyalty of his friend Joel; the love of Joel’s sister, Malthace; and the needs of his own disturbed sister, Leah, dragging them down his destructive path towards disaster.

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From the publisher: "After witnessing his father’s crucifixion by Roman soldiers, Daniel bar Jamin is fired by a single passion: to avenge his father’s death by driving the Roman legions from the land of Israel."

Anne Shirley is a surprise from the start. Siblings Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert are expecting to adopt an orphan boy to help with the work at Green Gables, their farm on Prince Edward Island, but instead are sent eleven-year-old Anne, overflowing with conversation, imagination, and spirit. The Cuthberts' decision to let Anne stay transforms and enriches all of their lives in ways they never expected.

L. M. Montgomery's most popular novel, first published in 1908, follows Anne through a series of dramatic blunders that ultimately result in hard-won triumphs. As Anne learns from her mistakes, delights in and dreams about the world around her, and excels at school, she wins the respect and admiration of everyone in the Avonlea community. This charming classic displays the good that comes from deeply appreciating the place you call home.

Anne of Green Gables Teacher Sample

Anne of Green Gables tells the story of Anne Shirley, the spunky, talkative, imaginative, red-haired orphan girl living with Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert in the town of Avonlea. Through mishap and adventure, readers watch the precocious Anne grow from a lonely, emotional child to a self-assured and confident young woman. This timeless coming-of-age story is told with beauty, spirit, and wit, and its dauntless heroine sure to charm readers of every generation. The Anne of Green Gables Teacher Guide includes all answers to the Anne of Green Gables Student Study Guide as well as tests and quizzes. The Anne of Green Gables Teacher Guide enables educators to guide students to a deeper understanding of the novel and a greater awareness of the central proposition that gives the story ultimate meaning and expression.

The Fall of Troy is one of the greatest tales of Western Civilization. Oliva Coolidge presents this classic legend in a new light with her accessible and poignant retelling of the Trojan War. From the judgement of Paris to the return of Odysseus, each page is packed with characters and battles of epic proportions.

Teacher Guide Sample

In this retelling of the Trojan War, Olivia Coolidge crafts heroes and gods into real multidimensional characters, not just the figures of legend. Vibrant storytelling and finely wrought actions have made her version of the classic tale of the Fall of Troy accessible to generations of young readers.

The Teacher Guide helps the teacher work with the student through their reading and Student Guide.

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In the third stage of the Classical Composition program, Chreia & Maxim, students gain the ability to create a story through the use of the narrative categories and variation through paraphrase. Students learn to demonstrate the truth of the Commonplace through what the ancient Greek writer Aphthonius calls “eight heads of development,” and students deal more explicitly and thoroughly with what in modern composition theory are referred to as “support points.” The ability to invent four specific types of narrative through these “heads of development” and to paraphrase in two specific ways are the foundational skills to be learned in this stage.

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In the third stage of the Classical Composition program, Chreia & Maxim, students gain the ability to create a story through the use of the narrative categories and variation through paraphrase. Students learn to demonstrate the truth of the Commonplace through what the ancient Greek writer Aphthonius calls “eight heads of development,” and students deal more explicitly and thoroughly with what in modern composition theory are referred to as “support points.” The ability to invent four specific types of narrative through these “heads of development” and to paraphrase in two specific ways are the foundational skills to be learned in this stage.

The Rod & Staff Grade 6 Spelling Student Guide features 34 weekly spelling lessons designed to teach spelling, pronunciation, meanings for words, spelling abbreviations, contractions, and understanding of syllables. The hardcover text also includes a dictionary at the end of the text for easy reference.

The Rod & Staff Grade 6 Spelling Teacher Manual features answers to the student book, teacher helps, and test sentences.

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The college-ruled lines of Copybook Cursive IV are perfect for older students honing their penmanship with the Scripture passages from Christian Studies III.

Student Book Sample

A Chronological Overview of the Bible

Christian Studies IV takes students back through the highlights of the Bible, reviewing drill questions, Scripture memory passages, and more!

Teacher Guide Sample

A Chronological Overview of the Bible

Christian Studies IV takes students back through the highlights of the Bible, reviewing drill questions, Scripture memory passages, and more!

Christian Studies IV Text Sample

Our Christian Studies IV: A Chronological Overview of the Bible text provides historical background information and an outline of overarching themes for each book of the Old and New Testament.  It can be used as a standalone resource, or as a companion book to the Christian Studies IV program.

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If the Romans were history’s great men of action, the Greeks were history’s great men of thought. Dive into the lives and minds of thirty-two famous Greeks through stories detailing the rise, Golden Age, and fall of Greece. The triumphs of Aristotle, Ptolemy, Odysseus, Pericles, Alexander the Great, and many others will enable your students to understand why the scope of Greek accomplishment is still known today as “The Greek Miracle.”

Our Famous Men of Greece Student Workbook includes famous quotes, a drill of key people and places, 10 vocabulary words, 5-10 comprehension questions, and an activities section with mapwork, discussion questions, and research projects. The Appendix contains maps, a “Who Said That?” worksheet, a timeline, drill questions, and drawing pages. The first 11 lessons are a review of Greek mythology and are therefore not included on either the Final Exam or the Famous Men of Greece Flashcards.

A digital copy of the text can be bought here.

Famous Men of Greece Teacher Sample

If the Romans were history’s great men of action, the Greeks were history’s great men of thought.  Dive into the lives and minds of thirty-two famous Greeks through stories detailing the rise, Golden Age, and fall of Greece. The triumphs of Aristotle, Ptolemy, Ulysses, Pericles, Alexander the Great, and many others will enable your students to understand why the scope of Greek accomplishment is still known today as “The Greek Miracle.”

Our Famous Men of Greece Student Guide includes famous quotes, a drill of key people and places, 10 vocabulary words, 5-10 comprehension questions, and an activities section with mapwork, discussion questions, and research projects. The Appendix contains maps, a “Who Said That?” worksheet, a timeline, drill questions, and drawing pages. The first 11 lessons are a review of Greek mythology and are therefore not included on either the Final Exam or the Famous Men of Greece Flashcards. This Teacher Guide includes tests.

Flashcard Sample

In addition to introducing your child to the classical stories and people of Greece, we highly recommend these flashcards to improve your child's recall as he or she explains and remembers the famous events, stories, and people that have shaped history and Western civilization. Who made Sparta the greatest military state in Greece? What was the Peloponnesian War? You can be sure your child will know and remember these important facts, and more, with Memoria Press' flashcards. You can purchase sets made for each Famous Men book series, as well as D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths.

The Book of Birds Sample

Have you ever wondered if birds get tired of flying or short of breath, or why they sing? Do you know how fast a Peregrine Falcon can fly or how the Arctic Tern knows when it's time to migrate? Why are flamingos pink? The Book of Birds is a thorough introduction to the fascinating world of our avian friends, covering everything from anatomy and the physics of flight to social habits and habitats. You'll meet thirty-one of the most common birds in North America, as well as the birds in our Bird Hall of Fame, including the smelliest and smallest birds in the world. The study guide includes comprehension questions, diagrams, and enrichment activities, as well as worksheets for your own field observations. Our Birds Flashcards will help students practice identifying birds on sight. Pair with Tiner's Exploring the History of Medicine for a full-year science course.

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Have you ever wondered if birds get tired of flying or short of breath, or why they sing? Do you know how fast a Peregrine Falcon can fly or how the Arctic Tern knows when it's time to migrate? Why are flamingos pink? The Book of Birds is a thorough introduction to the fascinating world of our avian friends, covering everything from anatomy and the physics of flight to social habits and habitats. You'll meet thirty-one of the most common birds in North America, as well as the birds in our Bird Hall of Fame, including the smelliest and smallest birds in the world. The study guide includes comprehension questions, diagrams, and enrichment activities, as well as worksheets for your own field observations. Our Birds Flashcards will help students practice identifying birds on sight. Pair with Tiner's Exploring the History of Medicine for a full-year science course.

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Have you ever wondered if birds get tired of flying or short of breath, or why they sing? Do you know how fast a Peregrine Falcon can fly or how the Arctic Tern knows when it's time to migrate? Why are flamingos pink? The Book of Birds is a thorough introduction to the fascinating world of our avian friends, covering everything from anatomy and the physics of flight to social habits and habitats. You'll meet thirty-one of the most common birds in North America, as well as the birds in our Bird Hall of Fame, including the smelliest and smallest birds in the world. The study guide includes comprehension questions, diagrams, and enrichment activities, as well as worksheets for your own field observations. Our Birds Flashcards will help students practice identifying birds on sight. Pair with Tiner's Exploring the History of Medicine for a full-year science course.

Using several classic books on birds, this program was developed at Highlands Latin School and is used with 5th graders. The study of birds uses an easily observable part of nature as the source of a fascinating science study.

What's That Bird Flashcards Sample

Using several classic books on birds, this program was developed at Highlands Latin School and is used with 5th graders. The study of birds uses an easily observable part of nature as the source of a fascinating science study.

Exploring the History of Medicine Sample

We love John H. Tiner's science books for middle school students. He writes from a biblical perspective and has won numerous awards for his books on science and medicine for young people. They are excellent introductions to the people and places central to the planet earth, the history of medicine, chemistry, mathematics, and physics. These illustrated books have review questions and activities after every chapter, and Memoria Press has added additional supplemental review questions to each chapter, unit reviews, unit tests, and a final exam for each book in the series.

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We love John H. Tiner's science books for middle school students. He writes from a biblical perspective and has won numerous awards for his books on science and medicine for young people. They are excellent introductions to the people and places central to the planet earth, the history of medicine, chemistry, mathematics, and physics. These illustrated books have review questions and activities after every chapter, and Memoria Press has added additional supplemental review questions to each chapter, unit reviews, unit tests, and a final exam for each book in the series.

Teacher Key Sample

We love John H. Tiner's science books for middle school students. He writes from a biblical perspective and has won numerous awards for his books on science and medicine for young people. They are excellent introductions to the people and places central to the planet earth, the history of medicine, chemistry, mathematics, and physics. These illustrated books have review questions and activities after every chapter, and Memoria Press has added additional supplemental review questions to each chapter, unit reviews, unit tests, and a final exam for each book in the series.

Volume 3: Early Modern Times, Revised Edition
From Elizabeth the First to the Forty-Niners

We have always been fans of Susan Wise Bauer’s Story of the World series, but we never seemed able to find room for it in our curriculum in the past. We recently came up with the great idea of adding it as a supplement to our Classical Core packages for summer reading! Read Volume 3 before 7th grade.

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