Humanities & Arts

Reading, writing, history, and creative expression. Full scope: https://www.dbmlearningacademy.com/compliance/general/compliance/curriculum.php.

Core Strands

Reading & Literature

• Genres across cultures and eras; theme, character, structure; close reading habits.

Writing & Rhetoric

• Narrative, informative, argumentative; evidence use; revision for clarity and style.

History, Civics & Geography

• Chronology, cause/effect, multiple perspectives; map skills; civic participation.

Visual & Performing Arts

• Drawing, design, media, music, theatre; critique language and studio habits.

Philosophy & Ethics (Upper Grades)

• Foundational questions, argument mapping, respectful seminar discussions.

Sample Scope by Band

PreK–2

• Read-alouds, phonics readers, picture-to-word writing; community helpers; songs and crafts.

Grades 3–5

• Chapter books, response journals; local/state history; basic research & citations; visual art studies.

Grades 6–8

• Thematic units; compare sources; short essays/speeches; art/media creation; geography case studies.

Grades 9–12

• Literary analysis; document-based questions; position papers; portfolios of creative/critical works.

Weekly Rhythm (Example)

• 2 literature sessions, 2 writing workshops, 2 history/civics blocks, 1–2 arts sessions.

Portfolio & Evidence

• Reading lists, essays, speeches, project boards, artworks, performance notes, citations page.

Complete scope & samples: https://www.dbmlearningacademy.com/compliance/general/compliance/curriculum.php