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Writing Skills for Today Level A
SKU
015808
ISBN
9781619991446
Grade 4-6
Charlotte Mason
Christian/Religious
Medium Teacher Involvement
Visual
No other materials needed
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
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Description
For 4th graders or a 5th/6th grader who has not completed Writing Strands Level 3 or Level A.
Publisher's Description of Writing Skills for Today Level A
Based on the Writing Strands series by David Marks, My Father's World has edited and revised this classic text for greater ease of use. Now with 68 easy-to-teach lessons, Writing Skills for Today helps students develop a strong foundation in composition. Plan to complete two lessons each week; the lessons in the book are for one year. Purchase one per student.
Category Description for Complete English Programs
These materials offer complete coverage of both writing and grammar.
Category Description for Writing Skills For Today (My Father's World)
Designed to teach mastery of writing principles, this new course from My Father's World, focuses on teaching children the skills to write well and how to apply skills effectively to any writing situation. The goal is clearly communicating using the written word. Lessons are easy taught and clearly presented. While no parental prep time is necessary, the teaching parent is expected to sit and read the lesson to and discuss anything unclear with the student prior to starting independent work.
Introductory material, writing skills mastery chart of unit objectives, spelling tips, and writing guidelines are provided. This helpful refresher will boost parental confidence, giving clear course direction. Plan on completing two lessons per week for a full year of writing instruction.
A companion course to the Language Lessons for Today from My Father's World, this series is a revision of the original, classic Writing Strands from David Marks. Level A is roughly equivalent to Writing Strands Level 3. Seeindivididual books for grade recommendations. Content is skill driven, building in each level. Levels should be completed in order. Worktext is non-reproducible. Spiral bound. ~ Deanne
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | My Father's World |
| Grades: | 4-6 |
| ISBN: | 9781619991446 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.875 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.25 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.8 |
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