Reading Comprehension Across The Genres

Description

This workbook series strengthens students' comprehension using a wide variety of writing forms. Nearly all of the 35 lessons feature a different type of writing, from narratives, letters, journals, and school texts to poems, articles, reviews, recipes, and even maps and graphs. Each lesson is composed of 3 worksheets and follows the same format. First the lesson is introduced with the type of text, purpose, structure, and specific features outlined. The writing example is presented below, followed by the comprehension exercises. These exercises consist of 4 separate sections, each asking a handful of questions about the passage at a different level. Students will answer "On the Surface" questions and make "Discoveries" (a closer look at some of the specific words or parts of speech found in the passage) before digging deeper into the passage through the questions in the "Delving More Deeply" and "Hidden Depths" sections. Lastly, the book invites the students to "Extend Yourself" through some suggested extension activities - doing additional research, completing various writing assignments, creating special projects, etc. Blank graphic organizer forms and answers are included in the back of the books. Reproducible, 128 pgs. - Melissa

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.