Anna Karenina

Description

Leo Tolstoy's classic, unabridged novel about the title character and those who impact her life. Though the story takes place in "simpler times" in the late 19th century, their lives are anything but. We are introduced to a network of people who struggle with love, faith, life, the state of Russia's affairs, and strife. Like most women in those times, Anna Karenina married young, to a distinguished, upstanding citizen of the community. However, when she meets the charming, handsome Vronsky she is lured astray. Although happy to be with Vronsky, Anna's life becomes less than desirable as her husband refuses her request for a divorce and she is continually scorned by society for her adultery. Anna Karenina not only captures the lives and times of late nineteenth-century Russia, but also challenges the reader to think on many moral and philosophical issues.

Meanwhile, good-natured Levin, though prestigious and educated, chooses the country life and seeks a good wife. He has known Kitty since she was a young girl, and as she is now a woman, he starts to see her in a marriageable light. Early on, he is turned-down. However, his goodness and decency are eventually rewarded and his questions of faith are answered.

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.