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Description
This seems to be everybody's favorite silly grammar word game, reinvented to reinforce key language concepts! Mad-Lib style exercises reinforce phonics or word study, grammar and spelling, comprehension, and vocabulary in this supplemental workbook series. Beginning with simple directions and a quick review of language arts skills covered, each two-page spread covers a specific concept, and has a short review activity before the mad-lib style fill-in-the-blank exercise. Unlike traditional Mad-Lib activities, a word list is provided. When a child reaches the blank space in the story, a symbol below the blank line directs them to choose a word from the corresponding word list. While this offers less creativity than traditional Mad-Libs, the guided exercises reduce the "drawing a blank" frustration some children experience, while simultaneously reinforcing parts of speech and vocabulary. Once the phonics/word study section is complete, children work on spelling, grammar, and focused vocabulary following the same interactive approach. Engaging and educational, this may be just the book to get your children excited about Language Arts! The answer key in the back provides current answers for the non-Mad-Lib activities. Great for review any time during the school year or as a quick way to remember important skills over the summer. Aligns with State and National Standards. ~Deanne
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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.