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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.
Level 6 of Megawords overviews words that contain alternate
sounds through digraphs: ch, ph, and qu; consonants c and g;
and the r-controlled vowels. Through a variety of activities like
proofreading, word searches, matching, dictation, fill-in-the-blanks,
crosswords, reading comprehension practice, and more, students will be exposed
to ~501 words across word lists 30–33. Megawords 6 covers sounds of ch/ph/qu/que,
the soft c sound, the soft g sound, and VrV combinations.
Megawords emphasizes equipping students to sound out words with the goal to
read and write multisyllabic words proficiently and fluently. The Teacher’s Edition walks
parents through the instruction aspects of this program. 92 pgs, paperback.
~Rebecca
Publisher's Description of Megawords 6 Student Book (3rd Edition)
Megawords is a Tier 2 intervention program for students in grades 4-12 who have moved beyond foundational decoding skills but are not yet performing at grade level. It leverages advanced word-study techniques to build vocabulary and improve reading comprehension. Each level focuses on a distinct group of word study skills. The instructional routines found within Megawords include practices aligned with Science of Reading research and Structured Literacy.
Megawords Level 6 teaches students the variations that occur
in consonant sounds and modified long vowel sounds. Exercises will also cover
the r-controlled vowels. Each student will need their own consumable
workbook, and guidance is found in the Teacher’s Edition.