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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.
Enhance any reading curriculum with Abeka® skill sheets, which aim at building thinking skills, stimulating reading interests, and providing a variety of reading experiences. These 36 untimed exercises help students develop reading comprehension skills, gain a better understanding of literary terms, and build higher level thinking. The first two selections are teacher led to introduce students to this type of reading. Following directions, students will read a one-page, multi-paragraph writing and then answer comprehension exercises and complete activities. Font size is approximately 15 pt, with black-line drawings. Note: one reading selection is a “hand-written” letter in cursive. You’ll need the Parent Edition, item 011272, for answers and additional helps. Skill Sheets are bound, with perforated pages. 72 pgs, pb. ~ Ruth
With puzzles, word problems, and more this book builds your child’s comprehension, general reasoning, and implications. There are thirty-six reading selections and each one is a fun adventure while stimulating your child’s reading interests. The objectives of this book are to help your child develop comprehension skills, challenge him to think on a higher level, and provide him with a variety of reading experiences.
This fast-paced program progresses quickly from
decoding words phonetically to preparing students for the last reader which is
a complete narrative. Students will practice reading aloud, be slowly
introduced to silent reading, and engage in reading comprehension activities.
Each reader is designed in large font with specific goals, and becomes
progressively more challenging. Reading skills also incorporate the Abeka®
Phonics Charts 6-8 (these charts are included in the readers and the teaching
material. Readers progress in this order: Fun with Friends; Quests for
Adventure; Across the Meadow; Wonders of Imagination; Through the Skies;
Growing Up in Early America; Growing Up Around the World; Growing Up Where
Jesus Lived; All Kinds of Animals; and My New Name (introduces
students to a continuing story and is a prequel to My New Song—used
in Abeka Grade 3 Reading,). You’ll find answers to the
comprehension questions in the Reading 2 Answer Key with Literary Development and Enrichment
Activities for all-in-one teacher guidance. See the Homeschool Language Arts 2 Curriculum Lesson Plans for additional
information about Reading.
