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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.
This title is the Abeka® Reading Book 1D, 3rd
edition. Reviews contractions, compound and sight words, introduces reading
words with suffixes, and how to recall story sequences. 182 pgs, pb. You will
find answers to the comprehension questions in the Reading 1 Answer Key. This is the Homeschool Teacher Edition Resource.
Publisher's Description of Abeka Secrets and Surprises (3rd Edition)
Visit exciting places, enjoy animal antics, and join Brad and Beth as they discover many wonderful secrets and surprises. This is the fourth book (1d) in the Abeka Reading Program for grade 1. Each of the nine books gradually advances your child's reading skills in accordance with his phonics instruction. This book gives your child practice with phonics sounds from Phonics Charts 8–11 as he reads about family, friendship, manners, prayer, kindness, thankfulness, and more. With 14 stories and 23 poems, your child's love for literature will grow rapidly. The comprehension questions at the end of various selections help you know that your child is reading for meaning. Special comprehension questions marked with an asterisk challenge your child to consider the material and draw conclusions from it, expanding his reasoning skills. Additional comprehension questions are also available in the Teacher Edition or Reading 1 Answer Key. You will enjoy watching your child read with greater technique as he practices with this exciting little book! 186 pages. Gr. 1.
Abeka® Reading Grade 1’s goal is independent reading: first
reviewing phonics, then transitioning to reading skills. Character building
stories, reading comprehension and review, and coloring pages engage
children in their quest for reading
mastery.