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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.
Abeka® Reading Book 1C, 6th edition. Builds
upon the Abeka® phonics taught in Tiptoes (1B). Character
themes include family, patriotism, prayer, and trusting God. Introduces sight
words of there, were, again, their, Father, where, live, Mr., Mrs., and once.
126 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 Stepping Stones Student (6th Edition)
Explore the path to an exciting new world of reading with realistic fiction, poems, Scripture reading, and animal tales in this 126-page book. This is the third book (1c) 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 helps your child practice recognizing and applying phonics sounds from Basic Phonics Charts 8–9. His reading skills will be strengthened as he reads two-syllable words and compound words and is introduced to suffixes such as –ing and –ed. 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. Your first grader will soon discover what a delight it is to read! 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.