Drawn Into the Heart of Reading 2/3 Student Book
SKU
012922
ISBN
9780974769516
Grade 2-10
Charlotte Mason
Christian/Religious
Medium Teacher Involvement
Multi-Sensory
Other Materials Required
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Teaching Method
Traditional
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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
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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.
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Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
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Neutral
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Christian/Religious
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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)
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Multi-Sensory
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Presentation
Sequential
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Spiral
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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
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High Teacher Involvement
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Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
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Description
Foster a lifelong love of reading across multiple ages with the Drawn Into the Heart of Reading 2/3 Student Book from Heart of Dakota Publishing, a flexible literature program for grades 2-10 (adaptable for 2-8 as full curriculum or supplement). This paperback student book organizes nine genre-based units (biography, historical fiction, mystery, nonfiction, realistic fiction, adventure, fantasy, folk tale, humor) that can be taught in any order, with three leveled daily plans for multi-age use. It emphasizes story elements (character, setting, conflict, mood, prediction, compare/contrast, cause/effect, main idea/theme, point of view), Godly character traits (faith, responsibility, obedience, integrity, etc.), pre-reading purpose, guided discussions, vocabulary strategies, and creative projects (Godly character-based, book-based, or group). Medium teacher involvement mixes guided time and independent work with any literature or recommended lists—excellent for homeschool families integrating biblical values, genre exploration, and multi-sensory literary analysis in a versatile, year-after-year program.
Publisher's Description of Drawn Into the Heart of Reading 2/3 Student Book
- Developed for use with students of multiple ages at the same time.
- Based on instructions and activities that work with any literature.
- Designed for use as your entire reading program or as a sup- plement to an existing program for students in grades 2 - 8.
- Intended for use year after year as you move students through the various levels of instruction.
- Structured around daily plans that are divided into 3 levels of instruction.
- Divided into nine units which can be taught in any order.
Genre Studies expose students to a variety of literary styles. Genre units included in the program are are follows:
- Biography
- Historical Fiction
- Mystery
- Nonfiction
- Realistic Fiction
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- Folk Tale
- Humor
Godly Character Lessons evaluate a character's actions using a Christian standard that is based on Godly character traits. The major traits emphasized are as follows:
- Faith
- Fear of the Lord
- Responsibility
- Brotherly Love
- Loyalty
- Virtue
- Obedience
- Joy
- Integrity
Story Element Lessons focus on a different element for each genre. The following story elements are included:
- Character
- Setting
- Conflict
- Mood
- Prediction
- Compare/Contrast
- Cause/Effect
- Main Idea/Theme
- Point of View
- Pre-reading Activities create a purpose for reading the text.
- Guided Literature Discussions help students gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of the text.
- Vocabulary Activities teach different strategies to help discover the meanings of unfamiliar words in the text.
- Creative Projects emphasize a variety of choices to address the needs of all types of learners. Choices include Godly character project options, book based project options, or group project options.
Category Description for Drawn Into the Heart of Reading
Drawn into the Heart of Reading is a flexible, literature-based reading program that teaches literary elements and character traits through quality books chosen by you!
Designed for multi-age use, this program allows you to use
recommended or personally selected literature, work at your own pace, and
choose activities that best fit your family. It is ideal for homeschoolers who
want a gentle, customizable approach to developing strong readers and thinkers.
Key Curriculum Features:
- Highly flexible for use with any quality literature you choose
- Multi-age and multi-year friendly, perfect for families with children of different ages
- Nine units per level covering essential literary elements (character, setting, conflict, theme, point of view, cause & effect, inference, and more)
- Teaches students to evaluate characters and stories through the lens of Godly character traits
- Three levels of instruction (basic, intermediate, and advanced) for easy differentiation
- Variety of engaging activities including discussions, creative projects, pre-reading exercises, and more
- Recommended reading lists organized by reading level and gender preference
Program Components:
- One main Teacher Guide per level containing all instructions, activity ideas, and discussion questions
- No consumable student books required; students use their own chosen literature
- Optional record-keeping pages and activity sheets
Drawn into the Heart of Reading stands out for its flexibility, gentle Charlotte Mason-inspired approach, and focus on building a love of good literature while nurturing Godly character. It is an excellent choice for homeschool families who want a customizable, literature-rich reading program without a rigid structure.
Browse all levels of Drawn into the Heart of Reading below!
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 2-10 |
| Brand: | Heart of Dakota Publishing |
| Author: | Carrie Austin, M. ED. |
| ISBN: | 9780974769516 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.65 |
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