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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.
The
Student Workbook is a consumable book with black and white graphics. There will
be activities in each of the six units that cover the main story. The
activities will include: Vocabulary – Activity One – Introduces vocabulary words from the story.
You will fill in the blank the correct vocabulary word with the appropriate
sentence example. Definitions to the vocabulary words are found in the
glossary.
Vocabulary
– Activity Two
– Offers students the opportunity to think creatively and logically with
varying activities.
Writing
Activities – More
about the story gives students the opportunity to respond creatively to unique
aspects of each story.
Graphic
Organizer
– This activity helps your student visually process information of the
knowledge they have already acquired from working on questions and activities
related to the selection.
The
answers to the workbook are found in each of the Teacher Editions. 251 pgs, pb.
Publisher's Description of Jade Student Workbook
This workbook includes challenging puzzles, interesting stories, nonsense rhymes, funny characters, and a host of other inventive and innovative teaching techniques. Vocabulary exercises teach definitions, proper usage, and some etymology. Graphic organizers help students chart each story's plot or theme. The writing activity—More About the Story—gives students the opportunity to respond creatively to unique aspects of each story. The Workbook Answer Guide is included in the Teacher's Edition.
Jade is replete with literature that spans several centuries and is drawn
from regions across the globe. At this level, the Workbook includes challenging puzzles, interesting stories, nonsense rhymes, vocabulary exercises
and more. Through the year, students will delve into short stories, poems,
nonfiction essays, plays, and a complete novel.
Visually appealing Texts are organized
by story elements and include author biographies, vocabulary, footnotes,
and “Blueprints for Reading” to encourage analytical skills. The consumable
Workbooks include vocabulary activities, comprehension questions, writing
activities, and graphic organizers. The comprehensive Teacher’s Editions
(two volumes at this level) contain reduced student pages, background
teaching information, discussion questions with answers, answers to
the questions found at the end of each selection, answers to workbook
questions, and creative writing assignment pointers. Effective use of the
course requires the Textbook, Workbook, and Teacher’s Editions which
are conveniently available in the Homeschool Bundle.
