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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.
Swords, castles, thrones, and King Arthur himself! A guided
literature study any reader can get into from Progeny Press: The
Sword in the Tree Study Guide. This guide combines vocabulary work for
larger chapter ranges (chapters 1–6 and chapters 7–14). However, comprehension
and Scripture connections cover smaller bite-sized chapter ranges. There are
optional activities scheduled throughout. Students will work on literary skills
such as compare-and-contrast, setting, foreshadowing, point
of view, and more. There are intentional discussion questions and an
overview section to focus on the overarching story structure. Prereading
Activities provide context to what you will read. The After-You-Read Activities
are suggested extension work to make connections to what you just read. A
catered list of age-appropriate Further Reading books is provided. Answers are
in the back on perforated pages for easy removal. 45 pages, softcover. ~Rebecca
Publisher's Description of The Sword in the Tree Study Guide | Progeny Press
Eleven-year-old Shan, son of Lord Weldon, grows up studying to become a knight and great swordsman like his father. When a long lost uncle appears one night and begins to abuse his father's hospitality, Shan begins to worry. Everything changes when his father mysteriously disappears and his uncle takes over the castle.
Shan hides his father's sword from his angry uncle and flees the castle with his mother. So begins Shan's quest to restore his heritage and claim to Weldon castle, taking his quest all the way to Camelot and the feet of King Arthur himself!
Large 8.5x11 format is convenient to read and easy for Elementary students
Every question in our novel unit study has plenty of whitespace for primary school level student answers
Encourages neat and clean handwriting practice
Easily transports without the need for a laptop or other expensive equipment
Provides a permanent record of the Elementary school student’s work
Complete, removable answer key included for the teacher to make grading simple!
The Upper
Elementary guides provide age-appropriate reading and activities for students
from a Christian perspective. This level of literature guides has moved
exclusively to chapter books and will be fortifying literary analysis and
reading comprehension skills. Titles include lots of nostalgic books from our
childhood. There are great hands-on activities, dedicated vocabulary building
sections, digging deeper comprehension questions, and connections to Scripture
and application throughout every guide. Pages can be copied for family and
individual classroom use. Your target goal is 4-6 guides in your school year.
Answers are in the back and can be easily removed. Each guide includes Notes to
the Instructor, mini author biographies, and background information. You may be
working with a range of students all from one guide, and that’s okay! Each
student will do what they are developmentally capable of accomplishing.
User-friendly and a useful tool to guide reading for a purpose! ~Rebecca