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Fun with Friends
SKU
047758
ISBN
9780000242853
Grade 2
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Charlotte Mason
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Auditory
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Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
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$23.45 
Description
The 1st reader of the Grade 2 Abeka® Reading program,
this volume helps students apply the one- and two-vowel rules, recognize sight
words, learn to read compound words, sequence story events, and understand and
identify literary terms such as title, author and characters. The Abeka®
Phonics Charts 6 through 8 which overview digraphs, trigraphs, and diphthongs
(oy, oo, and also igh, and wor, and alk) are included in this book’s front
matter. Reading themes include family, God’s creation, helpfulness, responsibility,
and much more. You will find answers to the
comprehension questions in the Reading
2 Answer Key with Literary Development and Enrichment Activities. This is the Homeschool Teacher Edition Resource.153
pgs, pb. ~ Ruth
Publisher's Description of Fun with Friends
Join in the fun with Hazel the Hippo and Jimmy the Jackrabbit who learn the value of friendship in Fun with Friends! The 29 stories in this delightfully illustrated reader will be an exciting addition to your students’ reading journey. This is the first book (2a) in the Abeka Reading Program for 2nd grade. Each of the ten books gradually advance your students’ reading skills. Gr. 2.
Product Benefits
Character-building truths. As your students read stories about Jay and his pup Ruff, or Travis and his friend Jen, they will learn the value of Christian character traits such as friendship, gratitude, and forgiveness.
Focus on phonics. Phonics rules and special sounds are placed throughout the book. Students have an opportunity to practice challenging words in the “Words to Watch For” box at the beginning of each story. Designed to be read in conjunction with corresponding pages of Handbook for Reading. Students can approach the story feeling confident and prepared as they learn to read step by step.
Literary terms. Introduction to literary parts of a story. Literary terms such as the title, author, character, and main character are highlighted throughout.
Creative Writing. Your students can celebrate their favorite character in the back of the book for creative writing and creative drawing. These activities enhance and assess comprehension of story book characters.
Reading comprehension and review. Know that your students understand! Each story is followed by an exercise such as matching sentences with pictures, reading words or phrases from the story, or marking true statements about what happened in the story. Other comprehension and discussion questions are included in the Teacher Edition (sold separately).
Category Description for Abeka Reading - Grade 2
This fast-paced program progresses quickly from decoding words phonetically to preparing students for the last reader which is a complete narrative. Students will practice reading aloud, be slowly introduced to silent reading, and engage in reading comprehension activities. Each reader is designed in large font with specific goals, and becomes progressively more challenging. Reading skills also incorporate the Abeka® Phonics Charts 6-8 (these charts are included in the readers and the teaching material. Readers progress in this order: Fun with Friends; Quests for Adventure; Across the Meadow; Wonders of Imagination; Through the Skies; Growing Up in Early America; Growing Up Around the World; Growing Up Where Jesus Lived; All Kinds of Animals; and My New Name (introduces students to a continuing story and is a prequel to My New Song—used in Abeka Grade 3 Reading,). You’ll find answers to the comprehension questions in the Reading 2 Answer Key with Literary Development and Enrichment Activities for all-in-one teacher guidance. See the Homeschool Language Arts 2 Curriculum Lesson Plans for additional information about Reading.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grade: | 2 |
| Brand: | A Beka Book |
| ISBN: | 9780000242853 |
| Length in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.45 |
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