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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.
This is the first
reader (4a) in the Abeka® reading program Grade 4. The 28 readings include a
biblical narrative on Queen Esther, poetry, and excerpts from famous authors
like Lewis Carroll, Robert Louis Stevenson, Hugh Lofting, and Hans Christian
Anderson. Periodically, as students read selections, they will complete Think
About It questions. This text adds 7 Build on It sections which engage students
on story elements, such as identifying between nonfiction and fiction text
structures, highlighting the story morals, points of view, plot, writing from
different points of view, and more. At the book’s end, 14 pages provide space
for students to respond creatively to record and draw main characters and
collaborate with others to resolve a problem. For answers to comprehension
questions and teacher direction, see the Reading
4 Answer Key with Literary Development and Enrichment Activities. This is the Homeschool Teacher Resource. 162 pgs,
pb. ~ Ruth
Publisher's Description of Once upon a Story (Abeka)
Give your students a variety of stories to read with Once upon a Story. This delightful compilation includes a wide range of literary genres from fantasy to realistic fiction to biblical narrative and naturally integrates discussion for the development of a biblical worldview. Your students will enjoy reading these entertaining stories as well as reviewing third grade literary elements, developing critical thinking skills, and learning literary concepts such as finding the theme, recognizing point of view, writing narrative text structures, and more!
This
level continues to develop fluency and reading comprehension through analysis
of text structure while examining a variety of genres that will have young
readers coming back for more! With an emphasis on literary elements and
concepts, students will grow in their ability to think critically while
establishing and developing the foundation for a biblical worldview. Books
progress in order: Once Upon a Story; Pilgrim’s Progress: Christiana’s Journey;
In His Hands; Song of the Brook; Road Trip East; Fables and Folktales; Gifts
and Gadgets; Road Trip West; Adventures in Other Lands.
