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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 8th reader (4h) in the Abeka® reading
program Grade 4 helps students travel via story and poem west of the
Mississippi across 4 regions of the US (Southwest, West Coast, Mountains, and
Plains). Some of the Western plays and stories will be headin’ plain as day
into the concepts of dialect and idioms. Students will also learn about and
compare text structures such as descriptive, sequential, comparison/contrast,
and problem/solution. Students are also encouraged to collaborate with others
and present the play they’ve read, “The Daylight Bandit.” Periodically, story
locations are “mapped” to help students make geographical connections. Students
will spend time learning poetry devices such as meter, rhyme scheme,
comparison/contrast, and more. Pair this alongside the comparable book Road
Trip East (item 061019), to create a unique geography-themed reading
unit. 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. 196 pgs, pb. ~ Ruth
Publisher's Description of Road Trip West (Abeka)
Give your fourth graders the ability to explore regions they may have never seen or heard of before with Road Trip West. Road Trip West is a compilation of exciting stories, informative selections, and enjoyable poems. Your students will explore four unique regions, visit historic landmarks, and meet famous people west of the Mississippi with the Daniels family on their road trip. This reader highlights literary concepts of dialect and cause and effect text structure. In addition to reading intriguing selections, this student resource will reinforce knowledge of literary concepts and encourage critical thinking with included write-in activities and comprehension questions.
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.
