Modern World History-Based Writing Lessons Teacher's Manual
SKU
068568
ISBN
9781623413323
Grade 6-8
Neutral
High Teacher Involvement
Multi-Sensory
No other materials needed
Conceptual/Topical
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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 Teacher Book provides reduced copies of the Student Book pages with instructions to teachers at the top. Instruction for the teacher is extensive and both books are necessary as the course is designed to be interactive between the teacher and student. Teachers should plan to read over the lessons with the students and help as necessary, especially with outlining and brainstorming. Examples of writing assignments for each lesson, sample outlines and other provided answers give the teacher a good idea of what their student may create. Printable PDF downloads for the teacher are accessible by following instructions on the blue sheet of paper at the beginning of the book.
Publisher's Description of Modern World History-Based Writing Lessons Teacher's Manual
The world is at your fingertips! This theme-based writing curriculum allows students to experience world history through cultural literature and the study of famous people and events while learning to write with the Structure and Style® writing method. Offering a full year of instruction for students in grades 6–8, these lessons cover all nine IEW Units. Literature suggestions and access to vocabulary cards and other helpful PDF downloads are included.
This complete Teacher’s Manual contains answer keys, embedded images of student pages, teaching tips, vocabulary quizzes, and game suggestions for review. Literature suggestions and access to vocabulary cards and other helpful PDF downloads are included.
These lessons are designed to be used by an instructor who has been through the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style seminar, either live or on DVD/video.
Covering events and themes of modern world history, the 30 lessons cover all nine Structure and Style units. Students will produce a formal essay and a formal critique in addition to writing from notes, summarizing a reference, writing from pictures, summarizing multiple references, and inventive writing. Each lesson is designed to take a week and there is a four-day plan provided at the beginning of each lesson to break down assignments for each day. While writing activities make up the majority of each lesson, there are also vocabulary studies. The Student Book is consumable but is reproducible (for single family purchasers). Both the Student Book and the Teacher Book include a blue page at the beginning of the book with information on accessing PDF downloads that are also needed for the course.