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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.
Publisher's Description of Jolly Phonics Grammar 2 Handbook (Print Letters)
The Grammar 2 Handbook follows on from The Grammar 1 Handbook. It provides a full year's worth lessons for teaching grammar, spelling and punctuation to children aged 6+.
It provides:
Practical advice and ideas for teaching
Step-by-step lesson plans and notes for the teacher
Introduces rudiments of grammar
36 structured grammar and punctuation lessons (1 lesson per week)
36 spelling lessons (1 lesson per week)
Revision and extension of The Grammar 1Handbook
Photocopiable worksheets for children to complete
Fun actions for the grammar points
Topics covered include:
New spelling patterns ei, eigh, ture
Silent letters b, c, h, k, w
Syllables
Identifying the short vowels
Spelling rules consonant doubling and adding suffixes
Tricky word families
Revision of elements covered in the Grammar 1 Handbook
At this level you can use either the Grammar Handbook which is an all-in-one black and white resource providing step-by-step instructions, teacher lesson plans and student reproducible worksheets OR you can use the full color Student and Teacher Books. The actual instruction and worksheets are identical between the two options. The only difference is color.
