This revised edition has multiple updates including new and
removed chapters, new teaching strategies, and textual changes. Several
sections have been added to different chapters. Because of these changes, it is
not compatible with previous editions. Focusing on the essay, students learn
how to write informative, persuasive, and narrative essays through a biblical
lens. Students also learn good study and research skills, how to look for
credible sources, being wise when writing internet articles, using onomatopoeia
and alliteration, and much more. Four biblical themes are used throughout the
student’s writing, including identity (writing should reflect God’s values);
logic (using logic to declare truth); integrity (applying truth and grace with
respect to others); and judgment (writing with wisdom and truth). Every other
chapter teaches grammar concepts and applications of the concepts, including
parts of speech, sentence patterns, phrases, clauses, and grammar usage and
mechanics. The Homeschool Kit includes Teacher Editions Part 1 and 2, Student
Worktext, Assessments, and Assessments Key.
The
spiral-bound Teacher Editions
Part 1 and 2 give parents/teachers an overview of each
chapter and lesson plans for each day. Eighteen chapters are divided into
180 lessons. A new teaching cycle implements four themes including engage(connecting
prior knowledge with new content); instruct (direct
instruction); apply(practicing skills); and assess (reviewing
and testing). Teacher notes are wrapped around a reduced copy of the student
text. Student discussion questions, impromptu writing assignments, and
differentiated instruction for struggling learners are all included. Although
the thought-provoking questions, listening, and speaking activities are written
for a classroom, they are easy to adapt for home use. A Writing Rubric to help
parents evaluate students’ writing and other instructional aids are in the
back. For homeschool teachers, the only digital support available is the
Homeschool Hub. This free sign up provides some help for each chapter: grammar
concept reinforcement assignments (with differentiated instruction options) and
answer keys, lesson plan helps, an Excel spreadsheet of web links (including
video teaching links on the Web and on BJU's After School Help).
The
consumable Student Worktext allows
students to practice writing and grammar skills. Informational text with
annotations gives students a model of effective writing. Step-by-step
instruction, graphic organizers, and checklists make it easy for the student to
follow along. New sections called “Writing Studios”, “Lessons in Logic”, and
“Brush-Ups” present techniques to improve writing and logic skills. Every
chapter provides short sections on how to create better study habits. Chapter
review is included at the end of each chapter. QR codes provide links to AfterSchoolHelp.com,
which offers additional help with grammar concepts. Pages are perforated.
Assessments include six preassessments, eight grammar tests,
and a final exam. An additional twenty-eight Concept Reinforcements provide
more grammar assessment opportunities. The Assessment
Answer Key includes a copy of the assessments with answers
in red.
