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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.
Build confidence in grammar and communication through writing and
speaking assignments in Writing & Grammar 12, including narrative,
informative, and persuasive pieces. Your teenager will also deliver
structured presentations that reinforce communication skills. The
Student Worktext provides clear, approachable explanations of key
grammar concepts—like parts of speech, tense sequences, phrases, and
clauses—and includes more advanced topics such as perfect verb forms and
passive participles.
Key Features
Study Hacks: Each chapter includes practical tips to improve study habits and content retention.
Redemptive Writing: A recurring feature in every chapter encourages students to write with purpose, truth, and redemption in mind.
Mentor Texts & Modeling: Students analyze and mimic effective writing techniques from full-length mentor texts across genres.
Finding Your Voice: This feature explores the
writing styles of five influential authors to help students to discover
and refine their own writing style.
Commonplace Book Project: Your teen will collect 25
inspiring texts or ideas in a personal commonplace book and deliver a
presentation on selected entries.
Thematic Road Trip Structure: A cohesive “road
trip” theme is woven throughout the book, with “Excursions” (short
writing tasks) and “Mile Markers” (diction practice) enriching the
journey.
Essential Questions & Unit Openers: Each unit begins with guiding questions and a mentor text to frame learning and spark discussion.
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