There are several components to the Abeka Grammar & Composition with Vocabulary and Spelling. If you have used Abeka before, you are familiar with the Grammar and Composition being together in one book and Vocabulary, Spelling, Poetry being in another. The Revised edition has moved the Composition instruction to what is now called Composition with Vocabulary and Spelling book. Grammar IV helps the student reinforce grammar concepts that were previously taught, build on those grammar concepts, and apply those concepts in writing. Composition with Vocabulary and Spelling emphasizes developing the student’s ability to apply knowledge of grammar to his own writing through the writing process. Your student must learn to write in an organized manner and learn to evaluate and edit so that he can communicate clearly. Improving Writing Style sections found throughout the select units provide opportunities for your student to apply both grammar and composition concepts. Each spelling list contains twenty spelling words, including words pertaining to different spelling rules, words with common prefixes and roots, words related to different academic fields, and names of countries and territories. Each list also contains twelve vocabulary words, including helpful words to know, words with common prefixes and roots, and words related to different academic fields. Exercises for each list provide opportunities to master spelling words, vocabulary words with definitions, and prefixes and roots with definitions. Use the English 10 Curriculum Lesson Plans to see the scope and sequence for the 170 daily lessons for Grammar IV, Composition with Vocabulary and Spelling, and World Literature. For testing, use the consumable student quiz and test booklet, and the teacher quiz and test key. Use the Supplementary Exercises (with perforated pages) for students needing more grammar, usage, and mechanics practice.
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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
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Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
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Visual
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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
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