Abeka® Reading materials provide distinct benefits. Sets of
readers use an all-inclusive and systematic approach to gaining and
strengthening reading skills. Literature choices emphasize wholesome,
biblically supported content, as well as citizenship and traditional values.
Students are provided with developmentally appropriate depth and length of
reading materials, producing strong readers --early. Skills are built and
strengthened with continual practice and review. Using plentiful and colorful
readers in the lower grades, students practice word analysis, build vocabulary,
and work on developing reading and thinking skills. The program then broadens
to include literature and nonfiction, while introducing and practicing literary
techniques. Every reading passage comes with a handful of questions to help
promote reading comprehension.
At each grade level, the number of readers
decreases while literature variety increases, and literary skill development
strengthens (i.e., Grade 2 uses 10 readers; Grade 6 uses 3). While the reading
programs are part of Abeka's complete language arts curriculum, you can
potentially use this program separately to focus solely on reading skills. If
using the course as a stand-alone reading program, the answer keys are found in
each grade level, Answer Key with Literary Development and Enrichment
Activities. Also included with the answers to the readers are teacher support,
story intros, teaching tips, vocabulary enrichment, literary analysis, and
more. KJV scripture references.
To further strengthen reading skills, grades 2 and up offer
optional reading speed and comprehension tools. In the lower grades, use the
Read and Comprehend Skill Sheets. At grades 4-6, test these skills using the
Speed and Comprehension Readers. Answers are in a separate key. These resources
could be used as a supplement to any reading program.
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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.
