Academically strong and biblically grounded, BJU Press
Phonics and English 1 combines phonics, reading and comprehension, grammar,
listening, and speaking skills—everything a first grader needs for language arts!
As a curriculum, BJU Phonics and English is well-organized with a step-by-step
format that parents and children will appreciate. The Homeschool Kit includes
everything necessary for success, but we do offer components individually if
you prefer to piece it together.
The Teacher
Edition (two volumes) provides teaching instruction and support, lesson
plan overviews, review activities, and answers. The Student Worktext
features memorable phonics characters to help students learn the principles of
phonics through word family and syllable instruction. Writing and grammar
skills are introduced with a simple, natural approach that begins with
sentences and progresses to short paragraphs. Chapter reviews also offer
consistent indications of student comprehension. The Student Activities provide
a review of daily lesson content as well as spiral reviews. New to the BJU
Phonics and English are valuable supplements to aid phonics and reading mastery—these
include Visuals, High Frequency Word Cards,
and Word Families Cards.
Access free additional resources on The Homeschool Hub through BJU Press. Use
as a stand-alone phonics program, or complete your grade 1 ELA studies with Reading
1 and Spelling
1 from the same publisher.
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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.
