Initially designed as a tool to
help ELL speakers learn to read English, this program can also assist any older
student who needs to quickly learn to read. Although pick-up-and-go, this
program requires a high level of involvement from you, but instructions are
easy and scripted. A short, get-you-started training
video is available on the publisher’s website: https://www.languageolympics.org/language-olympics/training-vids/
Students should at least be able to write the alphabet and understand
consonant sounds to begin this program. Pace this series of 6 consecutive
consumable books (30 total lessons) to your student’s needs. If your student
completes 1 lesson weekly, they can finish the entire program in as quickly as
8 months. Upon completing all 5 books, your student will be reading at the
beginning grade 5 level. Spelling of sight and phonetics-based words is
regularly practiced and tested. Sight-word cards are provided; cut them out to
use as flash cards for review. Oral reading and comprehension is systematically
practiced by reading the included paraphrases of a total 30 Old Testament
stories over the series. The author recommends students spend 1-2 hours daily,
4 times per week, working through the lessons. At first, you as the tutor will
read aloud while the student underlines sentences with their finger or even
uses a reading
strip. Then, the student will echo you using the same pronunciation. In the
side column beside each story is a list of sight words used. Using this list,
students will find and mark each sight word used in the story, and then retell
the story in their own words. After reading practice, students will review the
story with short exercises and activities which emphasize the most used words.
While books 1-6 are designed to be used chronologically, check out each book’s
descriptions for specific coverage. Sold individually or as a set. Your student
will want a separate notebook or paper to practice writing down spelling words.
~ Ruth
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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.
