Well organized, systematic, incremental, and thorough in its
presentation, Phonics Pathways offers clear instruction and lessons that
require no preparation time. After reading through the brief introduction, you
can sit right down with the book and your child, and in 10-15 minutes a day
teach your child to read.
This book teaches phonograms, contractions, plural forms,
homonyms and homophones, homographs, prefixes, suffixes, and compound words. No
supplemental readers or materials are needed, so the program is a one-book
wonder. Pages are black and white, reproducible, and the font is larger for
easy reading. Games are incorporated throughout for reinforcement of the
concepts being learned. A short amount of instruction is included on the pages,
so parents should have no problem implementing the lessons. 10th edition.
The Reading Pathways phonics supplement from the
author of Phonics Pathways is designed to strengthen eye tracking
skills, a necessary component of fluent reading. Students need to know their
letters, consonant sounds, and short-vowel sounds to begin using the book. By
the end of the book, students are reading multi-syllable, long-vowel words in
sentences up to 20 words long.
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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.
