Practice Coach Plus Gold Edition English Languge Arts

Description

Perfect for summer practice, test prep, or supplemental review… these consumable language arts Workbooks help kids to shore up any weak spots and master essential grade level content. Students can jump into the series at any grade level and use alongside any language arts curriculum to deepen understanding of subject matter through step-by-step instruction and practice. Workbooks have black and white newsprint pages and the content, which is aligned with the most common state and new generation standards, is always divided into 4 areas of focus. These include literature, informational texts, writing, and language mechanics. Each lesson targets a specific skill, coaching the student with hints and strategies to help them apply it. Lesson practice includes various exercises (multiple choice, graphic organizers, fill in the blank, etc.) and is divided into two sets for ultimate flexibility. Part 2 features more complex content without as much guidance for students who are ready. Text is written directly to the student, but discussion questions for each lesson allow for rich interaction with the teacher and/or other students in a class setting. Back pages include a glossary of key terms and definitions, rubrics for grading, and diagnostic assessments that can be given before beginning lessons to pinpoint where a student is excelling and/or struggling. Each workbook has an Answer Key booklet that must be purchased separately. ~Nancie

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.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.