Primary Arts of Language - Reading Package

SKU
022406
ISBN
9781623410551
Grade K-1
Traditional
Neutral
High Teacher Involvement
Multi-Sensory
No other materials needed
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.
Our Price
$69.00
Description

The Package includes the four components of the PAL-Reading program: Teachers Manual, DVD-ROM, Phonetic Games Book, and the Phonetic Farm Folder.

The Teacher Manual (165 pgs, spiral-bound) outlines the four stages of instruction (Foundations, Activities, Discovery, and The Library) providing 80 step-by-step lessons.

The DVD-ROM provides Mrs. Pike's video introduction to the program as well as PDF files for the two Student Books and the four Student Readers (stock up on paper and printer ink). Bonus features include video and audio presentations by Mr. Pudewa ("Nurturing Competent Communicators," "The Four Language Arts") and Mrs. Ingham ("Poetry as an Integrator," "Intro to the Blended Sound Sight Program").

The Phonetic Games book (190 pgs, spiral-bound) provides game boards for 35 phonics reinforcing games. Each set of facing pages is designed to be cut out, cut apart, and glued (stock up on rubber cement) to manilla file folders (stock up on these, too). The rest of the book (cardstock pages) is the playing pieces for these games and yes, you will need to cut these out, too. Obviously, this program does require some teacher prep but trust me, this is an excellent balance between mom's time and mom's money. And, if done a little at a time as needed, it will not be oppressive.

The Phonetic Farm Folder provides both reinforcement and review with a combination of engaging graphics and mnemonically themed stickers. The tri-fold, heavy cardstock folder provides the farm scene background to which colorful stickers are added as part of nearly every lesson. Each area of the farm is for similar sounds. "R" controlled phonograms are located in the barn. Beehives are for long-e sounds, while the Silo holds the long-o sounds (and that's just the beginning). One flap of the folder is the Phonetic Village where buildings such as the Jail, Silent Letter Library, and Foreign Caf provide more places to organize the spelling rules. The back of the folder is a complete listing of phonics rules and jingles.

Category Description for Iew Primary Arts Of Language

Andrew Pudewa (Institute for Excellence in Writing) says there are four language arts: listening (being read to), speaking (memorization and recitation), reading (phonics and practice), and writing (copywork). Usually only reading and writing get much attention while listening and speaking supposedly just "come along." Mr. Pudewa and IEW think differently, and in Primary Arts of Language (PAL) they have provided us with a fully integrated language arts program that provides for the focused development of all four skills.

PAL - Reading is based on Anna Ingham's Blended Sound and Sight System developed while teaching 40 students in a one-room school in rural Canada. Blending solid phonics with elements of the sight method, PAL produces fluent, oral readers. Two audio lectures and one video presentation by Mrs. Ingham are included on the accompanying DVD-ROM and are a must-hear; must-see.

The PAL Reading program can be used independently or combined with the PAL Writing program when the child is ready for handwriting.

The PAL - Writing program is an introduction to and preparation for the IEW writing methodology. At this level the beginning focus is on handwriting, spelling, and sentence construction skills but continues through paragraph construction and one-to-three paragraph compositions.

The PAL Reading-Writing Premier Package includes all the components from both programs with printed copies of the Reading Student Books and the Writing Student Books. There are also packages available for each program.

Is it possible to fall in love with a reading program? I think it was love at first sight for me when I saw the clever and colorful Phonetic Farm Folder. Fortunately, there is much more to this program than just pretty packaging... a lot more!

The program has four distinct stages. The Foundations stage (19 lessons) is teacher intensive (it gets better after the first month). You are directing, modeling and helping the student practice. During this stage, both phonograms and sight words are presented, and stickers are added to the Phonetic Farm Folder. Daily work pages with reinforcing cut-and-paste activities and reading practice pages are also part of this stage. Poetry, however, is the centerpiece and starting point for each lesson. Absolutely delightful poetry selections are read and memorized.

The Activities stage (next 38 lessons) is a time for reinforcement. Games introduced during Foundations are carefully selected, and time each day is spent playing them (think learning stations). It is during this time that a set of four readers, the Phonetic Farm Readers, are introduced.

Stage 3 is Discovery (2-4 weeks) where the student, using sets of 10 cards daily, practices decoding words without pictures or context clues. The goal of this stage is to graduate to the Library (Stage 4), where students read their way through three levels of books..

While the general method for this reading program belongs to Mrs. Ingham, its user-friendly, well-organized features are the loving work of Jill Pike, homeschooling mother and author of other IEW programs. Lessons, which follow a pattern (poetry, writing, instruction, reinforcement, wrap-up), are easy to follow but not quite scripted. Mrs. Pike provides a detailed lesson "talk-through" which is part of the DVD-ROM. In these presentations she leads you through the use of each component and explains the significance of each aspect of the methodology. Additionally, she has liberally bestowed her wisdom in the form of teaching tips and explanations throughout the daily lessons.

The scope and sequence for this program is unusual. Consonants, vowels, and letter combinations are presented together from the beginning and the order of presentation is organized around the poetry that is being read and memorized. Phonics rules, spelling rules, and sight words are added concurrently but are constantly being reviewed and reinforced. By the time the student is ready for the first reader, he's also ready to read a rather amazing number of words. The goal of the program is fluent reading at an end-of-first-grade level, which means that by that time all the basic phonograms and suffixes will have been presented. The student will be ready for more advanced syllabication decoding.

Choose this program because you are enthralled with all aspects of language and you want to impart that excitement to your child. Or choose it because you love organization and user-friendliness. You won't be disappointed either way. ~ Janice

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Product Format:Other
Brand:Institute for Excellence in Writing
Grades:K-1
ISBN:9781623410551
Length in Inches:12.25
Width in Inches:10
Height in Inches:2
Weight in Pounds:4
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