Spectrum Reading 2015 Grade 8

SKU
058382
ISBN
9781483812212
Grade 8
Secular
Consumable
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
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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.
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Category Description for Spectrum Reading (2015 Edition)

This latest edition (2015 copyright) of the Spectrum Reading workbooks contains the same reading passages as the previous edition (2007 copyright). The exercises accompanying each selection have changed, however. There is now a single series of questions following each passage and they are essentially the same as the Reading Skills section of the previous edition. There is more room to write answers (which are typically short answer or short essay) and the general format is single column instead of the double column of the previous edition. Sometimes vocabulary content is included in these questions but there is virtually no incorporation of the previous study skills material.

This unique reading skills series helps students improve comprehension and vocabulary. The selections are appealing also. Rather than unrelated excerpts, the workbook contains a storyline which progresses throughout the book. Each reading is an event centering around the same characters and families. While the characters and scenario are fictitious, many of the excerpts contain a good bit of real, textual information. It's a nice blend, with students learning a lot from the context of the story. Plus, students are more motivated to read the next passage, since there's an ongoing story in the background. The worktext is also in full-color, with a photograph or illustration accompanying every passage. Each selection is contained on one page, with exercises on the facing page. It would be difficult to give examples of the activities; they vary so much from one selection to the next that there is little repetition. This constant variety would also be more stimulating to a student than completing the same types of exercises over and over. Although no mention is made of it anywhere in the instructions or skills inventory, there's a section at the end of the book called Checking Understanding. This consists of four tests, one for each of four passages in the book. There are eight questions about the passage and a place to record number of words read per minute and number of correct responses. I would guess the intention is to provide you with yet another measure of reading ability here, much like what a student would encounter on a timed test. Answer key is included in book. This series was revised in 2006, and includes more nonfiction activities.

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Product Format:Paperback
Brand:Spectrum
Grade:8
ISBN:9781483812212
Length in Inches:10.75
Width in Inches:8.5
Height in Inches:0.5
Weight in Pounds:0.85
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