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Working with Grammar: How to Break it Down & Make it Work for You! Set (Book & Workbook)
SKU
035141
ISBN
9780897392556
Grade 7-8
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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.
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Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
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Neutral
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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.
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No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
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Consumable
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Our Price
$64.95 
Description
Combining solid coverage of all aspect of grammar, the instructional format of this program is a bit unusual. Providing a self-paced program with “supervisor" aka parent/teacher check points, this course uses a paperback textbook with student workbook, both of which have color-coded pages. The learning guide lays out the steps for the student to complete, which are basically a reading assignment followed by workbook exercises. The workbook exercises ask students to write out definitions of grammar terms, to construct example sentences and paragraphs, and to complete reinforcement exercises. The concepts are presented in a straight-forward way with adequate examples and minimal repetitive work. Answers for the workbook exercises are in the back of the workbook. Upon section completion, there are six exams dividing the topic coverage. ~Judy
Publisher's Description of Working with Grammar: How to Break it Down & Make it Work for You! Set (Book & Workbook)
A general grammar text for middle school, teaching grammar through writing exercises. It covers all parts of speech, types of sentences, functions and case of nouns and pronouns in sentences.
The book is accompanied by six individual learning guides, which direct the student through the book and workbook.
The workbook accompanies the main Working with Grammar text, and provides all of the exercises that help students apply what they are learning.
Category Description for Heron Book Complete Writing Series (4-12)
The writing curriculum offered by Heron Press emphasizes a self-paced mastery approach to learning grammar and composition. While not a heavy writing or grammar course, it seems to be very well-designed. The straightforward way the materials are presented alongside the course learning guides should permit most students to complete the program on their own. The publisher also has a Public Speaking Course (#035125) that compliments the series. Most sets include a student text, workbook, learning guide, exams and exam guides, and a materials list. While most of the learning guides are printed simply on plain paper and stapled in the corner, they really do seem to be the hub of the curriculum, essentially serving as a lesson plan.
These books and materials are secular in focus and philosophy. The publisher is associated with L. Ron Hubbard, but we didn't see any overt evidence of religious content. This is a well-designed series, with an emphasis on simplicity and focusing on the message.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Heron Books |
| Grades: | 7-8 |
| ISBN: | 9780897392556 |
| Length in Inches: | 11.375 |
| Width in Inches: | 9 |
| Height in Inches: | 1.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 2.7 |
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