If you are looking for an intensive phonics approach to
reading that’s easy to implement and won’t consume your entire homeschooling
budget, Reading & Spelling Through Literature is a good place to
look. This is a pick-up-and-go, strong, phonics-based program. The focus is on
the beginning reader and includes lists of spelling words and stories to read.
The program takes an Orton-Gillingham approach to teaching: first
the phonograms, then spelling, then reading. If you know much about any of the Orton-Gillingham
programs, you know that they can be expensive, complicated to use and time
consuming to learn. Not so with Reading & Spelling Through Literature.
You must take a bit of time to read through the brief introductory material
(fifteen pages) and it may take a little time to become comfortable with the
process, but after that the program really is pick-up-and-go.
If you add the author’s corresponding grammar program, English
Lessons Through Literature, you will have a complete language arts program.
The Text (program book) for each level is the one necessary component, although
you will most likely want a composition book for each student.
Note: Book 4 has not yet transitioned from Reading Lessons Through Literature. This text will eventually become the new Book 3.
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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.
