The Reading Lesson introduces specific letters and
sounds. The entire alphabet is not taught at the beginning, nor is it taught in
order. Letters and sounds are introduced in groups that can be used to read the
corresponding simple stories.
Each lesson contains information for the parent or teacher,
words, exercises and short stories. The pacing of the lessons will depend on
the child’s age. The authors suggest spending no more than 15 minutes on a
lesson per day, so as not to exceed the child’s attention span. Gradually (with
parent modeling), the student will start to blend sounds and read words.
Only lowercase letters are taught until the 11th lesson,
when several capital letters that look like their lowercase counterparts are
introduced. Other topics, such as the suffix “-ing,” and apostrophes are
introduced as they are necessary, but are not covered in great depth. The
emphasis here is to give children skills to decode and read words, so they will
“graduate” from the book with a 2nd-grade reading level. With the
straightforward presentation, simple effective activities and reinforcement,
this book makes the task doable for student and teacher.
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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.
