Providing options for your homeschool or cooperative
learning environment, Rigorous Reading offers guides for specific books or
novels of your choosing. As students dissect the information in novels by
doing various activities in these guides, they will discover intricate details
about each book and appreciate a deeper understanding of the text. Guides are
written to the teacher with complete lesson instruction. A large part of the
book study consists of students keeping an interactive novel log. Students need
a three-ring binder, blank paper, and the reproducible worksheets from the
guide to complete the novel log. After a few chapters or sections of the book
are read, students complete activities in the novel log then other activities
in the literature guide. Some activities include answering comprehension
questions, filling in graphic organizers, creating a timeline of events, and
more. Answers are included in the back.
In-Depth
Guide for Any Picture Book offers activities that can be modified for any
picture book. Younger students (grades 2-4), guides students to interpret
the picture book through multimodalities (looking at the text, visual images,
and book design). For middle school (and beyond), the In-Depth Guides
for Any Novel are available at two grade levels: Grades 3-5 and Grades 6+. These guide
provide various activities to teach key literary terms. Students will keep an
interactive novel log to track the introduction and development of literary
elements. Pre-reading and post-reading activities, and sheets for analyzing
characters, genre, and more are also included
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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.
