Christian, Classical, All-inclusive, Auditory, High Teacher
Involvement
The Tapestry Literature & Language from Circe
Institute is a mastery-based language arts program for 1st to 8th
graders, focusing on developing an ear for beautiful language. Students experience and learn proper grammar
through imitation and explicit instruction.
The Circe authors believe that knowledge precedes analysis, so the
emphasis is on building poetic knowledge and imitating good language. Through
listening, saying, reading, and writing from classic literature, students will
learn and master grammar concepts. Although spelling skills will be reinforced
through copywork and dictation, there is no explicit spelling instruction.
The instructor will need the spiral-bound spine, and each
student will need a copywork book, either in manuscript printing or
cursive. Students will also need a
separate notebook for narration and dictation assignments. As part of the mastery approach, it is
suggested that students go through each volume two years in a row.
Volume 1 is for 1st-2nd
graders and teaches the 8 parts of speech
Volume 2 is for 3rd-
4th graders and teaches subjects, predicates, and modifiers
Volume 3 and
Volume 4 will be available by Spring of 2027
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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.
