WordBuild teaches students how to build words by
first covering prefixes and suffixes in Elements and then examining the
common root words in Foundations. Add in instructive interaction coupled
with games, grids, and squares, and it’s easy to see why this is the vocabulary
program of choice for Analytical Grammar and has been favorably reviewed by
Cathy Duffy, Janice Campbell and others. At first glance the program seems a
bit pricey, but the quality and effectiveness make it a good value.
The key is the instructive interaction; this program
requires more from the teacher but it gives you all the tools. The Teacher
Editions are clearly laid out with ready-to-go, daily, detailed lessons
that provide what to teach, when to interact with the Student Activity Book,
when/what to discuss, and what to demonstrate with the answers right in the
lessons. Daily lessons take about 15 minutes, with built-in review and
reinforcement. Also included are weekly Check-Ups (Assessments), a Mid-Term and
a Final Assessment, and all answer keys. The squares, stair steps, and
comprehension questions are all in the Student Activity Book. Each
course is considered a one-year course with 36 units.
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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.
