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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.
This is a hardcover, re-typeset of the original edition
written by William H. McGuffey (a 19th century educator and preacher), and
reflects the prevalent society beliefs and issues of the times. The stories
have strong moral messages with brief comprehension questions, spelling words
and possible articulation errors indicated. Readers include many classic
selections, including those from the Bible. As with any McGuffey reader, there
will be more parental involvement needed in the young-reader levels, which
include some illustrations. The Third Reader (67 lessons) is
middle-school range reading and the Fourth (129 lessons) is high-school
level and beyond. The Progressive Speller provides increasingly
challenging word lists that accompany the full series. Words are divided by
syllables with accent marks. The paperback Parent-Teacher Guide, written
by Ruth Beechick, includes lots of solid information on reading stages, lesson
ideas and grade-level suggestions for readers up through level four, with
glossaries that include definitions.
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Why did you choose this?
Rainbow Resource CenterStore
I wanted a mo frills simple first reader for my youngest, this primer seemed to be just what I was looking for
Melissa S
Great classic book.
NAArah R
This is a very good basic extended phonics practice for struggling reader.
Cheryl H
Essential book to use with the workbook curriculum. "Classic Curriculum" Writing Series 1 & Reading Series 1.
I wanted a mo frills simple first reader for my youngest, this primer seemed to be just what I was looking for
Great classic book.
This is a very good basic extended phonics practice for struggling reader.
Essential book to use with the workbook curriculum. "Classic Curriculum" Writing Series 1 & Reading Series 1.