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Of America I (5th Edition)
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004715
Grade 5
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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
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Religious Content
Secular
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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)
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Multi-Sensory
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Presentation
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Our Price
$31.20 
Description
The loyal patriots, courageous immigrants, and daring inventors featured in the stories will challenge and inspire readers! Students will become acquainted with the Wright brothers, Clara Barton, the Candy Bomber, and other interesting people. Time to Think questions focus on student’s recall, while I Wonder questions allow learners the opportunity for critical thinking. The Think on These Things feature encourages students to analyze the selections and draw conclusions to develop a biblical worldview. For answers to comprehension questions and teacher direction, see the Reading 5 Answer Key with Literary Development and Enrichment Activities (Revised). This is the Homeschool Teacher Resource. Fifth Edition. 316 pgs, pb. ~Amber
Publisher's Description of Of America I (5th Edition)
Encourage a sense of patriotism within your fifth grader with Of America I. Your students will enjoy stories within the themes of “liberty and justice for all,” the freedom found in America, and the freedom found in Christ. With several informative selections about iconic American symbols and what they represent, your students will look forward to diving into Of America I to learn more about this country. This updated edition features new selections, both fiction and nonfiction, as well as the reinforcement of literary concepts which are included throughout for identification and evaluation of text. Patriotic themes and comprehension questions will help your students understand and apply character traits demonstrated in these selections.
Category Description for Abeka Reading - Grade 5
Grade 5 Abeka Reading provides inspiring nonfiction, relatable modern fiction, humorous plays, and intriguing classics. Readers will be acquainted with a variety of genres and will get literary enrichment and practice in recognition, analysis, and application of writing techniques. Books progress in order: Windows to the World; Message of the Mountain; Beyond the Horizon; Of America I; Read & Comprehend 5; and Adventures in Nature.
For answers to comprehension questions and teacher direction, see the Reading 5 Answer Key with Literary Development and Enrichment Activities (Revised). This is the Homeschool Teacher Resource. Reading 5 Answer Key with Literary Development and Enrichment correlates with the daily lesson plans and homework assignments found in Language Arts 5 Homeschool Curriculum Lesson Plans (2nd edition). ~Amber
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grade: | 5 |
| Brand: | A Beka Book |
| Length in Inches: | 9 |
| Width in Inches: | 6.125 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1 |
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