The Teacher Guide includes reduced copies of the consumable student workbook. Provide easy-to-follow concept presentation and activities with clearly stated objectives. There is very little teacher preparationjust being familiar in advance with each lesson and collecting the necessary materials and supplies. These supplies are basic and readily available, such as a white board or chalkboard, phonics rules and word flashcards (made as needed), and a dictionary.
This creative and colorful course from Alpha Omega Publications is a complete phonetically-based word recognition and reading program. With all the elements one expects to find in an excellent, easy-to-use program, basic concepts are approached in several ways for emphasis. Concepts are presented one at a time while review of previous material helps student achieve mastery. Sounds, the basic building blocks of reading, are presented phonetically and are practiced in words, word lists, word families, and short sentences. There is also a strong emphasis on general language arts skills and comprehension. The Horizons courses are notable for their balance between teacher/student interaction and independent student work.
Covers consonant & short vowel sounds, consonant digraphs and blends, silent "e," double vowels, "r"controlled vowels, vowel diphthongs.
The Complete Boxed Set for this grade level includes four student workbooks, four readers, and four teacher guides. Teacher Guides and Readers are non-consumable, while Student Books are consumable.
I like to learn more about phonic and teach other adults.