This reader highlights Scripture Reading (KJV), historical fiction, and informative reading. Students will travel back in time to the days when Jesus was on earth. A 32-page “Treasure Chest” at the back of the reader presents various Scripture (from Old and New Testaments), with comprehension questions—all in landscape format. This is the 8th reader (2h) in Abeka Grade 2 reading program. Students should have mastered the Abeka Phonics Charts 6-13 prior to beginning this reader. You will find answers to the comprehension questions in the Reading 2 Answer Key with Literary Development and Enrichment Activities. This is the Homeschool Teacher Edition Resource. 140 pgs, pb. ~ Ruth
Travel back in time to Jesus’ day and imagine what you would wear, eat, play, and learn in Growing up where Jesus Lived. From the dusty streets of Nazareth, to the Temple in Jerusalem, there is much to learn about ancient Israel. This is the eighth book (2h) in the Abeka Reading Program for 2nd grade. Each of the ten books gradually advance your students’ reading skills. Gr. 2.
This fast-paced program progresses quickly from decoding words phonetically to preparing students for the last reader which is a complete narrative. Students will practice reading aloud, be slowly introduced to silent reading, and engage in reading comprehension activities. Each reader is designed in large font with specific goals, and becomes progressively more challenging. Reading skills also incorporate the Abeka® Phonics Charts 6-8 (these charts are included in the readers and the teaching material. Readers progress in this order: Fun with Friends; Quests for Adventure; Across the Meadow; Wonders of Imagination; Through the Skies; Growing Up in Early America; Growing Up Around the World; Growing Up Where Jesus Lived; All Kinds of Animals; and My New Name (introduces students to a continuing story and is a prequel to My New Song—used in Abeka Grade 3 Reading,). You’ll find answers to the comprehension questions in the Reading 2 Answer Key with Literary Development and Enrichment Activities for all-in-one teacher guidance. See the Homeschool Language Arts 2 Curriculum Lesson Plans for additional information about Reading.
