Mountain Pathways

SKU
048535
Grade 6
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.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
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Description

The selections in this first reader (6a) of the Abeka Grade 6 reading program emphasize a variety of character traits: compassion, gratitude, resourcefulness, courage, and more. You’ll find story excerpts from Secret Garden, Misty of Chincoteague, poetry from John Henry, Lewis Carroll. Authors include such as Theodore Roosevelt, William Faulkner, Lewis Carroll, and Martin Luther. Each passage is followed by a Time to Think set of questions. Answers are provided in the accompanying TE, item #048535 or the Reading 6 Answer Key, item 011271. 268 pgs, pb. ~ Ruth

Publisher's Description of Mountain Pathways
Launch into reading for sixth grade with Mountain Pathways. This collection includes 35 stories and 26 poems from famous authors such as Laura Ingles Wilder, Rudyard Kipling, Martin Luther, and Lewis Carroll. Selections from The Secret Garden, Black Beauty, and the Bible engage your child in mature reading. Character themes, vocabulary words, and comprehension questions will push your child to broaden his vocabulary while enhancing his reading.

Category Description for Abeka Reading - Grade 6

Abeka’s refreshed sixth grade reading curriculum explores the works and the lives of renowned authors and artists throughout different literary time periods. Students will analyze the works of celebrated authors such as Robert Frost, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Laura Ingalls Wilder. They will also examine the works of beloved artists such as Garth Williams, Wesley Dennis, and others. This deeper look into literature and art will equip students not only for the next grade, but also for a lifetime of literary learning.

Students will read a biographical novel and a Christian fiction novel and use them when writing language book reports. Two speed and comprehension readers contain challenging and interesting selections for the development of a wider range of comprehension and critical thinking.

For answers to comprehension questions and teacher direction, see Reading 6 Answer Key with Literary Development and Enrichment Activities. This is the Homeschool Teacher Resource. Reading 6 Answer Key with Literary Development and Enrichment Activities correlates with the daily lesson plans and homework assignments found in Language Arts 6 Homeschool Curriculum Lesson Plans – Revised. ~Amber

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Product Format:Paperback
Brand:A Beka Book
Grade:6
Length in Inches:9
Width in Inches:6
Height in Inches:0.4375
Weight in Pounds:0.85
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