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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.
Publisher's Description of Daily Literacy Activities: Early American History
Grab your reader's attention with exciting, easy-to-read stories written specifically for students performing below grade level. Daily lessons guide students to carefully read each story, answer questions that test comprehension, and then write about what they've learned.
Each book contains 14 important historical topics presented in eight-page study units. Each unit contains a three-page, fact-filled story complete with historical images on each page accompanied by five skill-based reading and writing activity pages. The format of the study units is flexible and user-friendly – perfect for differentiated instruction. Students can work at their own pace according to their ability level. Daily practice helps struggling readers become more literate in American history while improving essential reading and writing skills. 128+ pages per book.
Learn about how the British colonies of America became the United States of America.
Learn American history and improve reading skills – all wrapped into a single supplementary series that provides high interest readings (grades 5-12) written at 4-5th grade level. Books are based on specific time periods, and varied aspects of our history and culture are covered. Eight-page units covered over seven days include pre-reading strategies, daily activities, vocabulary development and post-reading enrichment. Worksheets are reproducible. Answer Key is included.