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Description
This 4th edition program includes distinct changes. The student text is lengthened while the overall number of chapters is streamlined to 17 "workshops" (The previous edition's 5 chapters covering dictionary and study skills, etc., were removed. This information has been added to the student Handbook).
While the entire course is written from a rooted-in-grammar perspective, chapters will alternate between a contextual grammar and a composition focus. Writing Workshops in each chapter target specific skills and provide direct application of writing skills such as, "showing vs telling," writing rhythms, using appositives, expanding sentences, and more. Composition is centered in Biblical worldview goals: to be virtuous, truthful, and well-crafted. The writing method follows a progressive pattern: planning, drafting, revising, proofreading, and publishing. You'll also find an emphasis on speaking and listening skills. The writing assignments (including MLA documentation) will emphasize narrative, informative, argumentative, and researching. Mentor text excerpts exemplify each assigned writing goal. A culminating project (a magazine article) recommends researching, interviewing, graphics insertion, "publication," and collaboration.
The visually engaging, consumable student worktexts start with sentence analysis (studying verbs first and then nouns), move to other parts of speech (with a diagramming emphasis), clauses, verbals, agreement, mastering grammar, and mechanics. Students are guided well with checklists, specific task steps, models and examples, and a Spelling Skills and Study Skills Handbook at the end. 476 pgs, pb.
The two-volume teacher editions are wrap-around format with lined space for notes. You'll find objectives as well as a list of resources needed. These include tools to explain the Gospel, a spelling and study skills handbook, instructional aids (to succinctly explain citations, referencing, rubrics, and additional grammar "games"). Teaching methodology follows an engage, instruct, apply, and assess pattern, with optional differentiated and collaborative education strategies. Teaching Boxes provide terms, definitions, examples and more. Assessments provide 14-chapter tests. A separate key provides assessment answers. Buy items individually or purchase the Home School Kit which includes the student, teacher, assessments, and key.
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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.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.