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The Door in the Wall: Total Language Plus Focus Guide and Book
SKU
DIWSET
Grade 8
Charlotte Mason
Christian/Religious
Low Teacher Involvement
Multi-Sensory
Other Materials Required
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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.
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- Comprehensive study guide written from a Christian perspective
- Focus Guides are shorter format and generally take 3 weeks to complete
- It is typical to complete about 3-5 guides/novels per school year
Description
The Total Language Plus study guide and the novel The Door in the Wall by Marguerite de Angeli come together in a convenient set. I love the idea of choosing novels together with your student!
TLP comprehensive study guides are written from a Christian perspective and focus on teaching thinking and communication skills using literature as a base.
It is typical to complete 3-5 novels with guides in a traditional school year. Each guide contains 5 to 8 units and will take about 8 to 10 weeks to complete. Focus Guides are shorter format guides and usually take about 3 weeks.
In addition to reading comprehension and literary analysis, TLP guides offer practice in
- Spelling
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Writing
- Listening
~Sara
Category Description for Middle Guides (Grades 6-8)
The Total Language Plus study guides are immediately recognizable with their bright yellow covers, but it’s the inside of the guide where you will find gold! These comprehensive study guides written from a Christian perspective focus on teaching thinking and communication skills using literature as a base.
It is typical to complete 3-5 novels with guides in a traditional school year. Each guide contains 5 to 8 units and will take about 8 to 10 weeks to complete. Focus Guides are shorter format guides and usually take about 3 weeks to compete.
In addition to reading comprehension and literary analysis, TLP guides offer practice in
- Spelling
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Writing
- Listening
Details
| Product Format: | Product Bundle |
|---|---|
| Grade: | 8 |
| Brand: | Rainbow Resource Center |
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