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Description
Don't let the education-speak title of this book fool you. Yes, it is aligned to Common Core standards. Yes, it is "research-based" and its introductory pages sound alarmingly lofty. Nevertheless, this is an easy-to-use book that emphasizes assessment as well as modeled instruction (i.e. "this is what we're doing" and "this is what it's supposed to look like") and guided practice ("let me help you do that"). There are approximately 30 units; each targeting a specific reading comprehension skill. Each skill has a five-day teaching plan. Day 1 looks at an example. Scripted analytical questions are provided for the teacher. Days 2, 3, and 4 develops the skill; each day with worksheets and step-by-step tasks. Day 5 gives the student the opportunity to complete the skill "from scratch" without the help of the teacher or the prompts. It's a great teaching progression! Both student worksheets (reproducible for classroom) and teacher scripting and prompts are provided in this book. Free online assessments are available on the publisher's website. Skills covered in this book parallel those covered in its companion, Progress-Monitoring Comprehension Assessments:
- analyze character
- analyze story elements
- analyze text structure and organization
- compare & contrast
- draw conclusions
- evaluate author's purpose & point of view
- evaluate fact and opinion
- identify cause and effect
- identify main idea and supporting details
- identify sequence or steps in a process
- make inferences
- make judgments
- make predictions
- summarize information
- use graphic features to interpret information
- use text features to locate information
Approx. 170 pgs, pb ~ Janice
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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.