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Description
The Sunrise 2nd Edition of Christian Light Education Language Arts has made some nice improvements in addition to the full-color illustrations and graphics. You will still find the same strong grammar, usage, and mechanics instruction which includes diagramming. The writing instruction, however, has been greatly enhanced. Starting in Unit 601 with sentence construction skills, there is a progression through the units with paragraph and essay assignments. A number of different forms of writing (summaries, news report, character sketches, outlines, and essays) are covered, as well as creative writing instruction and exercises in every unit. One unit also covers poetry.
The LightUnits Set(10 magazine-size consumable worktexts) provides the instructional/textual material as well as student exercises plus quizzes and tests. There are 17 lessons per unit. Unit tests are in the middle of each LightUnit and can be pulled out. There are several helps in the back – spelling bookmarks, a glossary, and a grammar reference. The Teacher Guides (two separate volumes) provide daily lessons and spelling lists plus an index of grade level skills, a scope and sequence, and alternate tests with answers (in case a student needs to retake a test).
Sunrise 2E Teacher Guides are larger; spiral-bound books with reduced copies of student pages with answers. Other components include Answer Keys (sold as a two-book set; spiral bound, landscape) which provide half-size copies of the student pages, a Quiz/Test Answer Key (full-size copies of student pages with answers filled in) and Extra Practice Pages. You do not need both the Teacher Guide and the Answer Keys set.
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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.