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Description
The Illustrated Poet books are absolutely gorgeous! I would call them gift-worthy. If you are into artwork and aesthetics, you are certain to appreciate the pairing of poetry with beautiful images as a background. The words somehow connect to the surrounding page and create a treat for the eyes and ears. A hardcover and pretty inside-cover paper are just lovely. Academically speaking, the margins (also pretty) have questions and conversation prompts along with definitions. The language of poems is often beyond the vocabulary we use regularly, so this is helpful. The questions and prompts easily translate to a writing assignment. In the back, there is a short bio of the author listed as 10 Things to Know About __. An interesting section called Commentary on the Poems highlights quotes from the poems and tells the reader to “notice” this or that. There is a section called “Faith & Imagination” where the reader is asked to consider the faith of the author and even your own. While this would be an opportunity to bring in God, it is not telling you what to think. I am utterly charmed by this series and hope more titles will come! If you have a student reluctant to study poetry, or if that is you, this book might just win you over. ~Sara
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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.