Starting in the middle school grades, each level of this Charlotte Mason–flavored language arts series analyzes and instructs in a particular type of writing. This focused attention is especially evident in level 8. Reading and writing assignments center on Scripture, as well as key Christian doctrines and worldviews. The required additional text for this course, God's Story, introduces these concepts. Scripture study provides biblical support, and students will memorize Scripture (John 20 and Matthew 13:1–52 and 18:10–35). Students will read and evaluate short statements (from a Protestant viewpoint) on Scripture, the Trinity, Jesus, Holy Spirit, sin, salvation, marriage/family, and human life and dignity. In addition to composition assignments—such as short story, paragraph, character sketch, and essays (descriptive, comparative, expository, and narrative)—students will learn the MLA format. Then, students are guided in developing and writing their own personal statement of faith as a culmination of a multi-week project. This course also teaches communication/interpersonal skills that fall under the category of good interpersonal communication and etiquette, such as common courtesies, voicing a complaint, resolving conflict, being a good listener, how to properly cut meat at the dinner table, and more. ~ Ruth
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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.