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On the Bright Side
SKU
010745
ISBN
9780000315571
Grade 3
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Traditional
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Charlotte Mason
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Auditory
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Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
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$23.45 
Description
The 28 fiction and nonfiction readings in this 9th reader (3i) in the Abeka Grade 3 reading program lead your young reader through the seasons. Various selections are pulled from Charlotte’s Web, the life of Joseph from Genesis, hymns, treasured poems such “Light the Way,” and more. Students will also ponder on Bible verses. Story themes include contentment; determination; diligence; faith; family; forgiveness; God’s creation, power, and protection; imagination; optimism; and much more. Literary concepts cover author intent/moral; setting; play structure; autobiography; and more are taught. Students will be directed to summarize and compare/contrast several selections. You will find answers to the comprehension questions in the Reading 3 Answer Key with Literary Development and Enrichment Activities. This is the Homeschool Teacher Resource. 138 pgs, pb. ~ Ruth
Publisher's Description of On the Bright Side
Delight and inspire your 3rd grader with On the Bright Side! This reader, complete with 13 stories, 1 play, 6 poems, 3 Light the Way feature pages, and 3 songs, includes selections of realistic fiction, missionary stories, animal stories, Bible stories, and historical fiction. Your child will enjoy selections such as the play “Hickory, Dickory, Dock,” E.B. White’s “Escape from Charlotte’s Web,” Louis Braille’s “All Because of an Awl,” Eddie Rickenbacker ‘s “Built for Speed,” and the story of Joseph. “Dig Deeper” sections allow your student to practice literary concepts including main character, plot, and moral, while “Think About It” and “What Do You Think?” sections develop his thinking skills and help him to apply the truths he has learned to real-life situations. Grade 3.
Category Description for Abeka Reading - Grade 3
This level continues with the incremental progression that was evident within the Abeka® Grade 2 reading program. Each reader in Grade 3 is designed with specific goals and builds upon the next. Silent reading will be introduced and practiced. Three of the readers are complete narratives, introducing students to continuing stories and chapter books. Books progress in order: From Shore to Shore; My New Song (full narrative); Through the Seasons; Among the Animals; Pilgrim Boy (full narrative); Treats and Treasures; Heroes and Helpers; Secret in the Maple Tree; On the Bright Side; The Swiss Family Robinson (full narrative); Pilgrim's Progress: Christian's Journey (full narrative). You’ll find answers to the comprehension questions in the Reading 3 Answer Key with Literary Development and Enrichment Activities for all-in-one teacher guidance. See the Language Arts 3 Curriculum Homeschool Lesson Plans for additional guidance concerning the reading program.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grade: | 3 |
| Brand: | A Beka Book |
| ISBN: | 9780000315571 |
| Length in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.4 |
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