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Vocabulary, Spelling, Poetry II Student Book
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012678
Grade 8
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Description
Spelling, Vocab & Poetry II emphasizes using an expanded vocabulary and applying spelling rules when analyzing challenging words. The goal of poetry memorization and recitation is to enable students to enjoy and appreciate poetic beauty and excellence.
Publisher's Description of Vocabulary, Spelling, Poetry II Student Book
Master new vocabulary words and practice presenting poetry from Vocabulary, Spelling, and Poetry II. This text includes 28 Word Lists that each contain 20 spelling words and 10 vocabulary words with definitions that correspond with selections from the 8th grade literature text—Of Places. These lists include exercises that help your child understand and apply spelling rules, use words in the correct context, and recognize homonyms, synonyms, and antonyms. This new edition features additional exercises that involve higher-level thinking such as analyzing prefixes, suffixes, and roots, plus answering analogy questions related to the text. Increase your child's credibility through correct spelling well-rounded vocabulary, and an appreciation of poetry.
Category Description for Abeka Spelling Programs
A component of the Abeka English program, you could use this convenient vocabulary with spelling program on its own. A schedule, including spelling and vocabulary (as well as poetry memorization), is in the main English/Language Arts Curriculum Lesson Plans for each grade level. The student book has seven lessons per quarter in spelling and vocabulary. Spelling lists feature 20 words each and vocabulary has 10 words each. At this level, the focus is more on vocabulary with definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and fill-in-the-blank exercises. Spelling lists include commonly misspelled words and serve mostly as review. The poems are part of the Abeka English program and are placed in this series for convenience. Each level has between 8 and 10 poems of varying lengths. You could use just the student book and teacher key, or add the quiz book & quiz key if you like. Overall, the lessons are short and to the point and won't take loads of time for your busy student to complete. The words selected are challenging and often promote a Christian theme. Grades 1-3 have spelling and poetry. Grades 4-12 have spelling, vocabulary & poetry. Spelling Charts show the word lists from all 30 lessons. They are large format and two-sided. More details about each level are found on the website.
Category Description for Abeka Vocabulary, Spelling & Poetry (Grades 7-12)
Add as a component of the Abeka English program or use this convenient vocabulary with spelling program on its own for an older student. A schedule including spelling and vocabulary (as well as poetry) is in the main teacher guide. The student book has 7 lessons per quarter in spelling and vocabulary. Spelling lists have 20 words each and vocabulary has 10 words each. At this level, the focus is on vocabulary with definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and fill-in-the blank exercises. Spelling lists focus on commonly misspelled words and serve mostly as review. The poems are part of the Abeka English program and are placed in this series for convenience. Each level has between 8 and 10 poems of varying lengths. You could use just the student book and teacher key or add the quiz book & quiz key if you like. Overall, the lessons are short and to the point and won't take loads of time for your busy student to complete. The words selected are challenging and used in a Christian context.
Category Description for Abeka Vocab, Spelling & Poetry Ii (Grade 8)
Spelling, Vocab & Poetry II emphasizes using an expanded vocabulary and applying spelling rules when analyzing challenging words. The goal of poetry memorization and recitation is to enable students to enjoy and appreciate poetic beauty and excellence.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | A Beka Book |
| Grade: | 8 |
| Length in Inches: | 10 |
| Width in Inches: | 8 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.45 |
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