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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.
This is
the updated version of Penmanship Mastery II. There is a stronger emphasis on
creative writing. It builds off the fourth grade Writing with Purpose 4 to
improve penmanship and creative writing skills. There are 168 lessons and the
bottom of the pages indicates the lesson number. While this could be used
independently, it is also part of the Abeka Language Arts program. Lesson plans
can be found in the Abeka Homeschool Language Arts 5 Curriculum Lesson Plan
book. Some topics covered in this updated version include:
Review
of cursive formation
Instructions
in the writing process
Gathering/organizing
research information using graphic organizers
Free
writing: journals, stories, prompts, hand lettering
The
supplement section provides extra penmanship practice and exercise.
156 pgs,
pb. ~Amber
Publisher's Description of Abeka Writing with Creativity 6
Building on the cursive foundation laid in earlier grades, Writing with Creativity 5
begins with an emphasis on cursive. Penmanship practice continues with
weekly Wonders of Creativity pages that focus on letter formation,
spacing, letter size, and overall neatness. Writing skills are developed
by applying the writing process through a variety of themed assignments
that build research skills, organize thoughts with graphic organizers,
and equip students to write multi-paragraph essays. Students develop
creativity through projects such as narratives, poetry, media literacy,
and more.
