Adventures in Other Lands Speed and Comprehension Reader - Third Edition

SKU
060728
ISBN
9780000338921
Grade 4
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.
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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.
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Everything you need is included.
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Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
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$22.90
Description

This book is very useful for determining and charting your child’s accuracy and words per minute for silent reading. Student’s will visit Asia, Central/South America, and Europe in engaging stories about children who live in foreign lands and missionaries who serve in faraway places. Each story will have words to note with pronunciation guide. Includes perforated quizzes, a quiz key, and a reading record sheet. Answers are also found in the Reading 4 Answer Key with Literary Development and Enrichment Activities. This is the Homeschool Teacher Resource. 163 pgs, pb. ~Amber

Publisher's Description of Adventures in Other Lands Speed and Comprehension Reader - Third Edition
Help boost your students’ reading speed and comprehension with Adventures in Other Lands. This book of 28 stories includes informative and narrative selections highlighting international cultures and missionary endeavors. Each story contains a corresponding quiz and the number of words in the selection to determine reading rates as well as critical thinking questions for discussion. Complete with an Answer Key and a Reading Record Chart, this reader allows you to evaluate and track your students’ progress as they advance in reading speed and comprehension.
Category Description for Abeka Reading - Grade 4

This level continues to develop fluency and reading comprehension through analysis of text structure while examining a variety of genres that will have young readers coming back for more! With an emphasis on literary elements and concepts, students will grow in their ability to think critically while establishing and developing the foundation for a biblical worldview. Books progress in order: Once Upon a Story; Pilgrim’s Progress: Christiana’s Journey; In His Hands; Song of the Brook; Road Trip East; Fables and Folktales; Gifts and Gadgets; Road Trip West; Adventures in Other Lands.

For answers to comprehension questions and teacher direction, see the Reading 4 Answer Key with Literary Development and Enrichment Activities. This is the Homeschool Teacher Resource. Reading 4 Answer Key with Literary Development and Enrichment correlates with the daily lesson plans and homework assignments found in Homeschool Reading 4 Curriculum Lesson Plans. ~Amber

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Product Format:Paperback
Brand:A Beka Book
Grade:4
ISBN:9780000338921
Length in Inches:8.5
Width in Inches:5.5
Height in Inches:0.375
Weight in Pounds:0.5
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