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Description
Stella is a feisty, intelligent 2nd grader with pigtails and lots of stories in her head. Your own students will learn some helpful strategies to plan their writing and vocabulary words like narrative, opinion, inquisitive, research, investigate, closing, brainstorming and more! While the series shows a teacher-led classroom, the colorful illustrations, funny scenarios and writing instruction in a story format are relatable to homeschoolers too. In Stella and Class: Information Experts, students learn to ask questions, be curious about a topic, research that topic, plan what to write using both a list and a chart, write an essay and then enjoy being knowledgeable on that topic.
In Stella Tells Her Story, kids get excited about sharing a story with others, first conversationally and then in writing. One child talks about getting a puppy, one about fishing and another about her first time on a roller coaster. The teacher guides her students in writing their stories by having them plan first, next, then, and last. Stella Writes an Opinion works on getting kids to think about why they feel passionately about something. What bugs you at school? What would you change about the world? What do you love? Students learn that it is not enough to have an opinion, but you have to defend it in your writing. Each book is 32pp, pb, 9x10." ~ Sara
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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.