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Description
What a surprise! Here's a vocabulary program that focuses on context clues AND Latin roots AND reference skills. That's a lot of foci. Are you wondering how they pack all that into a 36 week supplemental program? They utilize a well-constructed four part unit plan. Words are organized by theme - a different theme for each four-week unit. Weeks 1 - 3 (Parts 1, 2, & 3) each present a list of ten vocabulary words embedded in a one-page article. Week 4 (Part 4) is a review week for all thirty words and includes a practice test and a unit posttest. Part 1 presents the unit's context clue strategy using a graphic organizer to predict and check meanings. Part 2 identifies Latin and Greek roots and Part 3, reference skills. Each week these particular aspects are used to Unlock the Meanings of the words. There are additional exercises for each of these three weeks. Process the Meanings are skill-based activities that provide multiple interactions with each word. Apply the Meanings include writing and speaking exercises allowing the students to use the words. Activities in these sections include select the words, complete the sentences, answer the questions, etc. Part 4 Review activities include a section on taking vocabulary tests and building new words as well as reviewing meanings. Taken all together, the Unit provides 30 words with multiple approaches to learning, using, and remembering them.
Student Editions are consumable worktexts and provide all word lists and all activities except for tests. Teacher Editions are wraparound volumes with unit and daily planners, detailed lesson plans with special sections for enrichment, English Language Learners, and lots of background information. Pre and Post Tests for each unit part as well as Unit Posttests are all provided in the TE. All answer keys for both worksheets and tests are in the TE. A Word Wisdom CD-ROM is included with the TE and includes printable flashcards and worksheets (analogies, graphic organizers, and word ladders).
This is a multi-faceted approach to vocabulary and a program that is well-constructed, yet easy to use. Student books are 222 pgs, pb. Teacher books are 290 pgs, spiral-bound. ~ Janice
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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.