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Reading Comprehension Book 2 + TE
SKU: 4092
$22.48Reading Comprehension Book 2 includes 31 selections in the following 7 subject areas. A sample passage title is given for each subject area: Social StudiesA Wall of Names ScienceHow to Make a Thermometer Philosophy, Logic, and LanguageClimatic Clues Combined SubjectsHow Weather Affects Travel MathReading a Thermometer LiteratureDemeter and Persephone The ArtsDaedalus: A Cunning Artist In each lesson, the presentation of the passage consistently follows the same 7-step format: About the Passageintroduces the selection to the reader and activates prior knowledge Reason for Readingexplains the reading skill emphasized The Selectionthematically organized selections across subject matter. Thinking it Overlists two to three broad questions to be answered in writing Studying the Passageasks questions about the main idea, facts, and sequence, and asks students to draw conclusions, make assumptions, and interpret. Using the Wordsencourages students to use new vocabulary words in a paragraph Writing about Ithas students answer questions about the contents of the selection and offer their interpretation or opinion Skills Addressed Story recall Sequencing Identifying facts Drawing conclusions Vocabulary development Main idea Extending thoughts in writing Inference. Includes teacher's edition/answer key. Learn More -
Reading Comprehension Book 3 + TE
SKU: 4093
$22.48Reading Comprehension Book 3 includes 31 selections in the following 7 subject areas. A sample passage title is given for each subject area: Social StudiesFirst Ladies ScienceEclipses Philosophy, Logic, and LanguageThe Giving Trees Combined SubjectsAmelia Earhart MathTree Rings Tell a Story LiteratureA House Made From Trees The ArtsA Great Musician In each lesson, the presentation of the passage consistently follows the same 7-step format: About the Passageintroduces the selection to the reader and activates prior knowledge Reason for Readingexplains the reading skill emphasized The Selectionthematically organized selections across subject matter. Thinking it Overlists two to three broad questions to be answered in writing Studying the Passageasks questions about the main idea, facts, and sequence, and asks students to draw conclusions, make assumptions, and interpret. Using the Wordsencourages students to use new vocabulary words in a paragraph Writing about Ithas students answer questions about the contents of the selection and offer their interpretation or opinion Skills Addressed Story recall Sequencing Identifying facts Drawing conclusions Vocabulary development Main idea Extending thoughts in writing Inference. Includes Teacher's Edition/Answer Key. Learn More -
Reading Comprehension Book 4+TE
SKU: 4097
$22.48Reading Comprehension Book 4 includes 31 selections in the following 7 subject areas. A sample passage title is given for each subject area: Social StudiesHarriet Tubman ScienceThe Water Cycle Philosophy, Logic, and LanguageWriting on Stone Combined SubjectsBreaking the Sound Barrier MathWhy We Have a Seven-Day Week LiteratureThe Palm Tree of the Iroquois The ArtsMichelangelo In each lesson, the presentation of the passage consistently follows the same 7-step format: About the Passageintroduces the selection to the reader and activates prior knowledge Reason for Readingexplains the reading skill emphasized The Selectionthematically organized selections across subject matter. Thinking it Overlists two to three broad questions to be answered in writing Studying the Passageasks questions about the main idea, facts, and sequence, and asks students to draw conclusions, make assumptions, and interpret. Using the Wordsencourages students to use new vocabulary words in a paragraph Writing about Ithas students answer questions about the contents of the selection and offer their interpretation or opinion Skills Addressed Story recall Sequencing Identifying facts Drawing conclusions Vocabulary development Main idea Extending thoughts in writing Inference. Includes Teacher's Edition/Answer Key. Learn More -
Reading Comprehension Book 5+TE
SKU: 4098
$22.48Reading Comprehension Book 5 includes 31 selections in the following 7 subject areas. A sample passage title is given for each subject area: Social StudiesAn Inuit Tradition ScienceMarie Curie Philosophy, Logic, and LanguageProbability and Chance Combined SubjectsWhat It Takes to Fly MathMath in Music LiteratureHaiku The ArtsMusic in Our Lives In each lesson, the presentation of the passage consistently follows the same 7-step format: About the Passageintroduces the selection to the reader and activates prior knowledge Reason for Readingexplains the reading skill emphasized The Selectionthematically organized selections across subject matter. Thinking it Overlists two to three broad questions to be answered in writing Studying the Passageasks questions about the main idea, facts, and sequence, and asks students to draw conclusions, make assumptions, and interpret. Using the Wordsencourages students to use new vocabulary words in a paragraph Writing about Ithas students answer questions about the contents of the selection and offer their interpretation or opinion Skills Addressed Story recall Sequencing Identifying facts Drawing conclusions Vocabulary development Main idea Extending thoughts in writing Inference. Includes Teacher's Edition/Answer Key. Learn More -
Reading Comprehension Book 6+TE
SKU: 4099
$22.48Reading Comprehension Book 6 includes 31 selections in the following 7 subject areas. A sample passage title is given for each subject area: Social StudiesOur Basic American Right ScienceThe Biggest River Philosophy, Logic, and LanguageThe Power of Words Combined SubjectsCommunication Through the Arts MathMathematics in Art LiteratureDesert Treasure The ArtsThe Art of Ancient Egypt In each lesson, the presentation of the passage consistently follows the same 7-step format: About the Passageintroduces the selection to the reader and activates prior knowledge Reason for Readingexplains the reading skill emphasized The Selectionthematically organized selections across subject matter. Thinking it Overlists two to three broad questions to be answered in writing Studying the Passageasks questions about the main idea, facts, and sequence, and asks students to draw conclusions, make assumptions, and interpret. Using the Wordsencourages students to use new vocabulary words in a paragraph Writing about Ithas students answer questions about the contents of the selection and offer their interpretation or opinion Skills Addressed Story recall Sequencing Identifying facts Drawing conclusions Vocabulary development Main idea Extending thoughts in writing Inference. Includes Teacher's Edition/Answer Key. Learn More -
History Stories For Children 3rd Edition
SKU: 4126
$17.85History Stories for Children, 3rd Edition from Christian Liberty Press introduces students to major historical events and important historical people from American and World history through engaging stories children will love to read! Students will improve reading skills while learning about Alexander the Great, King David, Ponce de Leon, The Pilgrims, and many others. This new third edition has been reformatted, updated, and expanded. It has been enhanced with poetry, extension activities, and full-color images. 264 pages, softcover. 3rd Edition. Learn More -
History Stories For Children Answer Key 2nd Edition
SKU: 4127
$5.30The teacher's manual for History Stories for Children 2nd Edition contains an extensive introduction to the book, teacher information for each reading selection, and answers to the comprehension questions. From Christian Liberty Press. Learn More -
Building Spelling Skills 2, Second Edition
SKU: 4129
$12.85This course features a review of phonics and spelling patterns from Building Spelling Skills: Book 1, and then goes on to explore a variety of consonant combinations, blends, digraphs, the spelling of certain peculiar phonetic sounds, and larger word parts. The course ends with spelling words incorporated into reading selections. Christian values, uplifting quotes and reminders to pray before each test are noteworthy elements of these spelling workbooks for grades 1-6. Phonics principles are emphasized throughout, along with advancing vocabulary through contextual works and lessons that include word meanings. A teacher's help is necessary, especially in the beginning books. Test pages are supplied in the back of each book. Word list exercises, choose the best answer, fill in the blank, list writing practice, sentence practice, categorization and other type questions help with reinforcement and retention of spelling words and principles. This second edition features updated fonts and other minor aesthetic changes; two-tone pages don't distract from the content. Grade 2. 133 pages. Published by Christian Liberty Press. Learn More -
Early Reading Comprehension Book A + TE
SKU: 4179
$21.08This popular series offers nonfiction reading passages with comprehension questions on a variety of subjects for students in second grade through junior high school and beyond. Topics and questions prepare students for standardized tests and provide valuable practice in nonfiction reading comprehension. The entire Reading Comprehension series is particularly useful in a classroom that has students of varying reading abilities. Themes such as Great Americans and What Do You Think? reappear in each book, with the exact focus of the passage changing according to the level of the material. Early Reading Comprehension Four illustrated workbooks contain stories, brief articles, and poems in seven subject areas: general topics, social studies, science, logical thinking, mathematics, literature, and the arts. The variety of the selections gives students practice in reading about a wide range of subjects. Skills Addressed Story elements Literal comprehension questions Recalling the main idea and details Sequencing Matching vocabulary words with meanings Writing in response to reading passages Book A is for Grade 2. Answer Key is included. Learn More -
Early Reading Comprehension Book B + TE
SKU: 4180
$21.08This popular series offers nonfiction reading passages with comprehension questions on a variety of subjects for students in second grade through junior high school and beyond. Topics and questions prepare students for standardized tests and provide valuable practice in nonfiction reading comprehension. The entire Reading Comprehension series is particularly useful in a classroom that has students of varying reading abilities. Themes such as Great Americans and What Do You Think? reappear in each book, with the exact focus of the passage changing according to the level of the material. Early Reading Comprehension Four illustrated workbooks contain stories, brief articles, and poems in seven subject areas: general topics, social studies, science, logical thinking, mathematics, literature, and the arts. The variety of the selections gives students practice in reading about a wide range of subjects. Skills Addressed Story elements Literal comprehension questions Recalling the main idea and details Sequencing Matching vocabulary words with meanings Writing in response to reading passages Book B is for Grades 2-3. Answer Key is included. Learn More -
Early Reading Comprehension Book C + TE
SKU: 4181
$21.08This popular series offers nonfiction reading passages with comprehension questions on a variety of subjects for students in second grade through junior high school and beyond. Topics and questions prepare students for standardized tests and provide valuable practice in nonfiction reading comprehension. The entire Reading Comprehension series is particularly useful in a classroom that has students of varying reading abilities. Themes such as Great Americans and What Do You Think? reappear in each book, with the exact focus of the passage changing according to the level of the material. Early Reading Comprehension Four illustrated workbooks contain stories, brief articles, and poems in seven subject areas: general topics, social studies, science, logical thinking, mathematics, literature, and the arts. The variety of the selections gives students practice in reading about a wide range of subjects. Skills Addressed Story elements Literal comprehension questions Recalling the main idea and details Sequencing Matching vocabulary words with meanings Writing in response to reading passages Book C is for Grade 3. Answer Key is included. Learn More -
Early Reading Comprehension Book D + TE
SKU: 4182
$21.08This popular series offers nonfiction reading passages with comprehension questions on a variety of subjects for students in second grade through junior high school and beyond. Topics and questions prepare students for standardized tests and provide valuable practice in nonfiction reading comprehension. The entire Reading Comprehension series is particularly useful in a classroom that has students of varying reading abilities. Themes such as Great Americans and What Do You Think? reappear in each book, with the exact focus of the passage changing according to the level of the material. Early Reading Comprehension Four illustrated workbooks contain stories, brief articles, and poems in seven subject areas: general topics, social studies, science, logical thinking, mathematics, literature, and the arts. The variety of the selections gives students practice in reading about a wide range of subjects. Skills Addressed Story elements Literal comprehension questions Recalling the main idea and details Sequencing Matching vocabulary words with meanings Writing in response to reading passages Book D is for Grade 4. Answer Key is included. Learn More -
Teaching Montessori in the Home: The Pre-School Years
SKU: 4205
$14.00Claim quality togetherness with your child and fully enjoy the sensitive and formative years from two to five by adopting proven teaching techniques in your own home. This acclaimed guide puts the entire range of the Montessori system within your reach, so you can make the most of your child?s vital years. Teaching Montessori in the Home has already helped thousands of parents with the techniques, exercises, and easy-to-make Montessori materials that are essential for success. It demonstrates how you can develop your child?s sensory awareness and practical life skills, as well as lay the foundation of preliminary reading, writing, and math.The author is recognized as one of the most influential proponents of the Montessori method in the United States and throughout the world due to her concise, accessible writing style. This bestselling book grants you the opportunity to teach your child at home and gain a truly rewarding experience. 128 pages. Learn More -
Switched On Schoolhouse 5-Subject Set Grade 6
SKU: 4244
$459.95NO LONGER SUPPORTED AFTER JUNE 2022
IN STOCK ONLY
Switched on Schoolhouse has been discontinued and our stock is limited. The USB Flash drive will work on current Windows 10 Home or Pro versions (S mode not supported). AOP Technical support will be available until June 2022. According to Alpha Omega, the USB Drive should continue to work on Windows 10 beyond June 2022, but no tech support will be available.
This Item is On Final Closeout Sale and NOT RETURNABLE
Are you looking for a complete homeschool curriculum? Are you ready to go beyond the ordinary? Well, look no further! Beyond ordinary is exactly what you’ll find with the Switched-On Schoolhouse 6th Grade 5-Subject Set from Alpha Omega Publications! Presented in an interactive, media-rich learning environment, Switched-On Schoolhouse offers features and abilities that textbooks cannot begin to offer. For students, multimedia features such as videos, animated clips, interactive timelines and learning games, as well as immediate grading and feedback add lots of excitement to the learning process. And parents benefit from highly adaptable features such as time-saving automated lesson planning and grading, customizable record-keeping options, and many other flexible Alpha Omega curriculum options.
But what will your student learn in the Switched-On Schoolhouse 6th Grade 5-Subject Set? This biblically-based, Alpha Omega curriculum provides everything needed by both parent and student for an entire school year. With the SOS 6th Grade 5-Subject Set, you will receive all five subjects—Bible, History & Geography, Language Arts, Math, and Science. Take a look at what’s included in this complete set:
Bible—Bible Survey
History & Geography—World History and Culture
Language Arts—Reading for Purpose: Sentences and Poetry
Math—Multiplication and Division, Fractions and Decimals, Lines, Shapes, and Formulas
Science—Plant and Animal Behavior, Molecular Genetics, and Chemical Structure
Text-based lessons are interspersed with interactive multimedia activities which enrich and reinforce material presented in the lesson. Comprehension and review questions used at the end of each lesson encourage mastery of learned material, and quizzes and unit tests provide an excellent way for parents to evaluate student progress. Go beyond ordinary! Order Switched-On Schoolhouse 6th Grade 5-Subject Set and see how much better homeschool can be!
Switched-On Schoolhouse Flash Drives are now updated!
Minimum system requirements: Windows 10 Home or Pro (Up to Date); Dual Core 1.1 GHz or higher (2 GHz recommended), 4 GB RAM, 120 GB minimum total space with 5GB available hard drive space, 1024 x 768 or higher resolution monitor, and Microsoft Office and printer are recommended.
Please note that the software is NOT Mac-compatible and is no longer Windows XP or Windows 8 compatible. Windows 10 S Mode is not supported.
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Hot Dots Phonics Fun
SKU: 4356
$42.99Give children a jump-start on the phonics they need to read thousands of words with this motivating electronic quiz card set. Kids will be amazed as the special Talking Hot Dots Pen reinforces answers with 20 cool phrases and glowing lights. One hundred sixty colorful lessons on 80 illustrated cards feature skills in five progressive categories that prepare children for reading. PLUS, the cards are self-correcting for hours of independent learning fun!
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As Blue As a Rainy Day Teacher's Edition
SKU: 4361
$16.00Teacher guide includes: Objectives for each lesson Teaching strategies Vocabulary reviews Supplemental exercises Model poems created specifically for each lesson Four reproducible bonus activities for more advanced poetic forms A student handout on reading poetry aloud Interdisciplinary activities. From Walch Education. Learn More -
Contemporary Chemistry, A Practical Approach
SKU: 4449
$37.00Covers essential chemical concepts and ideas; Demonstrates the importance of chemistry in daily life; Provides ample assessment and numerous opportunities to develop; critical-thinking and problem-solving skills; Includes lesson plans, discussion questions, and strategies for building; reading, writing, and math skills. Student Activity Text. Teacher's guide available (sold separately, Item #4450). Grades 9-12. From Walch Education. Learn More -
The Writing Road to Reading
SKU: 4531
$27.99The Spalding Method for Teaching Speech, Spelling, Writing, and Reading. 5th revised edition The Spalding Method helps train the right and left sides of the brain as children see, hear, read, and write. It is cost effective and efficient: students use pencils, paper, and their minds. The results are stunning. Children learn to connect speech sounds to print and begin to write and read almost magically. Spalding students perform well in the classroom and on tests. Most importantly, they love to read and write. Softcover. 470 pages. Learn More -
Ridgewood Grammar Book 3, Grade 5
SKU: 4535
$16.69In this grammar series, students in third, fourth, and fifth grade receive detailed instruction about the parts of speech and their function in sentences. The connection between grammar and clear, engaging writing is emphasized. In Book 3, students review the parts of speech they learned in Books 1 and 2 and move on to more advanced material. The new material helps students add life to their writing and encourages them to use more sophisticated forms. Through examples and exercises, students learn why grammar is important and how using it correctly will help them in reading, speaking, and writing. The numerous practice exercises ensure students mastery of the concepts. Review sections revisit several units so that students can practice using different grammar elements together. A detailed Final Review chapter reinforces every concept in the individual chapters. The Final Review material can also be used for testing, as additional work for students who need extra help or as a challenge for more able students. Book 3 is for Grade 5. Answer keys are available - sold separately. Learn More -
The Story of the World Volume 4: The Modern Age, Text
SKU: 2911
$21.95The Modern Age (1850 to 1994) – Introduce your child to the marvelous story of world civilizations with the final volume of this best-selling history series. Where was the Crystal Palace? Who was the Sick Man of Europe? And how did cow fat start a revolution? Susan Wise Bauer leads you on a fascinating journey through the cultures, conflicts, and ideas that continue to shape our world. This read-aloud book is designed for parents to share with elementary-school children, or for older readers to enjoy alone. Turn it into a full-year curriculum with the accompanying Activity Book (sold separately), which provides map exercises, review questions, reading lists (fiction and nonfiction), research ideas, and fun projects. Parents of older students (4th grade and up) can use the Tests (sold separately) to evaluate progress, with multiple-choice, short answer, and essay questions for each chapter. Learn More -
The Story of the World Volume 1: Ancient Times, Text
SKU: 4754
$19.95Ancient Times (5000 BC to 400 AD) – History is a story; Isn’t it time you read it that way? This engaging guide presents world history in a narrative format. What terrible secret was buried in Shi Huangdi’s tomb? Did nomads like lizard stew? What happened to Anansi the Spider in the Village of the Plantains? And how did a six-year old become the last emperor of Rome? Susan Wise Bauer leads you on a fascinating journey through the cultures, conflicts, and ideas that continue to shape our world. This read-aloud book is designed for parents to share with elementary-school children, or for older readers to enjoy alone. Turn it into a full-year curriculum with the accompanying Activity Book (sold separately), which provides coloring pages, map exercises, review questions, reading lists (fiction and nonfiction), research ideas, and fun projects (the “mummified chicken” is a popular one). Parents of older students (4th grade and up) can use the Tests (sold separately) to evaluate progress, with multiple-choice, short answer, and essay questions for each chapter. Learn More -
The Story of the World Volume 1: Ancient Times, Activity Guide
SKU: 4755
$36.95A complete history curriculum in a book—perfect for busy moms, dads, and teachers. The Curriculum / Activity Guide offers parents and teachers a complete history curriculum for use with The Story of the World Text (sold separately). In addition to extensive reading lists and cross-references to the most common illustrated encyclopedias, the Activity Book contains comprehension questions, sample narrations, maps, coloring pages, and activities for each chapter in The Story of the World. Children and parent-teachers love the activities, which range from coloring pages and games to mummifying a chicken! Turn the Story of the World into a full one-year history, geography, and literature program. The Curriculum Guide and Activity Book is designed primarily for grades 1-4, although the maps and many of the activities are also appropriate for grades 5-6. If you purchase this Activity Book, you have permission to copy the maps and coloring pages for use within your own family. Tests and Audio Book are also available (sold separately). Learn More -
The Yanks Are Coming
SKU: 5253
$13.95Marrin relates the gripping story of how the Yanks "came over" to aid the European Allies and turn the tide in the first Great War. How the United States mobilized industry, trained doughboy soldiers, and promoted the war at home makes for fascinating reading in one of the few books on this topic for young adults. The human cost of the war is poignantly related in tales of the action at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Woods, in the air with the daring men of the Army Air Corps, and with the Lost Battalion at the Battle of Meuse-Argonne. From the sinking of the Lusitania to Armistice Day, Marrin tells the heartrending and inspiring story of the "war to end all wars." Illustrated with maps and photographs. 249 pgs Learn More -
AlphaMagnets® Jumbo Lowercase Multicolored Magnets - Educational Insights
SKU: 5309
$17.99AlphaMagnets® Jumbo Lowercase Multicolored Magnets.. Features 42 colorful magnets that stay where theyre placed. Ages 4-6. The highest-quality magnetic manipulatives available! Features more and stronger magnets than other magnetic letter sets to ensure each piece stays where you want it and doesnt slip. Provides examples of letters formed the same way students are taught to form them. Includes extras of the letters you need most (a, e, i, o, u, b, l, m, r, s, t). Stores in a durable, stackable tub for easy cleanup. All 42 pieces in 6 colors measure 2.5"H each so theyre easy for small hands to manage and provide tactile reinforcement of phonics and early reading concepts. Grades PreK+ Learn More -
Eruption Level 2 Reader
SKU: 5548
$4.99Eruption Level 2 Reader. Encourage your child to read. They will learn all about volcanoes, from their incredible structure to what happens when one goes bang! DK Readers are part of a five-level highly pictorial reading scheme, which uses lively illustrations and engaging stories to encourage reading. Level 2 Readers have long sentences, increased vocabulary, information boxes and a simple index. Read them together with children who are beginning to read alone and with early or reluctant readers. Learn More