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your family
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support network
Step-by-step daily lesson plans
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An excellent balance of online and off-line learning
When we decided to add a distance learning option to our school
system, we searched for the best we could find, and are pleased to
have chosen Calvert Education. Calvert began providing distance
learning over 100 years ago, and today their curriculum is used
worldwide in virtual schools, charter schools, and homes.
Calvert is dedicated to helping students realize their full
potential, using a proven curriculum and expert instructional
support systems designed to encourage academic excellence.
The Calvert Lesson ManualWhether you choose to work from the
print or online version, Lesson Manuals are the heart of the
Calvert curriculum. They provide complete, step-by-step daily plans
for all subjects to enable you to successfully teach your child.
Online manuals contain rich embedded instructional resources and
links. Each Lesson Manual contains a course outline for every
subject, a suggested daily schedule and tips for the Learning
Guide.
Calvert Education Services Lesson 98
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Lesson 98Materialsstrainer (Optional)12 12-in. piece of cotton
fabric (white) (Option
al)
spoon (Optional)1/2 cup each of brown and blue tempera paint
(O
ptional)
1 cup mud (Optional)small tree branch (Optional)bowls
(Optional)paintbrush (Optional)rulerdrawing papercolored
pencils
BooksSpellingPhonicsFamous LegendsA Childs History of the
WorldHistory Workbook
Student Assignments MATHEMATICS SPELLING
___Review spelling words, p. 110, Spelling
___Complete Vocabulary Building, p. 111, Spelling
___Study for posttest___Complete Spelling Checkpoint
PHONICS___Complete pp. 115120, Phonics___Complete Phonics
Checkpoint
READING___Read Death of King Arthur, Famous Legend
s
___Answer discussion questions___Complete Reading Checkpoint
HISTORY ___Read Story 55, A Childs History of the World
___Complete Story 55, History Workbook
___Answer discussion questions___Complete History Checkpoint
ART___Draw a unicorn tapestry
MathematicsUse Lesson 98 today.
SpellingObjectives: to review spelling words; to com
plete a review activity for
homophones; to use a dictionary to find the right meaning of a
homograph
Introduction: Today your student will write the list words that
complete a poem
in Vocabulary Building.
Instruction: Ask your student to read aloud and spell the words
on the list at
the bottom of p. 110 in Spelling. Then assign the Review in the
form of Poetry
at the top of p. 111. Check his answers and correct any errors
with him. Then
ask your student to read the poem to you.
Application: Have your student complete the Using a Dictionary
exercise
Homographs on p. 111. Explain that homographs are words that are
spelled
exactly alike, but have different meanings. Then show him the
two examples
given for the word brake as they would appear in the dictionary.
Explain that
the small number above the line of text (superscript) lets him
know that the
word has more than one meaning. Have your student study all of
the definitions
for the word brake before he answers each of the questions at
the bottom. When
he has written these words, review his answers with him and help
him correct
any errors.
Looking Forward: After four days of working with the word list
in Chapter 23
of Spelling, your student will take a test in the following
lesson on all twenty of
Notes
Discovery Education STREAMING Videos
BrainPOP Online Activity
Game-Based Math Practice
Parents Online FeaturesThe Online Platform is your tool to
oversee, support and enhance your childs academic journey. In this
password-protected site, you will find tools such as tracking for
your students progress and answer keys for daily work
Student PortalEach student receives access to an online platform
containing links to instructional support, online resources, and
assessments. These resources are customized to support your childs
course and are designed to enhance and reinforce lessons. Icons in
the Lesson Manual direct you to online and multimedia resources
that correspond to the lesson.
Online Features
Whats in the Lesson Manual Suggested daily schedule
Tips and helpful hints
List of daily materials and books
Assignment summary
Clear learning objectives
Detailed, step-by-step instructions
PLUS Learning strategies
Online learning resources
Online daily Checkpoints
Calvert CurriculumK8 Curriculum*The Calverts homeschool
curriculum is built on a rich foundation of reading, writing, and
mathematics. That foundation is then layered with history, science,
music, geography, and the arts to ensure no gaps in
instruction.
Calverts integrated curriculum reinforces key concepts and
skills throughout subject areas
In addition to printed materials valuable online resources
support and enhance student learning
Online daily checkpoints make student progress monitoring
easy
Verticy Learning*For struggling readers and dyslexic students in
Grades 3 and upFor children who are dyslexic or who struggle with
reading, writing or spelling, Verticy Learning can be the solution.
Verticy improves academic confidence in children and rekindles a
love of learning.
A complete researched based curriculum utilizing both print
materials and innovative technology.
Phonics and Spelling program based on Orton-Gillingham
methodologies and multi-sensory instructional techniques
Step-by-step lesson manual makes for easy implementation
* Check your school for grade and curriculum offerings.
Accreditation and Alignment to Educational StandardsCalvert
Curriculum is accredited and approved by the Middle States
Association Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools and
approved by the Maryland State Department of Education. The
instructional program is based on the International Association for
K12 Online Learning (iNACOL) standards for online programs.
Calvert regularly reviews all courses and introduces new
materials after considering state standards and the standards
established by the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics,
National Council for Teachers of English, National Council for
Teachers of Social Studies, and National Science Teachers
Association, as well as the International Society for Technology in
Education.
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
