About Our Christ-Centered . . .
Advanced Phonics Program
How does your Advanced Phonics Program differ than others?
Our full program is so saturated with Scripture and its principles
that it clearly stands out among others! All Christ-Centered Curriculum
materials diligently follow "add to your faith virtue, to virtue
knowledge" (2 Peter 1:5). We teach to children's spirits first
(Proverbs 1:7), and then rejoice to see God enlighten each student's
academic knowledge as rapidly as individual God-given capabilities
allow (Psalm 94:10). His Word is so "living and powerful"
(Hebrews 4:12; Isaiah 55:11) that numerous times parents have called
us to say that repeatedly the Scriptures in the lessons have addressed
something that just happened in their family. And it is an extra
blessing to hear moms report just how much they've been learning
about the Lord---and phonics---as they teach!
Who should use the Advanced Phonics Program"?
Typically, the Advanced Phonics Program was prepared for the Advanced
1st or 2nd grader---one who has already completed Christ-Centered
Phonics Levels B:1--B:3 and is an independent reader. However, this
program is also highly recommended for an older student who lacks
a strong phonics foundation. The Advanced Phonics Program is specifically
designed for children who need to learn:
- How to identify the different types of syllables.
- How to divide a word into syllables, and where an accent (the
stress) is generally placed.
- How to develop good reading comprehension through: (1) Clear
pronunciation of words, (2) Grouping words together to sound like
talking, (3) Using proper voice inflection [the rise and fall
of the voice when speaking], and (4) Observance of punctuation
marks.
- How to read paragraphs smoothly, with expression, from one line
to the next.
- How to read and understand frequently used prefixes and suffixes---especially
pronunciation of prefixes in accented and unaccented syllables.
How would you describe your program?
Our Advanced Phonics Program uses a multi-sensory teaching methodology
to ensure that all types of learners---auditory, visual, and "hands
on"---achieve success. This program incorporates some elements
of our Beginning-to-Read Program plus the advanced Phonics Lessons
for Flashcards 94-118. The ultimate goal is to well-equip each student
to read, comprehend, and obey the Word of God. This level is comprised
of Christ-Centered Phonics materials plus some advanced readers:
CHRIST-CENTERED PHONICS:
The Advanced Phonics Program incorporates these items:
- Phonics Visual Aids
Phonics Flashcards Set (118 cards)
- Phonics Lessons
The Advanced Phonics Program represents the culmination of the
Christ-Centered Phonics system. Students will cover the entire
spectrum of phonics instruction through Phonics Lessons for Flashcards
32-66, Phonics Lessons for Flashcards 67-93, and Phonics Lessons
for Flashcards 94-118. To see
a sample, click here.
Note: Students who have completed Level B phonics should
repeat Phonics Lessons 32-66 and 67-93 before going on to Phonics
Lessons for Flashcards 94-118. We must never assume that because
a child has completed a lesson plan book that he or she has mastered
it. However, it is also true that you as a teacher have discretion
in choosing which exercises are needed to strengthen any remaining
weaknesses and which content requires only occasional review.
At the Advanced Phonics level, the main challenge (except for
Phonics Lessons 94-118) will be through Phonics Workbooks: C:1,
C:2, and C:3. A student will now be held far more accountable
in writing for what has been previously taught in phonics.
- Phonics Workbook Instructions & Answer Keys
After completing the daily instruction in the Phonics Lessons
manual, the next step is to use the appropriate level Phonics
Workbook Instructions & Answer Key to help your child complete
assigned workbook pages. To see
a sample, click here.
- Phonics Workbooks
Students on the Advanced Phonics track should complete Phonics
Workbooks: Level C:1, C:2, and C:3 during the school year. Workbook
assignments continue to be one of the best times to develop godly
character in your students! The goal is not to just complete a
certain number of pages per day, but to also encourage quality
work---with a proper attitude. (For more information, click
on Building Godly Character Through Seatwork Activities under
"Seminars.")
For a complete description of all the above items,
click
here to access the phonics section of our online catalog.
All of the phonics materials are included in the
Discounted
Teaching Packages.
To see a representative sample of phonics materials,
click on Samples.
ADVANCED READERS:
During the school year, your student(s) should move on from the
mechanics of "learning to read" to experience the joy
of "reading to learn." This is an exciting time as students
begin to enjoy greater flexibility in the types of books they can
read. The readers below represent some good choices for your child's
adventure of exploring God's wonderful world of books.
- Phonics Drill Reader
This book (recommended for 1st graders and above) should be practiced
daily---in addition to supplemental readers. Its word lists (100
per page), phrases, sentences, and paragraphs cover these skills:
initial consonant blends, short/long vowel words, consonant digraphs,
consonant blends, suffixes (-es, -ed, -ing), vowel digraphs, modified
vowels, diphthongs, consonant and vowel variants, silent letters,
and words with prefixes/suffixes. It includes 1,000 words used
in 90% of all reading materials. Students will learn the scriptural
account (KJV) of Creation, the Fall, the Flood, the Law, and Grace.
Faithful practice will help increase reading speed dramatically.
- God is Good" Series
If your child has not completed this series of 9 readers, we recommend
doing so before going on to the Bible-Wise readers. These books
will help a student transition from beginning readers, which contain
one- and two-syllable words, to a more diverse vocabulary. A child
should proceed through these readers at a comfortable pacing---according
to his or her own God-given capabilities.
- Bible-Wise Readers
These readers are colorfully and realistically illustrated. Stories
are well-written, interesting, and biblically accurate. Each reader
contains a different story. Check out these wonderful titles:
- MIRIAM: The Big Sister's Secret
- SAMUEL: The Boy Who Listened
- DAVID: The Fearless Fighter
- JOSEPH: God's Dreamer
- ELIJAH: God's Miracle Man
- JESUS IS ALIVE: The Amazing Story
- SAUL: The Miracle on the Road
- DANIEL: The Praying Prince
- JESUS: The Promised Child
- SARAH & ABRAHAM: The Wonderful Promise
- NOAH: The Rescue Plan
- PAUL: Journeys of Adventure
Click
here to access the Early Readers section
(beginning and advanced readers) of the online catalog.
Click
here to access the Discounted Teaching Packages.
(All of the phonics materials and most of the readers are included
in these packages.)
 God's
World News
Use the God's World News service -- newspapers, maps, online materials,
teacher helps and more -- to help children see the relevance of
their subjects to real world events, and the relevance of Scripture
to all. Visit www.gwnews.com/ccc
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