Mosdos Press Literature - Opal - 3rd Grade

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Mosdos Literature Opal

Opal integrates language skills with literature for third-grade readers, building on their recently-acquired comprehension and reading fluency skills. Opal includes works by Myron Uhlberg, Ann Cameron, Berniece Freschet, and Russell E. Erickson. More than 15 poems follow thematically linked prose selections, allowing students to appreciate poets like Emily Dickinson, Jack Prelutsky, and Langston Hughes.


The Opal bundle consists of a two-book Student Reader, a Student Activity Workbook, and a two-part Teacher’s Edition. The extra student pack includes only the Student Reader and Student Activity Workbook.


Opal includes:

  • 22 short stories
  • 1 play
  • 1 novella
  • 3 biographies
  • 2 nonfiction essays
  • 1 long narrative poem
  • 17 poetry selections
  • Brief author biographies


About Mosdos Literature

Literature cannot be neutral but will clash or harmonize with your family’s values. Mosdos Literature is a complete literature program that does not glamorize evil nor present subject matter that is not age-appropriate. It never portrays a cynical disregard for positive values as normal, but it reinforces the universal ideals of courage, honesty, loyalty, and compassion.


Nearly 2 decades ago, Mosdos Press launched a unique literature series that would teach all necessary language arts skills through a curriculum that promotes traditional values. Readings are from both classic and contemporary works that are wholesome and stress caring for others and a concern for the natural world.


Student Reader

Mosdos Literature begins with the Student Reader, which is beautifully illustrated using many full-color photographs, color drawings, and black-and-white pictures. From the beginning, Mosdos committed to collecting for the Student Readers only the most engaging, morally rich, and intellectually challenging selections of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, the novella, and for the older grades, novels.


There is an introduction to every story in the Student Reader and an explanation of some facet of literature. That literary focus can include defining character, theme, internal and external conflicts, setting, climax, foreshadowing, and more. This academic component is developed and illuminated through the stories. 


Vocabulary words that might be unfamiliar are presented in boxes on the pages where the word first appears in the account. The stories are followed not just by the classic review questions designed to assess reading comprehension but also by more complex questions that require thoughtful analysis. Every unit concludes with activities such as writing a short skit, doing a craft, or memorizing a poem. Pick the ones that best suit your child; there are far too many to do them all.


Student Activity Workbook

Next is the consumable and engaging Student Activity Workbook that works to expand the value of the Mosdos curriculum. For nearly every story in the Student Reader, the Student Activity Workbook contains corresponding vocabulary, creative writing, or comprehension questions. It also provides extended reinforcement of the literary elements being taught. 


These assignments help you evaluate areas of progress in your child and concepts that might require additional work. The literature, vocabulary, and writing components all tie together, giving your child a chance to truly understand what was taught by approaching it in various ways. 


Student Activity Workbooks vary by grade levels. There are more word games and puzzles for vocabulary practice, activities that focus on various language arts skills, and brief composition work for younger grades. In older grades, the puzzles and games gradually decrease while the number of writing assignments increases.


Teacher’s Edition

Each Teacher’s Edition is detailed and well-organized. The Teacher’s Edition will make lively discussions with your child possible through great commentary plus questions and answers. 


Homeschooling parents will appreciate that Mosdos Press did not assume any level of expertise or teaching degree when preparing their Teacher Editions. So whether new or experienced, anyone can teach literature. 


Each page of the Student Reader is duplicated at a smaller size in the Teacher’s Edition, still abundantly easy to read. Information is arranged in the ample margins around these replicated pages, discussing the literary components found in each story with clear, concise explanations. Of course, the Teacher’s Guide also includes the answers for the Student Activity Workbook. This makes teaching a lot easier for every homeschool parent.


Mosdos Press is the ideal literature curriculum for any family who wants an excellent academic program that encourages wholesome values without any religious content. The thought-provoking selections are colorful and engaging, and while not religious, they still reflect sound principles.


Features


Download PDF "Sunflower" Student Edition Sample.
Download PDF "Daisy" Student Edition Sample.
Download PDF Student Activity Workbook Sample.
Download PDF "Sunflower" Teacher's Edition Sample.
Download PDF "Daisy" Teacher's Edition Sample.


Literature Bundle Includes:
  • Student Readers
  • Workbook
  • Teacher's Edition

  • Extra Student Pack Includes:
  • Student Readers
  • Workbook

  • Student Readers Only Includes:
  • 2-book Student Reader Set

  • Faith-Based: No

    Student Edition
    Publication Date: 2013
    ISBN: 9780985807832

    Teacher's Edition
    Pages: 615+
    Binding: Spiral-bound in two parts
    Publication Date:
    2013
    ISBN:
    9780985807894

    Student Activity Workbook
    Publication Date:
    2013
    ISBN:
    9780985807870

     

     

     

     

    Mosdos Press Literature - Opal - 3rd Grade Review by As They Grow Up

    review by As They Grow Up

    ”We have really been enjoying working through this program. My eight-year old looks forward to reading the stories weekly and actually enjoys the worksheets as well.”

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    Mosdos Press Literature - Opal - 3rd Grade Review by The Learning Momma

    review by The Learning Momma

    ”I can confidently say that Mosdos Press Literature will be our choice for language arts as we go forward as it is such a diverse, vocabulary-rich, fun program that makes kids want to jump in and learn each day.”

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    Mosdos Press Literature - Opal - 3rd Grade Review by The Art Kit

    review by The Art Kit

    ”If you are looking for a quality literature book that will last for years to come, Mosdos Literature is for you! We loved the stories, assignments, and the teacher’s guide provided invaluable resources.”

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    Mosdos Press Literature - Opal - 3rd Grade Review by Mom's Quest to Teach

    review by Mom's Quest to Teach

    ”I would recommend Mosdos Press Literature Opal to families who are homeschooling third graders. I feel it has been a perfect fit so far for our son.”

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    Customer Reviews

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    Brittany O.
    Great stories

    My daughter loves the stories and actually remembers them because she enjoys them so much. It normally takes us about 2 hours to get through one lesson but it's worth it.

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    Lauren R.
    What we were missing

    This literature curriculum has been just what we were looking for. It gives you a variety of things to do with each reading and you can pick what makes most sense for your family. I like having the variety of options to choose from. My kids truly enjoy the stories!

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    Lindsay
    It's like a Buffet!

    We love Mosdos! Think of it as a buffet, there are so many options for using this curriculum, but you couldn't possibly do all of it and that's okay! My daughter and I take turns reading the story, she works on the vocabulary page each week and usually 1 other page in the Student Workbook. We verbally answer questions (using the Teachers Guide) about the story. She typically does some kind of writing or creative project about the story towards the end of the week. I love that it is structred, the readings are all very moral and encourage thinking beyond ourselves. My daughter loves that she can be creative.

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    Rebecca G.
    Great teaching tool

    Great way to teach literature to your third grader with more options for activities than you will probably use!

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    A.R.
    Hooked on Mosados

    This was my son's first Mosados press when we started to homeschool for 4th grade. He is now in 7th grade and we have continued to use Mosados Press for Literature. He really loves these books.