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Additional Language Arts Recommendations
Beginning Level: Approximately
Grades 2-3 |
Option 1
Preparing to Build
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Option 2
Language Lessons for the Very Young
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Intermediate Level:
Approximately
Gr. 4-5
(or Advanced Gr. 3) |
Option 1
Choose Beginning Wisely or
Building with Diligence
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Option 2
Language Lessons
for the
Elementary Child
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Writing
Igniting Your Writing
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Middle School Level:
Approximately Gr. 6+ (or Advanced Gr. 5) |
Option 1
Your own
Grammar Program
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Option 2
Language Lessons for the Secondary Child
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Writing
Igniting Your Writing II
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Additional Language Arts Recommendations
Beginning Level - Approx 2/3 Grades:
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Preparing to Build: English 2
by Rod & Staff
We are delighted to recommend Preparing to Build: English 2 as an
excellent first grammar and writing text. Short, daily lessons provide a
solid foundation in learning grammar for the purpose of writing. The
lessons are easy-to-use, sequential, and very comprehensive. Each lesson is
contained on a two-page spread. The left-side covers the lesson (which is
to be read aloud by the parent). The right side has oral exercises and
writing activities for the student to complete. Sentences, nouns, verbs,
pronouns, adjectives, poems, and study skills are included. The English 2
text can be used to teach multiple students in grades 2-4 at the same time.
We had previously recommended First Language Lessons for the Well-Trained
Mind but found little long-term carry-over in our children's writing or
retention. We are pleased that English 2 provides a steady progression
through the skills necessary for writing, using the Bible as a theme
throughout all the lessons. This book is recommended in Bigger Hearts
for His Glory and also goes well with Level 2/3 of Drawn into the
Heart of Reading.
Hardback Pupil Text: $16.25
[Add to Cart]
Optional Teacher's Manual: $19.00
[Add to Cart]
(The Teacher's Manual is not necessary at this level, unless you desire an
answer key or feel unsure about your English skills.)
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Language Lessons for the Very Young
by Sandi Queen
If you prefer a gentler approach to writing and grammar, this delightful introduction to the language arts is for you. This text introduces a student who has mastered the art of learning to read to the skills of picture study, narration, copywork, poetry,
grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and more - all with a gentle, twaddle
free approach. Full-color fine art throughout makes this consumable book for
ages 5-9 a delight for the eyes as well as the ears. A varied approach gives
the student something different each day.
Perfect-bound paperback workbook offers 180 daily lessons - one for each day
of the schoolyear.
Our Price $19.95-
[Add to Cart]
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Approx. Gr. 4-5 or Advanced Gr. 3:
Beginning Wisely: English 3
by Rod & Staff
We recommend Beginning Wisely: English 3 as a solid English grammar and
writing study. Short, daily lessons provide a foundation in learning grammar
for the purpose of writing. The format is similar to English 2 (above). If
your child has not had a formal introduction to grammar, we recommend
beginning with English 2. Older students who have had some grammar
instruction can begin with English 3 or 4. Multiple students in grades
3-5 can be taught at the same time with English 3. This book goes
well with Level 2/3 or Level 4/5 of Drawn into the Heart of Reading.
Hardback Pupil Text: $15.00
[Add to Cart]
Teacher's Manual: $19.00
[Add to Cart]
(The Teacher's Manual is more necessary at this level as an answer key and
for additional help with the lessons.)
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Building With Diligence: English 4
by Rod & Staff
We recommend Building with Diligence: English 4 as a comprehensive
grammar course. The lessons include clear explanations and examples
with both oral and written work. Parents should make sure to do at
least half of each lesson with the students orally or skip some exercises in
each lesson, so the amount of writing does not become too much for the
students. All of the basic parts of speech are covered (except
interjections), along with diagramming and writing. The emphasis in
writing is on organization and clear writing, rather than on creativity.
Older students who have had some grammar instruction can begin with English
4. If you use Building With Diligence: English 4, you will not
need to add another program to teach writing.We are pleased that English 4 provides a steady progression through the skills necessary for writing, using the Bible as a theme throughout all the lessons. This book goes well with Level 4/5 of Drawn into the Heart
of Reading.
Hardback Pupil Text: $18.60
[Add to Cart]
Teacher's Manual: $25.00
[Add to Cart]
(Unless you have a strong background in grammar, the Teacher's Manual is necessary at this level as an answer key and for additional help with the lessons.)
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Language Lessons for the Elementary Child
by Sandi Queen
If
you prefer a gentler approach to language arts, this book is for you. This volume
will introduce an elementary level child to the skills he needs to begin
learning language arts in an enjoyable, varied way ... each day a little different, building
on what was previously learned. Begin when your child is reading on his own
and ready to move on from phonics to the next level of language arts -
grammar - and is ready to begin a little creative writing. This can be
anytime from ages eight to twelve, depending upon the child. Contains
full color fine art for picture study, copywork lessons, grammar
instruction, creative writing, poetry lessons, letter writing, and much
more.
Our Price $19.95 -
[Add to Cart]
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Igniting Your Writing
by Sandy Larsen
We also recommend Igniting Your Writing for descriptive writing
instruction for levels 4-5 and up. It is written directly to the student and
includes 3 levels for each of the 24 lessons. Lessons are skill-based to
help students improve as writers. Levels include Start-up, Intermediate, and
Advanced. This curriculum helps insecure writers, natural writers, and
unwilling writers gain confidence and competence in writing. This program is
suitable for use with Level 4/5 on up of
Drawn Into the Heart of Reading.
See www.homeschoolwriting.com
for more details.
Our Price $16.99 -
[Add to Cart]
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Approx. Gr. 6 + (or Advanced Gr. 5)
Language
Lessons for the Secondary Child
by Sandi Queen
Language Lessons for the Secondary Child was
written for a child between the ages of ten and fifteen -
whenever they are reading a variety of classical literature and able to
write a short report. This volume contains basic grammar,
punctuation skills, copywork, narration, dictation, picture study, letter
writing, and more - with an emphasis on learning about and learning to
write different types of
poetry. A consumable text with 180 daily lessons and full color classic
paintings, this is the perfect language arts course for an upper
elementary or middle school aged child who is using the Charlotte Mason
approach.
Our Price $19.95 -
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Igniting Your Writing II
by Sandy Larsen
We recommend
Igniting Your Writing II for levels 6 on up. This text helps
students develop the key writing skills of focus, progression and clarity.
They will practice writing to entertain, writing to inform, and writing to
persuade. No advance preparation is required. The guide is written directly
to the student. It includes 24 intermediate lessons and 24 advanced lessons.
The text is meant to be re-used. A teacher's guide is included in the back
of the text. This program is suitable for use with Level 6/7/8 of
Drawn
Into the Heart of Reading. View table of contents at
www.homeschoolwriting.com.
Our Price $19.99 -
[Add to Cart]
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First Language Lessons
for the Well-Trained Mind
by Jessie Wise
FirstLanguage Lessons for the Well-Trained Mind by Jessie Wise
is a first grammar and writing text. This guide uses scripted lessons on
copywork, narration, dictation, and a picture study to develop your
student's language ability. 2 years of instruction are included with 100
lessons each year. The lessons are short and the guide suggests using the
lessons in grades 1 and 2. Since we have changed our recommendations for
grammar to English 2 and 3 (above), we are discounting our remaining copies
of First Language Lessons until they are gone. Visit
www.welltrainedmind.com to view sample pages.
Our Price $18.95
1/2 Price! $9.50E -
[Add to Cart]
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