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Simply Classical Writing: Step-by-Step Sentences Book 1 (Read-Aloud Edition)
SKU
066110
ISBN
9781615387144
Grade 1-3
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Charlotte Mason
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Description
This book begins with "Teacher Notes," which contains helpful information like the supply list (colored pencils, pencil with good eraser and required resource books), teaching tips and a suggested schedule. A list of 12 Rules about Sentences follows which is integral to the lessons and serves as a valuable reference for student and teacher of the basics for good writing.
Book 1 accompanies Simply Classical Level 2. Combines classical copybook, grammar rules, and composition into carefully sequenced instruction, so students can develop early writing skills. Weekly lessons are 3 pages long and include a reading, sentence rule(s) to learn, copy work, a sentence activity, and a drawing/illustration activity. The Read Aloud Edition require numerous additional resources; see website or contact us for list.
Writing lines measure 1/2 and have a dotted center. Includes certificate of completion. No separate teacher answer key is available. Consumable, non-reproducible student books. 118-119 pgs. pb.
Publisher's Description of Simply Classical Writing: Step-by-Step Sentences Book 1 (Read-Aloud Edition)
The progressive approach leaves beginning writers ill-prepared. This series combines classical copybook, grammar rules, and composition into one carefully sequenced series of explicit instruction, so students can practice early writing skills with confidence.
Category Description for Complete English Programs
These materials offer complete coverage of both writing and grammar.
Category Description for Memoria Press: Simply Classical Writing
Created to accompany the Simply Classical Curriculum Level 2 (#065885), this would also work well as a stand-alone introductory writing course for young elementary children or those who have been overwhelmed with other programs and may need a slower, methodical approach.
Formatted similarly, each book begins with "Teacher Notes" which lists suggested supplies (green, blue, and red colored pencils, pencil with good eraser and required resource books), teaching information and a brief four-day suggested schedule. Also, includes tips for modifying the lessons for struggling students and additional challenge exercises for children who find the course too easy. In this section is also a list of the 12 Rules about Sentences that are taught throughout the course. These rules provide an overview of complete sentences, punctuation, types of sentences, spacing, and parts of speech. Each weekly lesson is 3 pages in length and includes a story reading, sentence rule(s) to learn, copy work, a create a sentence activity using a word list, a challenge sentence writing activity to free write about the story, and a drawing/illustration activity. Additional resources are required to accompany each book. Available in two options, Bible Story Edition or the Read Aloud Edition, without Biblical content. The Bible Story Edition requires A Child's Garden of Bible Stories (item #25212), although you can use any Bible story collection by matching the themes to the lesson. The Read Aloud Edition requires numerous additional resources; please contact us for the complete list.
Books are consumable, and not reproducible (except for the extra practice template in the back of the book.) Writing lines measure 1/2" and have a dotted center line. Includes a certificate of completion. SC. 118-119 pgs. ~Deanne
Category Description for Step-By-Step Sentences: Book 1
Created to accompany the Simply Classical Curriculum, this would also work well as a stand-alone introductory writing course for young elementary children or those who have been overwhelmed with other programs and may need a slower, methodical approach.
Books begin with "Teacher Notes," which contains helpful information like the supply list (colored pencils, pencil with good eraser and required resource books), teaching tips and a suggested schedule. A list of 12 Rules about Sentences follows which is integral to the lessons and serves as a valuable reference for student and teacher of the basics for good writing. Each leveled book is available in two options: Bible Story Edition or the Read Aloud Edition without Biblical content.
Book 1 accompanies Simply Classical Level 2. Combines classical copybook, grammar rules, and composition into carefully sequenced instruction, so students can develop early writing skills. Weekly lessons are 3 pages long and include a reading, sentence rule(s) to learn, copy work, a sentence activity, and a drawing/illustration activity. The Bible Story Edition requires A Child's Garden of Bible Stories (item #25212), although you can use any Bible story collection by matching the themes to the lesson. The Read Aloud Edition require numerous additional resources; see website or contact us for list. Writing lines measure 1/2" and have a dotted center. Includes certificate of completion. No separate teacher answer key is available. Consumable, non-reproducible student books. 118-119 pgs. pb.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Memoria Press |
| Author: | Cheryl Swope |
| Grades: | 1-3 |
| ISBN: | 9781615387144 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.75 |
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