Level 3A covers sentence diagramming; declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory sentences; adjectives and adverbs; predicate verbs, nominatives and adjectives; prepositional phrases; personal pronouns; sensory linking verbs; indirect objects; interrogative pronouns; and relative clauses. The scripted Teacher's Edition provides lesson planning suggestions, activities, all student book and practice sheet answers, notes and tips, and extensive explanation and helps for using the analytical approach. Duplicated from the student book is a glossary, song lyrics, and author bios. The publisher's web site also provides teacher help such as suggested schedule options and video support (for some levels). An accelerated 5-day per week option (From the Sideline) is available if you wish to finish both A and B in one semester.
A one-semester course for grades 5 or 6 and up
In addition to the full student text, the robust teacher's edition includes:
Well-Ordered Language Level 3 is the third part in a four-level series that demonstrates that grammar is an engaging study that appeals to children's natural curiosity about words and language. It presents grammar in a clear, orderly way, while simultaneously seeking to cultivate children's wonder of language with instruction in the context of narrative and language, attractive illustrations, and samples taken from classic children's literature and poetry. Through Well-Ordered Language's unique, creative, and orderly method of analyzing the grammatical functions of the parts of speech, students will find the mastery of grammar achievable, meaningful, and delightful.
The carefully crafted pedagogy of this book helps students learn the mechanics of grammar while they also see the power of language unfolding before them as they learn to gather and arrange words to express their thoughts clearly and accurately. Students will not merely be able to identify the parts of a sentence, but also will understand how words behave in a sentence. This book is designed so that teachers and students actively engage with each other and with the concepts in each lesson by means of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Learning is reinforced by the singing of lively chants and songs that correspond to each chapter.
The previous level, Well-Ordered Language Level 2,aided students in mastering the eight parts of speech, along with prepositional phrases; compound elements; subject, object, possessive, interrogative, and relative pronouns; compound sentences; and relative clauses. Any student who has mastered these concepts should be prepared for Well-Ordered Language Level 3. In Book 3A, students will review and strengthen skills already learned while also being introduced to several new concepts. Students will also continue to develop their understanding of diagramming sentences, visualizing the grammatical relationships within increasingly complex sentences.
These programs focus on grammar only and do not cover usage or mechanics.
Subtitled The Curious Child’s Guide to Grammar, this full-bodied series teaches grammar by capitalizing on students’ inquisitiveness. Teacher and student (or classroom) actively work together in this 2-volume-per-year, classical-approach program which emphasizes the ordering and analyzing of words and their functions in sentences. Understanding language should bring joy and delight! The series analyzes excerpts from great literature and poetry using comprehension and grammar-related questions. In addition, each chapter employs a continuing story using the characters pictured on the front cover. Periodically, additional features such as “From the Writer’s Desk” or sideline notes provide additional learning opportunities or classroom guidance.
Lessons follow a recommended 30-40 minutes/day (your choice of 3, 4 or 5-day per week schedules) with a review it, practice it, and analyze it steps. Typically, each week starts with singing/chanting to learn key terms or concepts. During the week, work through Lessons A-C, by modeling, practicing, diagramming, and reinforcing. At the week’s end, work through optional fables/tales and take a quiz. Components are sold individually or as semester sets. First semester (A) sets include that level’s Songs and Chants digital Extra Practice and Assessments. B semester sets will include that semester’s Extra Practice and Assessments. Each of these digital items can be purchased separately.
The scripted Teacher’s Editions (240+ pgs) provide lesson planning suggestions, activities, all student book and practice sheet answers, notes and tips, and extensive explanation and helps for using the analytical approach. Duplicated from the student book is a glossary, song lyrics, and author bios. The publisher’s website also provides, for free, teacher help such as suggested schedule options and how-to-teach videos. An accelerated 5-day per week option is available if you wish to finish both A and B of one level in one semester.
The consumable Student (250+ pgs) contains a glossary of terms (defined and includes the book level and chapter used), song lyrics, a few pages for notes, and short bios with photos of all authors referenced. Each weekly lesson follows a repeated format of review, learn, practice, learn, and analyze. Students analyze sentences and learn grammar in choral form (with movements and gestures) and make written notations. A To the Source section emphasizes Greek and Latin roots.
The revised Level 1 (grades 3-4) teaches students to understand, analyze, and mark sentences using songs. Diagramming at this level uses a specially created WOL pre-diagramming notation system which involves the student in learning and labeling word functions, identifying each word’s role and why it functions the way it does and how it relates to others.
The publisher recommends starting with Level 1, but if students are extremely comfortable with the eight parts of speech and their functions, they could begin with Level 2A.
Level 2 (grades 4-5) continues with sentence marking and analysis, using increasingly more complicated sentences. Though not specifically designed to be used together, the fables in Levels 1 and 2 of this series are also found in levels 1-3 of Writing and Rhetoric (also from Classical Academic Press), so students could use the levels of these two curricula in combination.
Level 3 (grades 5-6) and Level 4 (grades 6-7) continue using tools and diagramming to analyze more advanced grammatical concepts in even more complicated sentences. If your students have mastered the 8 parts of speech; prepositional phrases; compound subjects; objects; possessive, interrogative and relative pronouns; compound sentences; and relative clauses, your students are ready for level 3A.
Additionally, Songs/Chants Digital Audio Streaming and Extra Practice & Assessments Digital Files are available for each grade level. If beginning the program at a higher level, you’ll need the chants from all previous levels. Song and Chant lyrics are available free from the publisher. Extra Practice & Assessments are available for each level. These provide PDF practice sheets for each chapter semester with extra practice; an extra Lesson to enjoy; glossary, extra sentences for analysis; a quiz; and more. The number of PDF practice sheets will vary by level (90-110). These Extra Practice licenses expire after one year; Songs & Chants do not, but are individual family licenses only. After ordering, customers will be sent an access code in 1-3 business days for digital products and are nonreturnable. Redeem codes on the Classical Academic Press website in the "My Library" section on https://classicalacademicpress.com/.
Level 3A covers sentence diagramming; declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory sentences; adjectives and adverbs; predicate verbs, nominatives and adjectives; prepositional phrases; personal pronouns; sensory linking verbs; indirect objects; interrogative pronouns; and relative clauses.
| Product Format: | Paperback |
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| Brand: | Classical Academic Press |
| Grades: | 5-6 |
| ISBN: | 9781600513190 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 1.0625 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 3 |
