The Workbooks provides all the needed teacher preparation for each level making the program very user-friendly. The first half of each book is the teacher's portion. This comes close to being scripted with all lessons carefully detailed. Copywork and narration excerpts for each lesson are included with background information provided and comprehension questions (with possible answers) that lead the child comfortably to narration. The last half of the books are the student pages. Grade-appropriate writing space is provided on these pages along with copywork models. Occasionally, pen-and-ink illustrations brighten the pages. It is suggested that these be removed and given to the student, but they are reproducible for family use (schools and co-ops need to make other arrangements with Well Trained Mind Press). You can also purchase the pack of Student Pages separately if that is more convenient for you.
The Complete Writer: Writing With Ease provides easy-to-use materials for teaching young students how to form thoughts and develop written communication. Considered a companion to the Well-Trained Mind’s First Language Lessons, it also would work alongside other grammar-based language arts programs. At the heart of the program is the one-on-one instruction. From copywork and dictation (putting words on paper) to narration (verbalizing ideas), students ultimately combine these skills in Year 3 and the optional Year 4. There are two options for teaching the course:
The Text meets the need of families who prefer to create individualized daily lessons following the model given. It provides a program overview of all levels with a week of detailed lesson plans followed by a general scope and sequence for the remainder of each level.
This curriculum provides easy to use scripted lessons for the instructor, so there is minimal instructor preparation. Excerpts are taken from high quality and fun literature pieces. Great for…
Part of our school 1st grade curriculum
I've used this for each of my children and find it to be easy to implement, effective and efficient with our time.
I have the textbook, but I have decided I would benefit by getting the reading sources to make my instruction easier and less time consuming in trying to find readings related to lessons.