This Level 1 is recommended either after Foundations Phonics (and uses the same word list) or another introductory phonics program. From Master Books, this course is recommended at a one-semester pace. This program includes some handwriting practice, parent read-alouds, and continues phonics instruction and students will finish with some 2 syllable words and letter combinations like squ, dge, and scr. Level includes spelling; independent, at-level reading; oral narration; and handwriting. This course requires Charlie and Trike in the Grand Canyon Adventure, Not Too Small at All, and Door of Salvation. The full-semester package includes all 3 books.
Language Lessons for a Living Education 1
SKU
036436
ISBN
9781683442110
Grade 1
Traditional
Christian/Religious
Medium Teacher Involvement
Multi-Sensory
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Product Overview
- 18-week course that incorporates beginning reading skills
- Add reading practice with your choice of reading selections
- Combines material for teacher and one student
- A gentle, Charlotte-Mason flavored approach to Language Arts
Description
Publisher's Description of Language Lessons for a Living Education 1
Move beyond simple phonics to a gentle course that introduces important basics in grammar while encouraging creativity. They will make vital connections between the endearing images they see and the words they learn. Students will enjoy reading fun stories and completing activities in this full-color book.
They will begin to learn how to communicate with age-appropriate vocabulary words and very simple sentences build on and reinforce their understanding of the building blocks of grammar, vocabulary development, spelling, and connections that are at the heart of reading comprehension. Independent reading books and learning to master writing letters and small words are core to the course.
Written with a Charlotte Mason influence but designed for modern homeschoolers, students will enjoy poems and picture studies, as well as faith-growing verses to reinforce what they are learning. Activities include the structure of simple poems, Scripture passages, word rhymes, some basic language rules, creating a dictionary, easy narration, and critical thinking.
The course includes a scope and sequence, daily course calendar, assessments that can be used to assign grades, a recommended reading list, handwriting practice, and simple grammar sheets!
A helpful and detailed daily schedule:
- DAY 1: Focus on a children's book, poem, picture study, select Bible verses
- DAY 2 & 3: Phonics reviews, new words, letter combination, writing practice, simple grammar concepts
- DAY 4: Review grammar concepts, more phonics, fun with simple spelling and words
- DAY 5: Word lists for creating your own dictionary
Includes a variety of learning activities applied through reading, observation, copywork, picture study, simple grammar, spelling, select poems, and Bible verses.
A selection of additional learning resources in the back of the book, including practice sheets, to help them master basic concepts. Reviews are also incorporated throughout the course to help students understand and apply what they learn.
Required Course Materials: This course has an integrated reading component that uses Charlie and Trike in the Grand Canyon Adventure, Not Too Small at All, and The Door of Salvation are required for the course. All three books are available from Master Books.
Category Description for Language Lessons for a Living Education Level 1
Level 1 is the first step for students after they’ve completed a beginning phonics program. Phonics instruction will continue; students will finish with some two syllable words and letter combinations like squ, dge, and scr. Students will ease into reading aloud, reading large print sentences directed by the parent. They’ll also enjoy three read-alouds from Master Books that highlight both a Creationist and evangelical viewpoint. Purchase as a set or individually. This level includes spelling; independent, at-level reading; oral narration; and handwriting.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grade: | 1 |
| Brand: | Master Book Publishers |
| ISBN: | 9781683442110 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.875 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.375 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.8125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 2.1 |
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