Continuing in the Cottage Press approach to language arts, this series now crosses over from Charlotte Mason to classical with Fable & Song based on the fable exercise of the ancient progymnasmata. The result? A comprehensive classical grammar and composition course for upper elementary students. The twenty-eight lessons are based on Aesop fables (12), poems (12 most from Robert Louis Stevenson) and parables (4 from the Bible). Language arts coverage includes literary analysis (basic components of a story/poem), grammar and word usage, style aspects, imitation of a worthy literary model (retelling), the writing sequence (plan, write, revise), and copywork. Cover the lessons in a week or several weeks there's flexibility. The Student Book is consumable and provides the daily lessons. Instructional text is written directly to the student. Assignments are included with space provided for writing. Actual compositions (retellings) and copywork are completed on separate paper. Flashcards are encouraged for grammar review and reinforcement. You can make your own or a set is available as a free download from the publisher's website. The Teaching Helps book (sold separately) provides detailed instructions for copywork, grammar, composition, and literary/poetry analysis. There are notes and teacher tips for each lesson as well as an answer key where needed. ~ Janice
Fable & Song Student Book (Language Arts for Grammar Students)
Description
Twenty-eight grammar and composition lessons. Every lesson includes:
- Poetry & Prose–literary analysis: reading and comprehending the basic components of a story or poem, including characters, conflict, and resolution
- Language & Logic–grammar and word usage: spelling analysis, homonyms, synonyms, antonyms, capitalization, punctuation, parts of speech, sentence diagramming, and dictation
- Eloquent Expression—style development: paraphrasing, figures of speech, poetry rhyme & meter
- Classical Composition—imitation of a worthy literary model: retelling a fable or parable, inventing new characters and settings for a fable, and the writing sequence (plan, write, revise)
- Copybook—an invaluable exercise for all ages and stages: careful and precise reproduction of a worthy literary selection
Language Lessons for Grammar Students Fable & Song, a
comprehensive classical grammar and composition course, is based on the fable
exercise of the ancient progymnasmata rhetorical exercises. The twenty-eight lessons are based on
Aesop’s fables (12), poems (12, mostly from Robert Louis Stevenson) and
parables (4 from the Bible). Language arts coverage includes literary analysis
(basic components of a story/poem), grammar and word usage, style aspects,
imitation of a worthy literary model (retelling), the writing sequence (plan,
write, revise), and copywork. The Student Book is consumable and provides the daily lessons.
Instructional text is written directly to the student. Assignments are included
with space provided for writing. Actual compositions (retellings) and copywork
are completed on separate paper. Flashcards are encouraged for grammar review
and reinforcement.
You can make your own or a set is available as a free
download from the publisher’s website. The Teaching Helps book provides
detailed instructions for copywork, grammar, composition, and literary/poetry
analysis, notes and teacher tips, and answers where needed.
Recommended Resources to go along with this study:
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 4-6 |
| Brand: | Cottage Press |
| ISBN: | 9781500728700 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 1 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 2.16 |