The Core Instructor Text is the scripted teacher's book for the entire four years. All rules and examples as well as teaching notes explaining the ambiguities and difficulties of each grammatical construct are built into student-teacher dialogues. There are question/answer dialogues for 130 lessons. Including reviews, the expectation is lessons on 4 days a week for 36 weeks. It helps to have an understanding of classical methodology to appreciate what is here. Essentially, each of the lessons contains a single theme that will be repeated in each of the program's four years. The idea is that at first concepts will be imperfectly grasped but through repetition and through four years of exercises, mastery of both concept and applications will be perfected. The instruction is done through teacher-student dialogues. That means a significant time investment will need to be made by the teacher (I'm guessing 15-20 minutes per lesson) for each of the four years. While this may seem a bit daunting, remember that everything is scripted (i.e. provided for you) with little to no teacher prep and that you will also gain familiarity with the dialogues as you progress through the years. PB. 387 pgs.
Grammar for the Well-Trained Mind: Core Instructor Text, Years 1-4
Description
Grammar for the Well-Trained Mindtakes students from basic definitions ("A noun is the name of a person, place, thing, or idea") through advanced sentence structure and analysisall the grammar skills needed to write and speak with eloquence and confidence.
This innovative program combines the three essential elements of language learning:understanding and memorizing rules(prescriptive teaching),repeatedexposure to examples of how those rules are used(descriptive instruction), andpractice using those rules in exercises and in writing(practical experience).
Each year, parents and teachers go through the dialogue, rules, and examples in theCore Instructor Text; students follow along in theStudent Workbook. This repetition solidifies the concepts, definitions, and examples in the student's mind.
There arefourStudent Workbooks, one for each year. EachStudent Workbookcontainsthe same rules and examplesbut four completely different sets of exercises and assignments, allowing students to develop a wide-ranging knowledge of how the rules and examples are put to use in writing.
EachStudent Workbookcomes with its ownKey, providing not only answers, but also explanations for the parent/instructor, and guidance as to when the answers might be ambiguous (as, in English, they often are).
All of the rules covered, along with the repeated examples for each, are assembled for ongoing reference in theComprehensive Handbook of Rules. This will become the student's indispensable guide to writing through high school, into college and beyond.
TheCore Instructor Textprovides not only rules and examples, butscripted dialoguethat makes it possible for any parent or teacher to use the program effectively, along withinstructor notesthat thoroughly explain ambiguities and difficulties.
- Scripted lessons make it possible for any parent or teacher to use the program effectively.
- Step-by-step instruction takes students from the most basic concepts through advanced grammatical concepts such as modal and hortative verbs and multiple functions of noun clauses.
- Extensive diagramming exercises reinforce the rules and help technical and visual learners to understand and use the English language effectively. All diagrams are thoroughly explained to the instructor/parent.
- Text for examples and exercises are drawn from great works of literature, as well as from well-written nonfiction texts in science, mathematics, and the social sciences.
- Regular review is built into each year of work.
- Core textis designed to be used effectively with students from fifth grade through high school, regardless of background.
- The program is easily customizable to each student's strengths and weaknesses.
Grammar for the Well-Trained Mind is a comprehensive, classical grammar program by Susan Wise Bauer designed to bring students to a high level of mastery in English grammar, usage, and mechanics. It serves as the natural next step after First Language Lessons.
Using a four-year rotation with four color levels (Red, Purple, Blue, and Yellow), students cycle through the same grammar concepts with fresh sentences each year, allowing for deep mastery through repetition and increasing complexity.
Key Curriculum Features:
- Thorough coverage of all major grammar topics including parts of speech, phrases, clauses, diagramming, punctuation, and usage
- Classical methodology with scripted teacher-student dialogue
- Progressive lessons from basic to advanced college-level grammar
- Extensive practice through exercises, reviews, and application
- High-quality literary model sentences from timeless authors
- Flexible pacing allowing for completion in one year per level or spread across multiple years
Program Components:
- Core Instructor Text & Grammar Guidebook: Foundational teaching material used across all levels
- Student Workbooks: Consumable books with exercises and practice (one book per color level)
- Answer Keys: Detailed explanations for each level
- Diagramming Dictionary: Helpful recommended reference for sentence diagramming
Grammar for the Well-Trained Mind stands out for its rigorous yet methodical approach that builds strong grammatical understanding and writing foundations. It is an excellent choice for classical homeschoolers committed to achieving grammar mastery over the middle and high school years.
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| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 5-8 |
| Brand: | Well-Trained Mind Press |
| Author: | Susan Wise Bauer |
| ISBN: | 9781945841026 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.625 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.8125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 2.15 |