Writing Through Ancient History Level 2 Manuscript

This Level 2 Manuscript edition of Writing Through Ancient History covers ancient history from creation myths to 400 AD. Level 2 books (for grades 3-5) continue narration and copywork and expect written summaries and dictation. Passages are appropriately longer in Level 2. Reading selections are slightly above the student's grade level encouraging teacher participation and interaction, stretching the student's comprehension skills, and introducing new vocabulary.

The format of the books is consistent through the series: table of contents, introduction and teacher information (i.e. detailed explanations of and expectations for narration, copywork, dictation), and schedules (detailed daily and optional) followed by the passages and models. Each book has four chapters including historical narratives, primary source documents, poetry, and cultural tales. Model Practice spaces follow the passage. Appendices include oral narration questions, a grammar guide (labels and definitions as well as a month by month color coding teaching plan appropriate to the book's level), and a complete collection of the models (by chapter). The daily lessons are interesting (I might even say fascinating) and relatively short; probably 30-40 minutes in Level 2.