First Language Lessons for the Well-Trained Mind by Jessie Wise

ISBN13: 9780971412927
ISBN: 0971412928
UPC: 000000137379


Group: Homeschool
Publisher: Peace Hill Press
Format: Paperback
Category: Language Arts, Grammar and Proofreading
Reading/Grade Level: Kindergarten to 3rd

Description:

A two-year beginning grammar and writing course. Parents can assure their child's success in language arts with this simple-to-use, scripted guide. First Language Lessons uses picture study and other classical techniques to develop the child's language ability in those first two all-important years of study. First Language Lessons is a complete beginning grammar and writing text that covers a wide range of topics including parts of speech, forming complete sentences, beginning writing, storytelling, and narration skills. The scripted exercises also train a child's ear so that he uses correct grammar. Original, up-to-date, clear illustrations make picture study both engaging and effective.

The Best of traditional learning in a fresh, new format.

A complete grammar and writing text for those first two all-important years of study, First Language Lessons for the Well-Trained Mind uses copywork, narration, dictation, picture study, and other classical techniques to develop the young student's language ability.

Scripted lessons give the teacher direction and confidence.

Original, clear illustrations relate the lessons to the student's own world.

Simple, focused learning goals build a strong foundation for achievement.

About the Author:

Jessie Wise, a former elementary school teacher and principal, is an educational consultant, speaker, and writer. She is the co-author of The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education At Home.

Example:

What is the boy looking at?

He is looking at a butterfly.

"Butterfly" is a noun. We learned the definition of a nound last lesson. Let's say it together three times: A noun is the name of a person, place, thing, or idea. Is a butterfly a person? Is it a place? Is it a thing? Yes, a butterfly is a thing. Butterfly is a noun because it is the name of a thing.