Multi-Level Grammar Curriculum

Grammar for the Well-Trained Mind takes students from basic definitions ("A noun is the name of a person, place, thing, or idea") through advanced sentence structure and analysis--all 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), repeated exposure to examples of how those rules are used (descriptive instruction), and practice using those rules in exercises and in writing (practical experience).

Each year, parents and teachers go through the dialogue, rules, and examples in the Core Instructor Text; students follow along in a Workbook. This repetition solidifies the concepts, definitions, and examples in the student's mind.

There are four Workbooks, one for each year. Each Workbook contains the same rules and examples--but 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.

Each Workbook comes with its own Key, 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 the Comprehensive Handbook of Rules. This will become the student's indispensable guide to writing through high school, into college and beyond.

The Core Instructor Text provides not only rules and examples, but scripted dialogue that makes it possible for any parent or teacher to use the program effectively, along with instructor notes that 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 Instructor Text is 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.

A revised and updated new edition of the bestselling workbook and grammar guide

The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation is a concise, entertaining workbook and guide to English grammar, punctuation, and usage. This user-friendly resource includes simple explanations of grammar, punctuation, and usage; scores of helpful examples; dozens of reproducible worksheets; and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar to students of all ages. Appropriate for virtually any age range, this authoritative guide makes learning English grammar and usage simple and fun. This updated Eleventh Edition reflects the latest updates to English usage and grammar and features a fully revised two-color design and lay-flat binding for easy photocopying.

Clear and concise, easy-to-follow, offering "just the facts"

Fully updated to reflect the latest rules in grammar and usage along with new quizzes

Ideal for students from seventh grade through adulthood in the US and abroad

For anyone who wants to understand the major rules and subtle guidelines of English grammar and usage, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation offers comprehensive, straightforward instruction.

With this 100+ Series(TM) Grammar book, students will learn the basics needed for writing and speaking correctly. Each page presents an important grammar rule, followed by practical exercises. Grammar themes may be repeated across several pages, which gives students a chance to practice and reinforce new skills and concepts. The book for grades 1-2 covers alphabetical order, antonyms, synonyms, nouns, verbs, adjectives, and much more.

The 100+ Series(TM) Grammar series for grades 1 to 8 supports language and literacy fluency. Each book offers systematic practice and use of basic grammar skills at grade level. The books are aligned to the Common Core State Standards. Presentation of skills is reinforced with practical application by requiring students to apply new learning while writing and editing texts. Each book includes reproducible content to help students reinforce essential grammar skills.

Ten-Minute Activities, Grades 1-3 is full of quick learning activities that span the curriculum. Skills and concepts addressed include: - Language Arts--spelling, letter sounds, grammar, alphabetical order, oral language, and categorizing - Mathematics--sorting, number facts, patterns, place value, counting, and money - Social Studies--map skills, geography, and community helpers - Science--classifying, animals, senses, and attributes - Indoor recess--motor skills, auditory memory, and dramatic play A few the activities are: - Language Arts--The Alliteration Game, Alphabet Chains, The Silent "E" Game - Mathematics--Shapely Sums, Body Patterns, Addition Facts Flip - Social Studies--All in the Family, Jump for Directions, Continent Spotlight, Away We Go! - Science--Earth Layers Chant, Habitat Hunt, Air Power - Indoor Recess--Shoe Salad, Motion Sickness, Mannequin, Yardstick Limbo