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Learning language arts through literature

The Blue Book (1st Grade skills)
Authors: Debbie Strayer and Susan Simpson
Teacher: 200 pages    Student: 229 pages
Skills: phonics, reading, spelling, grammar, vocabulary, handwriting, and higher-order thinking skills
3rd Edition: clearer instructions, colorized student book
Boxed Kit:
      Teacher Book
      Student Book
      Materials Packet
      12 short vowel readers
      6 bridge readers
      12 long vowel readers

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The Red Book (2nd Grade skills)
Authors: Debbie Strayer and Susan Simpson
Teacher: 232 pages   Student: 375 pages
Skills: phonics reading, spelling, grammar, vocabulary, handwriting, and higher-order thinking skills
3rd Edition: three new readers offering more phonics practice
Boxed Kit:
       Teacher Book
        Student Book
        Six Readers:
                        On the Farm
                        Hare Has a Plan
                        In, Out, and About Catfish Pond
                        Up, Down, and Around the Rain Tree
                        The Adventures of Pete the Pirate
                        Famous People

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The Red Book Program
Red Book Readers
In, Out, and About Catfish Pond Red Book Reader
Up, Down, and Around the Rain Tree Red Book Reader
Hare Has a Plan Red Book Reader
The Adventures of Pete the Pirate Red Book Reader
On the Farm Red Book Reader
Famous People Red Book Reader

The Yellow Book (3rd Grade skills)
Authors: Debbie Strayer and Susan Simpson
Teacher: 331 pages    Student: 396 pages
Skills: reading, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, writing mechanics, penmanship, higher-order thinking skills
3rd Edition: dictionary and thesaurus lessons plus new lessons from The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Jungle Book, and “St. George and the Dragon”
Book Studies:
     The White Stallion by Elizabeth Shub
     Madeline by Ludwig Bemelman
     Meet George Washington by Joan Heilbroner
     The Courage of Sarah Noble by Alice Dalgliesh

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The Orange Book (4th Grade skills)
Authors: Debbie Strayer and Susan Simpson
Teacher: 264 pages    Student: 287 pages
Skills: grammar, vocabulary, spelling, writing mechanics, reading, poetry, research, and creative writing, higher-order thinking skills
3rd Edition: reorganized for easier use with added editing and synonym activities
Book Studies:
     The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner
     Wilbur and Orville Wright by Augusta Stevenson
     Ben and Me by Robert Lawson
     The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare

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The Purple Book (5th Grade skills)
Authors: Debbie Strayer and Susan Simpson
Teacher: 302 pages    Student: 347 pages
Skills: grammar, vocabulary, spelling, reading, composition, research, high order thinking skills, higher-order thinking skills
3rd Edition: reorganized for easier use with added vocabulary and spelling exercises
Books Studies:
     Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder
     The Trumpet of the Swan by E. B. White
     Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
     Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink

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The Tan Book (6th Grade skills)
Authors: Diane Welch and Susan Simpson
Teacher: 309 pages    Student: 386
Skills: grammar, vocabular, spelling, reading, creative writing, research, high-order thinking skills
3rd Edition: new lessons that will introduce students to additional classical literature
Book Studies:
     Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham
     The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare
     Big Red by Jim Kjelgaard
     The Horse and His Boy by C. S. Lewis

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The Green Book (7th Grade skills)
Authors: Diane Welch and Susan Simpson
Teacher: 300 pages    Student: 365 pages
Skills: grammar, diagramming, vocabulary, reading, poetry, short story, Shakespeare, research, higher-order thinking skills
3rd Edition: new book study (The Mysterious Benedict Society) plus added exercises to strengthen reading comprehension and writing skills
Book Studies:
     Star of Light by Patricia St. John
     The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Steward
     Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare

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The Gray Book (8th Grade skills)
Authors: Diane Welch and Susan Simpson
Teacher: 274 pages    Student: 364 pages
Skills: grammar, spelling, vocabulary, analogies, word study, composition, narrative writing, persuasive writing, research, high-order thinking skills
3rd Edition: new book study (Daddy-Long-Legs), new lessons and added analogy studies
Book Studies:
     Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster
     A Lantern in Her Hand by Bess Streeter Aldrich
     Eric Liddell by Catherine Swift or another biography of Eric Liddell
     God’s Smuggler by Brother Andrew

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The Gold Book - World Literature
Teacher Book

In-depth look at World Literature: Poetry, Plays, Short Stories, and Novels and More!
Students analyze selections of literature, learn terminology, compare and contrast selections, as well as interpret and formulate opinions about the works. Review poetry: meter, rhyme scheme, literary terms and More!
PERFECT for College Preparation!

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A World Literature Anthology

Compiled by Common Sense Press for use with Learning Language Arts Through Literature, The Gold Book - World Literature.

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The Gold Book - American Literature
Teacher Book

In-depth Look at American Poetry, Short Stories, and Novels
Emphases Include the Elements of Poetry and Fiction and How to Read and Interpret Selections
An Entire Selection Exclusively Devoted to Essay Writing
PERFECT for College Preparation!
These are excellent college preparatory courses.
Cathy Duffy - 100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum

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The Gold Book - British Literature
Teacher Book

In-depth Look at British Poetry, Short Stories, and Novels
Students analyze selections of literature, learn terminology, write essays, book reviews, poetry, and more.
PERFECT for College Preparation!
These are excellent college preparatory courses.
Cathy Duffy - 100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum

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A British Poetry Anthology

Compiled by Common Sense Press for use with Learning Language Arts Through Literature, The Gold Book - British Literature.

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The Gold Book - Literary Criticism
Teacher Book

Students will be introduced to different methods of literary criticism and given instructions, along with example papers, on writing essays.
By the end of the course, the student will have written eleven five-paragraph essays, three five-page essays, and one ten-page essay, as well as a short memoir and a college application essay.
PERFECT for College Preparation!

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A Literary Criticism Anthology

Compiled by Common Sense Press for use with Learning Language Arts Through Literature, The Gold Book - Literary Criticism.

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Wordsmith Series

Wordsmith Apprentice

Develop Writing Excellence Through Unique, Skill-Building Exercises for 4th-6th Grades
Students Join the "Staff" of a Newspaper Which Becomes the Basis for all Writing Exercises
Students Approach Writing with Enthusiasm as they Develop Skills
Janie Cheaney translates the same enthusiasm, humor, and energy that so impressed me in the older-level book in this course for younger students.
Cathy Duffy -- 101 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum

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Wordsmith

The 3rd edition contains updated information, additional material, and more illustrations
Systematic Techniques Improve and Build Creative Writing Skills for Grades 7-9
Student-Friendly Approach Cultivates a Positive Approach to Writing
Easy-to-Follow Exercises and Assignments Make Writing Understandable and Relevant
Other books attempt to meet the same goals, but the presentation here is better than most everything else at this level.
Cathy Duffy -- 101 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum

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Wordsmith Teacher's Guide

The 3rd edition contains updated information, additional material, and more illustrations
Teaching Tips to Encourage Creativity in Young Writers
Answers to Exercises in Wordsmith
Parents who lack confidence in their ability to teach students how to write will appreciate the inexpensive teacher's guide.
Cathy Duffy -- 101 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum

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Wordsmith Craftsman

Builds, Integrates and Polishes Practical Writing Skills for Students Grades 10 and up
Encourages Organization, Classification and Expression of Original Ideas
Perfect College Preparation, Communication and Reasoning are Taught Through Writing Skills
Cheaney's emphasis on style encourages students to move beyond mechanical correctness to excellence in communication skills.
Cathy Duffy -- 101 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum

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Paragraph Writing For Kids

Paragraph Writing for Kids teaches the basic skills of composition, with special emphasis on the thought processes necessary for clear, organized writing. Students are guided through the creation of five types of paragraphs:
·         Descriptive
·         Narrative
·         Persuasive
·         Expository
·         Comparative
Designed to be student-directed, Paragraph Writing for Kids is an effective, fun way to prepare students for writing longer essays.

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Learning American History Through Literature

Grades 1-8 participate in reading books, doing activities, playing games, researching, and creating timelines which make learning American history fun and memorable. Learning American History Through Literature can be used for:

Multi-level teaching
A one or two year course of study
A stand-alone curriculum or as a resource for any other curriculum

Learning American History Through Literature covers seven periods of American history:

Colonial
Revolutionary War
Westward Expansion
Civil War
Industrial Age
World War Years
Postwar Years

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Great Editing Adventure Series

Great Editing Adventure Series Vol. 1
Teacher

Editing Exercises to Teach & Review Grammar
Three Separate Adventure Stories
A Total of 90 Lessons

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Includes Grammar Activities from Great Editing Adventure Series
Space for Students to Write Corrected Version
Great Time Saver for the Teacher!

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Great Editing Adventure Series Vol. 2
Teacher

Editing Exercises to Teach & Review Grammar
Three Separate Adventure Stories
A Total of 90 Lessons

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Student

Includes Grammar Activities from Great Editing Adventure Series
Space for Students to Write Corrected Version
Great Time Saver for the Teacher!

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Great Explorations in Editing
Teacher

Improve Sentence Structure
Learn to Write Clearly & Concisely
Grammar & Punctuation Review

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Includes Grammar Activities from Great Explorations in Editing Series
Space for Student to write Corrected Version
Great Time Saver for the Teacher!

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Spelling

How to Teach Any Child to Spell

Students Learn How to Spell Effectively in the Context of Their Own Writing
Packed With Practical, Helpful Spelling Tips and Rules
Teacher Book/Companion to "Tricks of the Trade" Helps the Teacher with Any Type of Learner

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Tricks of the Trade

Students Learn to Categorize Words from the Context of Their Own Writing
Students Grasp Spelling Concepts to Make Learning Easy and Fun!
Full of Spelling Tips and Rules
Helpful for Any Student Struggling with Spelling

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Bible History

Pillars of the Hebrew Nation, Part 1

Ancient times come alive as students travel through the Hebrew Nation beginning with Creation through Joshua's battle in Chapter 10 of the book of Joshua.
Our Keys to the Past books enhance the study of the Scriptures, using the Bible (Old Testament) as the main text.

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Great Science Adventures

Multilevel teaching for Grades K through 8
24 lessons, with 2-3 lessons completed each week
24 Lots of Science Library Books
Detailed explanation of all activities, letting the teacher get started right away.
Reproducible activities and graphics for student use
This arts-and-crafts approach to science is totally different from anything else I have seen. One of the authors Dinah Zike... shows how to cut and fold paper into all sorts of creative forms to be used by students as tools for learning and presenting information.
Cathy Duffy - 100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum

How to Series

How to Homeschool

Plan and Organize for Success
Teach Reading, Writing & Math with Ease
Combine Subject Areas Through Unit Studies & Much More!
Make Sense of All the Curriculum Choices

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Record Keeping Sheets

3-Hole Punched & Ready to Use
40 Weekly Unit Study Planning Sheets
Color-Coded for Three Children

Black and White

Math

Grocery Cart Math

Your Trips to the Grocery Store Can Become School Lessons in Math

Extra Activities Included for Each Lesson
Full of Discussion Questions To Generalize Learning

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One Hundred Sheep CD

Using Stories from the Gospels, These Original Songs Teach & Reinforce Skip Counting for Numbers 2-10
Includes Professional CD
& Lyric Book

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