Simply Classical Level 2

Simply Classical Curriculum: Level Two - Comprehension, Calculations & Character is part of the Memoria Press special-needs classical readiness program. Please note that the levels for this program are: Level A (Ages 2-3), Level B (Ages 3-4), Level C (Ages 4-5), Level 1 (Ages 5-6), Level 2 (Ages 6-8). The age ranges refer to either chronological age or skill level.

This lesson plan guide contains only the lesson plans to use with the full set of books recommended for the Memoria Press Simply Classical Level 2 course. It cannot be used independently. For the full list of required resources, please see the "More Images" link above under the product image or the Book List (PDF) link.

The lesson plans are broken up into individual tasks for each subject for each day. For example, on Monday of Week 1, assignments are given for the subjects/periods: opening & recitation, phonics & spelling, arithmetic, reading & writing, extended lit (optional), Bible/copywork, cursive, Wonder/Beauty/Imagination (literature, science, history, geography, world, art and music), and an organiz ation/closing prayer. Each task has a checkbox to easily keep track of which assignments were completed.

A pre-test assessment is provided along with a rubric for parents to assess skills to be developed during the program.

Please note that this is a lesson plan book that helps parents plan and assign a group of resources (not included and sold-separately); it does not contain the teaching content itself.

253 pages, spiral-bound, paper cover.

Gently-paced, Simply Classical Level 2 encourages students to grow steadily in reading comprehension, arithmetic, and the cultivation of character. With intensive phonics, students will hone skills for reading and spelling. They will also receive practice with reading fluency through carefully selected stories. Features of this level include:

• Literature resources adapted for special needs

• Step-by-step exercises for successful writing
• Arithmetic lessons enhanced by "living books"
• A new oral spelling program
• 4-day lesson plans with optional 5th-day "Review" or "Delve Deeply" assignment

Simply Classical Curriculum: Level Two - Recitations is part of the Memoria Press special-needs classical readiness "Simply Classical" program. Please note that the levels for this program are: Level A (Ages 2-3), Level B (Ages 3-4), Level C (Ages 4-5), Level 1 (Ages 5-6), Level 2 (Ages 6-8). The age ranges refer to either chronological age or skill level.

This set of lesson plans is taken from the full Level Two Curriculum Manual (sold-separately), which contains a full-year of lesson plans that include multiple subjects, including these recitations. Note that the initial page in this guide says that "you will find your list of recitations in the appendix" - but this guide is the list of recitations found in the appendix of the primary curriculum manual. The opening and closing prayer (used daily) is also provided at the beginning of the lesson plans, along with Code of Conduct for Character. No additional resources are necessary for this particular lesson guide.

Opening Recitation Lesson Plans provide parents with an easy way to integrate recitations into your curriculum, which can help with working memory, oral language, confidence, poise, self-control, and mastery of material. The lesson plans are arranged in grid-box format with one box per week listing each recitation and a place to record if mastered. Each recitation assignment has a checkbox next to it. 11 pages, comb-binding, paper cover. Ages 6-8.

Simply Classical Curriculum: Level Two - Phonics & Spelling is part of the Memoria Press special-needs classical readiness "Simply Classical" program. Please note that the levels for this program are: Level A (Ages 2-3), Level B (Ages 3-4), Level C (Ages 4-5), Level 1 (Ages 5-6), Level 2 (Ages 6-8). The age ranges refer to either chronological age or skill level.

This set of lesson plans is taken from the full Simply Classical Level Two Curriculum Manual (sold-separately), which contains a full-year of lesson plans that include multiple subjects, including these phonics & reading lesson plans. Note that this guide simply schedules work found in other resources that must be purchased in order to use this; the following resources are required for this lesson plan:

• Memoria Press Phonics Flashcards

• Classical Phonics
• Core Skills Phonics Level 2 (Steck-Vaughn)
• Simply Classical Spelling: Step by Step Words

This set of "Phonics and Spelling" lesson plans organizes tasks in an easy-to-follow grid-box layout. Individual boxes cover Monday-Friday for each of the 34 weeks covered by this lesson plan, with all assignments included in the daily box. Lesson plans for an 8-week summer review (which uses Core Skills Phonics 3 and Core Skills Phonics 1) are also included.

25 pages, comb-bound, paper cover. Ages 6-8.

Simply Classical Spelling: Book Two - Step by Step Words is part of the Memoria Press special-needs classical readiness program.

The spelling series gives struggling writers an incremental, multi-sensory approach with an oral/aural emphasis. Each week includes targeted Word Study exercises to promote linguistic awareness, cognitive flexibility, and improved spelling skills through writing words, seeing words in context, and doing a short word study. Thirty-four weeks of instruction are included, including standard spelling list weeks, review, and a mixed test at the end. 154 pages, softcover. Consumable and non-reproducible. Designed for ages 6-8 (whether chronological age or skill level).

Simply Classical Curriculum: Level Two - Math is part of the Memoria Press special-needs classical readiness "Simply Classical" program. Please note that the levels for this program are: Level A (Ages 2-3), Level B (Ages 3-4), Level C (Ages 4-5), Level 1 (Ages 5-6), Level 2 (Ages 6-8). The age ranges refer to either chronological age or skill level.

This set of lesson plans is taken from the full Simply Classical Level Two Curriculum Manual (sold-separately), which contains a full-year of lesson plans that include multiple subjects, including these math/arithmetic lesson plans. Note that this guide simply schedules work found in other resources that must be purchased in order to use this; the following resources are required for this lesson plan:

• Rod and Staff Arithmetic 1 Workbook, Part 2

Simply Classical Curriculum: Level Two - Reading & Writing is part of the Memoria Press special-needs classical readiness "Simply Classical" program. Please note that the levels for this program are: Level A (Ages 2-3), Level B (Ages 3-4), Level C (Ages 4-5), Level 1 (Ages 5-6), Level 2 (Ages 6-8). The age ranges refer to either chronological age or skill level.

This set of lesson plans is taken from the full Simply Classical Level Two Curriculum Manual (sold-separately), which contains a full-year of lesson plans that include multiple subjects, including these reading & writing lesson plans. Note that this guide simply schedules work found in other resources that must be purchased in order to use this; the following resources are required for this lesson plan:

• Moose Moments Short Vowels

• Moose Moments Silent E
• Moose Moments Consonant Digraphs
• At the Farm (ALS -American Language Series)
• Simply Classical Storytime Treasures
• Simply classical writing: Step by Step sentences
• Little Bear
• Little Bear's Visit
• Caps for Sale
• Blueberries for Sal

This set of Reading and Writing lesson plans organizes tasks in an easy-to-follow grid-box layout. Individual boxes cover Monday-Friday for each of the 34 weeks covered by this lesson plan, with assignments and checkboxes included in the daily list. Lesson plans for an 8-week summer review (which includes attempting Make Way for Ducklings) are also included.