Well-Ordered Language

The Well-Ordered Language Level 1A Student Edition revised edition, intended to align Level 1 more closely with the rest of the series, preserves all of the best features of the award-winning 1st edition while incorporating more comprehensive instruction about sentence analysis, Pause for Punctuation and Moment for Mechanics elements, and a Sentence Bank as an extra resource. The revised edition includes new grammar activities and wordplay puzzles, plus several new literary examples. Most important, the lessons are streamlined, and their order realigned in the teacher’s edition to make them more easily accessible during class time. The result is a richer, fuller, more naturally flowing curriculum that fosters wonder and delight in learning to analyze English grammar.

The Well-Ordered Language Level 1A Student Edition, revised ed. will introduce students to:

• Four kinds of sentences (declarative, interrogatory, imperative, and exclamatory)
• Subject and predicate
• Verbs
• Adverbs
• Adjectives
• Direct objects
• Subject pronouns
• Helping verbs

Children are naturally curious and will find and collect such things as sticks, rocks, flowers, leaves, and fruit, arranging them, naming them, and making things out of them. They will even gather creatures such as butterflies and bugs with interest and delight.

What if the study of grammar could harness a child’s natural curiosity? What if it could be a source of delight to children? The Well-Ordered Language curriculum presents the study of language in a way that appeals to a child’s inborn curiosity and desire to collect, gather, and order. The curriculum presents grammar in a clear, orderly way, while simultaneously seeking to cultivate a child’s wonder of language by presenting instruction in the context of narrative and language, attractive illustrations, and samples taken from classic children’s literature and poetry.

Students will not merely be able to identify the parts of a sentence, but also will understand how words behave in a sentence. As students see the components of language (the parts of speech) unfold before them throughout the Well-Ordered Language series, they will be able to apply their knowledge, gathering and arranging words to express their thoughts clearly and accurately.

The curriculum is designed for teachers and students to actively engage with each other and with the grammatical concepts in each lesson, using language skills—reading, writing, speaking, and listening—along with physical movement, songs, and chants. Through Well-Ordered Language’s unique, creative, and orderly method of analyzing the grammatical functions of the parts of speech, students will find the mastery of grammar achievable, meaningful, and delightful.

In addition to the full student text, the robust teacher’s edition includes:

• Pedagogical guidance and tips embedded in the text and collected in an appendix
• Extensive explanation of and guidance in Well-Ordered Language’s unique analytic approach to grammar
• Suggested activities and games for review
• Answers for all student exercises
• Suggested schedules for teaching Well-Ordered Language Level 1A

The Well-Ordered Language curriculum from Classical Academic Press presents the study of language in a way that's designed to appeal to a child's inborn curiosity and desire to collect and order.

The narrated chapters are written directly to children and feature enjoyable black-and-white illustrations plus samples from children's literature and poetry. There are eight chapters in this one-semester curriculum; each begins with an introduction that teaches the concepts and the choral analysis of the sentence (which models the focus on the chapter). This is followed by the "Lessons to Learn" section, which includes daily 15-minute lessons labeled as Introductory, A, B, C, and Review. The 15-minute "Lessons to Practice" pages correspond (and are interwoven with) the "Lessons to Learn" pages; these are designed for guided class practice and are a core part of daily lessons. Finally, the "Lessons to Enjoy" section is a weekly, 30+ minute option that provides a poem, fable, and enrichment activities.

This teacher's edition is designed to be used with the Well-Ordered Language 1B. It includes full-size reproductions of the student book pages with correct answers overlaid; notes to the teacher are also integrated on the page for easy teaching. 245 pages, softcover.

The Well-Ordered Language curriculum from Classical Academic Press presents the study of language in a way that's designed to appeal to a child's inborn curiosity and desire to collect and order. Teachers and students will use language skills-reading, writing, speaking, and listening-along with physical movement, songs, and chants-to engage with the grammatical concepts in each lesson.

Well-Ordered Language 2A covers one semester; it is the first half of the last level in a four-part/two-level series (e.g. Level 1 A & B, Level 2 A & B).

Students will learn to identify the parts of a sentence and understand how words behave in a sentence. As students see the components of language, they will be able to apply their knowledge by expressing their thoughts clearly and accurately. Well-Ordered Language Level 2A will introduce students to:

• Four kinds of sentences (declarative, interrogatory, imperative, exclamatory) and principal elements

• Adverbs
• Adjectives
• Predicate verbs and direct objects
• Predicate nominatives
• Predicate adjectives
• Predicate review
• Possessive nouns

The previous level, Well-Ordered Language Level 1, helped students to master the eight parts of speech, along with object pronouns, prepositional and adverbial phrases, compound subjects, compound verbs, and compound objects. Any student who mastered these concepts should be prepared for Well-Ordered Language Level 2. In Book 2A, students will review and strengthen skills learned in Level 1 and be introduced to several new concepts. Student using this text will also learn to diagram sentences, visualizing the grammatical relationships within sentences. Though it's recommended the Well-Ordered Language series is started from the beginning, if students are comfortable with the eight parts of speech and their functions, they can start directly in Level 2A.

Grades 4-5. 216 pages, softcover. One-semester.

This teacher's edition is designed to be used with the Well-Ordered Language 2A Student Edition (not included and sold-separately). It includes full-size reproductions of the student book pages with correct answers overlaid; notes to the teacher are also integrated on the page for easy teaching.

It also includes:

• Pedagogical guidance and tips embedded in the text and collected in an appendix

• Extensive explanation of and guidance in Well-Ordered Language's unique analytic approach to grammar and diagramming sentences
• Suggested activities and games for review
• Answers for all student exercises
• Suggested schedules for teaching Well-Ordered Language Level 2A

The Well-Ordered Language curriculum from Classical Academic Press presents the study of language in a way that's designed to appeal to a child's inborn curiosity and desire to collect and order. Teachers and students will use language skills- - -reading, writing, speaking, and listening-- -along with physical movement, songs, and chants to engage with the grammatical concepts in each lesson. Grammar is presented in a clear, orderly way, while simultaneously seeking to cultivate a child's sense of wonder through well-crafted narrative and language, attractive illustrations, and samples taken from classic children's literature and poetry.

Well-Ordered Language 2B covers one semester; it is the second half of the last level in a four part, two-level series (e.g. Level 1 A & B, Level 2 A & B).

Students will learn to identify the parts of a sentence and understand how words behave in a sentence. As students see the components of language, they will be able to apply their knowledge by expressing their thoughts clearly and accurately. Well-Ordered Language Level 2B will introduce students to:

• Sentence diagramming (visualizing grammatical relationships within sentences)

• Four kinds of sentences (declarative, interrogatory, imperative, exclamatory) and principal elements
• Prepositional phrases
• Compound elements
• Subject pronouns
• Object pronouns
• Possessive pronouns
• Interrogative pronouns
• Compound sentences
• Relative pronouns and relative clauses

This book contains three options for class 3, 4, or 5 times per week, with each lesson expected to take approximately 30-40 minutes.

The previous level, Well-Ordered Language Level 1, helped students to master the eight parts of speech, along with object pronouns, prepositional and adverbial phrases, compound subjects, compound verbs, and compound objects. Any student who mastered these concepts should be prepared for Well-Ordered Language Level 2. In Book 2A, students reviewed and strengthened skills learned in Level 1 and were introduced to several new concepts. Though it's recommended the Well-Ordered Language series is started from the beginning, if students are comfortable with the eight parts of speech and their functions, they can start directly in Level 2A before progressing to Level 2B.

Grades 4-5. 225 pages, softcover. Consumable and non-reproducible. Covers one semester.

This teacher's edition is designed to be used with the Well-Ordered Language Level 2B Student Book (not-included and sold-separately).

It includes full-size reproductions of the student book pages with correct answers inserted; notes to the teacher ("From the Sideline" boxes) are also integrated in the margins for easy teaching. Teacher "Notes" pages are also included to help walk students through the exercises. These lesson guides include "Review It" and "Practice It" exercises along with a scripted modeling exercise to help walk students through diagramming before they try it themselves.

This guide includes:

• Pedagogical guidance and tips embedded in the text and collected in an appendix

• Extensive explanations and guidance for Well-Ordered Language's unique analytic approach to grammar and diagramming sentences
• Suggested activities and games for review
• Answers for all student exercises
• Suggested schedules for teaching Well-Ordered Language Level 2B

225 pages, softcover.

Covers one semester. Grades 4-5 & up.

The Well-Ordered Language curriculum from Classical Academic Press presents the study of language in a way that's designed to appeal to a child's inborn curiosity and desire to collect and order. Teachers and students will use language skills--reading, writing, speaking, and listening--along with physical movement, songs, and chants, to engage with the grammatical concepts in each lesson.

Well-Ordered Language 3A covers one semester; it is the first half of the third year in the series.

Students will be able to identify the parts of a sentence and understand how words behave in a sentence. As students see the components of language, they will be able to apply their knowledge by expressing their thoughts clearly and accurately. Lessons feature clear, easy-to-understand chapters that explain the concepts directly to the student plus exercise pages to practice newly-learned concepts. Well-Ordered Language Level 3A will introduce students to:

• Sentence diagramming

• Four kinds of sentences (declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory), principal elements, adjectives & adverbs
• Predicate verbs, predicate nominatives & predicate adjectives
• Prepositional phrases
• Personal pronouns
• Sensory linking verbs
• Indirect objects
• Interrogative pronouns
• Relative (adjectival) clauses

It's recommended the Well-Ordered Language series is started from the beginning; if students are comfortable with the eight parts of speech; compound elements; su bject/object/possessive/interrogative/relative pronouns; compound sentences; and relative clauses, they should be prepared for Level 3A. Three scheduling options are included for 5, 4, and 3-times per week, with each period lasting 30-40 minutes.

Grades 5-6. 241 pages, softcover. One-semester.

This teacher's edition is designed to be used with the Well-Ordered Language Level 3A Student Book (sold-separately).It includes full-size reproductions of the student book pages with correct answers overlaid; notes to the teacher are also integrated on the page for easy teaching.

It also includes:

• Pedagogical guidance and tips embedded in the text
• Extensive explanation of and guidance in Well-Ordered Language's unique analytic approach to grammar and diagramming sentences
• Suggested activities and games for review
• Answers for all student exercises
• Three suggested schedules for teaching Well-Ordered Language Level 3A

The Well-Ordered Language curriculum from Classical Academic Press presents the study of language in a way that's designed to appeal to a child's inborn curiosity and desire to collect and order. Teachers and students will use language skills--reading, writing, speaking, and listening--along with physical movement, songs, and chants, to engage with the grammatical concepts in each lesson.

Well-Ordered Language 3B covers one semester; it is the second half of the third year in the series.

Students will be able to identify the parts of a sentence and understand how words behave in a sentence. As students see the components of language, they will be able to apply their knowledge by expressing their thoughts clearly and accurately. Lessons feature clear, easy-to-understand chapters that explain the concepts directly to the student plus exercise pages to practice newly-learned concepts. Well-Ordered Language Level 3B will introduce students to:

• Sentence diagramming

• Adverbial elements: adverbs, interrogative adverbs, adverbial prepositional phrases, and adverbial noun phrases
• Adverbial clauses
• Reflexive pronouns
• Verbals: participles, gerunds, and infinitives
• Types of sentences: simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex

It's recommended the Well-Ordered Language series is started from the beginning. In Book 3B students will review and strengthen skills learned in previous levels, including Book 3A, while also being introduced to new concepts. Three scheduling options are included for 5, 4, and 3-times per week, with each period lasting 30-40 minutes.

Grades 5-6 and up. 232 pages, softcover. Consumable. One-semester.

This teacher's edition is designed to be used with the Well-Ordered Language 3B Student Book (not-included and sold-separately). It includes full-size reproductions of the student book pages with correct answers overlaid; notes to the teacher are also integrated on the page for easy teaching.

It also includes:

• Pedagogical guidance and tips embedded in the text

• Extensive explanation of and guidance in Well-Ordered Language's unique analytic approach to grammar and diagramming sentences
• Activities and games for review
• Answers for all student exercises
• Suggested schedules for teaching Well-Ordered Language Level 3B

Well-Ordered Language Level 4 is the fourth part in a four-level series that demonstrates that grammar is an engaging study that appeals to students' natural curiosity about words and language.cover. 248 pages, softcover. Grades: 6-8.

In Book 4A, students will review and strengthen skills already learned in previous levels while also being introduced to several new concepts.Students will also continue to develop their understanding of diagramming sentences, visualizing the grammatical relationships within increasingly complex sentences. In Well-Ordered Language Level 4A students will learn about:

• Sentence diagramming (visualizing grammatical relationships within sentences)
• Principal elements, adverbs & adjectives
• Predicate verbs, predicate nominatives & predicate adjectives
• Prepositional phrases
• Personal pronouns
• Indirect objects
• Interrogative pronouns & interrogative adverbs
• Relative clauses with relative pronouns & relative adverbs
• Appositives

In addition to the full student text, the robust teacher’s edition includes:

• Pedagogical guidance and tips
• Extensive explanation of and guidance in Well-Ordered Language’s unique analytic approach to grammar
• Explanation of and guidance in diagramming sentences
• Suggested activities and games for review
• Answers for all student exercises
• Suggested schedules for teaching Well-Ordered Language Level 4A (not included and sold-separately). 

400 pages, softcover. Grades: 6 and Up.

Well-Ordered Language Level 4 is the fourth part in a four-level series that demonstrates that grammar is an engaging study that appeals to students' natural curiosity about words and language.cover. 248 pages, softcover. Grades: 6-8.

In Book 4B, students will review and strengthen skills accumulated throughout the series and in Book 4A (not included) while also being introduced to several new concepts.Students will also continue to develop their understanding of diagramming sentences, visualizing the grammatical relationships within increasingly complex sentences. In Well-Ordered Language Level 4B students will learn about:

• Reflexive and intensive pronouns
• Adverbial clauses and phrases
• Indefinite pronouns
• Participial phrases
• Gerund phrases
• Infinitive phrases
• Verbal phrase review
• Noun clauses
• Sentence diagramming

256 pages, softcover. Grades: 6 and Up.

In addition to the full student text, the robust teacher’s edition includes:

• Pedagogical guidance and tips
• Extensive explanation of and guidance in Well-Ordered Language’s unique analytic approach to grammar
• Explanation of and guidance in diagramming sentences
• Suggested activities and games for review
• Answers for all student exercises
• Suggested schedules for teaching Well-Ordered Language Level 4B (not included and sold-separately). 

408 pages, softcover. Grades: 6 and Up.