Language Lessons for a Living Education

Language Lessons for a Living Education 1 uses a story-based approach to develop oral and written communication skills in your young student. A blend of stories, poems, Scripture, picture study, copywork, oral narration provide gentle, Charlotte Mason-style instruction in phonics, reading, grammar, vocabulary, and spelling. Designed to follow Kindergarten phonics instruction such as Master Books’ Foundation Phonics or another phonics course that teaches CVC and beginning sight words, this Grade 1 single-semester program covers the basics of reading, writing words and then sentences, creating their own dictionary, and more. Involving minimal teacher prep, this open-and-go resource includes a daily schedule and manageable lessons that take between 20 to 30 minutes, five days a week. 352 pages, softcover. Grade 1.

This set includes:

• Language Lessons for a Living Education, Level 1
• Not Too Small at All
• Charlie and Trike in the Grand Canyon Adventure,
• The Door of Salvation

Language Lessons for a Living Education 1 uses a story-based approach to develop oral and written communication skills in your young student. A blend of stories, poems, Scripture, picture study, copywork, oral narration provide gentle, Charlotte Mason-style instruction in phonics, reading, grammar, vocabulary, and spelling. Designed to follow Kindergarten phonics instruction such as Master Books’ Foundation Phonics or another phonics course that teaches CVC and beginning sight words, this Grade 1 single-semester program covers the basics of reading, writing words and then sentences, creating their own dictionary, and more. Involving minimal teacher prep, this open-and-go resource includes a daily schedule and manageable lessons that take between 20 to 30 minutes, five days a week. 352 pages, softcover. Grade 1.

Please note that Language Lessonsfor a Living Education 1 requires three additionalbooks, all sold separately or in the Language Lessons for a LivingEducation Level 1 Set. The books are TheDoor of Salvation, a PDF download of Not To Small At All: A MouseTale (PDF download), and Charlie and Trike in the Grand CanyonAdventure.

Language Lessons for a Living Education 2 is designed for Grade 2 students and uses a story-based approach to teach language. A story is given, and is followed by narration practice, grammar practice, and copywork practice. Phonics, picture studies, spelling and observation skills are also integrated. Each quarter has five stories, two picture studies (one of which is Bible-based), and two poems (one of which is a Psalm). Using the spelling words and the Dictionary Worksheets student will create their very own dictionary as they move week by week through the material. By the end of the course, students should have developed their early reading and narration skills and be able to comfortably write up to three sentences at a time. 476 pages, softcover, three-hole-punched. 2nd Grade.

Language Lessons for a Living Education 3 is designed for Grade 3 students and uses a story-based approach to teach language. A reading selection is followed by five daily exercises that include a mix of sight-word practice, narration or observation work, spelling practice, reading comprehension practice, grammar practice, reading comprehension practice, and more. Each quarter has five stories, two picture studies (one of which is Bible-based), and two poems (one of which is a Psalm). Using the spelling words and the Dictionary Worksheets student will create their very own dictionary as they move week by week through the material. By the end of the course, students should have developed their early reading and narration skills and be able to comfortably write a four to five sentence paragraph. 411 pages, softcover, three-hole-punched. 3rd Grade. Please note that this curriculum requires the book 101 Favorite Stories from the Bible from Master Books, which is not included and is sold-separately.

Language Lessons for a Living Education 4 is designed for Grade 4 students and uses a story-based approach to teach language. A reading selection is followed by five daily exercises that include a mix of narration, independent reading, grammar, writing, reading c omprehension, spelling, and "just4fun" critical thinking exercises. Each quarter features five stories, two picture studies (one of which is Bible-based), and two poems (one of which is a Psalm). Using the spelling words and the Dictionary Worksheets student will create their very own dictionary as they move through the material. Students will develop their reading skills and narration skills and by the end of the course should be able to write a four to five-sentence paragraph.

Quarterly reviews are integrated in the course, and can be used as quizzes or tests for assessment. A section of teacher aids at the back of the book includes assessment charts, reading lists, spelling lists, grammar study sheets, lists of books of the Bible, practice pages, and more.

Lessons will take approximately 20-30 minutes per lesson, five days a week. Covers one year of instruction.

480 pages, softcover, three-hole-punched. 4th Grade. Answer key included at the back of the book. Scripture taken from NASB Please note that this curriculum requires the book101 Favorite Stories from the Bible from Master Books, which is not included and is sold-separately.

Language Lessons for a Living Education 5 is designed for Grade 5 students and uses a story-based approach to teach language. A reading selection is followed by five daily exercises that include a mix of narration, independent reading, grammar, writing, reading comprehension, spelling, and "just4fun" critical thinking exercises. Each quarter features five stories, two picture studies (one of which is Bible-based), and two poems (one of which is a Psalm). Using the spelling words and the Dictionary Worksheets student will create their very own dictionary as they move through the material. Students will develop their reading skills and narration skills and by the end of the course should be able to write different types of paragraphs.

Quarterly reviews are integrated in the course, and can be used as quizzes or tests for assessment. A section of teacher aids at the back of the book includes assessment charts, reading lists, spelling lists, grammar/parts of speech/writing study sheets, and more.

Lessons will take approximately 20-30 minutes per lesson, five days a week. Covers one year of instruction.

478 pages, softcover, three-hole-punched. 5th Grade. Answer key included at the back of the book. Scripture taken from NASB.

Please note that this curriculum requires the book 101 Favorite Stories from the Bible, which is not included and is sold-separately.

Master Books’ Language Lessons for a Living Education 6 workbook is designed for upper elementary school students, preparing them to be effective communicators for Christ. Students will learn and practice grammar, reading comprehension, spelling, and punctuation, as well as learn to use more refined and structured ideas and concepts in their essay writing. With The 10 Minute Bible Journey as a required resource, students will grow their faith and worldview along with their language arts skills.  Lessons also include Scripture memory, picture studies, poetry, narration, and copywork. Review Days with helpful rubrics for grading essays are also included. There is a flexible 180-day schedule and convenient “Open & Go” daily lesson plans. Teacher resources, such as assessments, answer keys, grading tips, Recommended Reading and Independent Reading book lists, study sheets, templates for interviews and oral presentations, and more, are also included. 480 3-hole punched pages, softcover. Grade 6 and up.

Please note that this curriculum requires the book The 10 Minute Bible Journey (sold separately). The supply list also includes a Bible and dictionary, also not included.

Master Books’ Language Lessons for a Living Education 7 workbook is designed for middle school students, preparing them to be effective communicators for Christ. Students will learn and practice etiquette, verbal and nonverbal communication, interview skills, along with grammar, punctuation, and essay writing. With God’s Story: From the Beginning to the Promised Return as a required resource, middle schoolers will grow their faith and worldview along with their composition and public speaking skills.  Lessons also include Scripture memory, picture and hymn studies, poetry, spelling, and vocabulary. Review Days with helpful rubrics for grading essays are also included. There is a flexible 180-day schedule and convenient “Open & Go” daily lesson plans. Teacher resources, such as assessments, answer keys, grading tips, Recommended Reading and Independent Reading book lists, study sheets, templates for interviews and oral presentations, and more, are also included. 488 pages, softcover. Grade 7 and up.

Please note that this curriculum requires the book God’s Story: From the Beginning to the Promised Return, which is not included and is sold-separately. The supply list also includes a Bible and dictionary, also not included.

Master Books’ Language Lessons for a Living Education 8 workbook is designed for middle school students, sharpening their communications skills as they prepare for high school. Students will learn and practice vocabulary; spelling; grammar; punctuation; communication skills using etiquette, public speaking, and writing; worldview; and critical thinking. Lessons also include Scripture memory, picture and hymn studies, poetry, spelling, and vocabulary. Weekly warmups include using book excerpts, pictures, hymns, Scripture, and poems to foster creativity. Review Days reinforce key concepts with workpages that can be used as weekly quizzes. There is a flexible 180-day schedule and convenient “Open & Go” daily lesson plans. Teacher resources, such as assessments, answer keys, grading tips, Recommended Reading and Independent Reading book lists, study sheets, templates for interviews and oral presentations, and more, are also included. 512 pages, softcover. Grade 8 and up.

Please note that this curriculum requires the book God’s Story: From the Beginning to the Promised Return, which is not included and is sold-separately. The supply list also includes a Bible and dictionary, also not included.

Master Books’ Language Lessons for a Living Education 9 workbook is designed for high school students equipping them to be effective communicators for Christ. Using a story-based approach, students will learn and practice etiquette, verbal and nonverbal communication, interview skills, and worldview and literary analysis along with high school level grammar, punctuation, and essay writing. With Pilgrim’s Progress as the narrative focus, high schoolers will grow their faith along with their composition and public speaking skills.  Lessons also include creative writing, spelling, and vocabulary content. Review Days with helpful rubrics for grading essays are also included. There is a flexible 180-day schedule and convenient “Open & Go” daily lesson plans. Teacher resources, such as assessments, answer keys, grading tips, Recommended Reading and Independent Reading book lists, study sheets, templates for interviews and oral presentations, and more, are also included. Scripture taken from NASB. 494 pages, softcover, three-hole-punched. Grade 9 and up.

Please note that this curriculum requires the book Pilgrim’s Progress: The Journey Journal, which is not included and is sold-separately. The supply list also includes a Bible and dictionary, also not included.

Master Books’ Language Lessons for a Living Education 10 workbook is designed for high school students, equipping them to effectively share their faith.  Students will learn and practice high-level communication skills, such as essays and oral presentations, as well as research skills through MLA citations and high school level grammar, usage, and punctuation. Lessons also include spelling, vocabulary, and creative writing (such as writing a biography and an autobiography) content. Students will study George Washington’s behavior and speech, evaluate worldview, and learn literary devices using the Life of Washington biography, a required resource (not included). There is a flexible 180-day schedule and convenient “Open & Go” daily lesson plans. Teacher resources, such as assessments, answer keys, grading rubrics and tips, Recommended Reading and Independent Reading book lists, study sheets, templates for interviews and oral presentations, and more, are also included. 520 pages, softcover, three-hole-punched. Grade 10.

Please note that this curriculum has required and optional resources that are not included. The required resources are Life of Washington by Anna C. Reed and a Bible. Optional resources are Gifted Mind by Dr. Raymond Damadian and The Summit by Eric Alexander.