Great Books ForumAll K-6
Imitation in Writing Set
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Logos Press
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Level: All
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“As the title suggests, this course from Logos Press aims to teach writing through the medium of imitation. The author proposes that as it was the method of a bygone era, and since educators still use imitation to teach many different subjects, e.g. handwriting, art, math, music, and reading, it is an effective tool for teaching the art of writing. Written for a classroom setting, the series is easily adapted to a homeschool environment. Each book has step-by-step instructions, beginning with the student’s first reading of the original work and ending with a final draft and grading of his own version. All of the stories, tales, myths or fables to be imitated are included in each book, along with reproducible worksheets which guide the student in taking notes on key aspects of rewriting the original: vocabulary, plot, characters and any additional requirements. Examples are given of completed worksheets and rewritten stories, tales, myths and fables to aid the teacher. A neat series for teaching young people to write creatively.” – Rainbow Resource
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Journey through the Bible
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Christian Liberty Press
Also sold by Veritas Press
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Level: k-6
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“The Journey Through the Bible series consists of three courses targeting grades seven through nine. In my opinion, older teens and adults should also find this series to be an excellent guide for reading through the entire Bible. Book 1: Pentateuch and Historical Books covers from Genesis through Esther. Book 2: Wisdom and Prophetic Books picks up with Job and continues through Malachi. Book 3 covers the New Testament.
Each course has four components: a student textbook, a student exercises book, a test packet, and an answer key. Students will also need a Bible. The courses use the New King James Version, and students might have occasional problems if they try to use another version since the courses sometimes deal with the specific wording used in the NJKV.” – Cathy Duffy Reviews
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Judges to Kings
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Veritas Press
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Level: 2-6
Flash Cards, Lesson Plans, & Complete Curriculum Kit available.
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“Judges to Kings Flashcards cover 32 events in the books of Judges through Second Kings. Students will learn the Bible through informative and engaging flashcards about the early years of the people of Israel to the exile to Babylon. Our Bible series applies the same time-proven classical method to studying the story of Redemption. Use with the Judges to Kings Teacher’s Manual and Judges to Kings Memory Song CD to make learning fun and effective.” – Veritas Press
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Kindergarten Alphabet Puppets
Publisher/Author
Logos Press
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Level: k
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“Many of our Summer Teacher Training attendees have asked for this item from our Kindergarten teacher, Jan Sawyer.
Patterns for paper sack puppets of each letter of the alphabet, and the jingles she uses with her kindergarteners are included—and the kids love them! We’ve also added simpler pages for kids to cut out on their own with an entire puppet on a single page.” – Logos Press
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Latin for Children Series
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Classical Academic Press
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Level: 4-7
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“Designed, revised, and continually sharpened since 2001, the award-winning Latin for Children curriculum continues to be a strong, inviting, and creative program designed to introduce students as young as fourth graders to Latin. It incorporates elements that will engage students of every learning style. When used as a whole, this series trains students in grammar, vocabulary, and English derivatives in a lively, interactive way that is perfectly suited to students in the grammar stage. The Latin for Children series is taught directly to the child and is a perfect choice for teachers and parents, including those who will be learning along with their students. Latin for Children Primer A (Student Edition) is easy to use, incremental, and filled with clear grammatical explanations written expressly for the student. Exercises, quizzes, and a useful reference section are also included. Lessons teach mnemonic aids (songs, chants) that enable students to learn vocabulary and grammar with ease and delight. There are clear explanations of grammar in every chapter, written at the student’s level. Guidance is given for both classical and ecclesiastical pronunciations.” – Classical Academic Press
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Latin Primer
Publisher/Author
Logos Press
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Level: k-6
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“amateur – amo, I love
Montana – mons, mountain
patriot – patria, native land
spectacular – specto, I look at
mural – murus, wall
These and thousands of other words we use every day keep this “dead” language—a language of kings and poets, of scrolls and secrets—alive. And this means that when we study Latin, we’re not just learning about Rome – we’re learning about ourselves. Rediscover this time-honored language, which led classical education pioneer Dorothy Sayers to declare that “Latin should be begun as early as possible … when the chanting of “Amo, amas, amat” is as ritually agreeable to the feelings as the chanting of “eeny, meeny, miney, moe.”
In Latin Primer 1 Martha Wilson equips elementary school students (grades 3 and up) with a solid foundation in classical Latin. Newly revised and expanded, this text covers the very basics: vocabulary for everyday concepts like farming, sailing, the human body, constellations, and family; verb and noun endings; and other beginning grammar concepts.” – Cannon Press
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Latina Christiana
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Memoria Press
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Level: All
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“Lowe’s clear explanations, easy instructions, and step-by-step approach in the Latina Christiana Complete Set have led thousands of teachers and students to declare, “I love Latin!” With the help of this course, you are sure to love Latin too!
Latina Christiana was designed as a beginning course for students of all ages. This course was specifically written for the teacher with no background in Latin. Students who have completed Latina Christiana are now ready for the First Form Latin Series. Memoria Press recommends students move directly from Latina Christiana to First Form.” – Memoria Press
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Lingua Angelica Sets I & II
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Memoria Press
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Level: k-6
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“Lingua Angelica is an excellent Christian Latin reading and translation course. The CD contains 4 Latin prayers and 24 Latin hymns, beautifully sung by a six-voice a capella choir. The Student Book provides facing vocabulary, space for interlinear translation, and grammar word study exercises. In addition to well-written instructions on how to use the course, the Teacher Manual contains a complete copy of the Student Book with answers, making the teacher’s job easier. We have also included a song book with the musical scores and short histories for each piece. All 4 Latin prayers and 12 of the Latin hymns are covered in Lingua Angelica I. (Additional hymns are covered inLingua Angelica II.)
Lingua Angelica introduces your students to translation in a systematic and doable method. Christian Latin should always be the first step in learning to translate Latin literature because it has shorter, simpler sentences and clearer word structure than classical authors. Just like you wouldn’t study calculus before you learn algebra, you shouldn’t approach Caesar, Cicero, or Virgil before you conquer Christian Latin. As Cheryl Lowe put it, “Christian Latin is infinitely easier to read than classical authors, so why would you start anywhere else?”” – Memoria Press
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Logos Elementary Curriculum Guide – Music, Art, & P.E.
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Logos Press
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Level: k-6
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“Excerpted from the Logos School Elementary Curriculum Guide (2014-15). Includes an essay on the Christian Worldview of this subject, an explanation of teaching this subject in the grammar stage, and goals for all grades in this subject.
For each grade (PreK through 6): A list of primary texts and materials, a list of specific grade level objectives, a list of teaching methods for this subject, a list of assessment guidelines for this subject, a typical lesson outline, a suggestion for the approximate time per week to spend on this subject.” – Logos Press
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Logos Latin
Publisher/Author
Logos Press
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Level: All
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“It helps with vocabulary!” is probably the number one reason for learning Latin. That being the case, it makes sense to use a Latin program that teaches the English derivatives along with the Latin vocabulary and grammar. Welcome to Logos Latin! Written by Julie Garfield, a Latin teacher with 20 years elementary classroom teaching experience, this program contains the chants and grammar (correlated with Shurley English) you would expect in a classical program but there’s more! English derivatives (English words based on Latin roots) are introduced right along with the Latin vocabulary and used as a connection between Latin and English as well as an aid to memorization of the Latin words and their meanings. Everything is tied together by two children Iulius and Iulia who find their way into most lessons in some capacity (i.e. Iulius dormit. Iulia cubat.) as well as enrichment activities particularly designed to keep a young child connected and engaged. This is a well-constructed program with strong, user-friendly teacher support (this means it’s designed for teachers with no Latin background). It’s also a grade-specific program (there will ultimately be six levels). This is advantageous if you are following a classical plan and want an approach that is designed specifically to appeal to a grammar stage student, yet will grow with him in terms of academic challenge as he moves into the logic stage.
The grade-appropriate and stage-specific nature of this program is what sets it apart from others. Both Logos Latin and Latin Primer originate in the same northwest city, and there is a connection between their respective publishers. But, it’s important to note that they are distinct programs and their scope and sequences do not intersect. Logos Latin is designed to introduce 3rd graders to Latin and prepare them for a grade-by-grade progression through Latin grammar and vocabulary, with an eye to first grammar stage and then logic stage learning. Latin Primer has a more generalized approach. While it can be used with students as young as 3rd grade, it is not specifically targeting that audience. The three Latin Primer levels represent a sequence of vocabulary and grammar skills that can be started at any level (e.g. 3rd grade, middle school, even high school).” – Rainbow Resource
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