Language Arts

Character Italics. These books are set up just like the Getty-Dubay Italic series, but provide additional practice. What makes them really special is that the child practices his penmanship by copying wonderful quotes from wise men and women. There are quotes from George Washington, Ben Franklin, Thomas Edison, Charles Spurgeon, the Bible, and much more. Each book provides more than 70 pages of additional practice.

Character Italics. These books are set up just like the Getty-Dubay Italic series, but provide additional practice. What makes them really special is that the child practices his penmanship by copying wonderful quotes from wise men and women. There are quotes from George Washington, Ben Franklin, Thomas Edison, Charles Spurgeon, the Bible, and much more. Each book provides more than 70 pages of additional practice.

Word Artist is a simple guide is a delightful introduction to writing poetry. Your fourth-tenth grade student will be led through 3 units that introduce him first to poetic devices, then to non-rhyming poetry such as Psalms and haiku, and finally to rhyming poetry such as limericks. Each assignment comes with samples (many written by other students), and ideas, as well as a writing challenge. By the time your student has worked through this easy-to-use book, he will have written an entire "book" of poetry - a real keepsake! And, Word Artist even provides step-by-step instructions on bookbinding!

Write On: The Kid Friendly, Mother Pleasing, Gentle Way to Learn to Write - A writing manual that takes the drudgery out of learning to write.

This Progeny Press Study Guide assists in reading and comprehension for your student as he reads through the book "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry". It will give a  synopsis of the book, as well as background information on the author, and the historical setting. Activities include comprehension questions, character studies, critical thinking exercises, scripture application, vocabulary, puzzles, essay ideas, and project ideas. An answer key is included with each guide. This is a re-producable CD, making it convenient for multiple children within your family.

This is a level two teacher book only. If you are doing Sequential Spelling Level 2 with a younger student, you can purchase a separate level one workbook for younger students (with puzzles and additional spelling practice) (see links below). I personally use the generic response book for all my students regardless of age. But, remember, you are the best judge for YOUR student.  

This is a level six teacher book only.  The response book is optional (there is no child's workbook for this level). You can do sequential spelling on regular notebook paper; however, I have found the response book to be very helpful to organize the many "tests" and to condense work into a small booklet. I do recommend them even though they are optional.

This is a level seven teacher book only.  The response book is optional (there is no child's workbook for this level). You can do sequential spelling on regular notebook paper; however, I have found the response book to be very helpful to organize the many "tests" and to condense work into a small booklet. I do recommend them even though they are optional.

Fifty classics are addressed with a short description of each title, objective and discussion questions (like a mini-quiz) for each book, a list of vocabulary words in their context (quoted right from the book your child is reading), important quotations, and more.  

First Language Lessons, written by Jessie Wise (co-author of The Well Trained Mind), is essentially a day-by-day, word-for-word, activity-by-activity script for the parents. It contains everything you need for 1st grade: memory work, stories, copy and dictation work, narration, and grammar. It even contains reminders to praise and encourage your child! 

This teacher's guide provides much more than just answers; it also includes an assignment checklist; objectives for the course; evaluation forms/rubrics; advice on grading, including extensive information on how to earn an "A, B, C," etc.; how to help students self-edit; guidelines; methods; monthly 14-minute "power surge" exercises; and other helpful teaching information. Answers are provided, and arranged by lesson and practice number. They're line-listed with the questions provided, and the answers in italics.

Targeted areas covered: Subject/Verb Agreement; Regular and Irregular Verbs; Modifiers; Prepositions & Case; Possessives & Contractions; Plurals; Active & Passive Voice; Comparative Forms; Word Usage; and more.