Christian Curriculum

It is the year 1757 and the French-Indian Wars are in full swing. An escalating cycle of events begins when British Major Heyward decides to escort the General's daughters through the woods, following an Indian scout. Betrayed by this scout to the Hurons and French, they are saved by two Mohicans and a white scout named Hawkeye. Thus begins a cycle of war, danger, flight, revenge, loss, and eventually an ultimate sacrifice that will change their lives forever. Part of the Leatherstocking Tales by James Fenimore Cooper. Easy-to-use lessons include vocabulary, comprehension, analysis and critical thinking exercises, questions on related Biblical principles, activities, and a complete answer key. Middle & High School guides take approximately from 8 to 10 weeks to complete. 78 reproducible pages, paperback. Grades 9-12. From Progeny Press. Learn More

King Arthur Literature Guide Teacher's Edition by Memoria Press. This teacher's guide accompanies Memoria Press' King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table Literature Guide, sold separately (Item #4417) . The student book is reproduced with the correct answers inserted. The back of the book contains quizzes with short answer, multiple choice, matching, and bonus questions that address symbolism, quotes, characters, and comprehension questions. Discussion question answers are listed separately. Vocabulary tests for each book feature definitions with a word bank to choose from. A final exam asks students to identify who said what to whom, match vocabulary with its definition, identify locations of places, complete comprehension questions, and write an essay (bonus questions are included). The answers for the vocabulary tests & exam are overlaid on reproduced forms. 53 pages plus tests & exam. Softcover. Grades 5. Learn More

King Arthur Literature Guide by Memoria Press. Literature study guides train students to become active readers. These guides focus on vocabulary, spelling, comprehension, and composition skills. Words to pronounce and spell prepare students for each chapter, and words to define build vocabulary. Comprehension questions teach students to think about what they have read and to learn to identify the important content of each story. Comprehension questions also teach students the advanced skill of composing a clear, concise answer to a question, a difficult skill at any age. Writing is thinking, and good questioning stimulates the child to think and to write. 5th grade. Teacher Guide available (Item #4418).

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This outstanding selection of stories will truly inspire the young person's mind with Christian values as they "experience" the events and challenges of life as they unfold! Features dramatized Christian stories focusing on character building. Stories include: Rena/Prayer Planks and Orphan Arthur; Nip and Tuck and The False Queen; Uncle Jake and The Stolen Book; The Bluest Ribbon and Stolen Catcher's Mitt; The Measuring Rod and One Day Difference/Valerie's Valentine; The Crooked Road and The Long Train Ride. From "Your Story Hour" publications. All ages. May contain Christian content. Learn More

Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar is a tragedy based on the historical events surrounding the death of Caesar, exploring the motivations of the men who orchestrated it and surrounded him in public and political life. The Teacher Guide includes the inset student guide with answers, guides for Socratic Discussion Questions, and Quizzes and Quiz Keys. Learn More

Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar is a tragedy based on the historical events surrounding the death of Caesar, exploring the motivations of the men who orchestrated it and surrounded him in public and political life.

The Student Guide includes Reading Notes, Vocabulary, Comprehension Questions, Socratic Discussion Questions, and Essay Prompts.

Grades 9-12

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Judges Through Kings Memory Song CD. Memorization is always easier with music. Learn history and the Bible chronologically with these fun songs. For use with the Teacher's Manual and History Cards. Part of the Veritas Press Bible Curriculum. Recommended for 3rd grade and up.

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Introduction to Classical Studies Teacher Guide to be used with "Introduction to Classical Studies Student Guide" (sold separately - Item #5111) With this guide you will discover how to teach, learn, and master the three basic stories fundamental to a classical education and provides elementary and middle-school students with an introduction to the foundations of a classical curriculum. This teacher's guide features two pages of lesson plans for each week. The first page provides the week's daily schedule with checkboxes for readings, memory work, art, and other projects if available for that week. The other page features Roman history questions (with answers) and honors work. Timeline work, Bible verse memorization, and vocabulary is also integrated. 30 units for a 30-week school year. Multiple scheduling options are discussed for families who want an alternative other than reading the three books simultaneously. 90 pages plus appendix with additional materials. 2nd Edition. Grades 3-8. Learn More

Introduction to Classical Studies. With this guide you will discover how to teach, learn, and master the three basic stories fundamental to a classical education. The Guide contains a three-year reading plan, a pronunciation guide, an incremental schedule of meaningful learning activities and much more. To understand how Christ changed the world radically and forever, step back in time and learn why Scripture calls the classical age "the fullness of time." Read and reread the classical stories at at leisurely pace and you and your child will have time to reflect, ponder, and wonder about the timeless and universal stories from the City of God and the City of Man. Your children will be well prepared for advanced classical studies. . The guide is designed to be used with the Golden Children's Bible, Famous Men of Rome and D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths. Teacher Guide (Sold Separately - Item # 12976) is available. A Memoria Press Publication. Spiral bound. 78 pages.

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A fully illustrated collection of stories from the Bible, retold for young readers. Including Joseph and the Dreams, The Story of Baby Jesus, The Easter Story, Jonah and the Whale, Noah's Ark and more. A beautiful gift book that children will love to receive on any special occasion.

Series: Illustrated Stories Beautifully illustrated collections of classics and original tales.

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p>IEW Windows to the World: An Introduction to Literary Analysis Teacher/Student Combo by Lesha Meyers. Why do certain literary works have the power to move us? With step-by-step instructions, Windows to the World teaches students how to analyze elements of literature. This reference also gives numerous examples and suggestions for helping students develop Christian discernment skills. The accompanying Teacher's Manual is suitable for both new and experienced teachers. Contains Christian Content. From Institute For Excellence in Writing (IEW.) Learn More

IEW Windows to the World: An Introduction to Literary Analysis Student Book by Lesha Meyers.

Why do certain literary works have the power to move us? With step-by-step instructions, Windows to the World teaches students how to analyze elements of literature. This reference also gives numerous examples and suggestions for helping students develop Christian discernment skills.

Contains Christian Content.

From Institute For Excellence in Writing (IEW.)

See also  Teacher/Student Combo #3034.

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Travel back in time to early United States history! This theme-based writing curriculum allows students to delve into the excitement of explorers, battles, land expansion, famous ships, and founding fathers while learning to write with the Structure and Style® writing method. Offering a full year of instruction for students in grades 6–8, these lessons cover all nine IEW Units. Vocabulary cards, literature suggestions, and access to helpful PDF downloads are also included.

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Discover a resource that will become a treasure to your family! Created to save planning time and research, this chronological index of classic world literature reveals a panoramic view of world history. Useful for students of all ages, this guide will complement many curricula and teaching styles. Contains Christian content. From Institute For Excellence in Writing (IEW). Learn More

The Elegant Essay: Building Blocks for Analytical Writing. Now in its third edition, The Elegant Essay walks high school students through the entire essay-building process. The student book includes instruction, practice exercises, modeling, and grade sheets. The separate teacher's manual provides a sample schedule, grading helps, and lesson-by-lesson instructions regarding how to teach the material and includes sample models and answers. After practicing the elements of an essay, students apply all they have learned by completing two essay assignments: a descriptive and a persuasive essay. With clear explanations and practice exercises, The Elegant Essay is an excellent extension and refinement of IEW Unit 8. Consumable. Contains Christian Content. From Institute For Excellence in Writing (IEW.) Learn More

The Elegant Essay: Building Blocks for Analytical Writing Student Book. Now in its third edition, The Elegant Essay walks high school students through the entire essay-building process. The student book includes instruction, practice exercises, modeling, and grade sheets. The separate teacher's manual provides a sample schedule, grading helps, and lesson-by-lesson instructions regarding how to teach the material and includes sample models and answers. After practicing the elements of an essay, students apply all they have learned by completing two essay assignments: a descriptive and a persuasive essay. With clear explanations and practice exercises, The Elegant Essay is an excellent extension and refinement of IEW Unit 8. Consumable. Contains Christian Content. From Institute For Excellence in Writing (IEW.) Learn More

Serving as both syllabus and workbook for the Teaching Writing: Structure & Style seminar, this essential resource also contains charts, word lists, sample lesson plans, and more. Purchase only if you already own or have access to the DVDs/video for the seminar—this Seminar and Practicum Workbook is designed to accompany the DVDs/video, rather than to be used as a stand-alone. From Institute for Excellence in Writing. Learn More

Take your 4th–6th-grade-students to the next level in their Structure and Style® writing journey! Twenty-four more weeks of incredible writing instruction await with the humorous and engaging Andrew Pudewa. Students who have completed Year 1 Level A and are ready for their second year of the Structure and Style for Students video course will enjoy reviewing and refining the seven previously learned IEW units, then pressing on to Units 8 and 9, Essays and Formal Critiques. The curriculum provides clear daily assignments and includes vocabulary words, literature suggestions, and lesson plans for teachers. Easy to use and affordable, the second year of Structure and Style for Students builds on the skills learned in the previous video course and brings a successful solution to your writing lessons.

24 hours of DVD instruction

Teacher Manual

Student Packet and Binder

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From the Anglo-Saxons to the Renaissance, from chivalrous knights to Genghis Khan, students will improve their knowledge of medieval times while learning to write with structure and style.

This theme-based writing curriculum offers a full year of instruction for students in grades 6–8 and is perfect for homeschoolers, homeschool co-ops, tutors, and hybrid schools.

Working through all of IEW's Units 1–9, students learn to take notes, retell narrative stories, summarize references, write from pictures, compose essays, and more. Includes vocabulary cards, literature suggestions, and access to helpful PDF downloads.

This book is designed to be used by an instructor who has been through or is currently viewing the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style video course.#1743

Need extra student books? See item 3305.

The Student Resource Packet (SRP)* is no longer included with Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons, but all necessary writing tool pages for this course from the 174 page Student Resource Packet are now included in the 17-page Medieval History-Based Writing Tools PDF. *If you would still like to purchase a printed Student Resource Packet, it is available, Item 7819.

Grades 6-8 From IEW

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From the Anglo-Saxons to the Renaissance, from chivalrous knights to Genghis Khan, students will improve their knowledge of medieval times while learning to write with structure and style.

This Student Book includes assignments, blank outlines, source texts, checklists, vocabulary cards, and grammar helps for two levels of students—basic and advanced.

This book is designed to be used by an instructor who has been through or is currently viewing the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style video course.(#1743)

To purchase this book together with the accompanying Teacher's Manual, see #2236.

This theme-based writing curriculum offers a full year of instruction for students in grades 6–8 and is perfect for homeschoolers, homeschool co-ops, tutors, and hybrid schools.

The Student Resource Packet (SRP)* is no longer included with Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons, but all necessary writing tool pages for this course from the 174 page Student Resource Packet are now included in the 17-page Medieval History-Based Writing Tools PDF. *If you would still like to purchase a printed Student Resource Packet, it is still available,  item 7819.

(Grades 6–8). From IEW.

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Using the first three novels of The Chronicles of Narnia® (The Magician's Nephew, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and The Horse and His Boy), this series of 31 lessons beckons students to experience the enchanted land of Narnia through structure and style. The Student Book gives reading assignments from the novels, source texts on related topics, checklists, assignments, wordlists, and more! The Teacher’s Manual is a necessary component of the course, as it will guide the teacher/parent through each lesson with in-depth explanations, tips for teaching, checklists, and other notes that will ensure that you and your students are successful with Following Narnia. These lessons are designed to be used by an instructor who has been through the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style seminar, either live or on DVD. Perfect for homeschoolers, homeschool co-ops, tutors, and hybrid schools, this theme-based writing curriculum supports parents and teachers in teaching writing to middle school students (grades 6–8). From IEW. (Contains Christian Content) Learn More

Using the first three novels of The Chronicles of Narnia® (The Magician's Nephew, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and The Horse and His Boy), this series of 31 lessons beckons students to experience the enchanted land of Narnia through structure and style. This Student Book gives reading assignments from the novels, source texts on related topics, checklists, assignments, wordlists, and more! These lessons are designed to be used by an instructor who has been through the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style seminar, either live or on DVD. Perfect for homeschoolers, homeschool co-ops, tutors, and hybrid schools, this theme-based writing curriculum supports parents and teachers in teaching writing to middle school students (grades 6–8). These lessons are designed to be used by an instructor who has been through the Teaching Writing: Structure & Style seminar, either live or on DVD. From IEW. (Contains Christian Content) Learn More

A wide variety of adventures will supply a rich foundation for imaginative and enjoyable writing. This theme-based writing curriculum offers a full year of instruction for students in grades 3–5 and is perfect for homeschoolers, homeschool co-ops, tutors, and hybrid schools. Your students will work through IEW Units 1–7 as they learn to take notes, retell narrative stories, summarize references, write from pictures, and compose their own fables, myths, and fairy tales. Includes vocabulary cards, literature suggestions, and access to helpful PDF downloads.

This book is designed to be used by an instructor who has been through or is currently viewing the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style video course.

Need extra student books? See item 5383.

Note: The Student Resource Packet is a necessary component of this course. This supplemental resource is included with your purchase as an e-book for you to download and print, or you may purchase it printed with a binder, item 7819.

Grades 3-5 From IEW

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IEW- Excellence in Literature by Janice Campbell. Updated 2nd Edition. This challenging, self-directed course introduces students to great American Literature in a chronological historical, literary, and artistic context, while developing skills in writing and literary analysis. During a large portion of this advanced high school course, students will gain maximum benefits as they perform in-depth research. Suggested prerequisites include: Teaching the Classics (item #3303), The Elegant Essay (item #5772), and Windows to the World: Introduction to Literary Analysis (item #3034). This course may be taken concurrently with Teaching the Classics-Worldview Supplement (item #5096). † Contains distinctly Christian content Learn More