Writing

Writing a Research Paper presents information on how high school students ought to approach the research and writing process. This booklet is designed to guide them through this process—from selecting a topic all the way to publishing the final draft. Grades 9-12. 73 pages. Contains Christian Content. From Christian Liberty Press. Learn More

In this one-semester book, students will learn to:

-Discern the main idea

-Use hyperbole and thesis

-Incorporate background and supportive detail

-Understand the difference between the genres of biography and autobiography

-Note the good and poor qualities present in a person or event

-Contrast different behaviors after weighing their merits

-Craft effective conclusions that encourage readers either to emulate or avoid specific behaviors

-Learn to write a research paper in all its parts, including making notecards, outlining, integrating sources, and citing sources

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Writing & Rhetoric Book 6: Commonplace is a one semester course for grades 5 or 6 and up.

It is the sixth of twelve one-semester books in the Writing & Rhetoric series, a creative approach to the classical progymnasmata.

This level continues the development of the art of persuasive writing and oration.

Students will learn to create six-paragraph essays that are arguments against the common vices of people and arguments in favor of common virtues.

For example, cowardice and boasting are criticized while courage and humility are commended.

In addition to practicing skills they learned in earlier books, students will learn to: Write six-paragraph essays Support a thesis statement Argue against certain vices Argue for certain virtues Use comparison and contrast Introduce and conclude an essay Use a rhetorical device known as the contrary Invent soliloquies to support an argument Deliver writing orally Revise writing

What is the progymnasmata? Think of it as a step-by-step apprenticeship in the art of writing and rhetoric.

In the Writing & Rhetoric series, author Paul Kortepeter has recovered this proven method of teaching writing in conjunction with critical thinking and speaking.

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A one semester course for grades 3 or 4 and up.

The Writing & Rhetoric series method employs fluent reading, careful listening, models for imitation, and progressive steps.

It assumes that students learn best by reading excellent, whole-story examples of literature and by growing their skills through imitation.

Each exercise is intended to impart a skill (or tool) that can be employed in all kinds of writing and speaking.

The exercises are arranged from simple to more complex.

What's more, the exercises are cumulative, meaning that later exercises incorporate the skills acquired in preceding exercises.

This series is a step-by-step apprenticeship in the art of writing and rhetoric The six-paragraph essay using the five Ws (who, what, when, where, why) is arranged this way: Praise the person or saying of your chreia or proverb Restate the saying in your own words Explain why this is useful Contrast your example with another person in history Compare your example with another similar example in history Epilogue-conclude your essay

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Writing & Rhetoric Book 3: Narrative II Teacher’s Edition includes the complete student text, as well as answer keys, teacher’s notes, and explanations.

For every writing assignment, this edition also supplies descriptions and examples of what excellent student writing should look like, providing the teacher with meaningful and concrete guidance.

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Writing & Rhetoric Book 3: Narrative II (Student Edition) is the third book in this 12-book series.

Narrative II exposes students to new genres of story, including historical narrative and legend.

It includes a variety of culturally important examples.

All of the skills practiced in Narrative I are extended and new skill sets are introduced, including identifying the difference between fact and opinion and learning to ask the five W’s of a historical narrative: who, what, when, where, why.

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This is the first in a series of 12 books that will train students over 6 years, starting in grades 3 or 4 and up.

Writing & Rhetoric Book 1: Fable Teacher’s Edition includes the complete student text, as well as answer keys, teacher’s notes, and explanations.

For every writing assignment, this edition also supplies descriptions and examples of what excellent student writing should look like, providing the teacher with meaningful and concrete guidance.

Fable, the first book in the Writing & Rhetoric series, teaches students the practice of close reading and comprehension, summarizing a story aloud and in writing, and amplification of a story through description and dialogue.

Students learn how to identify different kinds of stories; determine the beginning, middle, and end of stories; recognize point of view; and see analogous situations, among other essential tools.

The Writing & Rhetoric series recovers a proven method of teaching writing, using fables to teach beginning writers the craft of writing well.

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A one-semester course for grades 3 or 4 and up

Students are often expected to write with no clear model before them.

Modern composition scolds traditional writing instruction as rote and unimaginative.

It takes imitation to task for a lack of freedom and personal expression. And yet, effective communication from writer to reader always requires some sort of form and structure.

Many of history’s greatest writers learned by imitation.

In other words, writing takes the same kind of determined study as ballet or diving.

Creativity uses conventional form as a stage or a springboard from which to launch grand jetés and somersaults.

Too often students are expected to tackle complex writing assignments without learning the necessary intermediate steps.

The Writing & Rhetoric series method employs fluent reading, careful listening, models for imitation, and progressive steps.

 Each exercise is intended to impart a skill (or tool) that can be employed in all kinds of writing and speaking.

The exercises are arranged from simple to more complex. What’s more, the exercises are cumulative, meaning that later exercises incorporate the skills acquired in preceding exercises.

This series is a step-by-step apprenticeship in the art of writing and rhetoric.

Fable is the first in a series of 12 books that will train students over 6 years, starting in grades 3 or 4 and up.

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The Writing & Rhetoric Book 10: Thesis Part 1 Teacher’s Edition includes the complete student text, as well as answer keys, teacher’s notes, and explanations.

This teacher’s edition also contains descriptions and examples of what excellent student writing should be like for every writing assignment, providing the teacher with meaningful and concrete guidance.

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In this 1-semester book, students will learn to: create complex thesis statements write thesis essays with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion sustain arguments for 6 paragraphs use topic sentences for organizing paragraphs and information incorporate supportive facts and details, including quotations, paraphrases, and allusions understand audiences better, “hook” their attention, and consider the purpose for reaching them appeal to readers though credibility (ethos) and logic (logos) build copiousness improve essays using speaking as an aid to revision revise essays for redundancies, padded writing, informal tone, dangling modifiers, and faulty predication analyze literature excerpts for theme annotate texts and narrate them both orally and in summary form work on delivery in public speaking—volume, pacing, and inflection

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The "World God Made Teacher's Manual" is designed to be used alongside the Christian Liberty Press The World God Made, 2nd Edition curriculum(#2698). This manual features chapter instructions that include memory work, lesson plans, and answers to the Looking Back sections. 23 pages, stapled binding. Learn More

The World God Made will give young students a greater understanding and appreciation of the handiwork of God. This colorful science book features photos and illustrations highlighting what happened on each of the six days of creation. Each creation day serves as a launching pad for a broad discussion of scientific concepts, including animals, plants, the solar system and the human body.

Helpful "Looking Back" review and comprehension evaluation questions are provided along with hands-on activities and experiments.

92 pages, softcover. 2nd Edition. Grade K / Kindergarten. NKJV used.

The World God Made, by Christian Liberty Press. Topics include nature, weather, seasons, health and animals. Illustrated. Kindergarten

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The Story of Inventions Test Packet is designed to complement the Textbook of the same name by Christian Liberty Press. Grade: 6th Learn More

Includes answers and teaching tips to accompany The Story of Inventions student text (Item #5213). Tests are available. Published by Christian Liberty Press. Recommended for 6th grade. Learn More

This course provides students with the opportunity to learn about great inventors and inventions from the 1620s to the 1990s. Now updated, The Story of Inventions covers key innovations from the 15th through the 20th century. Divided into four sections: Power, Manufacturing & Production, Communications, and Transportation, chapters focus on the invention as well as the life of the inventor, weaving together true-life stories in a format enjoyable for young and old. Inventors include Edison, Fermi, Ford, Gutenberg, Morse, Bell, Fulton, and others; inventions include the sewing machine, cotton gin, radio, television, submarine, computer, and more. Comprehension questions are included at the end of each chapter.Recommended for 6th grade. From Christian Liberty Press. Learn More

Nurture your child's imagination and awaken the creative writer within! Featuring a teacher's guide and 19th-century black-and-white illustrations, Karen Andreola's charming book has all the right ingredients to inspire even the reluctant writer or the student who has experienced discouragement. Her story starters encourage children to write in ways they have never written before. This rich resource boasts over 65 "story-starters": A story starter suspends a student in the middle of a predicament. He is then faced with the question, What happens next? This is his cue to expand and embellish the story however he wants. He learns to write freely; with imagination and zest-and with far more boldness than he may be accustomed to. Thumb through the pages to choose whatever story catches your fancy. Karen has written a large selection to satisfy the varied interests of both boys and girls. Awaken the dormant writer in your child with this lively approach to creative writing and you will take part in what Karen calls the gentle art of learning. TM Story Starters is designed to: Replace dry, dull writing with exciting writing; Invoke sympathy for the characters and encourage writing with feeling; Expand a child s literary powers with the practice of narration; Develop a child s imagination with embellishment of story plots; Stimulate reasoning powers with opportunity for problem-solving; Reawaken and interest in language arts. Uphold Biblical virtues. Ages 8 to 18. 458 pages, softcover from Charlotte Mason Research. Learn More

This test packet is designed to be used as an assessment tool for the Our Father's World, 2nd Edition text. 2nd Edition( #2695 ). Grade 1 Learn More

Our Father's World by Christian Liberty Press. Our Father's World is a colorful workbook designed to give 1st grade students a greater understanding and appreciation of the handiwork of God. Chapters focus on the seasons, animals, people, plants and more with engaging, informative text, study questions, activities, and critical thinking exercises. Bible verses throughout allow children to read the words of God that relate to the subject being studied. The "Looking Back" section at the end of each chapter includes questions for parents/teachers to evaluate students' comprehension. This second edition has been updated with many new images and some text corrections. Grade 1. 2nd Edition. 102 pages, softcover. NKJV Used. Learn More

The Our Father's World Teacher's Manual is designed to be used with the Our Father's World, 2nd Edition workbook from Christian Liberty Press (sold-separately#2695). Chapter instructions include memory work, lesson plans, and answers to the "Looking Back" sections in the student workbook. 2nd Edition.. 1st grade From Christian Liberty Press. Learn More

New American Cursive II. New American Cursive is an easy-to-follow resource for teaching beginning cursive. It presents simplified letter forms, using multi-sensory methods to aid in the learning of motor skills necessary to write well. Developed by Iris Hatfield, with over 35 years of experience in the handwriting field, the book improves the process of teaching handwriting and allows students to start at a younger age. This second workbook is designed for daily instruction and practice. Students will review and train themselves with correct letter formation, size, slant, spacing, and proportion, as well as neatness and appearance. 125 lessons are provided, with a variety of tracing, copywork, and free-writing exercises that include instruction, practice, fun exercises, journaling, and artwork. Flip-top, spiral-bound book. Workbook 2. Recommended for 2nd grade and up. Learn More

This astronomy text, written from a Christian perspective, helps high school students to unlock the mysteries and wonders of the stars. Helpful review questions and suggested essays are also provided in the text. Help your high schoolers explore the stellar panoply - and discover how the stars originated, their magnitudes, and their divine purpose. Brimming with interesting facts, unique insights on how Christians should observe the constellations, and drawings and diagrams for greater understanding of the zodiac, this astronomy text features review questions, research projects, glossaries, and informative appendixes. Previously published as The Heavens Declare. Grades 9-12. 124 pages. From Christian Liberty Press. Learn More

Lift Up Your Eyes on High Test Packet is designed to supplement the textbook of the same name by Christian Liberty Press. Learn More

Handwriting practice and Latin practice are combined in this copybook. While improving handwriting, students memorize classroom Latin (e.g. “Hello, teacher”), Latin sayings, and beautiful prayers and hymns from Latina Christiana, First Form Latin, and Lingua Angelica.

Latin Cursive Copybook starts with an introduction to forming letters followed by classroom Latin, sayings, and hymns from Latina Christiana, First Form Latin, and Lingua Angelica. Our copybooks are three-in-one wonders that include memory work, copybook exercises, and drawing pages. They teach penmanship, timeless Latin passages, accuracy, attention to detail, and memorization—all through the simple skill of copying. Why have students practice their handwriting on word lists when they can learn beautiful Latin hymns and prayers that will stay with them for their entire lives? Memoria Press’ cursive font is based on the New American Cursive handwriting program. New American Cursive is specifically designed with beautiful yet simple curves for introducing young students to cursive.

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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