Grammar

Designed to accompany the Grammar for the Well-Trained Mind program, this Handbook of Rules assembles into one handy reference work all of the principles that govern the English language—from basic definitions (“A noun is the name of a person, place, thing, or idea”) through advanced sentence structure and analysis. Each rule is illustrated with examples drawn from great literature, along with classic and contemporary works of science, history, and mathematics. Grammar for the Well-Trained Mind is an innovative program that combines the three essential elements of language learning: understanding and memorizing rules (prescriptive teaching), repeated exposure to examples of how those rules are used (descriptive instruction), and practice using those rules in exercises and in writing (practical experience). Each year, parents and teachers go through the dialogue, rules, and examples in the Core Instructor Text (sold separately, Item #7946); students follow along in the Student Workbook (sold separately, Item #7947). This repetition solidifies the concepts, definitions, and examples in the student’s mind. Hardcover. 102 pages. From Well-Trained Mind Press. Learn More

From basic through advanced grammar concepts, the Yellow Workbook provides clear definitions of rules, repeated examples, and plenty of practice. Step-by-step instructions and regular review help every student succeed.

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This Key to the Yellow Workbook, along with along with the corresponding color Workbook and the required Core Instructor Text, make up Grammar for the Well-Trained Mind: a complete course that takes students from basic definitions through advanced sentence structure and analysis – all the grammar skills needed to write and speak with eloquence and confidence, with the regular review needed for mastery.

Each Key provides not only answers, but also explanations for the parent/instructor, and guidance as to when the answers might be ambiguous (as, in English, they often are).

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This Blue Workbook#13048, along with the accompanying Blue Workbook Key#13049 and the Core Instructor Text#7946, make up Grammar for the Well-Trained Mind: a complete course that takes students from basic definitions (“A noun is the name of a person, place, thing, or idea”) through advanced sentence structure and analysis—all the grammar skills needed to write and speak with eloquence and confidence.

This innovative program combines the three essential elements of language learning: understanding and memorizing rules (prescriptive teaching), repeated exposure to examples of how those rules are used (descriptive instruction), and practice using those rules in exercises and in writing (practical experience).

Program Features

• • Scripted lessons make it possible for any parent or teacher to use the program effectively.
• • Step-by-step instruction takes students from the most basic concepts through advanced grammatical concepts such as modal and hortative verbs and multiple functions of noun clauses.
• • Extensive diagramming exercises reinforce the rules and help technical and visual learners to understand and use the English language effectively. All diagrams are thoroughly explained to the instructor/parent.
• • Text for examples and exercises are drawn from great works of literature, as well as from well-written nonfiction texts in science, mathematics, and the social sciences. • Regular review built into each year of work.
• • The program is easily customizable to each student’s strengths and weaknesses.

Program Components

Each year, parents and teachers go through the scripted dialogue, rules, and examples in the Core Instructor Text. Instructor notes thoroughly explain any ambiguities and and how to handle concepts that the student may find difficult. This text will be used for all 4 years of instruction.

Students follow along in any color Workbook. There are four Workbooks, one for each year, but are not done in any particular order. Each Workbook contains the same rules and examples—but each has completely different sets of exercises and assignments, allowing students to develop a wide-ranging knowledge of how the rules and examples are put to use in writing. This repetition solidifies the concepts, definitions, and examples in the student’s mind.

A Workbook Key, of matching color, provides not only answers, but also explanations for the parent/instructor, and guidance as to when the answers might be ambiguous (as, in English, they often are).

All of the rules covered, along with the repeated examples for each, are assembled for ongoing reference in The Grammar Guidebook #7949. This will become the student’s indispensable guide to writing through high school, into college and beyond. This book is not required for the program but is highly recommended!

The Diagramming Dictionary #0281 assembles into one handy manual all of the principles that govern diagramming the English language—from basic subject/predicate layout through advanced sentence structure and analysis. In every example, the simple subject is underlined once, the simple predicate is underlined twice, and the element being described is in green. Beautifully designed diagrams walk the reader through how to illustrate each and every part of the English sentence. This book is not required for the program but is highly recommended regardless of the grammar program you are using!

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This Blue Workbook, along with the accompanying Key#13049 and the Core Instructor Text#7946, make up Grammar for the Well-Trained Mind: a complete course that takes students from basic definitions (“A noun is the name of a person, place, thing, or idea”) through advanced sentence structure and analysis—all the grammar skills needed to write and speak with eloquence and confidence.

This innovative program combines the three essential elements of language learning: understanding and memorizing rules (prescriptive teaching), repeated exposure to examples of how those rules are used (descriptive instruction), and practice using those rules in exercises and in writing (practical experience).

Program Features

• • Scripted lessons make it possible for any parent or teacher to use the program effectively.
• • Step-by-step instruction takes students from the most basic concepts through advanced grammatical concepts such as modal and hortative verbs and multiple functions of noun clauses.
• • Extensive diagramming exercises reinforce the rules and help technical and visual learners to understand and use the English language effectively. All diagrams are thoroughly explained to the instructor/parent.
• • Text for examples and exercises are drawn from great works of literature, as well as from well-written nonfiction texts in science, mathematics, and the social sciences. • Regular review built into each year of work.
• • The program is easily customizable to each student’s strengths and weaknesses.

Program Components

Each year, parents and teachers go through the scripted dialogue, rules, and examples in the Core Instructor Text. Instructor notes thoroughly explain any ambiguities and and how to handle concepts that the student may find difficult. This text will be used for all 4 years of instruction.

Students follow along in any color Workbook. There are four Workbooks, one for each year, but are not done in any particular order. Each Workbook contains the same rules and examples—but each has completely different sets of exercises and assignments, allowing students to develop a wide-ranging knowledge of how the rules and examples are put to use in writing. This repetition solidifies the concepts, definitions, and examples in the student’s mind.

A Workbook Key, of matching color, provides not only answers, but also explanations for the parent/instructor, and guidance as to when the answers might be ambiguous (as, in English, they often are).

All of the rules covered, along with the repeated examples for each, are assembled for ongoing reference in The Grammar Guidebook #7949. This will become the student’s indispensable guide to writing through high school, into college and beyond. This book is not required for the program but is highly recommended!

The Diagramming Dictionary #0281 assembles into one handy manual all of the principles that govern diagramming the English language—from basic subject/predicate layout through advanced sentence structure and analysis. In every example, the simple subject is underlined once, the simple predicate is underlined twice, and the element being described is in green. Beautifully designed diagrams walk the reader through how to illustrate each and every part of the English sentence. This book is not required for the program but is highly recommended regardless of the grammar program you are using!

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Grammar for the Well-Trained Mind Red Workbook Answer Key provides not only answers but also explanations for the parent/instructor, and guidance as to when the answers might be ambiguous (as, in English, they often are). This book is designed to be used with Grammar for the Well-Trained Mind Red Student Workbook (sold separately, Item # 4021) and is required, Core Instructor Text is also required (sold separately, Item #7946) 432 pages. Paperback. From Well-Trained Mind Press. Learn More

Help your grade 6 students develop the important grammar and punctuation skills they need to be successful writers. Grammar & Punctuation, Grade 6 provides direct instruction and practice on 25 grade-level rules. From Evan-Moor. Learn More

Help your grade 5 students develop the important grammar and punctuation skills they need to be successful writers. Grammar & Punctuation, Grade 5 provides direct instruction and practice on 25 grade-level rules. From Evan-Moor. Learn More

Help your grade 4 students develop the important grammar and punctuation skills they need to be successful writers. Grammar & Punctuation, Grade 4 provides direct instruction and practice on 25 grade-level rules. From Evan-Moor. Learn More

Help your grade 3 students develop the important grammar and punctuation skills they need to be successful writers. Grammar & Punctuation, Grade 3 provides direct instruction and practice on 25 grade-level rules. From Evan-Moor. Learn More

Help your grade 2 students develop the important grammar and punctuation skills they need to be successful writers. Grammar & Punctuation, Grade 2 provides direct instruction and practice on 25 grade-level rules. From Evan-Moor. Learn More

Help your grade 1 students develop the important grammar and punctuation skills they need to be successful writers. Grammar & Punctuation, Grade 1 provides direct instruction and practice on 25 grade-level rules. From Evan-Moor. Learn More

ABOUT GOOFY MAD LIBS

Be your own comedy writer! From the creators of the Original Mad Libs®, Goofy Mad Libs® will help keep you in touch with the funny side of life. The idea is simple. Someone asks for a part of speech: a verb, a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. We’ve included definitions and examples of the parts of speech in case you’ve forgotten. Players call out their ideas to fill in the blanks and in the end, you have a story reeling from one silly sentence to another until nothing makes sense.

That’s what you call a Mad Lib®, the world’s greatest word game. Players have been howling with friends or laughing all to themselves for over 35 years!

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Ingenious! Students hunt for and correct errors in daily passages that cumulatively tell a story. Fix It! Grammar™ is a six-year, incremental program that encourages students to apply new grammar knowledge in every lesson while continuing to practice what they already know.

Level 2 Town Mouse and Country Mouse continues defining parts of speech, explains basic comma and capitalization rules, introduces complex sentence patterns, and more. rom IEW Institute for Excellence in Writing

Teacher-Student Combo # 1826, Optional Grammar Cards #2064

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A complete grammar text for the youngest student, First Language Lessons for the Well-Trained Mind, Level 1 uses copywork, narration, picture study, and other classical techniques to develop the student's language ability. Level 1 has the same great content as the original edition, along with new picture narration lessons. It has been redesigned for clarity and ease of use. Lessons follow the same order as the original edition. Originally published along with the second level of First Language Lessons as a single volume, Level 1 has been redesigned as a simple-to-use one-year program.

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Designed to accompany the First Language Lessons, Level 4 Instructor Text, this workbook provides complete worksheets for the student, making it possible for busy parents and teachers to spend more time teaching and less time preparing. The Student Guide is perforated and 3-hole-punched for your convenience.

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First Language Lessons 4 uses classical techniques of memorization, dictation, and narration to develop your child's language ability in the important, foundational years of language study. The text covers a full range of grammar topics, including parts of speech, punctuation, sentence diagrams, and skills in beginning writing and storytelling. Optional end units provide practice in dictionary use a letter writing. Scripted exercises provide a flexible framework for each lesson. The innovative question-and-answer format makes grammar concepts perfectly clear, while the accompanying workbook makes it possible for busy parents and teachers to spend more time teaching and less time preparing.

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First Language Lessons is a simple-to-use, scripted guide to grammar and composition that makes successful teaching simple- for both parents and teachers. This consumable workbook, used alongside the teachers own book, gives teachers everything they need to spend more time teaching their students- and less time preparing lessons, making copies, or gathering supplies. It's all right here. Inside this book, you'll find poems for memorization, empty sentence diagram frames, and blank lines perfectly sized for young students' copywork, dictation, and narration. First Language Lessons, Level 3 is a complete grammar and writing text that covers a wide range of topics- including parts of speech, sentence diagrams, and skills in beginning writing, storytelling, and narration.

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First Language Lessons, Level 3, reinforces the grammar and writing concepts introduced in the previous levels. It also introduces new material, including sentence diagramming. Level 3 has two parts: the instructor book and the student workbook. The instructor book has the same simple-to-use, scripted format as the previous levels. The accompanying student workbook makes it easier for busy parents to spend more time teaching, and less time preparing (you don't have to hand-draw any diagram frames!). First Language Lessons Level 3 is designed to follow Levels 1 and 2, but can be used as a first grammar text for older students. The optional end-units on writing letters, dictionary skills, and oral usage allow you to tailor the instruction to the needs of your child.

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Break out your photo album and get ready for some fill-in-the-blanks fun about your family with Family Tree Mad Libs! Mad Libs lets you fill in the secrets in every family tree, from “Family Ghost Stories” to “Portrait of Great Grandma” to “Famous Ancestors!” Grab a pen and get started—and remember, ___________ is thicker than water! Learn More

33 skill-based units provide both fiction and nonfiction texts to give grade 2 students plenty of variety in the materials they're reading.

The nonfiction genre studies include items like expository, persuasive, narrative and descriptive texts, all appropriate for grade two kids.

Fiction genre studies include items like historical and realistic texts.

The practice activities and unit reviews in the classroom lessons allow students to gain skills in all areas of reading.

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

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Designed for intermediate and advanced high school- and college-level non-native speakers of English who need to improve their ESL (English as a Second Language) grammar skills. ESL Intermediate/Advanced Grammar provides students with simple explanations of grammar, skill-building exercises, detailed answer keys, and test-taking techniques. It's the perfect companion for classroom use or self-guided studies in ESL.

DETAILS

- Grammar-oriented exercises with simple explanations that allow students to master concepts through extensive practice

- Test-taking techniques featuring strategies for success on ESL tests

- Comprehensive Glossary

- Superb preparation for students taking the TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language)

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ESL Beginner Makes English Easy!

If you need to learn the basics of English grammar, this is the book for you!

Written by experienced ESL teachers specifically for ESL learners, this easy-to-use handbook is perfect for anyone who is just learning the language. ESL Beginner introduces you to the basics of English grammar with confidence-building activities and exercises that move you to the next level with the right tools and at the right pace.

The book uses daily living skills to help you understand English grammar concepts such as nouns, verbs, simple sentences, compound sentences, and modifiers. Special tables that address articles, vocabulary, plurals, prepositions, and irregular verbs are included for additional review.

Each section of the book contains skill-building exercises and examples that let you practice what you have learned. A glossary of the basic parts of speech, plus appendices of word lists are included for reference.

408 pages

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REA's Quick Access Study Charts contain all the information students, teachers, and professionals need in one handy reference.

They provide quick, easy access to important facts.

The charts contain commonly used mathematical formulas, historical facts, language conjugations, vocabulary and more!

Great for exams, classroom reference, or a quick refresher on the subject.

Most laminated charts consist of 2 fold-out panels (4 pages) that fit into any briefcase or backpack.

Each chart has a 3-hole punch for easy placement in a binder. Each chart measures 8 1/2" x 11"

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