Learning Language Arts through Literature provides an excellent curriculum for teaching english grammar in classrooms and homeschool.
The Gray Student Activity Book is a companion to The Gray Teacher Book from the series Learning Language Arts Through Literature. Not intended to be used independently, the information, material, and answer keys you need to teach are found in The Gray Teacher's Book! The Gray Student Activity Book is where your student will record their answers to the questions in The Gray Teacher's Book.
The Gray Book Integrated Language Approach
The Integrated Language Approach has the benefits of all teaching methods. By working with pieces of real literature, you focus on English grammar, creative writing, composition, spelling, higher-order reasoning, and study skills Your student has the best advantage for learning skills in this effective and lasting manner.
Grammar is taught in conjunction with reading and writing, not as an isolated subject. Your student's vocabulary will be enhanced by reading the good literature carefully chosen for his grade level. We realize that every student functions at different reading levels. For the more hesitant reader, we recommend, you, the teacher, read aloud with your student. Grade appropriate Reading skills are included. Your student will review basic spelling rules using misspelled words from his his daily writing and the Commonly Misspelled Words List. Thinking Skills are developed throughout the activities in this curriculum. Anytime a student is asked to respond to the literature with discussion, writing, drawing, or completing an activity, your student is developing his thinking skills. Handwriting is influenced by maturity of fine motor ability so the goal is to improve from the point at which your student begins.
Learning Language Arts Through Literature is a complete language arts program for first grade through high school. Using an integrated approach to learning, students learn the skills appropriate for each grade level in the context of real literature. This Creates a deeper understanding and generates a greater interest in language arts.
The integrated language approach has the benefits of all teaching methods. By working with pieces of real literature, you focus on English grammar, reading, vocabulary, spelling, writing mechanics, thinking skills, penmanship and more. Your student has the best advantage for learning skills in this effective and lasting manner.
The Common Sense Reading Program is the simplest, most effective method for reading instruction available today. The easy-to-use format is both understandable for the teacher and enjoyable for the student. Excellent for the home schooling and the traditional classroom environment. |
