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First Language Lessons Level 1
Starting at: $6.78
Product Overview
A complete grammar text for the youngest student, Level 1 uses copywork, narration, picture study, and other classical techniques to develop the student’s language ability. From nouns and verbs to punctuation and capitalization, these easy-to-use, scripted lessons will give your child a solid foundation in grammar and clear communication. This teacher book is all you need for this level – no workbook! Students write the copywork on the lined paper they prefer.
Because Level 2 assumes knowledge of the concepts taught in Level 1, students in both first and second grade should start with Level 1. Students who complete Level 1 in 1st grade should move on to Level 2 in 2nd grade; students who complete Level 1 in 2nd grade may move on to FLL 3.
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First Language Lessons Level 1
A complete grammar text for young students, First Language Lessons Level 1 uses copywork, narration, picture study, and other classical techniques to develop language ability. All you need is the teacher’s book and the lined paper of your choice. First- and second-graders should begin with Level 1.
First Language Lessons, Audio Companion
Memorize the parts of speech easily with catchy songs, and enjoy listening to the fun poems, entertaining stories, and memorable rhymes! The Audio Companion comes in CD or MP3 format, and is designed to accompany Levels 1 & 2.
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Rana –
What is the age I can begin lessons? Is it suitable for a 5 year old?
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Answer Desk –
There is no need to start it in kindergarten, as students will have plenty of time to master elementary grammar if they start in first or second grade. For kindergarten language arts, we recommend focusing on phonics such as The Ordinary Parent’s Guide to Teaching Reading, Revised Edition Instructor Book, a handwriting program, and of course reading lots of great books.
Having said that, sometimes a 5-yr-old goes along for the ride with an older sibling, and that’s fine and practically unavoidable, or you have a student who really wants more. In those cases, be aware that Level 1 is mostly oral, but does have copywork beginning around Lesson 42, along with narration, poetry memorization, and other techniques. Should you decide to try it with a 5-year-old, be prepared to go slowly or put it away until next year if needed. It should not be a struggle.
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Leslie –
We are pulling our 9yo with ADHD from public school (4th grade currently) and starting homeschooling in Fall. District says he is below grade standard but i dont know how below. Should I start from book 1 and work up to book 4 to cover unknown knowledge gaps? I don’t want to waste time but I want to make sure he has the requisite knowledge base before entering “middle school” age.
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Answer Desk –
You should be able to start with Level 3, which reviews the prior material. Level 4 will do the same. If you do those two levels, he will be ready for Grammar for the Well-Trained Mind in 7th grade, which many students do (some start in high school because their school did not teach grammar).
If he is highly averse to writing, you could go with Level 1 just to get a positive start, as Levels 1 & 2 are primarily oral (do not start with Level 2, it does not review Level 1 material). Most older students will go through these levels more quickly than usual, but there is no need to rush it. Mastery is the goal, and plenty of students are studying grammar in high school.
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Lindsey Buhl –
Gentle introduction for the non-reader. Lessons took 5-10 min and my kids enjoyed them!
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Adel –
How long do each of theses lessons take to complete?
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WTM Press Minion –
Each lesson takes about 25 minutes.
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Sandy –
How many lessons do you recommend completing a day for a 7 and 8 year old?
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WTM Press Minion –
We don’t recommend more than one lesson a day…we usually suggest trying for 2 or 3 lessons a week.
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Abigail Krieger –
These lessons are quick and easy but very comprehensive. I feel that this provides the perfect foundation for early writing.
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