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First Language Lessons Level 1
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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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Paris –
Thank you for your response. Just to clarify, you would recommend starting Writing With Ease in third grade in place of First Language Lessons 2 or in addition to the First Language Lessons program. Thank you for your help.
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In addition to FLL.
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Paris –
We are new to homsechooling and are choosing curricula for our second grader. Does this curriculum need to be paired with Writing With Ease? Or does First Language Lessons 1 include the writing component of the language arts core. Thank you for your help.
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First Language Lessons includes the foundational writing skill of narration (putting ideas into words) and a limited amount of copywork (putting words down on paper) that you will also see in the beginning of Writing with Ease. For second grade, you might consider starting with just FLL 1, adding in more copywork and dictation as the student is able to handle it – just use sentences from anything you are currently reading in school. Then start with Writing with Ease Level 1 in third grade. That would have the student starting middle-school programs for writing and grammar, such as Writing with Skill and Grammar for the Well-Trained Mind, in sixth grade, which is a good fit for most students.
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Adelaide –
I have a 7 year old daughter and a 6 year old son entering grade 2 and grade 1, respectively. I am interested in using First Language Lessons to gently introduce them to grammar. I was hoping to simplify my homeschool day and combine the grammar lessons for both of them since they are starting out together (we have a 1 year-old, as well. Not doubling on subjects would be ideal). I’m just not sure if I should start with Level 1 or Level 2. Based on some of the following additional information, let me know what you would advise:
My 7 year old daughter is a voracious reader and basically taught herself how to read by the time she was 4. Until very recently, however, she seemed to struggle to find the words to narrate back what she was reading. Again, this has recently improved, but the retelling skills and rich vocabulary use, despite all the reading, was slow coming. Her penmanship is quite neat with proper spacing and she copies written work with ease and can easily write multiple sentences, up to a short paragraph or poem with no complaints.
My son is 6 and working steadily through a phonics program and can sound out most CVC words with general ease but does easily get frustrated with the time it takes to learn to read and sound out words. This might be because his mind and mouth race faster than his developmental level. His oral acquisition of vocabulary has always been stellar and he remembers what words mean after a quick definition and applies them correctly almost immediately. His vocabulary is very rich for a 6 year old. In terms of handwriting, his actual penmanship is getting neater but he still mixes up a few letters and gets very fidgety when doing handwriting exercises unless it’s for a purpose that motivates him (writing a birthday card, sending a secret message, writing his own story). A short 4-5 word sentence is probably his current limit before he wants to move on.
I like the pacing of level 1 for my son and the fact that the copy work is very gentle. I think my daughter wouldn’t lose complete patience with level 1, but I do think she would be challenged more appropriately with level 2.
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This is an easy choice, because you have to start with Level 1, as Level 2 assumes prior knowledge (this is not true for Levels 3 and 4 for older students).
I do think the inclusion of things like poetry memorization and picture study will help hold her interest, and the copy work is meant to be adjusted for the particular student. For example, the copy work for a certain poem offers three choices: copy the title, author, and first line; copy the title, author, and first two lines; copy the title, author, and first stanza. Those are the suggestions given for ease of use, and you could of course adjust it still further. The narration exercises will probably hit the sweet spot for her and offer some challenge.
I’d probably recommend combining them even without a baby in the mix!
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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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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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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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