LANGUAGE ARTS 2012
Choosing Language Arts:
- Grade K Readers and Language Arts for Grade K Readers introduces the most common sound for each letter, starts the child reading and writing words by week 6, and reading little books by week 10. By less than half way through the year the child is expected to write sentences complete with capitalization and simple punctuation.
- Grade 1 Readers and LA 1 assumes the child can read consonant-vowel-consonant words with a fair amount of fluency and that he is capable of writing complete simple sentences.
- Grade 2 Readers and LA 2 starts with the child capable of reading vowel-consonant-silent e words and simple multi-syllable words and writing more complex sentences and more than one at a time.
- Grade 3 Readers and LA 3 are firmly on a 3rd grade level. This Language Arts level teaches paragraph writing.
- Grade 4-5 Readers and LA 4-5 are firmly on a 4th to 5th grade level, although some advanced 3rd graders do well with it. It assumes the child can write a paragraph and the assigned reading isn't only long chapter books, but the daily amount is often advanced as well, like 3 chapters a day of some of the books.
LA for Grade K Issues
LA for Grade 1 Issues
LA for Grade 2 Issues
LA for Grade 3 Issues
LA for Grade 4-5 Issues
Language Arts Links
LA Links page is referenced in the Research Paper appendix/packet as well as in some of the writing assignments in various LA IGs. (10.10.07)
How to make integrated Language Arts work with multiple students (8.30.12)
Our Core programs do have Language Arts integrated this year. Historically, we have always designed our Language Arts to tie in to the reading material in our Core packages. In our program upgrades this year, we did take the step to make this integration complete.
I do understand the desire to have different level Language Arts while still having students share the same Core materials. I would recommend a couple of options to still make it possible to have students of differing Language Arts levels able to share the same Core program. I did find that it was possible to "adjust" the writing assignments that correlated with a given Core, to accommodate younger or older students. I simply raised or lowered the expectation for each assignment based on the student's skill level. For a younger student, I would expect a shorter written piece with less emphasis on mechanics and more focus on content. For an older student, I would expect a longer written piece with emphasis on *both* mechanics and content.
When it comes to the "nuts and bolts" of Language Arts (i.e. grammar, mechanics), I would recommend using some of our optional Language Arts products such as our Grammar series or Keys to Good language. In addition to the writing assignments found in the Core-based Language Arts, this makes for a complete program for younger and older students.
Language Arts D-G 2012
The Language Arts component for these levels has now been integrated directly into the Core IG. The LA schedule is printed on the *back* of each week's Core schedule, and the associated teaching instructions and student activity sheets follow directly behind the weekly schedule page.
Language Arts W 2012
The Language Arts W IG is still a separate entity, but it is *included* with the order of a Core W IG (WCG) or with a Core W package. The LA W IG (WLG) is no longer available for separate purchase.
Research Paper Packet 2012
This product has been re-written and is still available for separate purchase. It is included in Core IGs D+E thru 530.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IN LANGUAGE ARTS SECTION
Activity Sheets & Dictation
Grammar Ace
Diamond Notes
Handwriting
Let's Go Learn
Phonics and Reader Details
Remedial Reading
Spelling
Writing
(Optional) Workbooks
What workbooks available, for what levels;
Sarita's article and audio - 2007 LA changes
K through 2 Advanced Issues relating to the phonics program levels.
LA 7 through 400 Describe the focus and purpose of LA 7 through 400
Adapting LA Concepts reviewed, not introduced; meet the child's needs; starting mid-year
Sonlight's LA Philosophy Explained
2011 LA Info
2010 LA Info
2009 LA Info
2008 LA Info
2007 LA Info