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First Language Lessons for the Well-Trained Mind: Level 3 Instructor Guide (First Language Lessons)

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We bought this after my first grader's successful results with the first book. It is systematic, comprehensive, and the language is not overly simplified. The author doesn't condescend to my third grader, a voracious reader who recognizes "dumbed down" speech and writing and is turned off by it. New material is presented in a no-nonsense, sequential manner, and as each new part of speech is studied, it is also diagrammed. My analytical son really likes that. The emphasis on dictation and narration was a useful surprise. I didn't realize he had a tough time summarizing until we encountered these lessons. This book both diagnosed and addressed weaknesses I didn't know he had due to his extremely high reading ability. I'm very pleased with this one. Note: I tried to use the teacher edition only, but it was a hassle. I broke down bought the workbook and it made things much easier.

Four lessons into this curriculum, I'm very pleased that my reluctant 3rd grade homeschooler seems engaged and willing to move ahead. It feels properly paced for a child and the instructions for both teacher and student are incredibly clear. So far so good!

I am a homeschooling granny and have tried numerous Language Arts Programs. Out of all the programs I have tried this is the best by far in my opinion. In addition to the 8 parts of speech this program also covers the following.

Parts of a book, Initials, Titles of Respect, Punctuations, Direct/Indirect quotations, Diagramming of Sentences, Contractions, 6 Nonfiction Narration Exercises, 6 Poem Memorizations, Writing Letters, Dictionary Skills, Alphabetizing by first, second, and third letter, Syllables and phonetic spelling, Synonyms and antonyms (using a thesaurus)and Avoiding double negatives

I would say this is a pretty comprehensive program. The only complaint I have about this programs is that in order to use it effectively. For variety I sometimes use worksheets from softbasics software and find that I will have more than enough materials to last two or more years

This book and the accompanying workbook are providing us with just the material we need to structure our English lessons. We've combined it with a spelling programme and plenty of reading, and both granddad and Elizabeth are delighted with it.

We used this book for third grade and I almost totally hated it. I am so sick of diagramming sentences. If you think your kids would learn well this way maybe it's ok but mine didn't. The dictionary skills, letter writing skills, and oral language usage parts of the book are good but they are only a tiny part of it. Most of it is relentless, boring diagramming. I think I hated it more than my kids did though. It also doesn't have anything help kids prepare for standardized tests and the type of grammar questions they are likely to encounter. We are switching to Easy Grammar.

Very well written. Excellent tool. I wish I would've had this when I learned english. The children love it.

We began our students with FLLftWTM Levels one and two. They easily completed the oral presentation of information and memorization with occasional written work. Level 3 has been the perfect transition to putting this information to good use.

We also use the coordinating Writing curriculum, however I find that the dictation and copy work of both is too much of a good thing for one day. We often skip one, just relying the writing practice in one or the other.

I do recommend the workbook for this. It's not completely necessary, but makes for quick and easy, no-prep lessons. Love it.

My youngest daughter is not a writer. This book allows her to learn and practice new skills without excessive time spent in repetitous writing. I wish I had found the series before now, it would have saved much frustration!

For those of us who were "grammar challenged" in school, this is the best resource I have come across in my 18 years of home-schooling. This children's book is a no frills, black and white, economical book. The teacher's guide that you need to purchase to go with this is great. The books are easy to understand and give extensive review throughout the book. It works well for my 3rd grade son.

I love this book. My son has done fantastic with this curriculum. He is able to recite poems from memorization and identify parts of speech. I absolutely rec. this book to anyone that homeschools. It is very comprehensive and walks the teacher through every application.