Learning Language Arts through Literature

by Judi
(Colorado)

Product: Learning Language Arts through Literature is a comprehensive language course incorporating grammar, spelling, reading, handwriting and writing through the use of literature passages and book studies.

Subject: Language Arts
Levels Used: 3,4,5
Dates Used: 2006-2009

Likes: Having read Ruth Beechick's books I was happy to have a curriculum that used her approach without having to 'reinvent the wheel'. I have also liked the fact that it teaches poetry, research skills, outlining, and writing in an easy to understand format. Most of the lessons are short and simple so it has not been tedious for my students to use.

Dislikes: At some levels the book studies are not included in the 35 week formats and so we have had to double up on some weeks to get all accomplished in a year.