The Blue Book
1st Grade

Welcome to Learning Language Arts Through Literature, The Blue Book - 1st Grade, which is part of The Common Sense Reading Program.  While this title may seem simple, it accurately describes the program.
The Common Sense Reading Program is the simplest, most effective method for reading instruction available today.  Perfect for home schooling, the easy-to-use format is both understandable for the teacher and enjoyable for the student.

Go to The Blue Book:
Detailed Overview Page
Program Features
Scope and Sequence
1st & 2nd Grade Philosophy
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Authors

The Common Sense method for teaching reading provides step-by-step assistance for teachers as they guide their student through beginning reading instruction.  In order to determine which skills to present in this program, the authors drew from their own classroom experience, teaching their own students to read, and from the excellent information obtained from two primary sources: A Home Start in Reading by Dr. Ruth Beechick; and Teaching Students:  A Curriculum Guide To What Students Need to Know at Each Level Through Sixth Grade by Diane Lopez.

GETTING STARTED
If you are new to the LLATL curriculum visit the Program Philosophy for 1st and 2nd grade levels, 3rd-8th grade levels, and High School - American Literature.  Also visit the Products Overview page for a guide to all the grade levels available in the LLATL series.

The authors relied heavily on Dr. Ruth Beechick's principles, as outlined in A Home Start in Reading.  This sound and proven process ensures that the necessary phonics skills are taught, while also adding higher order thinking skills usually overlooked by other programs.
We are honored to be a part of the process that will introduce your student to the wonderful world of reading, using the common sense approach.

The Integrated Language Approach has the benefits of all teaching methods.  By working with pieces of real literature, you focus on English grammar, reading, vocabulary, spelling, writing, thinking skills, and penmanship.  Your student has the best advantage for learning language arts skills in this effective and lasting manner.

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Looking for an ENJOYABLE way to teach reading?

Here's the answer! Novice home schooling and veteran teachers alike will find The Common Sense Reading Program, the Blue Book, for first grade skills, is the perfect reading program for beginning readers. This comprehensive curriculum covers everything needed for the first grade.  A Skills Index explains the elements of each lesson, giving you and your student the confidence of progressing through all the content and skills for this grade level.  You will delight seeing your student grow in confidence as they learn the love of reading.

Lessons include: phonics instruction using the "Successful Reading for Beginners" series. Your student begins reading stories right away!

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Visit the Products Overview page for a guide to all the grade levels available in the LLATL series.

LLATL Philosophy
As parents we watched and marveled at the way our little ones learned to talk. By listening and responding to English spoken well, they were able to communicate quite clearly. The process was so gradual that they were not even aware it was taking place.

It is the belief of those associated with the Learning Language Arts Through Literature series that written language can best be learned in the same manner.  By reading fine literature and working with good models of writing, children will receive a quality education in language arts.  If you believe that teaching reading using this integrated approach to language would be the desired teaching method then this curriculum is for you.

LLATL The Blue Book complete package includes, The Blue Book Teacher's Book, The Blue Book Student Activity Book, 28 Common Sense Readers, and a materials packet all packaged in one convenient box.

For your convenience The Blue Book Teacher's Book, Student Activity Book, and set of 28 Common Sense Readers are available for purchase separately.