The
Philosophy Behind LLATL
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 desire to teach using this integrated
approach to language, this curriculum is for you.
Dr. Ruth Beechick has confirmed that this method of teaching is an appropriate and
successful way to introduce our young students to the joys of reading, writing, and
thinking. Our own experiences using these lessons with young children have encouraged us
to share them with you. Their enjoyment and enthusiasm for reading and writing is an
unmatched recommendation for this method of teaching. Excellent for the home schooling or
the traditional classroom environment.
"What an improvement over the
standard methods of language learning! In this series, students learn from excellent
literature how to be better writers and thinkers. I highly recommend it."
Dr. Ruth Beechick,
Curriculum Specialist and Author |
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Fully Integrated Language Art
Learning Language Arts Through Literature is a fully integrated
language arts program that teaches English grammar, reading, spelling, vocabulary, writing
mechanics, creative writing, thinking skills, and more.
For example, a basal, one size fits all, program may teach adjectives separately
from other skills. The student may be asked to fill in blanks with adjectives and
circle them in a paragraph. This may give your student a clue about adjectives, but
does not translate into a practical use of adjectives in their writing.
In LLATL, your student may read literature passages that use adjectives. He
may be asked to read the passage without the adjectives and decide how important they are
to the understanding of a story. Another activity may include writing a descriptive
sentence/paragraph about a picture using adjectives or rewriting the passage using
different adjectives. These activities not only teach language arts skills in
addition to adjectives, but your student will incorporate the skills into his everyday
writing.
Real books are used in the reading lessons, complete with vocabulary words,
discussion questions, and a variety of activities. Reading real books instead of
basal stories makes reading a joy and the beginning of a lifelong adventure for your
student.
All levels are written for a 36 week school year. Grade levels 1st-8th
program sets include The Teacher's Book, written in a conversational
format making it easy to use with little or no preparation time for the teacher, and The
Student Activity Book. The Student Activity Book contains daily exercises
corresponding to each lesson in The Teacher's Book allowing for easy use and more
independent work, a BONUS for teachers. Each Student Activity Book also provides
Enrichment Activities such as word puzzles, analogies, logic/reasoning activities
and more found ONLY in the Student Activity Book.All levels include review activities and assessments.The goal of any language arts program should be to
equip the student for a lifetime of communication through the written and spoken
word. With LLATL, your student will acquire a deeper understanding and a greater
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Easy
for Teachers, Fun For Students
The LLATL program makes learning fun and interesting. With literature as a
basis, this innovative program uses a fully integrated approach as it takes your students
through all the appropriate activities needed to learn the language art skills for their
grade level.
Just turn to Lesson 1 and begin teaching. The authors have done the work for
you in an easy-to-follow, conversational format needing little or no preparation. Teacher's
notes, question answers, and the Enrichment activities icon, which
is your clue to look for the corresponding activity located in The Student Activity
Book, are conveniently located in the outside margins of The Teacher's Book
in bolded print for quick reference and easy access. |
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Here's
What Your Student Will Learn
- Use real books in the reading lessons,
complete with vocabulary words, discussion questions, and a variety of activities
- Master language arts with this fully
integrated program that teaches English grammar, reading, spelling, vocabulary, writing
mechanics, creative writing, thinking skills, and much more.
- Achieve a higher understanding and retention
of language arts skills by learning language arts in the context of literature and writing
- Review language arts skills on a regular
basis with our optional Review Activity at the end of most lessons
- Work independently using the Student
Activity Book
- PLUS The Teacher's Book is written
in conversational format making it easier than ever to use with little or no preparation
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So
What's New About LLATL?
Learning Language Arts Through Literature,
the language arts program that was voted the Best New Language Arts Program in 1990, is
NOW better than ever! The revised 1998 editions are bigger, better, and more complete! Still using the integrated language approach, the
easy-to-use format now includes MORE grammar and spelling instruction (words, tips, and
rules). PLUS more creative writing exercises, study skill instruction, and higher order
reasoning are incorporated into each lesson.
Review Activities follow most lessons providing opportunities for additional skills
practice. Now more Review Activities in each lesson and also Review Activities for all
skills.
Assessments provide quick and easy
check-points for student evaluation.
Teacher Notes and answers are conveniently found in the margins of The Teacher's
Book.
The Skills Index provides easy reference for all grade levels. Tests on specific
skills and check sheets for unit work are also contained in the program.
Book Studies provide teacher
summaries, vocabulary words, comprehension, discussion questions, and exciting activities.
All new Student Activity Books!
Now bound in a convenient book format; no loose pages to contend with! Now with more
student instruction, encouraging the development of independent study skills, allows for
more independent work, a PLUS for teachers. In addition, Enrichment Activities
such as word puzzles, analogies, and logic/reasoning activities and more are found ONLY in
the Student Activity Books. (Answers to the Enrichment Activities are found in
the Teacher Book.)
The Student Activity Book and The
Teacher's Book may be purchased separately for your convenience. However, they
are not intended to be used independently but as a complete program. |
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