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reetings to you from Camp Hill in lovely central Pennsylvania! Our team, pictured above, is a talented group of colleagues and friends who enjoy working and spending time together. We are grateful for our larger team not pictured here: the scores of people who have served with us, including a large collection of authors, editors, reviewers, illustrators, designers, consultants, marketers, accountants, educators, and scholars—more than 150 people in all! This year has been another year of change and growth for Classical Academic Press. After four years working out of a 100-year-old, two-story renovated house-turned-office on Market Street, we have moved to larger offices in the same town. We are greatly enjoying our new space and are particularly delighted to have a spacious recording studio that will help us further enhance the media creations many of you appreciate. We are thrilled this year to release ClassicalU.com—the result of three years of extensive development and collaboration with many veteran classical educators and mentors. ClassicalU is a teacher-training platform that features a three-step, clear path to mastery for classical educators. The website features video-recorded training by experts from around the country who are veterans in classical teaching. The website is released with more than 20 courses, with new material being added every month. Anyone visiting the site can sample each course for free! We were thrilled and grateful to have earned the Well-Trained Mind’s Top Recommendation for our Latin, logic, and Spanish lines, as well as the 2017 Practical Homeschool Awards for those lines plus our new Well-Ordered Language (grammar) line! This year, we are releasing the next two books in our Well-Ordered Language curriculum, which is now in its third year of being piloted by the fourteen Hillsdale Barney Charter Schools. There is more, but I will leave you to the catalog, where you will discover numerous other new products and services. We are deeply grateful to be working together with another large group of friends and fellows—you, our customers, who share our mission to renew classical education in the United States and abroad. Pax, Christopher A. Perrin, PhD Publisher
Table of Contents ClassicalU........................................................................................ 4–5 Why Latin? and Your Latin Journey................................................. 6–7 Latin, Grades 1–3: Song School Latin...............................................8–10 Latin, Grades 4–7: Latin for Children............................................ 11–14 Headventure Land...............................................................................15 Latin Necessities .................................................................................16 Latin, Grades 7–12: Latin Alive!.................................................... 17–21 What is Classical Education? Article by Dr. Perrin......................... 22–23 Grammar, Grades 3–4: Well-Ordered Language................................24–26 The Classical Reader............................................................................ 27 Plato: The Great Philosopher-Educator................................................. 28 An Introduction to Classical Education................................................. 29 Informal Logic: The Art of Argument....................................................31 Formal Logic: The Discovery of Deduction........................................... 32 Everyday Debate & Discussion............................................................. 33 Reasoning & Reading........................................................................... 34 Rhetoric Alive!..................................................................................... 35 The Dialectic Stage: How Teens Think Article by Joelle Hodge....... 36–37 Poetry, Grades 7–12: The Art of Poetry................................................ 38 French, Grades 4–7: French for Children....................................... 39–41 Spanish, Grades 1–3: Song School Spanish........................................... 43 Spanish, Grades 4–7: Spanish for Children.................................... 44–45 Consulting & Speaking Engagements ......................................... 46–47
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orothy Sayers points out that when you study Latin, you are doing advanced study in several subjects simultaneously. The following are some of those other subjects studied in and through Latin as well as some of the benefits of studying Latin: • Professions steeped in Latin vocabulary: Law, medicine, science, music, art, philosophy, and theology derive many of their terms and phrases from Latin. • Romance languages: Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Romanian are all forms of Latin. • Educational virtues: The study of Latin requires concentration, analysis, and puzzle solving that develop a student as a student. It also helps gifted students to slow down and attend! • English vocabulary: 50% of all English words come from Latin; 90% of all polysyllabic words come from Latin. • English grammar: The regular grammar of Latin is ideal for shedding light on the way all languages, including English, work. • Writing/reading: An increased vocabulary and understanding of grammar enable students to write and read with greater ease and clarity. • Pleasure: Deciphering the “secret code” of Latin and reading great authors in their own tongue is a pleasure that can last a lifetime!
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Song School Latin
by Amy Rehn with Christopher Perrin, PhD
Children love to sing and love learning while singing! Just as they happily learn their ABCs to song, they will also learn Latin words, vocabulary, and phrases. The classical model of teaching commonly uses singing to teach young children, so we have employed it throughout our Song School Latin series. Each student book comes with a bound-in CD filled with lively songs and chants children love that help them master their Latin vocabulary. Parents and educators frequently tell us how often children go around singing these fun (and funny) songs throughout the day on their own—even the toddlers tag along! Even if you have never taught Latin before, you can easily walk children through Song School Latin, and enjoy the journey yourself! Song School Latin is designed so that children can do much of their work independently, learning from the music CDs, the creative teaching DVDs, and the user-friendly books themselves.
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Latin • Grades 1–2
Song School Latin Book 1 Program by Amy Rehn
Did you ever believe that there would be a Latin program that would match the energy, developmental level, and fun-loving nature of your youngest students? Song School Latin does just that. The lessons are peppered with songs, enjoyable vocabulary, illustrations, handwriting practice, stories, games, and engaging activities.
Full program includes: S ong School Latin Book 1 (student edition) with 30 Songs and Chants CD This interactive workbook with 30 songs and chants on the included CD along with fun activities will set young students on a course to loving Latin! There are 31 weekly lessons, including review chapters, that will delight students as they learn 100+ everyday vocabulary words in Latin. S ong School Latin Book 1 Teacher’s Edition This teacher’s edition includes the entire Song School Latin Book 1 student text, as well as answer keys, additional teacher’s notes, fun classroom ideas, and 40 reproducible chapterby-chapter activity pages that students will surely enjoy. S ong School Latin Book 1 DVD Set The 24 episodes on this DVD set feature a lively magistra (teacher) who narrates the vocabulary practice, simple lessons, and derivative training. Simeon the Monkey, a long-time student favorite, features vocabulary words in his animated story. There is also an animated derivative “river,” which highlights the way in which Latin words have come into various languages. L atin Monkey Match 1 Flashcard Game This exciting and fun game features all the vocabulary from Song School Latin Book 1. In groups or individually, students can play games such as Memory or Go Fish by collecting Latin and English matches. The cards can also be used as flash cards for extra practice. Each card lists the corresponding chapter number from Song School Latin Book 1. 210 full-color cards are included.
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Latin • Grades 2–3
Song School Latin Book 2 Program by Amy Rehn with Dr. Christopher Perrin
Full program includes: ong School Latin Book 2 (student edition) with Songs and Chants CD Continuing on a path that matches S the energy, developmental level, and fun-loving nature of younger students, Song School Latin Book 2 is an interactive workbook text featuring a gradual introduction to Latin grammar and derivatives, all without leaving behind fun illustrations, songs, stories, games, and activities! There are 32 weekly lessons, including 7 review chapters, and 175 everyday vocabulary words, including 75 words and topics from Latin for Children Primer A. ong School Latin Book 2 Teacher’s Edition This edition includes the entire Song School Latin Book 2 student S text along with answers and additional teacher’s notes. The latter portion of the book consists of extra activity pages for each chapter, including the review chapters. ong School Latin Book 2 DVD Set The 24 episodes feature a lively magistra and magister who narrate the S vocabulary practice, simple grammar lessons, and derivative training. Simeon the Monkey makes appearances in each episode, delighting students with his animated story, which features numerous vocabulary words. There is also an animated derivative “river,” which highlights the way in which Latin words have come into various languages, including English, Spanish, and French. atin Monkey Match 2 Flashcard Game A fun supplement, Latin Monkey Match 2 Flashcard Game features all the L vocabulary from Song School Latin Book 2. In groups or individually, students can play games such as Memory or Go Fish by collecting Latin and English matches. The cards can also be used as flash cards for extra practice. Each card lists the corresponding chapter number from Song School Latin Book 2. 377 full-color cards are included.
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Latin for Children
by Aaron Larsen, DA & Christopher Perrin, PhD
Designed, revised, and continually sharpened since 2001, the award-winning Latin for Children curriculum continues to be a strong, inviting, and creative program designed to introduce students as young as 3rd or 4th graders to Latin. It incorporates elements that will engage students of every learning style. As a step beyond just an exposure to the language, when used as a whole, this series trains students in Latin grammar and vocabulary, as well as English derivatives, in a lively, interactive way that is perfectly suited to students in the grammar stage. The Latin for Children series is taught directly to the child and is a perfect choice for teachers.
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Latin • Grades 4–5
Latin for Children Primer A Program by Aaron Larsen, DA & Christopher Perrin, PhD
Full program includes: L atin for Children Primer A (student edition) Each workbook is easy to use, incremental, and filled with clear grammatical explanations written expressly for the student. Exercises, tests, and a useful reference section are also included. Lessons teach mnemonic aids (songs, chants) that enable students to learn vocabulary and grammar with ease and delight. The workbook includes clear explanations of grammar in every chapter, written at the student’s level. Guidance is given for both classical and ecclesiastical pronunciations. atin for Children Primer A Answer Key This teacher’s tool features actual, full-size pages from the primer, with L answers to quizzes, exercises, and worksheets in bold print. L atin for Children Primer A DVD & CD Set This 3-DVD, 2-chant-CD set offers chapter-by-chapter teaching by author Dr. Christopher Perrin. This helpful resource can be used for Latin teachers to prepare for a lesson, for students to catch up on missed classes, as a substitute teacher, as an addition to a summer school course, or as a helpful library item for a struggling Latin student or a curious parent. Lessons average approximately 15 minutes. The audio CDs feature chants for the vocabulary from the memory pages, making pronunciation a breeze for students. Latin for Children Primer A Activity Book! With more than 100 pages of games, puzzles, and fun, these books make mastery of a classical language anything but boring! Students will love learning Latin and will look forward to class.
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Latin • Grades 5–6
Latin for Children Primer B Program by Aaron Larsen, DA & Christopher Perrin, PhD
Full program includes: atin for Children Primer B (student edition) In this workbook, students will learn new grammar concepts, L Latin numbers, and much new vocabulary. Exercises, tests, and a useful reference section are also included. Lessons include a plethora of mnemonic aids (songs, chants) that enable students to learn vocabulary and grammar with ease and delight. Guidance is given for both classical and ecclesiastical pronunciations. atin for Children Primer B Answer Key This teacher’s tool features actual, full-size pages from the primer, L with answers to quizzes, exercises, and worksheets in bold print. atin for Children Primer B DVD & CD Set This 2-DVD, 2-chant-CD set, featuring chapter-by-chapter L teaching by author Dr. Christopher Perrin, is a valuable resource for Latin teachers to use to prepare for a lesson, for students to catch up on missed classes, or for a substitute teacher. Lessons average approximately 15 minutes. The audio CDs feature the vocabulary chants from the memory pages, enabling students to practice outside of class or even on the go! atin for Children Primer B Activity Book! Following Primer B chapters, students explore a mad scientist’s lab, L help little Billy find his way home, drill for oil, solve puzzles, aid the Three Musketeers, go pearl diving, fish for stars, hunt for submarine wolf packs, search for pirate treasure, and much more—all while learning Latin!
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Latin • Grades 6–7
Latin for Children Primer C Program by Aaron Larsen, DA & Christopher Perrin, PhD
Full program includes: Latin for Children Primer C (student edition) This workbook is the third and final level in the Latin for Children series. In it, grammar training continues, and students are encouraged to do more reading in Latin by following along with a story that runs throughout the text. Exercises, tests, and a sizable and useful reference section are included. atin for Children Primer C Answer Key This teacher’s tool features actual, full-size pages from the primer, L with answers to quizzes, exercises, and worksheets in bold print. Latin for Children Primer C DVD & CD Set Dr. Christopher Perrin continues his chapter-by-chapter teaching in this 3-DVD, 2-chant-CD set. Teachers can use these 15-minute video lessons to prepare for class, help students catch up on missed classes, or as a substitute teacher. The audio CDs feature lively vocabulary chants of the words from the memory pages. L atin for Children Primer C Activity Book! With more than 100 pages of games, puzzles, and fun, this book makes mastery of a classical language a blast! Students will experience a Latin meteor strike and a shattering earthquake, have a backyard BBQ, enter into a water fight, play the tuba, investigate a crime scene, execute Hollywood special effects, charm snakes, help find stolen museum artwork, and more—all while studying Latin!
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Creative and engaging Latin practice
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•3 2 weekly activities, matching your lessons: Activities that reinforce vocab, grammar, and derivatives include Vocab Invasion, 2D platformers, endless crossword puzzles, reveal hidden pictures, readers, and a secret spy section! • Videos: Fun videos for students to watch and enjoy as they use their language skills.
• Online games: Games such as FlashDash, Chart Challenge, and Octavian help students practice their vocab, endings, conjugation charts, and more. • Lapbooks: Weekly lapbook activities draw students into special “top secret” missions involving cracking codes and solving puzzles.
Studying Song School Latin Book 1 or Latin for Children Primer A or Primer B? Use all the wonderful Latin skills you are learning as you play games, complete activities, and watch videos keyed to each chapter! Who says practice has to be painful?
Students earn badges and certificates as they progress through the year!
Available Full Zones: Song School Latin 1, Latin for Children A, Latin for Children B $19.95 each—Try the first 3 chapters for FREE! Multiple Student Discounts (with first student subscription at $19.95) • 2nd–9th Student: $14.95 each • 10th Student and More: $9.95 each
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Latin Necessities Latin for Teachers DVD Course: How to Teach the Latin for Children Series
This course provides 16 hours of professional Latin training for new and intermediate Latin teachers. Karen Moore, coauthor of the Latin Alive! series, provides a bird’seye view of the Latin language to educators, covering the contents of all 3 Latin for Children primers. If you are looking for guidance and fresh ideas for teaching uppergrammar students, you will be delighted by Karen’s clear instruction. Includes course notebook. Latin for Teachers DVD Course $275.00 $220.00 Extra Notebooks $29.95 $23.96
Cassell’s Latin & English Dictionary
For fast, easy reference and comprehensive listings, Cassell’s Latin & English Dictionary is unbeatable. Thousands of words, phrases, and idioms in scholarly and academic usage are included for maximum reference, along with tables of regular and irregular verbs. A special section on Roman culture includes historic dates, the ancient calendar, weights and measures, and currency exchange. With more than 35,000 entries, this handy, pocket-sized dictionary is all you need while studying, translating, or tracking down word meanings. Cassell’s Latin & English Dictionary $7.99 $6.39
Latin for Children Test Packets
These sets of comprehensive, standardized tests supplement Latin for Children Primers A, B, and C, and are excellent and helpful resources for teachers and parents. These downloadable packets include weekly chapter tests, unit tests, and even unit study guides. A complete answer key for each test is also included. Choose from among 3 licenses (1–3, 4–9, or 10+ students). Latin for Children A, B, or C Test Packet
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Clash Cards, Latin Levels 1 and 2
Clash Cards are helpful, easy-to-use flash cards, and are also a card game that makes reinforcing vocabulary words challenging and entertaining. The words used in the Level 1 deck match with the vocabulary used in Latin for Children Primer A and the words used in the Level 2 deck match with the vocabulary used in Latin for Children Primer B. The cards can be used by any student wishing to practice the most common Latin words, regardless of curriculum or course of study. An online instructional video makes learning the game simple and easy! Clash Cards, Latin Level 1 (LFC A words) or Level 2 (LFC B words) $26.95 $21.56 each
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Latin Alive! by Karen Moore & Gaylan DuBose
The Latin Alive! series is a relevant, rigorous, yet engaging introduction to Latin for upper-middle and high school students. This Latin curriculum will truly make the Latin language come alive both for students who have studied Latin (such as students who have completed the Latin for Children curriculum) and for those who have not previously been introduced to Latin.
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. . . this is honestly the first curriculum I haven’t had to rewrite (or at least seriously tweak) in order to teach it. It’s all there, well written and fun to use. The students love it, I love it, and I’ve seen them grow in understanding and application of the language. Thanks CAP! —Jennifer Duncan
The Latin Alive! series also encourages student enjoyment by illustrating the relevance of Latin in history, ancient and contemporary culture, the Romance languages, English derivatives, and the grammatical structure of English. Students will see multiple benefits in the study of Latin. By providing training in Roman culture, myths, and history (as well as robust Latin instruction), the series also prepares students well for the National Latin Exam and the Latin Advanced Placement Exam.
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Latin • Grades 7–8+
Latin Alive! Book 1 Program by Karen Moore & Gaylan DuBose
Full program includes: atin Alive! Book 1 (student edition) No longer will Latin teachers need to pull in extra resource material in L order to teach Latin well and to give students an appreciation of Roman life and history. It’s all right here! Latin Alive! is thorough, challenging, and pedagogically sound, with clear explanations of all 5 noun declensions and cases, all verb conjugations, irregular verbs, and various pronouns, adjectives, and adverbs. Each chapter begins with the Latin motto of a United States state seal and includes extensive study of Latin derivatives. Historical contributions are by Dr. Christopher Schlect, historian and a director at New Saint Andrews College. atin Alive! Book 1 Teacher’s Edition This edition includes the entire student text, extensive explanations, an L answer key, and translations, as well as additional student exercises and unit tests. atin Alive! Book 1 DVD & CD Set This DVD & CD set, featuring veteran Latin teacher Karen Moore, can be L used as a helpful resource for both experienced and new Latin teachers, either for themselves or for students who missed class, or as a substitute teacher. Teachers can also use this video series as a summer course or as a library item for new or struggling students. Each of the 36 weekly lessons, including 7 review weeks, averages 30 minutes.
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Latin Alive! Test Packets
Often requested, these sets of comprehensive, standardized tests supplement either Latin Alive! Book 1 or Book 2 and are excellent and helpful resources for teachers and parents. The downloadable packets include a weekly test for each chapter, a complete answer key, and suggested scoring based on a 100-point system. Choose from among 3 licenses (1–3, 4–9, or 10+ students).
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Latin Alive! Book 1 Test Packet Latin Alive! Book 2 Test Packet
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Latin • Grades 8–9+
Latin Alive! Book 2 Program by Karen Moore & Gaylan DuBose
As the second text in a three-year series, Latin Alive! Book 2 continues the clear, relevant, and incremental Latin instruction begun in Latin Alive! Book 1. The Latin Alive! series features original Latin writings, giving students access to the works of great Latin authors.
Full program includes: atin Alive! Book 2 (student edition) Latin Alive! Book 2 reviews the grammar of Latin Alive! Book 1 and L introduces the passive voice in all tenses; past, present, and future participles; deponent and irregular verbs; and comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs. Each chapter begins with a country’s Latin motto strategically chosen to introduce or review a grammatical concept. Extensive study of Latin derivatives and stories of Roman culture, myths, and history make Latin come alive, even in our modern world. Substantial Latin readings and translation exercises adapted from Latin literature continue to delight and prepare students for the National Latin Exam and the Latin Advanced Placement Exam. This 33-chapter student edition includes historical and literary contributions by historian Dr. Christopher Schlect and classical scholars Karl Galinsky and Timothy Moore. atin Alive! Book 2 Teacher’s Edition This edition includes the entire student text, extensive explanations, an L answer key, and translations, as well as teacher tips, additional student exercises, and unit tests. atin Alive! Book 2 DVD & CD Set Featuring 27 weekly lessons (each an average of 40 minutes), the Latin Alive! L Book 2 DVD & CD Set can be used as a helpful resource for both experienced and new Latin teachers to prepare for class, as a substitute teacher, or even as a library item for new students or students who missed class. The audio CD features the unit review Latin readings, masterfully read by Nicholas Martin and Gaylan DuBose.
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Latin • Grades 9–10+
Latin Alive! Book 3 Program by Karen Moore & Gaylan DuBose
Latin Alive! Book 3 includes lessons on Roman culture, myths, and history, as well as Latin readings and exercises that will prepare students for the National Latin Exam and the Latin Advanced Placement Exam.
Full program includes: atin Alive! Book 3 (student edition) Students will master Latin through a more in-depth study of the L subjunctive mood, irregular nouns, noun and verb reviews, the gerund and gerundive, impersonal verbs, conditional statements, and a study of different kinds of clauses (purpose, result, doubting, fearing). The clear, easy-to-use layout of 3 units totals 16 biweekly chapters, each of which begins with the Latin motto of a college or university and includes at least 1 Latin reading. Each unit ends with a longer reading and includes some history on the piece, information on Latin literature, and a multiple-choice question section to check comprehension. Each original Latin reading includes an explanation of difficult phrases in the reading, a glossary, and comprehension questions. The last unit includes readings and lessons on original Latin poetry and historical information about Latin poets. atin Alive! Book 3 Teacher’s Edition This edition includes the full content of the Latin Alive! Book 3 student L edition, extensive explanations, an answer key, and translations, as well as teacher tips, additional student exercises, and unit tests. atin Alive! Book 3 DVD & CD Set An excellent resource for both experienced and new Latin teachers, this L DVD set can help teachers prepare for class, be used as a substitute teacher, or serve as a library item for new students or students who need extra review. The set includes 16 lessons, each an average of 40 minutes. The audio CD features the unit review Latin readings.
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Latin • Grades 10–Adult
Latin Alive! Reader:
Latin Literature from Cicero to Newton by Karen Moore & Gaylan DuBose with Steven L. Jones
This Latin reader features 31 original Latin readings that span from 50 BC (Cicero’s Marci Tullii Ciceronis Pro Archia Poeta Oratio) to AD 1687 (Newton’s Principia Mathematica). This unique reader can be used with any Latin curriculum and will acquaint students with classical, medieval, and late Latin writers and writing styles. The Latin readings are fully annotated, guiding students through new and challenging grammatical constructions. Three Latin scholars and veteran educators contributed to the book: Karen Moore, Gaylan DuBose, and Steven Jones. Students and adults will thoroughly enjoy: eading selections featuring authors from the days of R Cicero to Newton, varying in length and complexity as much as they do in style and content
S egments such as About the Author and Culture Corner, which tell students more about the authors, their times, and the events surrounding the readings
rare reading from Queen Elizabeth I, Oratio A Reginae (The Queen’s Speech), which took author Karen Moore more than a year to find!
A thorough review of the most common uses of grammar and syntax in Latin as well as an appendix that lists all grammar paradigms
umerous literary genres, such as poetry, science, N philosophy, theology, biography, myth, and fable
dditional appendices on classical pronunciation, A Medieval spelling changes, and an overview of Latin poetry (including dactylic hexameter)
rammatical notes and a variety of readingG comprehension questions and writing prompts to further the study and discussion of the literature
Addendum readings that include passages from the AP Latin syllabus (Vergil and Caesar), useful for a pre-AP course
An accompanying Latin Alive! Reader Teacher’s Edition is also available. It includes the entire student text, more extensive explanation, and teacher tips from the authors. Student Edition Teacher’s Edition
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Once More,
What Is Classical Education? by Dr. Christopher Perrin
As I present seminars on classical education and train teachers around the country, I find that this question— What is classical education?—persists. Even experienced classical educators keep asking it. To be honest, I keep asking it, and have been asking it and answering it for nearly twenty years now. It is a profoundly important question for our time, and one we should continue to ask and answer. There are a few reasons for this: • We did not receive a whole, integrated classical education ourselves, so we don’t have a strong answer based on our own experience. • Classical education is a tapestry with many threads and patterns, or a museum with many rooms. As a result, it can be explored and described in several ways, so that there is not one answer to the question, but several complementary answers. • The renewal of classical education is desperately needed in this cultural moment. The classical approach to education served the West very well for some 2,000 years; its recovery now is no mere luxury, but a necessity for cultural preservation and continuity. To define something is to determine just what that something is and is not. Our word define comes from the Latin de (concerning, about, from) and finis (end, boundary, limit). When we define something, we fix its limits. Even the word determine has this sense, coming from de and terminus (end, limit, termination). We can therefore define classical education by what it is: • Classical education is the liberal arts and the great books. • Classical education is the cultivation of the soul on truth, goodness, and beauty by means of the liberal arts. • Classical education is cultural transmission—the transmission of the soul of society from one generation to another. We could go on with several more complementary definitions, which I mention in my companion video to this article. (Visit http://capress.link/cat1701 for the video.) But we can also define classical education by what it is not. It is not, for example, a child-centered approach to education in which children decide what they will read and study and when they will do so. It is not a study that privileges the most recent books and ideas, nor an approach that privileges job or vocational training. By setting forth what it is not, we already gain some insight into what it is. We can also define something by analogy. We define by analogy when we say that something is like something else. Analogy is particularly useful when defining those things that are complex. Humans use metaphor and analogy at the most basic levels of thinking and speaking—all language and thinking relies heavily on metaphor and analogy (a claim I won’t try to defend here other than to note the implicit analogy contained in our word define that appeals to our knowledge of lines and boundaries).
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So then, what is classical education like? What does it resemble? Here are several analogies that I often use when defining classical education: • Classical education is like a museum. • Classical education is like a garden. • Classical education is like a table.
• Classical education is like a tapestry. • Classical education is like a mosaic. • Classical education is like a conservatory.
Can you see resemblances in each case? I have touched already on the museum analogy. There are many beautiful “rooms” in classical education, all of which display something beautiful, true, and good. Like a worldclass museum, classical education is such a large treasury that you can’t fully explore or comprehend it even in a lifetime. Like a museum, classical education features a collection of beautiful things created and gathered by those who have preceded us, so that we receive it as a remarkable gift, a tradition that has been graciously handed down for us to enjoy. A museum contains those things that delight and inspire us—a place where the “muses” dwell, creating a kind of internal “music” in our souls and delivering from the shallow distraction of “amusement.” Classical education views the cosmos (something beautiful at its root) as a living museum that cultivates wonder. Now, you might note that I am making use of yet another means of defining something—etymology. The word museum is derived from the Greek word mousa, meaning “muse”—as in one of the nine Greek muses that inspired learning in poetry, history, literature, dance, singing, and astronomy. We could therefore define classical education simply by studying the words classical and education. I won’t do that here, other than to mention that the original meaning of the Latin word classis was “a fleet of ships” (hint: the fleet was carefully organized and ranked). In my 16-minute companion video on this topic, I spend a bit of time on each analogy above, but I am guessing you already see many of the connections inherent in the other analogies. Analogies are enjoyable, as they engage our imagination and impart insight to us fairly quickly. When answering the question “What is classical education?” I usually start with a short aphoristic definition such as “the liberal arts and the great books,” but move to analogies as soon as I can. Ultimately, answering this question requires a conversation, not a mere response. Beyond that, it requires some reading and thinking, then more conversation. Then we repeat, and repeat again, slowly ascending a kind of spiral staircase filled with books, chairs, and friends to talk with. It seems to me that we are in a lovely library. So, learning about classical education is like . . .
Dr. Christopher Perrin is an author, consultant, and speaker who specializes in classical education. He is committed to the national renewal of the liberal arts tradition. He cofounded and serves full-time as the CEO/publisher at Classical Academic Press, a classical education curriculum, media, and consulting company. Christopher serves as a consultant to charter, public, private, and Christian schools across the country. He is the board vice president of the Society for Classical Learning and the director of the Alcuin Fellowship of classical educators. He has published numerous articles and lectures that are widely used throughout the United States and the English-speaking world.
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Well-Ordered Language by Tammy Peters and Daniel Coupland, PhD
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WOL is a very interactive curriculum that involves reading, writing, speaking, and listening along with choral recitation and some handson activities and games. While parts of the lessons are tightly structured, many lesson activities allow for discussion or open-ended responses. —Cathy Duffy
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Students will not merely learn the mechanics of grammar, but will see components of language (the parts of speech) unfolding before them as this series helps them to gather and arrange words to express their thoughts clearly and accurately.
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This program was what I needed for grammar. It is thorough, has excellent review, encourages memorization, and contains poems and fables for reading, analysis, and discussion. —Lexi Henegar
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What if the study of grammar could harness a child’s natural curiosity? What if it could be a source of delight to children? What if students could apply their grammar skills in later years and not just recite them? The WellOrdered Language (WOL) series presents the study of language in a way that appeals to a child’s inborn curiosity and desire to collect, gather, and order. It presents grammar in a clear, orderly way, while simultaneously seeking to cultivate a child’s wonder of language by presenting instruction in the context of narrative and language, attractive illustrations, and samples taken from classic children’s literature and poetry.
Grammar • Grades 3–4 The Well-Ordered Language series is designed so that teachers and students actively engage with each other and with the grammatical concepts in each lesson, using language skills— reading, writing, speaking, and listening—along with physical movement, songs, and chants. Through the unique, creative, and orderly method of analyzing the grammatical functions of the parts of speech, students will find the mastery of grammar achievable, meaningful, and delightful. Teachers may adjust the number of exercises and assessments according to their needs.
The robust teacher’s editions include: • Pedagogical guidance and tips embedded in the text • Extensive explanation of and guidance in WOL’s unique analytic approach to grammar • Suggested activities and games for review • Answers for all student exercises • Suggested schedules
Each level is a full year of grammar covered in two books (A & B). Each book is one semester long. Two more levels are currently in production for a full, four-year grammar program. We will release Level 3 in 2018 and Level 4 in 2019.
Well-Ordered Language Level 1A by Tammy Peters and Daniel Coupland, PhD This one-semester book introduces students to: • Four kinds of sentences • Subject and predicate • Verbs • Adverbs
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Well-Ordered Language Level 1B by Tammy Peters and Daniel Coupland, PhD This one-semester book introduces students to: • Object pronouns • Prepositional phrases—adverbial • Introductory prepositional phrases
• Compound subjects • Compound verbs • Compound direct objects
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Grammar • Grades 4–5 Well-Ordered Language Level 2A by Tammy Peters and Daniel Coupland, PhD
This one-semester book covers: • Four kinds of sentences (declarative, interrogatory, imperative, exclamatory) and principal elements • Adverbs • Adjectives
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Well-Ordered Language Level 2B by Tammy Peters and Daniel Coupland, PhD
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The slightest knowledge of a great book is better than the greatest knowledge of a slight book . —Aquinas
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he Classical Reader is a veritable cave of dragon loot, an embarrassment of riches that will provide years of instruction and delight and help to instill a lifelong love of reading. When you are choosing what books your students will read, the stakes are especially high. In this information age, it’s sometimes hard to know how to choose from the sea of options and resources that present themselves at every turn. That is why we have put years of research into The Classical Reader, collecting and analyzing the K–12 reading recommendations of classical educators from around the country, seeking those readings that have been important and pleasurable to generations of students. This book includes recommendations for reading at each grade level, noting each selection’s level of difficulty and genre. The Classical Reader provides a way to keep a record of what your students have read and will also help you to plan future reading—a valuable resource for every school and family for everything from book reports to reading for pleasure. Printed Book $7.95 $6.36
Enjoy our regularly updated and sortable online version of The Classical Reader by visiting ClassicalReader.com
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Classical Education Resources
Giants in the History of Education Series
Plato: The Great Philosopher-Educator by David Diener, PhD
Plato is one of the principal founders of the Western intellectual tradition, and it is nearly impossible to examine the historical development of any academic topic without, knowingly or unknowingly, addressing Plato’s views. Regardless of our final assessment of Plato’s educational thought, it is unquestionable that his understanding of education has had a profound impact on the development of educational theory and practice around the world for nearly two-and-a-half millennia. The study of his views is thus of great benefit, both as a means of examining fundamental questions about the nature of education addressed in his work, and also as a means of better understanding the historical roots of the Western educational tradition. Plato: The Great Philosopher-Educator $7.95 $6.36
“There is one element you could isolate in any account you give, and this is the correct formation of our feelings of pleasure and pain, which makes us hate what we ought to hate from first to last, and love what we ought to love. Call this ‘education,’ and I, at any rate, think you would be giving it its proper name.” —Plato, Laws
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An Introduction to Classical Education: A Guide for Parents (Public/Charter School Edition) by Christopher Perrin, PhD
This 45-page booklet is an ideal introduction to classical education that traces its history and describes its modern renaissance. The booklet also highlights the distinctive elements of the movement, including its emphasis on teaching grammar, logic, and rhetoric (the trivium); the role and benefit of classical language study; and the extraordinary achievements of students who are receiving a classical education. This engaging and conversational booklet includes anecdotes, diagrams, and charts, and is especially recommended to teachers and parents just beginning their examination of classical education. Concise but significant introduction to classical education Clear definition and historical overview of classical education Descriptions of the modern renaissance in classical education Examples of student achievements around the country Helpful anecdotes, diagrams, and charts An Introduction to Classical Education Printed Book $3.95  $3.16 Customized versions available with your school logo and information. Bulk pricing available.
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Logic
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We have been using your curriculum and my daughter has absolutely loved [it]. So much so that she claims that logic is her favorite subject. — Ildiko B.
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We use logic every day, often employing it to distinguish logical arguments from those that are unreasonable. However, few of us have been trained in logic so that we can quickly detect bad reasoning, attach names to fallacies we encounter, and articulately form our own reasoned arguments. By studying informal and formal logic, as well as rhetoric, students will gain and learn to apply these vital skills. Studying informal logic and the informal fallacies (everyday arguments gone wrong) will aid students in recognizing bad reasoning and identifying fallacies. Studying formal logic will further train and hone students’ minds, enabling them to determine the form that arguments take. The study of rhetoric will teach students how to create, find, and arrange content in order to craft their own persuasive arguments.
Logic • Grades 7–12
The Art of Argument Program Informal Logic by Aaron Larsen, DA & Joelle Hodge with Christopher Perrin, PhD Middle and high school students will argue (and sometimes quarrel), but they won’t argue well without good training. The Art of Argument is designed to teach the argumentative adolescent how to reason with clarity, relevance, and purpose. The mastery of informal logic (the logical fallacies) is a foundational subject by which other subjects are evaluated, assessed, and learned. The Art of Argument can be used as a semester- or yearlong course. See our website for schedule recommendations.
Full program includes: e Art of Argument (student edition) This book teaches 28 informal fallacies (such as begging the question, Th the straw man, ad hominem, etc.). Clear explanations and illustrations, along with dialogues, worksheets, and dialectic discussion questions, make this text easy to follow and make the fallacies fun to learn. The fallacies become relevant with practical applications through an analysis of current social, commercial, and political issues, as well as more than 60 comical and clever phony advertisements. Fun extras are included, such as a humorous skit for students to perform and the famous short story “Love Is a Fallacy” by Max Shulman. e Art of Argument Teacher’s Edition This edition features the entire student text, along with answer keys, Th teaching tips, and invaluable chapter and unit tests. e Art of Argument DVD Set Each engaging video segment in this DVD set corresponds to the student text Th and features discussion of 1 fallacy, which is presented, defined, and then explored using a blend of enthusiasm, contemplation, and humor. This set is an excellent resource to refresh and inspire the teacher, model and provoke discussion, serve as a substitute teacher, create a summer course, or help a student catch up on missed classes.
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Logic • Grades 8–12
The Discovery of Deduction
by Aaron Larsen, DA & Joelle Hodge with Shelly Johnson, PhD The Discovery of Deduction: An Introduction to Formal Logic will welcome your students into the fascinating realm of formal, deductive logic. Formal logic studies how an argument is put together—the form or structure of an argument. The Discovery of Deduction is geared directly toward students as young as 8th grade, making a subject usually reserved for study in college accessible and relevant to middle and high school, logic-stage students. The book emphasizes the practical and real-world application of soundly structured deductive logic. Using methods such as Socratic dialogue, ample discussion, and integration of other subjects, the book teaches formal logic in the best way for dialectic students. The Discovery of Deduction Teacher’s Edition is also available. It features the entire student text, along with an answer key, teaching tips, sample essays, dialogues, and arguments.
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Logic • Grades 8–12
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Everyday Debate & Discussion by Shelly Johnson, PhD
Everyday Debate & Discussion: A Guide to Socratic Conversation, Informal Discussion, and Formal Debate not only shows students how to conduct informal and formal debates, but also how to develop good arguments by using solid logic and the resources available in their own thinking as well as in the world around them. Students will employ the techniques of logic and rhetoric, such as the common topics of definition, comparison, relationship, circumstance, and testimony. Additional study of ethos, pathos, and style is also included, as well as a study of debate arrangement. This book will give students debating confidence and open their eyes to the benefit of debate, disagreement, and discussion in their day-to-day life or in a formal debate setting. This book is the result of Dr. Johnson’s ten years of experience leading Socratic discussion and debates in her classes. She has collaborated with other classical educators who have either used debate in their classrooms or coached debate teams. She writes, “Over the years, we have experimented, researched, practiced, and refined, and this book represents the ideas and practices we have discovered and perfected along the way. We are excited to share them with you.” This new book is designed for three types of people: 1. those leading a debate team or class 2. logic or upper-school teachers who want to create a truly dialectical environment 3. teachers who wish to enhance their teaching by including more robust discussion and debate Everyday Debate & Discussion can be used over the course of one semester or for a full year. See our website for suggested schedules and free samples.
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Reasoning & Reading • Grades 3–8
Reasoning & Reading by Joanne Carlisle
The Reading & Reasoning workbooks develop basic language and thinking skills that build the foundation for reading comprehension. Exercises reinforce reading as a critical reasoning activity. Many exercises encourage students to come up with their own responses in instances in which there is no single correct answer. In other cases, exercises lend themselves to students working collaboratively to see how many different answers satisfy a question. Reasoning & Reading is an excellent supplement to any grammar program and is best used 1 or 2 days per week. All the books in the series share the following: • Unit I, Word Meaning: comparing, contrasting, and classifying words, and discriminating between good and vague definitions • Unit II, Sentence Meaning: complete sentences, recognizing the main thought, as well as time order, cause and effect, comparison, generalizations, and examples • Unit III, Paragraph Meaning: topic sentences, signal words, unity, examples, and support for the main idea • Unit IV, Reasoning Skills: fact and opinion, relevance, syllogisms, and inferences
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Reasoning & Reading Student Edition (all levels) Reasoning & Reading Answer Key (all levels)
Reasoning & Reading has been an important and valuable part of our curriculum for 2nd–5th grade. I highly recommend it. —Dawn Swartz, Grammar School Dean, Covenant Christian Academy
Rhetoric • Grades 10–12
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Rhetoric Alive! Book 1 by Alyssan Barnes, PhD
Rhetoric is traditionally the last trivium art to be studied, following grammar and logic. While grammar focuses on the structure of language (for accurate interpretation and expression), and logic focuses on the right use of reason and the construction of logical arguments, rhetoric focuses on making speech and writing compelling, pleasing, and persuasive. Rhetoric Alive! Book 1: Principles of Persuasion is authored by Dr. Alyssan Barnes, an experienced rhetoric teacher from Live Oak Classical School. Alyssan is a clear, engaging writer with a PhD in . . . rhetoric. Have you ever won an argument but “lost the person”? Without the skillful use of rhetoric, we may still leave our hearers unchanged and unconvinced. This is because humans are not mere “logic machines” who make decisions solely by reasoned argument (logos). Aristotle recognized this, therefore exhorting us also to appeal to human emotion (pathos) and to establish our own credibility (ethos) as speakers and writers. These 3 appeals are studied and applied in Rhetoric Alive!, along with the 3 types of speech and the 5 canons of rhetoric: Three appeals Ethos (speaker’s credibility) Pathos (audience’s emotion) Logos (argument’s reasoning)
Three types of speech Deliberative (exhort or dissuade) Ceremonial (praise or blame) Judicial (accuse or defend)
Five canons (rules or standards) Invention Organization Style Memory Delivery
Dr. Barnes takes high school students through these elements of rhetoric using her own compelling and delightful style, clearly presenting rhetorical theory, but also including many exercises of imitation and practice. As students learn rhetorical theory, they will also begin putting rhetoric into practice, starting with short speech assignments and gradually building to longer ones.
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The Dialectic Stage: How are Teens Thinking??
by Joelle Hodge
It’s the burning question every parent of a teenager wants an answer to: “What is my kid thinking?” There’s a quote by Winston Churchill that I feel applies here. Speaking in October 1939 (at the beginning of World War II), the prime minister said: “I cannot forecast to you the action of Russia. It is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma . . . ” Many parents consider the internal goings-on of their teenagers in much the same way Churchill did trying to predict the internal goings-on of Russia. Teenagers can be tough nuts to crack. Kids don’t always accurately display what’s happening inside, and the adults in their lives don’t always accurately diagnose what they see happening on the outside. I’ll relieve you of the suspense: I honestly can’t predict with any certainty what your teenager is thinking at any given moment. But I can offer you some suggestions to help you guide them through their studies in the upper grades. For the last several years, I have been one of several teachers asked to help respond to e-mails received by Classical Academic Press and Scholé Academy. Folks write in to “Ask the Magister” with questions regarding classical education, and some of these e-mails are forwarded to me. One area that generates a lot of discussion involves parents wondering whether or not their student is prepared to tackle a dialectic-level class. This is such an important question: How do we determine readiness—and success—in the dialectic and rhetoric stages of classical education? And it’s directly tied to what your student is thinking. Talk about riddles, mysteries, and enigmas. Delving into the dialectic and rhetoric stages can be such nebulous territory for so many—especially for those who really appreciated the concrete, linear constructs of the grammar stage. So, how can we know when a child is thinking dialectically? As abstract a notion as this question is, we must answer it to approach the dialectic and rhetoric stages differently than we do the grammar stage. But where do we begin? When most of us started the exploration of classical ed, we were taught the basics: In the grammar stage, students ask the Who? What? When? and Where? questions; in the dialectic stage, students ask the How? and Why? questions. Those can be helpful conceptualized ideas, but that vague direction doesn’t help an awful lot when we’re trying to identify who’s ready for dialectic and who isn’t, making lesson plans, conducting our classes, or evaluating our students differently than we did in the lower grades. It’s not enough to merely change a test question from “Who invaded England during the Battle of Hastings?” to “Why did William the Conqueror invade England during the Battle of Hastings?” That’s not “dialectic.” Dialectic is what happens before you ask that question. Equally, non-dialectic is a perfunctory decision to require your student to read more books or write longer papers. I often remind parents and teachers that dialectic- and rhetoric-stage courses are not merely about more reading and more challenge. “More work” and “more challenging” aren’t the next classical stages. Reaching the upper grades and carving out a curriculum is one of the first places teachers and parents consider throwing in the classical ed towel because they don’t know what makes it different. When teachers and parents think the only way to pursue classical ed at higher academic levels involves more, more, more, they quickly begin to lose their focus on scholé. And they’re right! Where’s the rest in that kind of learning?
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So, if merely revamping our questions or giving our kids more work and tougher assignments isn’t the recipe for scholé, and if they aren’t the defining differences between the grammar stage and the other two stages, then what should we do differently? Part of the answer lies in shifting gears to understand what is being assessed in the dialectic and rhetoric stages. Unlike in the grammar stage, upper-grade assessments and tests shouldn’t be solely concerned with evaluating fact-based answers. The real test of student success for the dialectic student shouldn’t only be about getting the right answer. Instead, we should be wondering, “Did my student go through the right thinking processes in approaching the answer?” Assessment in the dialectic stage becomes a function of judging a student’s thinking processes, not merely their answers. Let’s look at an example. For many years I’ve taught pre-algebra to students in the 7th–8th grades, the sweet spot for what we consider the dialectic stage. My pre-algebra students are shown early on that the primary focus of math at this level and beyond should never be about getting the correct answer. That may sound odd—why wouldn’t correct answers be the goal of mathematics courses?—but in pre-algebra, students should be exposed to many new rules and laws governing mathematical concepts. It’s crucial that they don’t resort to basic arithmetic when solving these problems. A student in pre-algebra could find they arrived at all the same answers that the answer key provides, but haven’t actually learned a thing about pre-algebra. A true course in pre-algebra requires a student to learn a new way to think through their problems using the new mathematical concepts, applied through many varied problem constructions. In teaching my pre-algebra students, I expect them to apply and demonstrate the new processes to their problem solutions. And if they haven’t approached the problem correctly, the answer is marked incorrect, despite the answer matching the answer key. That is dialectic. That is how to stretch and engage students on this level—and it’s not limited in application to just mathematics instruction. Across the disciplines, upper-grade courses must provide more than right answers. Students need teachers to demonstrate how they are reasoning their way through the labyrinth of facts, fallacies, statistics, expert authorities, circumstantial evidences, primary sources, and arguments of all varieties. So what does this look like in the classroom? Where do we start shifting gears and approaching our upper-grade courses in this new way? Classical pedagogy should include the following paradigm: theory, imitation, and practice. At the dialectic and rhetoric stages, it’s no different. • Students should understand what’s expected of them. This means clearly explaining the theory of the new thinking processes. Consider here some application of the Three Acts of the Mind, or identification of the terms, propositions, and arguments presented in any discourse. (Most logic and rhetoric texts can provide some guidance and training in these areas.) • They need you to model your thinking for them. Break down your thinking processes into pieces they can see, explore, and understand; this allows them to imitate the process. Be mindful of which questions you asked of yourself as you engaged with a particular subject. Go through the exercise of recording your internal dialogue. Show your students how you do it. • Students need to be required to practice the new processes through a variety of guided exercises, discussion questions, and response opportunities. Provide places for them to apply the newly imitated skills. Consider directed class discussions, response papers, debates, counterarguments, thesis statement development, outlines, syllogism construction, etc. When I was a kid, my piano teacher had a sign hanging in her studio: Practice Makes Perfect . . . But Only If You Practice Correctly. How true! Correct practicing is the root of excellence. In the coming academic year, I encourage you to shift your focus to help your upper-grade students correctly practice and develop how they are thinking.
Joelle Hodge, one of the original founding members of Classical Academic Press, is an author, a consultant/speaker, and a teacher of logic and rhetoric at Scholé Academy online. She is the coauthor of two top-selling logic books, The Art of Argument and The Discovery of Deduction, both published by Classical Academic Press.
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Poetry • Grades 7 & up
The Art of Poetry Program by Christine Perrin, MFA
“I dwell in Possibility— A fairer House than Prose—” While we think of poetry as the best words in the best order, we sometimes forget how important its poetic or metaphoric thinking is to various subjects, such as writing, speaking, business, and science. The Art of Poetry is an excellent upper-middle or high school curriculum that teaches the practice of reading a poem closely and absorbing its beauty.
Full program includes: e Art of Poetry (student edition) This book contains 16 chapters and more than 100 poems. Chapters 1–8 Th cover the elements of poetry (such as images, metaphor, rhythm, and tone); the final chapters cover the forms of poetry (such as ode, villanelle, and open verse). Each chapter includes an extensive explication of 1 poem, along with exercises and discussion questions on additional poems. Included in the text are biographies of 51 poets, a glossary of terms, and an index of all the poems and authors. A free downloadable MP3 file with readings of most of the poems from this book is available online at ClassicalAcademicPress.com. e Art of Poetry Teacher’s Edition This edition is a valuable resource for teachers that includes the entire Th student edition and an answer key, as well as detailed and fascinating explications of 39 poems. The introduction for the teacher offers teaching tips and suggestions. Thorough appendices include a poetry timeline, quizzes for each chapter, and a cumulative book quiz. e Art of Poetry DVD Set This DVD set features more than 15 hours of Christine Perrin, The Art of Poetry Th author, teaching and discussing the content of each chapter. The engaging video lessons are an excellent resource for teachers to use as preparation for lessons, as a substitute teacher, or as a basis for creating a summer course.
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French for Children has a very immersion-style feel to the program! It uses lots of dialogue, translation, vocabulary, dictation, grammar, and there are quizzes too. This is all presented in such a way that it really is quite enjoyable!
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French for Children by Joshua Kraut
A classical, beautiful, and widely spoken language, French will be a treasure for children to learn. There is a distinction, however, between just learning common words and phrases, which is the approach of many French programs, and knowing the language well enough to communicate fluently and accurately. The French for Children series teaches elementary students in grade 4 and up this dynamic language, both classically and creatively, at a time when students soak up language like sponges. This book employs the pedagogy and structure of our popular Latin for Children series combined with immersionstyle dialogues and vocabulary so that the French language will be taught well and enjoyed thoroughly.
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French • Grades 4 & up
French for Children Primer A Program by Joshua Kraut
rench for Children Primer A, using a pedagogy and structure similar to that of our popular Latin for Children F series, teaches upper-grammar students this compelling language. Each chapter features immersion-style dialogues and vocabulary along with a strong emphasis on grammar and the parts of speech as vital tools for the correct speaking and understanding of French. The text also uses lively chants to aid memorization of both grammar and vocabulary.
Full program includes: rench for Children Primer A (student edition) Students will learn 153 commonly used vocabulary words F and 43 conversational words and phrases, along with grammatical concepts such as verb conjugation, tense, and noun gender. Each workbook is easy to use, incremental, and filled with clear grammatical explanations written expressly for the student. Lessons teach mnemonic aids (chants) that enable students to learn vocabulary and grammar with ease and delight. rench for Children Primer A Answer Key This teacher’s tool features actual, full-size pages from the primer, F with answers to quizzes, exercises, and worksheets in bold print. rench for Children Primer A DVD & CD Set This set features master French teacher and author Joshua Kraut F and is a valuable resource for teachers to use for lesson preparation, as a substitute teacher, or as a library item for new students and students who need extra review. Each lesson averages 40–50 minutes. The audio CD features lively grammar chart chants, dialogues, vocabulary, and more, making pronunciation a breeze for students!
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French • Grades 4 & up
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French for Children Primer B Program by Joshua Kraut
Don’t stop now! French for Children Primer B, the second book in the French for Children series, is just as engaging, incremental, and creative as French for Children Primer A. Students are on their way to mastering new grammar concepts and much new vocabulary.
Full program includes: rench for Children Primer B (student edition) Students will learn more than 130 commonly used vocabulary F words and more than 40 conversational words and phrases along with grammatical concepts, such as negation, stressed pronouns, pronominal verbs, verb conjugation, tense, and noun gender. All the teaching and explanations are written in the student book, at the student’s level. There are 17 engaging and conversational chapters, including 3 review chapters, weekly worksheets and quizzes, and an end-of-book review. rench for Children Primer B Answer Key This teacher’s tool features actual, full-size pages from the primer, F with answers to quizzes, exercises, and worksheets in bold print. rench for Children Primer B DVD & CD Set This set continues to feature master French teacher and author F Joshua Kraut and is a valuable resource for teachers to prepare for a lesson, help students catch up on missed classes, or use as a substitute teacher. Lessons average 40–50 minutes each. The audio CD features lively grammar chart chants, dialogues, vocabulary, and more, enabling students to practice outside of class or on the go!
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Spanish for Children Our elementary Spanish curriculum is unlike any other. How so? It is the only elementary curriculum on the market that seeks to teach students how to speak Spanish correctly by teaching the principles of Spanish grammar. Why is this? Well, many modern educators are hesitant to teach grammar to young students, and they want students to start speaking the language right away without the distraction of learning grammar. Idea: Isn’t it really because educators want to see the immediate benefit of students being able to say a few phrases? Learning correct Spanish is well within the reach of elementary students who will learn and enjoy it as they see the language “power” it imparts.
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Spanish • Grades 1–3
Song School Spanish Program by Julia Kraut
Now there is a Spanish program suited to the energy, developmental level, and fun-loving nature of your lowergrammar (1st–3rd grade) students! Song School Spanish is patterned after our best-selling Song School Latin curriculum and features weekly lessons peppered with songs/chants, enjoyable vocabulary, illustrations, handwriting practice, stories, games, and activities. A small amount of grammar is introduced mildly throughout the book, with the focus on engaging young students with relevant, everyday vocabulary. The book contains a lively musical CD featuring 42 songs/chants—a delightful part of the program that reinforces the Spanish taught in the book.
Full program includes: Song School Spanish (student edition) Your students will learn more than 100 enjoyable, everyday vocabulary words and receive a very gentle introduction to Spanish grammar. This workbook contains 30 weekly chapters and a musical CD featuring the vocabulary from each chapter. The captivating and creative chapters include songs, illustrations, handwriting practice, stories, games, and activities. Song School Spanish Teacher’s Edition This edition contains a full copy of the student text, and also provides an answer key and additional teacher’s notes. The latter portion of the book consists of extra activity pages for each chapter, including the review chapters. ong School Spanish DVD Set The 24 episodes feature a lively, native Spanish maestra who teaches students with S engaging vocabulary, skits, and grammar lessons. Students will also enjoy following Ellen in the Little Moments stories. (Note: there are no episodes for the review chapters.) panish Amigo Match Flashcard Game This reinforcing game features all the vocabulary from Song School S Spanish. In groups or individually, students can play games such as Memory or Go Fish by collecting Spanish and English matches. The cards can also be used as flash cards for extra practice. Each card lists the corresponding chapter number from Song School Spanish.
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Spanish • Grades 4 & up
Spanish for Children Primer A Program by Julia Kraut & Sarah Foose with Grant Durrell
The Spanish for Children Primer A Program teaches upper-grammar students this dynamic language using the pedagogy and structure of our popular Latin for Children series combined with immersion-style dialogues and vocabulary. The Spanish for Children series emphasizes grammar and the parts of speech as vital tools for the correct speaking and understanding of Spanish. The texts also use lively chants to aid memorization of both grammar and vocabulary.
Full program includes: Spanish for Children Primer A (student edition) In this engaging and conversational text, students will learn more than 290 commonly used vocabulary words as well as grammar concepts, such as verb conjugation, tenses, and noun genders. Students will learn to construct Spanish sentences well. This book contains 37 weekly chapters, including 8 review chapters. Each chapter contains a memory page, a grammar page, a delightful worksheet, and a quiz. All teaching and explanations provided in the student edition are written at the student’s reading level. panish for Children Primer A Answer Key This teacher’s tool contains copies of the actual worksheets and S quizzes from the primer with answers filled in with a large, bold font. panish for Children Primer A DVD & Chant CD Set This DVD set features chapter-by-chapter explanations S of Spanish grammar and pronunciation, all led by author Julia Kraut. Each lesson averages 15 minutes. This video series is an excellent resource for teachers to use for lesson preparation, as a substitute teacher, or as a library item for new students and students who need extra review. The audio chant CD includes the grammar chart chants and complete vocabulary, making pronunciation a breeze for students! in Bot Presented primarily in English, this story uses common words from Spanish intermixed into each T sentence. Students will help solve the mysterious case of the dognapped canine in this bilingual robot story. This 64-page reader is tied to the vocabulary from Spanish for Children Primer A. Spanish doesn’t have to be dry and boring, and it will certainly come alive in Tin Bot !
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Student Edition Answer Key DVD & Chant CD Set Tin Bot (Spanish Language Reader) Chant CD Only
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Spanish • Grades 4 & up
Spanish for Children Primer B Program by Julia Kraut with Grant Durrell
There is a distinction between just learning common words and phrases, which is the approach of many Spanish programs, and knowing the language well enough to communicate correctly, fluently, and accurately. The Spanish for Children Primer B Program is the second in the series and emphasizes grammar and the parts of speech as vital tools for correctly speaking and understanding Spanish. This program also includes expanded dialogues, stories, songs, and chants.
Full program includes: panish for Children Primer B (student edition) This book contains 32 weekly chapters, including 6 review S chapters and an end-of-book review. Students will learn 290 commonly used Spanish vocabulary words in addition to weekly review of vocabulary from Spanish for Children Primer A. All teaching and explanations in this student edition are written at the student’s reading level and emphasize a continued mastery of grammatical concepts. Dialogues, stories, and a puzzle search for a Mayan treasure keep the workbook format of this book lively and entertaining. panish for Children Primer B Answer Key This teacher’s tool contains copies of the actual worksheets and S quizzes from the primer with answers filled in with a large, bold font. panish for Children Primer B DVD & CD Set Featuring Spanish author Julia Kraut, this DVD set includes S chapter-by-chapter explanations of Spanish grammar and pronunciation and is an excellent resource to help teachers prepare for lessons, be used as a substitute teacher, or serve as a library item for new students or students who need extra review. The audio chant CD includes the grammar chart chants and complete vocabulary, enabling students to practice outside of class or on the go!
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