While talking may come instinctively for children, most children do not have a natural desire to write. LPL believe that a beginning writer must master oral language before he is expected to produce original written ideas. Training in the proper use of the English language is essential during the grammar stage. The main goals of third grade English are: to teach students about writing through various exercises based on classical works (writing) and to gently introduce parts of speech through oral lessons (English grammar).

LPL’s Third Grade English Lesson Plans cover English grammar and writing using the thorough and age-appropriate books: The Complete Writer: Writing with Ease, Level 3, First Language Lessons for the Well-Trained Mind, Level 3 Instructor Guide and First Language Lessons for the Well-Trained Mind, Level 3 Student Workbook by Susan Wise Bauer.

In these wonderful resources, your child will have an enjoyable time memorizing poetry, learning grammar concepts, creating narrations, answering comprehension questions, studying usage, and penning copywork, among other activities.

The Complete Writer: Writing with Ease Workbook, Level 3 lays the foundation for writing through narration, dictation, and poetry exercises taken from beloved excerpts of classical literature. These lessons will equip and train young students in writing. This text comes complete with easy-to-follow teacher instructions and a thorough explanation of the philosophy behind the book. For a more detailed overview of Bauer’s writing philosophy and further instructions on how to practically implement Writing with Ease, we highly recommend purchasing The Complete Writer: Writing with Ease, Strong Fundamentals.

First Language Lessons for the Well-Trained Mind, Level 3 Instructor Guide gently eases children into grammar through delightful scripted lessons that teach punctuation, proper usage, and writing skills. Additionally, beginning writing skills are taught using memory work, copywork, dictation, narration, and sentence diagramming. This detailed curriculum will greatly enhance your student’s language skills.

First Language Lessons for the Well-Trained Mind, Level 3 Student Workbook is used alongside First Language Lessons for the Well-Trained Mind, Level 3 Instructor Guide. These convenient worksheets save parents hours of preparation. The worksheets include poems for memorization, pre-made diagram frames, and blank lines for copywork, dictation, and narration.

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