An experienced teacher of the early 20th century, Emma Serl used imaginative lessons and short, jargon-free instructions to make learning a pleasure. She made liberal use of writings by the literary giants of our English language heritage, as well as fables, folklore and maxims-the kinds of writing children should know if they are to become well-educated in our rich literary traditions.

A language arts course for second or third grade. Based on an Emma Serl classic from 1911, this version includes color reproductions of famous artwork, new poetry selections, and several new lessons.

This simple-to-use scripted guide to grammar and composition makes successful teaching easy for both parents and teachers. It uses the classical techniques of memorization, copywork, dictation, and narration to develop a childs language ability in the first years of study.

Primary and Intermediate Language Lessons by Emma Serl are quickly becoming a mainstay in home education and in classical instruction, but one thing has been missing, until now?a modern guide for the teacher who wants to get the most out of these classic texts for today?s students. These guides contain all the original questions and exercises from the textbooks, along with suggested answers. Having been written from the ground up by a team of dedicated teachers, these guides are designed for use in today?s classrooms and in homeschool teaching. They include new optional ?Extended Activities? that reinforce and enhance the original study sections, along with worksheets made for copying and handout for use by students.

A Charlotte Mason and classical approach with short, easy-to-teach lessons for English usage, punctuation, composition, oral language skills, letter writing, and more. Includes narration, picture study (some printed in color), copywork, and dictation, as well as fables and poetry by famous authors such as Christina Rosetti, Edward Lear, and Robert Louis Stevenson. This non-consumable book (not a workbook) has enjoyable oral and written activities that may be used exactly as written or adapted to a child's specific needs and learning style. Spiral-bound, 81⁄2 x 11 inches, with teacher instructions and answers included. Language Lessons for Today: Grade 2 was adapted by My Father'?s World from Primary Language Lessons by Emma Serl (1911), with significant revisions, updated language and examples, and additional new content. For 2nd Grade. - See more at: http://www.mfwbooks.com/item/30016/Language-Lessons-for-Today-/#sthash.eSSHNqs5.dpuf