Language Album

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Chapter I: History of Language
Language: History The Story of Communication in Signs 1 6 repeat yearly
Language: History The History of Written Language 1 6 various aspects each year; deepest in upper el
Language: History The History of Spoken Language 1 6 various aspects each year; deepest in upper el

Chapter II: Grammar and Syntax

Language: Word Study Suffixes - Exercise 1 1 1
Language: Word Study Suffixes - Exercise 2 1 1
Language: Word Study Suffixes - Exercise 3 1 1
Language: Word Study Suffixes - Dictation 1 1
Language: Word Study Prefixes - Exercise 1 1 1
Language: Word Study Prefixes - Exercise 2 1 1
Language: Word Study Prefixes - Dictation 1 1
Language: Word Study Prefixes - Extension 3 3 after grammar boxes
Language: Word Study Compound Words - Intro and Exercise 1 1 1
Language: Word Study Compound Words - Exercise 2 (paper) 1 1
Language: Word Study Compound Words - Conversations 4 5
Language: Word Study Compound Words - Collections of words 1 3
Language: Word Study Word Families 2 3
Language: Word Study Synonyms (see Verb Command Cards)
Language: Parts of Speech Oral Presentation of the Noun 1 1
Language: Parts of Speech Grammar Box II: The Article 1 1
Language: Parts of Speech Definite and Indefinite Articles 1 1
Language: Parts of Speech Noun: Number 1 1
Language: Parts of Speech Noun: Gender 1 1
Language: Parts of Speech Classification of Nouns: Common & Proper 2 3
Language: Parts of Speech Classification of Nouns: Concrete & Abstract 2 3
Language: Parts of Speech Classification of Nouns: Material & Collective 2 3
Language: Parts of Speech Classification of Abstract Nouns 2 3
Language: Parts of Speech Classification Chart 2 3
Language: Parts of Speech Grammar Box III: The Adjective 1 1
Language: Parts of Speech Adjective Command Cards & Classification 1 1
Language: Parts of Speech Comparison of Adjective 1 1
Language: Parts of Speech Introduction to the Verb 1 1
Language: Parts of Speech Grammar Box IV: The Verb 1 1
Language: Parts of Speech Verb Commands and Synonyms 1 1
Language: Parts of Speech Grammar Box V 1 2
Language: Parts of Speech Grammar Box V: Command Cards 1 2
Language: Parts of Speech Grammar Box VI 1 2
Language: Parts of Speech Grammar Box VI: Command Cards 1 2
Language: Parts of Speech Grammar Box VII - Pronouns 1 2
Language: Parts of Speech Grammar Box VII: Command Cards 1 2
Language: Parts of Speech Grammar Box VII: Personal Pronouns 1 2
Language: Parts of Speech Grammar Box VIII 1 2
Language: Parts of Speech Grammar Box VIII: Command Cards 1 2
Language: Parts of Speech Grammar Box IX 1 2
Language: Parts of Speech Additional Grammar Symbols 2 5
Language: Parts of Speech Verbs - Simple Tense: Present 3 4
Language: Parts of Speech Verbs - Simple Tense: Past 3 4
Language: Parts of Speech Verbs - Auxiliary Verbs 3 4
Language: Parts of Speech Verbs - Simple Tense: Future 3 4
Language: Parts of Speech Verbs - The Perfect Tenses 3 4
Language: Parts of Speech Verbs - The Infinitive and Moods 3 4
Language: Parts of Speech Verbs - Negative Form of the Verb 3 4
Language: Logical Analysis Logical Analysis: Simple Sentences 1 2
Language: Logical Analysis LA: Simple Sent w Extensions - intro 1
Language: Parts of Speech LA: Simple Sent w Extensions - all arrows 1 at least after adverb grammar box
Language: Parts of Speech LA: Simple Sent w Extensions - complete 2
Language: Parts of Speech LA: Simple Sent w Extensions - next stage 2
Language: Parts of Speech LA: Simple Sent w Extensions - box 2 3
Language: Logical Analysis LA: Simple Sent w Extensions - on paper 3
Language: Logical Analysis LA: Verbal & Nominal Predicates (linking verbs) 3
Language: Parts of Speech Elliptical Sentences 3
Language: Parts of Speech Order of Sentences 3
Language: Parts of Speech Voice of the Verb 3
Language: Parts of Speech Voice of the Verb - Dictation 3
Language: Logical Analysis Transitive and Intransitive Verbs 3
Language: Logical Analysis Compound Sentences 3 start with elliptical sentences
Language: Logical Analysis Complex Sentences - Adjective Clauses 3 4 start in year 3, will continue into 4 and 5
Language: Logical Analysis Complex Sentences - Adverbial Clauses 3 4 year 3 to year 5
Language: Logical Analysis Complex Sentences - Noun Clauses - Direct 3 4 year 3 to year 5
Language: Logical Analysis Complex Sentences - Noun Clauses - Indirect 3 4 year 3 to year 5
Language: Logical Analysis Complex Sentences - Noun Clauses - Subject 3 4 year 3 to year 5
Language: Logical Analysis Complex Sentences: Degrees of Dependence 4 5

Chapter III: this section is more "environment"

Language: Written Written Language Part I & 2 1 6 introduce ideas routinely
Language: Written Historical Investigation 1 6
Language: Written Heraldry 1 6
Language: Written Runes 1 6
Language: Written Calligraphy 4 6 could be 3rd (explore it earlier; learn it now)
Language: Written Decoration 1 6
Language: Written Illustration 1 6
Language: Written Illumination 1 6
Language: Written Variety of paper 1 6
Language: Written Exploration of grammar books 4 6
Language: Written The Content of Children’s Work 1 6 Review each month to monitor child's progress
Language: Written Factual Writing - Various forms
Language: Written Imaginative Writing - Various forms
Language: Written Research and Note-Taking

Chapter IV: Spoken Language

Language: Spoken Discussion 1 6 grace and courtesy; respect
Language: Spoken Reports 1 6 read orally when ready
Language: Spoken Speeches 4 6 could be lower el for interested children
Language: Spoken Debates 4 6
Language: Spoken Poetry Reading 1 6
Language: Spoken Dialogue 1 6
Language: Spoken Dialogue 2: Interviews 1 6

Chapter V: Literature
Language: Literature Introduction to Literature set up the environment; select good literature
Language: Literature Linguistic writing research 4 6 start with small stories in lower el
Language: Literature History of English Literature - research 4 6 note: applies to countries with British history
Language: Literature Book of Kells 2 6 note: esp. most English speaking countries
Language: Literature Chaucer 3 6 note: explore linguistic
Language: Literature Etymology 3 6 all el ch'n love to learn etymology
Language: Literature Songs and Verse 1 6
Language: Literature Beowulf 4 6
Language: Literature Hymn of Caedman 4 6
Language: Literature Anglo-Saxon Chronicle 4 6
Language: Literature American Literature 1 6 replace with your own country if applicable
Language: Literature include selections in the classroom 1 6
Language: Literature studies of authors and lives 1 6
Language: Literature Children’s Literature 1 6
Language: Literature older literature selections (pre 1900s) 1 6 see album page for extensive list
Language: Literature 1900s literature selections 1 6 see album page for extensive list
Language: Literature Children’s Literature in the United States 1 6
Language: Literature Read and listen to books 1 6 see album pages for extensive list
Language: Literature Timelines 1 6
Language: Literature Biographies of authors 1 6
Language: Literature Goings Out related to literature 1 6
Language: Literature Other explorations 1 6 reference album page for extensive list

Chapter VI: Style

Language: Style Style 1 6 see album page for various tidbits of discussion

FINAL NOTES Some children may need remedial language

Keep going with other subjects anyway.
Keep going with oral intros in this album