Learning Language Arts Through Literature Curriculum

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We recommend that you use Learning Language Arts through Literature for at least one of the learning years for each child.

Cathy Duffy's 100 Top Picks LogoFirst, you'll have a year of language arts from one integrated program--no separate books for handwriting, spelling, vocabulary, writing, literature/reading. Then the approach this series uses is different from the typical language arts curriculum; it promotes different types of skills. Finally, it's a curriculum that helps make teaching and learning a pleasure.

For our three younger daughters, when we used the program, they learned to enjoy writing. I don't know if this will work for everyone, but it certainly helped us.

For the middle levels, from Orange to Green, we typically did our language arts together in a three hour period. All of us sat around the dining table, and I went from child to child and worked through the lesson for the week. It was always fun when the younger children popped up with the answers to the older children's lessons! I helped each one work the first question in each exercise, and these were finished during the remainder of the week.

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Learning Language Arts Through Literature Curriculum

Blue Book Grade 1
Red Book Grade 2
Yellow Book (3rd)
Orange Book (4th)
Purple Book (5th)
Tan Book (6th)
Green Book (7th)
Gray Book (8th or 9th)
Gold Book: American Literature (High School Skills)
Gold Book: British Literature (High School Skills

Note About the Book Sets

Each level uses from 3 to 6 supplemental books (most use four, all available in paperback at reasonable prices or they can be borrowed from the library). We offer the books for the Learning Language Arts Through Literature book sets for purchase (with a 10% discount when you buy a complete book set).

LLATL Blue Book

Learning Language Arts Through Literature The Blue Book Common Sense Reading Program

By Debbie Strayer and Susan Simpson, Common Sense Press

Learning Language Arts Through Literature Blue BookThe Blue Book Reading Program includes Teacher’s Manual, 28 story readers, color-coded cards, Reading Progress Chart, and Student Activity Book.

Grade 1 Blue Book information is available from the Common Sense Press website that includes scope and sequence, sample lesson, etc.

9781929683093

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Extra LLATL Student Blue Activity Book

LLATL Blue Student Activity BookBy Debbie Strayer and Susan Simpson, Common Sense Press

You need the complete set for this level. However, you may purchase extra student activity books.

9781880892909

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LLATL Red Book

LLATL The Red Book Common Sense Reading Program

By Debbie Strayer and Susan Simpson, Common Sense Press

Learning Language Arts Through Literature Red BookThe Red Book Reading Program includes Teacher’s Manual, 6 readers, color coded cards, Reading progress chart, and Student Activity Book. Grade 2

Red Book information is available from the Common Sense Press website that includes scope and sequence, sample lesson, etc.

9781929683109

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Extra LLATL Red Student Activity Book

By Debbie Strayer and Susan Simpson, Common Sense Press

LLATL Red Student Activity BookYou need the complete set for this level. However, you may purchase extra student activity books.

9781880892176

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LLATL Yellow Book

Learning Language Arts Through Literature Yellow Book (3rd) Student Activity Book

By Debbie Strayer and Susan Simpson, Common Sense Press

Yellow Book information is LLATL Yellow Student Activity Bookavailable from the Common Sense Press website that includes scope and sequence, sample lesson, etc.

9781880892183

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LLATL Yellow Book (3rd) Teacher Book

Learning Arts Through Literature Yellow Teacher BookBy Debbie Strayer and Susan Simpson, Common Sense Press

9781929683222

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Book Study Set for Learning Language Arts through Literature Yellow Book

By Debbie Strayer and Susan Simpson, Common Sense Press

Includes one of each of the following:

The White Stallion

Madeline

Meet George Washington

The Courage of Sarah Noble

 

llalyellowbookset

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The White Stallion

The White Stallion by Elizabeth ShubBy Elizabeth Shub

9780440412922

$4.99

Madeline

Madeline by Ludwig BemelmansBy Ludwig Bemelmans

 9780140564396

$7.99

Meet George Washington

Meet George Washington by Joan HeilbronerBy Joan Heilbroner

9780375803970

$4.99

The Courage of Sarah Noble

The Courage of Sarah Noble by Alice DalglieshBy Alice Dalgliesh

9780689715402

$4.99

LLATL Orange Book

Learning Language Arts Through Literature Orange Book (4th) Student Activity Book

By Debbie Strayer and Susan Simpson, Common Sense Press

Orange Book information LLATL Orange Student Activity Bookis available from the Common Sense Press website that includes scope and sequence, sample lesson, etc.

9781880892190

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LLATL Orange Book (4th) Teacher Book

Learning Arts Through Literature Orange Teacher BookBy Debbie Strayer and Susan Simpson, Common Sense Press

9781880892848

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Book Study Set for Learning Language Arts Through Literature Orange Book

Includes one of each of the following:

The Boxcar Children

Wilbur and Orville Wright

Benjamin Franklin

The Sign of the Beaver

 

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The Boxcar Children

The Boxcar Children by Gertrude WarnerBy Gertrude Warner

9780807508527

$4.50

Wilbur and Orville Wright, Young Fliers

Wilbur and Orville Wright by Augusta StevensonBy Augusta Stevenson

A Childhood of Famous Americans book.

9780020421702

$5.99

Benjamin Franklin, Young Printer

Benjamin Franklin by Augusta StevensonBy Augusta Stevenson 

A Childhood of Famous Americans book.

9780020419204

$5.99

The Sign of the Beaver

The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George SpeareBy Elizabeth George Speare

9780440479000

$6.50

LLATL Purple Book

Learning Language Arts Through Literature Purple Book (5th) Student Activity Book

By Debbie Strayer and Susan Simpson, Common Sense Press

Purple Book information LLATL Purple Student Activity Bookis available from the Common Sense Press website that includes scope and sequence, sample lesson, etc.

9781880892206

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LLATL Purple Book (5th) Teacher Book

Learning Arts Through Literature Purple TeacherBy Debbie Strayer and Susan Simpson, Common Sense Press

9781880892855

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Book Study Set for Learning Language Arts Through Literature Purple Book

Includes one of each of the following:

Farmer Boy

The Trumpet of the Swan

Meet Addy

Caddie Woodlawn

 

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Farmer Boy

By Laura Ingalls Wilder

Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls WilderThis Farmer Boy is a full color collector's edition in paperback. It is really worth the two dollars for this edition!

9780060581800

$8.99

The Trumpet of the Swan

The Trumpet of the Swan by E. B. WhiteBy E. B. White 

9780064408677

$6.50

Meet Addy

Meet Addy by Connie PorterBy Connie Porter

9781562470753

$6.95

Caddie Woodlawn

Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie BrinkBy Carol Ryrie Brink

9780689815218

$5.99

LLATL Tan Book

Learning Language Arts Through Literature Tan Book (6th) Student Activity Book

By Debbie Strayer and Susan Simpson, Common Sense Press

Tan Book information LLATL Tan Student Activity Bookis available from the Common Sense Press website that includes scope and sequence, sample lesson, etc.

9781880892213

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LLATL Tan Book (6th) Teacher Book

Learning Arts Through Literature Tan TeacherBy Debbie Strayer and Susan Simpson, Common Sense Press

9781880892862

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Book Study Set for Learning Language Arts Through Literature Tan Book

Includes one of each of the following:

Carry On, Mr. Bowditch

The Bronze Bow

Big Red

Horse and His Boy

 

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Carry On, Mr. Bowditch

Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee LathamBy Jean Lee Latham

9780618250745

$6.95

The Bronze Bow

The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George SpeareBy Elizabeth George Speare

9780395137192

$6.95

Big Red

Big Red by Jim KjelgaardBy Jim Kjelgaard

9780553154344

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The Horse and His Boy

The Horse and His Boy by C. S. LewisBy C. S. Lewis

9780064471060

$6.99

LLATL Green Book

Learning Language Arts Through Literature Green Book (7th) Student Activity Book

By Diane Welch and Susan Simpson, Common Sense Press

Green Book information LLATL Green Student Activity Bookis available from the Common Sense Press website that includes scope and sequence, sample lesson, etc.

9781880892459

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LLATL Green Book (7th) Teacher Book

Learning Arts Through Literature Green TeacherBy Diane Welch and Susan Simpson, Common Sense Press

9781880892879

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Book Study Set for Learning Language Arts Through Literature Green Book

The LLATL Book Study Set for the Green Book includes one of each of the following:

Star of Light

Adam and His Kin

Much Ado About Nothing

 

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Star of Light

By Patricia St. John Revised by Mary Mills

Star of Light by Patricia St. JohnThis is a revised version adapted for a new generation.

9780802465771

$6.99

Adam and His Kin

By Ruth Beechick

Adam and His Kin by Ruth BeechickIf you are looking for a great family read aloud for your early civilization studies, this is what you need. We enjoyed this book and were amazed at the similarities to our present day "civilization".

9780940319073

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Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing by William ShakespeareBy William Shakespeare

9780451526816

$4.95

LLATL Gray Book

Learning Language Arts Through Literature Gray Book (8th or 9th) Student Activity Book

By Diane Welch and Susan Simpson, Common Sense Press

Gray Book information LLATL Gray Student Activity Bookis available from the Common Sense Press website that includes scope and sequence, sample lesson, etc.

9781880892473

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LLATL Gray Book (8th or 9th) Teacher Book

Learning Arts Through Literature Gray TeacherBy Diane Welch and Susan Simpson, Common Sense Press

978188089288X

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Book Study Set for Learning Language Arts Through Literature Gray Book

Includes one of each of the following:

Across Five Aprils

A Lantern in Her Hand

Eric Liddell

God's Smuggler

 

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Across Five Aprils

Across Five Aprils by Irene HuntBy Irene Hunt

9780425102411

$4.99

A Lantern in Her Hand

A Lantern in Her Hand by Bess Streeter AldrichBy Bess Streeter Aldrich

9780140384284

$6.99

Eric Liddell

Eric Liddell by Catherine SwiftBy Catherine Swift

9781556611506

$6.99

God's Smuggler

God's Smuggler by Brother AndrewBy Brother Andrew

9780800793012

$12.99

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