Lingua Mater, Language Lessons from Literature - Complete Set

This Catholic English book combines the beauty of literature, art, and poetry with the study of grammar and composition. In this completely integrated program your student will study grammar concepts within the context of real literature and write compositions that encourage critical thinking.

This set contains the Student Text (306 pages, spiral-bound) and the Teacher Guide (80 pages, softcover).

The text provides daily student lessons for 36 four-day weeks. Each week features a piece of literature or a painting, one grammar concept, and one student writing assignment. The student will learn and practice narrative, expository, and persuasive writing, and will also try his hand at writing poetry. Integrated throughout the text are the thoughts of great Catholic thinkers making this a uniquely Catholic book, Catholic in perspective, focused on the beauty of our Faith.

The Teacher's Guide includes a complete answer key, numerous teaching tips, and scoring rubrics for assessing student writing.

• Recommended by Catholic Heritage Grade 7
• Author:  Margot Davidson
• Reading Level:  Grades 7 
• Publisher:  Hillside Education