This English course for 7th grade integrates the study of grammar and composition with appreciation for fine paintings, poetry, and literature. The first three units cover narrative, expository, and persuasive writing, while the last unit reviews those modes and introduces poetry. Teacher answer key included in this set.

Lingua Mater: Language Lessons from Literature

Education & Teaching

Davidson, Margot

Schools & Teaching

Hillside Education

A set of poetry and color paintings to inspire students to write stories and poems, one for each week of the school year. Use as a creative writing supplement or in writing workshop. Includes 15 page teacher guide.

Stories With a View

Reference

Writing, Research & Publishing Guides

Set in Imperial Rome at the time of Emperor Hadrian, a teenaged boy travels across the Empire from his home in Britain to seek an audience with the Emperor. Along the way he meets up with the villains who are trying to stop him, a famous charioteer who helps him, apathetic solicitors who won't help him, and finally the Emperor. At every step of his adventure, he remains loyal, demonstrates courage and prudence, and does not give up even when it seems impossible.

Word to Caesar

Teen & Young Adult

TREASE,Geoffrey

Historical Fiction

Product Description: This latest book in the Lingua Mater series is a reprint of the 1911 version of Emma Serl's Primary Language Lessons. While keeping the flavor of the original book, we have made some changes to make the language more in keeping with today's English usage. We also changed some of the pictures and poems in hopes of making the book more interesting to young readers. Since this book is intended as a complete third grade course, or as a two year course for second and third grade, we have made some of the exercises near the end of the book more appropriate for the end of third grade. These selections are longer and provide more opportunities for writing. By the time the sudent has progressed through the course, he will be well equipped to handle these tasks. The beauty of this book is the balance between oral and written work. The exercises are intended to inspire conversation with the student about the use of language and to provide the child with practice using proper grammatical forms. This can be a very enjoyable time for teacher and student as they explore the beauty of the our language.

Primary Language Lessons (Lingua Mater)

Children's Books

Serl, Emma

Education & Reference

Brought to Rome from the British campaign by a kindly Roman officer, young Gretorix is made body slave to Diomed, the crippled son of a Roman senator. Both captives in their own way, the two boys become fast friends, and when Diomed hears of the man called Simon Peter, who heals the sick, he sends Gretorix to learn more about the new religion. Woven into this moving story of friendship and faith is the account of St. Peter's last days in Rome. This is a beautifully told tale of the early Christian movement, set against the flamboyant era of Nero's decadent reign. Originally published in 1963.

City of the Golden House

Polland, Madeleine

Literature & Fiction

This text includes the entire short story "The Blue Cross" by G. K. Chesterton as well as extensive study material by Nancy Carpentier Brown. "The Blue Cross" was Chesterton's first Father Brown mystery, in which he introduced the reader to Father Brown and the famous criminal Flambeau. It is intended for use by home educating families, book clubs, and classrooms, 7th grade and up.

The Blue Cross, Study Edition

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

CHESTERTON, G.K.

Mystery

Study guide for 52 children's picture books that follows the Liturgical Year. The guide for each book includes discussion questions, suggested vocabulary study, and enrichment activities. The books featured are a wide range of Christian and Catholic themed titles. Intended for ages 5-9.

Catholic Mosaic: Living the Liturgical Year with Literature

Religion & Spirituality

Gibson, Cay

Christian Books & Bibles

Adaptations of 4 of Chesterton's Father Brown mysteries for young readers: "The Blue Cross," "The Strange Feet," "The Flying Stars," and "The Absence of Mr. Glass."

The Father Brown Reader: Stories from Chesterton

Niall must leave his home and family behind after the murder of his father and travel to Ireland to find his grandfather King Mael Seachlinn and King Brian Boru. He becomes involved in the battle for Ireland being waged at that time between the pagan Norse and the Christian Irish, and feels loyaties in each camp. His story culminates in the Battle at Clontarf, a decisive Irish victory. A story full of valor and forgiveness, poetry and swordsmanship.

Sword of Clontarf

Brady, Charles

Reprint of Emma Serl's 1913 classic English text for grades 4, 5, and 6 (three grades covered in one volume). Hillside's version includes color pictures, updated language and conversation lessons, and a revised 6th grade section with more emphasis on writing. Published in an easy-to-use spiral binding so that the book lays flat for copywork. The flavor and style of Serl's method shines through this revision.

Intermediate Language Lessons (Lingua Mater)

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