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Now your child can enjoy The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells as a Michael Clay Thompson language-illustrated classic. The novel is reproduced in its entirety and includes Michael's "language illustrations"—close-ups of poetic techniques, four-level analyses of interesting grammar, and comments about writing strategies. Challenging vocabulary is defined at the bottom of each page. Michael writes, "The Invisible Man is reminiscent of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, published in 1886, and of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, first published anonymously in 1818. These books were written at a time when science was making dramatic strides forward, challenging traditional ideas and inspiring profound ideas about what might become possible. In each novel, a scientist’s work produces a monster. Also in each novel, we see a vivid story of how science/power corrupts the individual who possesses it. Like Stevenson’s monster, H.G. Wells’s monster is a transformation of the scientist himself, and the inevitable questions arise about the price of progress and about the need for knowledge to be developed in terms that are moral and human."The Invisible Man (Wells) Sample Pages:
The Invisible Man (H.G. Wells Trilogy)
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Drawing birds opens a world of beauty and sharpens our ability to observe accurately and deeply. The ability to draw is not a gift you are born with but a skill that anyone can develop. Whether you are a birder wishing to quickly sketch birds or an artist who want to understand and accurately depict birds in your paintings this is the book for you.The Laws Guide to Drawing Birds
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The ultimate guide to nature drawing and journaling, this is the how-to guide for becoming a better artist and a more attentive naturalist.The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling
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Revised and Updated! John Muir Laws designed and field tested this sketchbook with the nature journalist in mind. This newly updated 7×9″ hardcover blank journal features a sewn, lay-flat binding, 64 pages of white paper, a 16-page section of tan toned paper, and an updated 16-page section of creative ideas, nature journaling prompts, and reference material.The Laws Sketchbook for Nature Journaling
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From CiRCE Institute: The Lost Tools of Writing, Level One is a one or two year program (depending on the age of the student and the pace at which you wish to go), that covers primarily the persuasive essay. To learn more about why we focus on the persuasive essay click here. Featuring eight essays and a review lesson, LTW I teaches more than a dozen schemes and tropes as well as numerous skills and techniques for coming up with ideas. By the time your student finishes the level 1 program she will be able to write a well-organized and thorough persuasive essay and will demonstrate a competency in writing that will enable her to move forward with confidence. The Level One complete set includes a Teacher's Guide, a Student's Workbook, and a subscription to online instructional videos.What You'll Find in Level I
- An Introduction to the Topics of Invention
- Guides to using schemes and tropes
- Guides to sorting your ideas
- Samples essays
- Help with creating and organizing outlines
- Tools for strong subjects and verbs
- Tools for grading and assessment
- Lesson summaries
The Lost Tools of Writing: Level One – Complete Set
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The Teacher Guide for The Lost Tools of Writing Level 1 contains detailed Lesson Guides for every Lesson in the curriculum, including a review lesson, as well as appendices on assessment, a glossary, FAQ's, recommended additional resources, and much more. The Teacher's Guide does come with the complete set but can also be purchased separately.The Lost Tools of Writing: Level One – Online Instructional Videos Subscription
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This complete writing curriculum teaches the student how to overcome the three challenges all writers face: coming up with something to say, arranging ideas properly, and finding the right words. Through a strategic return to classical Greek and Roman (and consequently medieval and Renaissance) thought patterns, this curriculum will transform your students’ ability to think, read, write, and communicate.The Lost Tools of Writing: Level One – Student Workbook
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The Teacher Guide for The Lost Tools of Writing Level 1 contains detailed Lesson Guides for every Lesson in the curriculum, including a review lesson, as well as appendices on assessment, a glossary, FAQ's, recommended additional resources, and much more. The Teacher's Guide does come with the complete set but can also be purchased separately.
The Lost Tools of Writing: Level One – Teacher’s Guide
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Welcome to The Lost Tools of Writing Level III, the next stage on your journey to mastery of thought and communication. Through LTW III, you’ll solidify the foundations that you laid in LTW I and II, develop advanced writing skills, master additional forms of persuasive address, and even begin to practice tools you’ll use for the arts of verse and storytelling. Most importantly, the skills you gain through LTW III extend beyond academics to your life in the world and the deeper questions you ask in your heart and mind.The Lost Tools of Writing: Level Three
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The Level Three Complete Set includes the all-in-one Teacher Guide/Student Workbook, plus Online Instructional Videos.The Lost Tools of Writing: Level Three – Complete Set
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These videos provide additional teaching instruction for the Lost Tools of Writing Level III, offering tips, insights, and advice. To view the videos you will need a password, which will be emailed to you upon completion of the order. To learn more about The Lost Tools of Writing and read FAQs, please click HEREThe Lost Tools of Writing: Level Three – Videos
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We are excited to announce the 2nd Edition of LTW Level II. Thanks to feedback from teachers and students we have returned to the ANI structure in Invention. We've also clarified the goal of the Judicial Address, the role of the Prosecution, and the role of the Defense. The new videos will bring attention to the burden of the Prosecution as well as refining the Refutation, Narratio, and Exordium in the Judicial Address.The Lost Tools of Writing: Level Two – Complete Set
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We are excited to announce the 2nd Edition of LTW Level II. Thanks to feedback from teachers and students we have returned to the ANI structure in Invention. We've also clarified the goal of the Judicial Address, the role of the Prosecution, and the role of the Defense. Changes to the workbook include special attention to the burden of the Prosecution as well as refining the Refutation, Narratio, and Exordium in the Judicial Address. The Lost Tools of Writing Level Two, features eight new lessons (and thus eight new essays), each of which enables you and your students to dig - and think - deeper.The Lost Tools of Writing: Level Two – Online Instructional Video Subscription
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We are excited to announce the 2nd Edition of LTW Level II. Thanks to feedback from teachers and students we have returned to the ANI structure in Invention. We've also clarified the goal of the Judicial Address, the role of the Prosecution, and the role of the Defense. Changes to the workbook include special attention to the burden of the Prosecution as well as refining the Refutation, Narratio, and Exordium in the Judicial Address. The Lost Tools of Writing Level Two, features eight new lessons (and thus eight new essays), each of which enables you and your students to dig - and think - deeper.The Lost Tools of Writing: Level Two – Student Workbook (2nd Edition)
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We are excited to announce the 2nd Edition of LTW Level II. Thanks to feedback from teachers and students we have returned to the ANI structure in Invention. We've also clarified the goal of the Judicial Address, the role of the Prosecution, and the role of the Defense. Updated lesson plans include special attention to the burden of the Prosecution as well as refining the Refutation, Narratio, and Exordium in the Judicial Address. The Lost Tools of Writing Level Two, features eight new lessons (and thus eight new essays), each of which enable you and your students to dig - and think - deeper.The Lost Tools of Writing: Level Two – Teacher’s Guide (2nd Edition)
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The Magic Lens II follows the same format as the Magic Lens I but builds on it with increasing complexity. It is entirely based on four-level sentence analysis. This analysis of parts of speech, parts of sentence, phrases, and clauses is Michael Clay Thompson's original and enormously successful approach to teaching grammar. It uses his "t-models" to illustrate how sentences are constructed, exquisitely showcasing complex grammar relationships as simple but beautiful illustrations. This full-color book not only includes a comprehensive look at grammar; it delves deeply into common grammar errors and usage problems and includes detailed explanations of how grammar affects punctuation. Michael often uses the sentences of great classic writers to show children examples of interesting grammar in some of the most famous literary works in the English language. Practice is provided at every stage so that children are immediately applying what they have learned and actively building a thorough understanding of the inner workings of the language. Note: New to the fifth edition of this book is a special bonus feature: QR codes that link to audio of Michael Clay Thompson talking about important, potentially confusing, or interesting facts about grammar so that children can hear additional grammar content from the author himself.The Magic Lens II Student Book Sample Pages:
The Magic Lens II: Student Book (discontinued)
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