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.
This is the Instructor manual for the grammar book in Level 7 of the MCT language arts curriculum. Please choose Parent or Teacher option to complete purchase.
The Student Guide contains Vocabulary Questions, Reading Comprehension Questions, and more. The answers are contained in the Teacher Guide (sold separately).
The Magician’s Nephew is (chronologically) the first book of C. S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia. The story follows the adventures of Digory and Polly, who are sent by Digory’s wicked uncle on a quest that takes them to “the wood between the worlds”. From there, they plunge into different worlds, meeting several characters along the way — including Jadis, the Witch, and Aslan, the Lion.
The Magician’s Nephew is (chronologically) the first book of C. S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia. The story follows the adventures of Digory and Polly, who are sent by Digory’s wicked uncle on a quest that takes them to “the wood between the worlds”. From there, they plunge into different worlds, meeting several characters along the way — including Jadis, the Witch, and Aslan, the Lion.
The Student Study Books feature helpful reading notes, extensive vocabulary training, comprehension questions, Socratic discussion questions, work with quotes, and literary and rhetorical devices presented in bold to prepare students for sophisticated literary analysis and/or future work in AP Literature and college classes.
Meet the Moffats.
There is Sylvie, the oldest, the cleverest, and-most days at least-the responsible one; Joey, who though only twelve is the man of the house…sometimes; Janey, who has a terrific upside-down way of looking at the world; and Rufus, who may be the littlest but always gets in the biggest trouble.
“Even the most ordinary Moffat day is packed with extraordinary fun. Only a Moffat could get locked in a bread box all afternoon, or dance with a dog in front of the whole town, or hitch a ride on a boxcar during kindergarten recess. And only a Moffat could turn mistakes and mischief into hilarious one-of-a-kind adventure.”
Meet the Moffats. There is Sylvie, the oldest, the cleverest, and-most days at least-the responsible one; Joey, who though only twelve is the man of the house…sometimes; Janey, who has a terrific upside-down way of looking at the world; and Rufus, who may be the littlest but always gets in the biggest trouble.