I'm glad the last e-zine I sent you was the goal of Patience...

I have had to work on it myself, and I hope you are acquiring patience also... because this month I will not send my regular Keep-on-Track E-zine centering around a goal.

Instead, I want to tell you about my E-book which I have just completed!!

Are you tired of working in one textbook for grammar? one for spelling? one for writing? one for handwriting? one from comprehension? multiplied again and again for each of your children?

Is there a better way?

I believe so!

As I teach a wide range of ages in our homeschool, I have always sought to find ways in which we can work together.

Working Together is one of my BEST solutions for homeschooling a large family!

That is WHY I created this e-book.

We love great literature as a family, we enjoy reading it together (all ages), we are keen to see how these authors write so well..... and then model what they do.

That is the simplicity of "Modeling the Classics"

I have used this approach for years, but this is the first time I have written it into an e-book.

What is in the e-book?

Each lesson progresses through a ten day pattern. We begin with copying, then focus on the spelling and grammar of the passage, followed by dictation; next we turn our attention to the the writing techniques used by the author, then outline the model, work creatively with our own words, re-write and lastly, present the final copy. There is enough material in each lesson to be done over a 2 week period. However, there is no hurry. If your child needs more time – take it – the program is very flexible.

I am very excited to launch it and you, as my subscribers are the first to know!

For the month of June, it will be available at the special price of $12.95.

Read more about it on the website here.

Everyone Loves a Freebie

But.... you knew that already!

NOW.... whoever is voted to the the TOP PICK ... receives a copy of my e-book for free!

Would you like a copy of Modeling the Classics - Language Arts Lessons from The Hobbit?
Then... add to the gallery.... as much as you like. If you are the TOP PICK of the month... you will receive a free e-book.

So... check out "Modeling the Classics." Download a sample of the Language Arts Lesson Plans here. or read more information on the Modeling the Classics page on my site.

Pay $12.95 and you receive an integrated approach to Language Arts - spelling, grammar, handwriting, writing in structure and style - all included for ages 7-15.

This is a course full of content and some real meaty work. Take your child as far as they are able to go. They may not remember that the technique was called a "prepostional phrase" or a "simile", but they can still add a phrase beginning with, "Over the mountain," or "Behind the wall," or describe an object using the words "like...." in the same way that J.R.R.Tolkien does.

Enjoy reading and working together as a family and learn to use the tools and techniques which are used by famous authors such J.R.R.Tolkien.

Until Next time.. God bless you as you enjoy the homeschooling journey,

Marianne