Includes units and dictation exercises teaching all the language skills: phonics, reading, and spelling (suggested lists included), grammar, and higher order reasoning skills and creative writing. Four Book Studies contain a summary, vocabulary skills, reading comprehension, and exciting activities. Units provide application of skills through research, creative writing, and journal writing.Teacher Notes/answers right in the margin of the Teacher Book with a Skills Index, Review Activities, and Assessments included. 32 weekly lessons divided into easy-to-use lesson plans.