Grade(s): 2-3
Activities: 40
Pages: 96, perforated

Editor in Chief® improves your child's grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and attention to detail.

The stories combine single skills (like capitalization) with guided, gradual instruction and practice that is ideal for younger learners.

Students identify and circle errors in each story. Then they insert, modify, or delete punctuation, words, and short phrases to make corrections. An editing checklist and annotated guide to grammar, usage, and punctuation are provided to help focus students' thinking and allow them to match their answers to applicable rules. Detailed answers are also included.

This title is a 2011 addition to the classic series. Editor in Chief Beginning was renamed to Beginning 2 and this new level Beginning 1 introduced with even simpler exercises.

Editor in Chief® Beginning 1 includes lessons and practice with the following concepts:

• Capitalization
• Punctuation
• An and A
• Verb Tenses
• Contractions
• Nouns and Pronouns
• Singular and Plural
• Am, Is, Are
• Me and I
• Subject/Verb Agreement
• Was and Were
• Run-On Sentences
• Sentence Fragments
• Good and Well
• Comparisons
• Homophones
  

Table of Contents/Skills

To the Teacher
About the Authors

1. Capitalization

2. Punctuation
Mini Review: Lessons 1 and 2
3. An and A
4. Verb Tenses
Mini Review: Lessons 3 and 4
Review: Lessons 1-4
5. Contractions
6. Nouns and Pronouns
Mini Review: Lessons 5 and 6
7. Singular and Plural
8. Am, Is, and Are
Mini Review: Lessons 7 and 8
Review: Lessons 5-8
Review: Lessons 1-8
9. Me and I
10. Subject/Verb Agreement
Mini Review: Lessons 9 and 10
11. Was and Were
12. Run-On Sentences
Mini Review: Lessons 11 and 12
Review: Lessons 9-12
13. Sentence Fragments
14. Good and Well
Mini Review: Lessons 13 and 14
15. Comparisons
16. Homophones
Mini Review: Lessons 15 and 16
Review: Lessons 13-16
Review: Lessons 9-16

Answers

Product Reviews

"My kids had very low scores on the Iowa Test. Along with our regular curriculum, we added Editor in Chief. In a single year, their scores went way up! I believe it was due to Editor in Chief more than any other factor." -Brenda, Zebulon, GA

"Editor in Chief gives kids exactly the specific problems they need to work on to improve grammar and editing skills for the Virginia Standards of Learning exam." -Diana, Lynchburg, VA

"I've never come across anything quite like Editor in Chief as a way to prepare for the grammar section of standardized tests and to teach careful proofreading and editing." -Karen, Knoxville, TN

A "Parent-Recommended" Home School Resource -Creative Home Schooling for Gifted Children

"Learning grammar rules and correcting errors are not my children's favorite language exercises. One delightful way to include these important skills is to use the Editor in Chief series.…The lessons are interesting enough to make learning fun." -TheOldHomeschoolHouse.com

"My grammar-resistant son has been using Editor in Chief for a couple of years and now he is able to edit everything! I'm amazed at the differences in his attitude. I owe it to 'EIC' for honing his grammar skills and bringing out the editor in him." -Allison, Mechanicsville, VA

A "Homeschool Favorite" -THE LINK Home School News

"I was impressed with how Editor in Chief encourages students to be very observant. These books allow students to apply the language rules they have learned and will help you identify weak points in their knowledge of language." -Peggy Zorn, Harvest Home Educators Newsletter

"Great for really 'cementing' what was previously only theoretical knowledge of spelling, grammar,
and usage. "The written material your student will be editing is itself educational, and the program is easy to use." -Mary Pride, The Big Book of Home Learning

"Children can improve their spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills in context with the brief exercises in Editor in Chief." -Cathy Duffy, Christian Home Educators' Curriculum Manual

"My son's language arts scores soared on standardized tests after doing this series." -Susan, Centerville, VA

"As a former reporter-editor...I wanted to give my daughters the edge when it comes to mastering English, grammar, punctuation, etc. and this program is ideal! As a ...mother, [I find] your line of books/software is exceptional. [It is] the only schoolwork I've found that my children find challenging. I am telling all my friends about your company. Keep it up." -Sheilah, Eureka Springs, AR

"I liked the way the kids responded to the various worksheets. The younger ones gave basic answers while my brightest students gave more creative responses. [T]he questions allowed for that kind of breadth." -Phyllis, Troy, MI

"The low readability allows the student to focus better on the [punctuation] skills rather than just decoding the story." -Britta, Tucson, AZ

"My gifted students are challenged with Editor in Chief." -Martha, McComb, MS

"Editor in Chief provides thorough, effective and compelling practice in this vital, often overlooked aspect of the writing process. Each of my students enjoys the experience and is willing and eager to continue practicing." -EdTherapy.com

"This program does so much more than edit errors. It teaches and demonstrates the specific content by offering immediate feedback." -Joyce, Milwaukee, WI

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