Special Packages
All Design-A-Study books can now be downloaded as eBooks. Each is $3.00 off the paperback cover price.
Language Arts
2009 Natural Speller eBook
Kathryn L. Stout, B.S.Ed., M.Ed.
Grade level: K-8
Price: $19.00 (USD)
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The
only book you will ever need to teach spelling. Teaching strategies include
additional tips for use with the learning disabled, and word lists are organized
by both sight and sound patterns. Build vocabulary skills with Latin and
Greek roots and word lists, and by using the spelling rules to add prefixes
and suffixes to root words. Choose from among the suggested activities to
include practice with grammar, dictionary, and composition skills. Phonic,
spelling, and punctuation rules are listed for easy reference. Word lists
are divided by grade, 1 through 8. However, this method is easily adapted
for older students or adults who need remedial work. Because of its multi-sensory
and simplified approach to spelling, and because each child can work at
his own pace, this program is ideal for students with learning disabilities.
Placed second in the 1999 Practical Homeschooling Reader Awards, placed
third in 2001, and received an Honorable Mention in 2005.
2009 Comprehensive Compostion eBook
Kathryn L. Stout, B.S.Ed., M.Ed.
Grade level: K-12
Price: $11.00 (USD)
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Just one volume covers grades K-12. The outlined teaching strategy encourages
better writing through editing, allowing students to develop at their own
pace, improving with practice. Boredom is eliminated by choosing a type
of composition and an appealing topic from among those listed which suit
the student’s needs and interests. Topics include: paragraphs, essays,
reports, outlines, biographies, narratives, letters, and short stories;
persuasive, descriptive, expository and creative writing; choosing and narrowing
a topic; content and structure skills; mechanics; and sample lessons. Use
it alone or as a reference. Recommended by reviewer Cathy Duffy as “one
of the most concise yet comprehensive books for teaching the writing process
available to home educators.”
2009 Critical Conditioning eBook
Kathryn L. Stout, B.S.Ed., M.Ed.
Grade level: K-12
Price: $9.00
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Now you can see all of the K-12 components of reading comprehension, along with definitions, explanations, and activity ideas. Teaching suggestions
include ways to incorporate analysis and thinking skills while covering
comprehension objectives. Topics include elements and types of literature,
reference skills, SQRRR study skills, propaganda techniques, discussion
questions, and more. This is an area too easily forgotten when library books
are used as the reading program. For anyone using readers, this helps eliminate
the busy work.
2009 Movies As Literature eBook
Kathryn L. Stout, B.S.Ed., M.Ed. & Richard B. Stout, B.S.Ed.
Grade level: 9-12; supplemental for 7-8
Price: $29.00 (USD)
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This complete, one-year high school English course uses classic movies
on video/DVD to introduce and study the elements of literary analysis.
The student portion of this book contains discussion and composition
questions for each of the 17 lessons, several of which can also be used
to supplement studies in grades 7 and 8. This portion may be photocopied
by the purchaser for personal family use or the student workbook may
be purchased separately for convenience. This volume also contains an
extensive teacher’s guide/answer key with ideas to help in directing
students' thinking and suggestions for evaluating the content in their
compositions. Also included are plot summaries, a glossary of literary
terms, a final exam, and guidelines for writing and evaluating an essay.
This course will not only give students the tools to appreciate good
books more fully, but will also equip them with the ability to discern
underlying messages in movies rather than simply absorb them.
2009 Movies As Literature Student Workbook eBook
Kathryn L. Stout, B.S.Ed., M.Ed. & Richard B. Stout, B.S.Ed.
Grade level: 9-12; supplemental for 7-8
Price: $13.00 (USD)
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Movies
As Literature Student Workbook includes the instructions
to the student, lesson questions, and glossary found in Movies
As Literature. In addition, it contains movie trivia and
space for students to write notes or answers.
Social Studies/History
2009 Guides to History Plus eBook
Kathryn L. Stout, B.S.Ed., M.Ed.
Grade level: K-12
Price: $11.00 (USD) - You save $3.
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Social
studies objectives—American and world history, geography, government,
and economics—are incorporated into an easy-to-use question guide
for the study of any period or culture in grades K-12. This section can
also be easily used as a working outline for independent study. Activity
ideas follow, incorporating objectives in other subjects for those interested
in using a unit study approach to history. Also included: teaching tips,
instructions for making timelines, lists of map skills, reproducible blank
maps, definitions of geographic terms, questions to provide practice in
analysis for high school students; lists of literature, games, and movies
on video arranged by period with topics for study, and a checklist of objectives
for reference in making high school transcripts. Placed third in Practical
Homeschooling Reader Awards, unit study category.
The Maya (A Unit Study by Kathyrn Stout) - 2009 eBook
Kathryn L. Stout, B.S.Ed., M.Ed.
Grade level: K-12
Price: $5.00 (USD)
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A
complete unit study on this advanced, ancient, American civilization. Since
the information and specific activity ideas follow the outline in the Guides
to History Plus, this unit can serve as a model for making your own
historical study.
Science
2009 Science Scope eBook
Kathryn L. Stout, B.S.Ed., M.Ed.
Grade level: K-8
Price: $15 (USD)
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The
concepts and skills taught in grades K-12 science and health classes are
arranged by topic and grade for an easy-to-use approach to teach students
of all ages—including multi-levelly. Teaching tips include how to
teach the scientific process and strategies in a manner that encourages
children to think critically and get the most out of their explorations
and experiences. By using this guide as a reference of what and how to teach,
content can be covered with any resources that the student finds appealing.
The teacher no longer needs to feel bound to one specific curriculum for
fear of leaving educational gaps. A checklist allows convenient record keeping.
Students in grades 6-12 can use this book as a working outline to find information
on their own.
2009 Maximum Math eBook
Kathryn L. Stout, B.S.Ed., M.Ed.
Grade level: K-8
Price: $21.00 (USD) - Because no shipping is required this is a $6 savings.
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The
ultimate guide to teaching math in K- 8. Now you can fill in gaps or allow
students to progress as far as ability allows. Teaching strategies provide
you with ideas for working with all learning styles to promote understanding
of concepts and increase problem solving ability. Graded objectives conform
to NTCM standards and are arranged to allow you to follow an objective over
several grades. Activities are provided for initial instruction. Just add
a few manipulatives to teach grades K-2. Supplement grades 3-8 with practice
problems using software, workbooks, texts, kits, and/or games.
