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Hewitt’s Lightning Lit guides use full-length novels, autobiographies, plays, essays, short stories, and poems to teach deep reading and composition skills. Unlike some literature programs that take a scatter-shot approach (where none of the literature seems connected) or that try to include too much into one book, Lightning Literature guides focus on a few classics in depth, in a systematic manner.

Analytical Grammar teaches English grammar, punctuation, and usage. It is designed to be taught in three grammar “seasons” over three years; however, it is flexible enough to be adapted to a one- or two-year schedule.

AG has been used successfully with students from the learning disabled to the highly gifted. This innovative and logical method is not only extremely effective, but makes learning grammar fun.

It is an easy-to-follow, step-by-step approach that will prepare your student for high school and college-level work. The home teacher does not need to be a grammar expert but can learn along with the student. For grades 6 and up.

TeenCoder: Game Programming is the second semester course in the TeenCoder C# series (preceded by the TeenCoder Windows Programming) and introduces 9th-12th grade students to the C# programming language, the Visual C# 2010 Express development environment, and Microsoft’s XNA Game Studio 4.0 development kit.

Students will learn the basic of game programming, including game design and logic, displaying graphics, animating images, handling sprites, playing sounds, game physics, maze solutions, multi-player viewports, and even AI. Each chapter explains a programming concept in detail with corresponding sample code. Activities at the end of each chapter prompt the student to write their own program based on the material learned in the chapter.

One Semester. Grades 9-12. 233 pages, softcover. Course CD included, which provides a Solution Guide PDF and fully coded solutions for all activities.

This book & CD-ROM set is the second semester course of the Homeschool Programming Java and Android “TeenCoder” course-year; this book is preceded by Java Programming, which is a prerequisite for this course. Students must have a good knowledge of the content of Java Programming, be able to use application menu systems, and walk through their file system and directory structures in order to complete this book. The TeenCoder C# series may be completed before or after this years’ course. Students in grades 9-12 will learn to write their own mobile applications and understand the building blocks for Android applications by following the user-friendly book & course CD and completing the activities integrated into each chapter. Lessons written using plenty of screenshots and visually distinct programming language fonts ensure that instructions and code are clearly understood. Student activities and fully coded solutions for all activities are included.

256 pages, indexed, softcover with course CD. Reproducible for personal use only. An optional Android Programming Supplemental Instructional DVD, 2nd Edition is also available for this course, which covers every chapter and lesson with fun, animated videos (sold separately). Covers one semester. 2nd Edition.

Singapore Math’s Primary Mathematics, U.S. Edition Series features the Concrete> Pictorial> Abstract approach. Students begin by learning through concrete and pictorial means before moving into abstract thought and development, which encourages an active thinking process, communication of mathematical ideas and problem solving. Lessons are designed for a mix of teacher instruction and independent work, and students are encouraged to discuss ideas and explore additional problem-solving methods.

The US Edition series is designed specifically for U.S. students. Names, terms in examples, measurements, spellings, currency and other such elements have been changed to reflect American names and stylistic preferences.

FunCation Academy is an online academic hub for homeschooling students grades K-12. We provide a variety of programs and services, such as, diagnostic placement assessments, self-paced courses, a Virtual Co-op, and e-Tutoring. Our Virtual Co-Op features live classes taught by homeschooling moms with extensive teaching experience, extra-curricular FunClubs and other events