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3. Students: English Lit & Speech $19.95

Compact Classics - Volume I
Catalog No. 188018401X

The first of three volumes so far. Each of these three thick books is packed with 2-page synopses - or summaries - of many great classic and contemporary literature.

I used these for "Literature" and had our kids do a "Book Synopsis" on each one, which is a one-page form (available on CD here) designed specifically to go with these books that gave them a format for doing a concise report on each one. (See my ACS ("Assignment Check-off Sheet," a.k.a. "Class Plan") for "English II: Literature and Speech" on page VI-D-31 of Form+U+la. The "Book Synopsis" is on page IV-31.) (There is no study guide or questions in the actual Compact Classics.)

Our son did over 70 book synopses and actually enjoyed doing them! I absolutely love them!

One homeschool mom said: "We have used these books for the past three years (since I read Form+U+la) and we love them! My boys aren't readers but they will read these. I figure they are at least exposed to some great works even if they haven't read them totally. We also use them as a brief intro before we watch the story on video. For example, when we watched Hamlet, we read the synopsis on it. This was a tremendous help in following the story when it was difficult to get into the flow of the language!"

Another mom said: "We also use them a lot as a preview to see if there is enough interest before delving into the book itself. This is not a problem with those who enjoy reading (like me) but I have to be choosy for my boys who believe reading is the next thing to taking castor oil!"


Volume I has 130 easy-to-read, yet comprehensive book summaries including: Business and Leadership, Personal Effectiveness, Pioneers in Science, Laders in Crisis, Artists and Philosophers, Inventors and Innovators & Leaders of the Spirit.

The literary classics include 5 synopses in each of the following categories: Reflective Realism, Heroic Epic and Allegory, Historical Fiction, Symbolic Characterization and Thought, Adventure and Intrigue, Science Fiction, Social/Political Commentary, Shakespearean Tragedies, Shakespearean Comedies, Human Drama, Philosophy, and Examining Relationships.

Then there are 20 "Modern Literature" synopses, and several under "Health and Fitness," "Word Power," basics of how 5 major sports are played (including basketball which our son was playing and which greatly helped me understand the game and was a help to him in writing his "Basketball Notebook")

For a full table of contents click HERE.
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3. Students: English Lit & Speech $19.95

Compact Classics - Volume II
Catalog No. 1880184117

The second of three volumes so far. Each of these three thick books is packed with 2-page synopses - or summaries - of many great classic and contemporary literature.

Volume II: The "Drama Through the Ages" section of this book contains: The Greek Legacy, more Shakespeare, Classic Opera, Classic Drama, Twentieth-century Stage.

The "Literary Masterpieces" section contains: Short Story Collections (including O. Henry), Children's Literature (including The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis, Charlotte's Web), Adolescent Classics / Coming of Age, On the American Frontier, Danger and Romance, Moral and Social Explorations (Hunchback of Notre Dame, Oliver Twist, The Red Badge of Courage...), Wit and Wisdom (Life With Father, Life With Mother, Short Stories of Mark Twain) and several others.

Also has large sections on Poetry, Religions of the World (which we used for social studies), and a bunch more!

Paperback, 626 pages.

For a full table of contents click HERE.
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3. Students: English Lit & Speech $19.95

Compact Classics - Volume III
Catalog No. 1880184257

The last of three volumes so far. Each of these three thick books is packed with 2-page synopses - or summaries - of many great classic and contemporary literature.

Volume III: "delves even deeper into the world's great literature, facts and phrases, while offering distinctive libraries devoted to "People, Places and Times (histories) and current social "Issues and Insights."

Rounding out the 180 book overviews are additional biographies, self-help books, and historically significant speeches. ... You will get miles and miles and miles of use out of any or all three of these books!!!

Paperback, 573 pages.

For a full table of contents click HERE.
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3. Students: English Lit & Speech $56.95

Compact Classics Set - Volume I, II & III
Catalog No. 1880184303

There are three volumes so far. Each of these three thick books is packed with 2-page synopses - or summaries - of many great classic and contemporary literature.

I used these for "Literature" and had our kids do a "Book Synopsis" on each one, which is a one-page form I designed specifically to go with these books that gave him a format for doing a concise report on each one. (See my ACS ("Assignment Check-off Sheet," a.k.a. "Class Plan") for "English II: Literature and Speech" on page VI-D-31 of Form+U+la. The "Book Synopsis" is on page IV-31.)

Our son did over 70 book synopses and actually enjoyed doing them! I absolutely love them!

One homeschool mom said: "We have used these books for the past three years (since I read Form+U+la) and we love them! My boys aren't readers but they will read these. I figure they are at least exposed to some great works even if they haven't read them totally. We also use them as a brief intro before we watch the story on video. For example, when we watched Hamlet, we read the synopsis on it. This was a tremendous help in following the story when it was difficult to get into the flow of the language!"

Another mom said: "We also use them a lot as a preview to see if there is enough interest before delving into the book itself. This is not a problem with those who enjoy reading (like me) but I have to be choosy for my boys who believe reading is the next thing to taking castor oil!"
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3. Students: English Lit & Speech $7.00

From Heart To Page
Catalog No. 1886061319

by: Michelle Van Loon

Imagine how enjoyable writing could be for your students if they weren't so anxious about the technical details. That's what journaling is all about!

Click on details for full description.
(40 pages, softcover)
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