Copying the Poems ZB 2-A. Timeless Poetry for Copywork. The Voice of Spring. 25 Lessons 3 Full Poems KJV Bible Verses

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1 Copying the Poems Timeless Poetry for Copywork ZB 2-A Sa m ple file The Voice of Spring 25 Lessons 3 Full Poems KJV Bible Verses

2 ZB 2-A Created by Jennifer Bogart. Published in Canada by: Copyright 2010 by Jennifer Bogart ISBN # E-Book Edition Text compiled from open domain titles: The Voice of Spring by Mary Howitt ( ) Nest Eggs by Robert Louis Stevenson, originally published in A Child's Garden of Verses, 1885 Daffodils by William Wordsworth, 1815 The Holy Bible: Authorized King James Version, 1789 Cover Art: Irises by Vincent Van Gogh, 1889 Clip Art: Used under license from Clipart.com Fonts designed by Educational Fontware, used by permission. Zaner-Bloser is a copyright of Zaner-Bloser, Inc. No portion of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, or otherwise, apart from reproducible rights for single family or single classroom use. Selections of this title may be excerpted for use in reviews. Sharing this file with any individual outside of the original purchaser constitutes theft. Reselling this title is prohibited.

3 Table of Contents About This Title...5 How to Use This Book...7 Reference Charts Manuscript Upper Case...9 Manuscript Lower Case...10 Manuscript Numerals...11 Title Page...12 Copywork Lesson 1: Song of Songs 2: Lesson 2: The Voice of Spring...14 Lesson 3: The Voice of Spring Lesson 4: The Voice of Spring Lesson 5: The Voice of Spring Lesson 6: The Voice of Spring Lesson 7: The Voice of Spring Lesson 8: Psalm 84: Lesson 9: Nest Eggs...25 Lesson 10: Nest Eggs Lesson 11: Nest Eggs Lesson 12: Nest Eggs Lesson 13: Nest Eggs Lesson 14: Nest Eggs Lesson 15: Nest Eggs Lesson 16: Psalm 104: ZB 2-A Table of Contents 3

4 Table of Contents Cont. Lesson 17: Daffodils Lesson 18: Daffodils Lesson 19: Daffodils Lesson 20: Daffodils Lesson 21: Daffodils Lesson 22: Daffodils Lesson 23: Daffodils Lesson 24: Isaiah 61: Lesson 25: Isaiah 61: Appendix Poems in Full...54 Why Copywork?...59 Additional Blank Pages...61 About Us...63 ZB 2-A Table of Contents 4

5 About This Title Copying the Poems is a series of copywork books that pull together classic, thematically related poems and related scriptures. Soon to be available in a wide range of font styles and several progressive levels, each book draws from well-loved poetry worthy of study and enjoyment, and related passages of scripture to develop a strong and inherent love for language, rhyme, and meter while practicing printing and handwriting skills. Copying the Poems: The Voice of Spring ZB 2-A includes the complete text of three well-known poems which reveal themes centered around the delight of newly wakening life, and four selections from scripture relating to spring. The poems have been presented in a simplified format for copying by the youngest copyists. The typical capitalization at the beginning line of each poem has been removed and replaced with standard capitalization. The layout has also been modified to break the poems into lesson-sized portions. Advanced levels will retain more of the traditional formatting features of poetry. ZB 2-A uses a Zaner-Bloser manuscript style font, with the spacing of 1/2 and is appropriate for beginners who have learned to form their letters ZB 2-A About This Title 5

6 (mastery is not required), and are starting to form smaller letters. One sentence, line, or verse is generally presented per lesson. No models for tracing are provided as extensive research into the development of neural pathways during writing instruction points to detrimental effects during the tracing process. (Please see the presentations available at for details.) ZB 2-A About This Title 6

7 How to Use This Book This copywork book is a stand-alone title and includes the entire text of three well-known poems related to spring: The Voice of Spring by Mary Howitt, Nest Eggs by Robert Louis Stevenson, originally published in A Child's Garden of Verses, and Daffodils also known as I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud by William Wordsworth. Interspersed amongst the poems are four scripture passages that focus the heart and mind on the delight that God brings to the hearts of mankind when new life springs forth from the earth He has created. Quick reference charts with numbers and arrows are provided for upper case, lower case, and numerals for children to use as they work on their lessons. Simply print these out and have them available for children to glance at as needed to refresh their memories. Decorative illustrations are included and may be colored if desired. Space for free-form drawings is also provided to encourage creativity, they appear as empty frames throughout the book. Blank template pages for additional writing and drawing space are provided in the appendix. ZB 2-A How to Use This Book 7

8 If your children are in the early reading stages, read through each lesson with them before asking them to copy it. When their work is completed, read their printed words, following along with your finger once their lesson is finished. Because poetry does not naturally lend itself to being chopped into short lesson segments necessary for young copyists, taking the time to read the entire poem through each day will help your children develop an ear for poetic language. The full text of each poem is included with the traditional presentation in the appendix for easy reading. Each of the selected poems is an excellent choice for memorization, and has a history of being used in that capacity. I encourage you to use these copywork lessons to reinforce the addition of any of these selections to your memory period. Verbally prompting your children to draw connections between the Bible verses shared, the poems, and their own life experiences will also prove to be rewarding. Enjoy your time with these classic poems! ZB 2-A How to Use This Book 8

9 Manuscript Upper Case A B C D E FG H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z ZB 2-A Manuscript Reference Charts 9

10 Manuscript Lower Case a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ZB 2-A Manuscript Reference Charts 10

11 Manuscript Numerals ZB 2-A Manuscript Reference Charts 11

12 The Voice of Spring ZB 2-A

13 Lesson 1: Song of Songs 2:11 For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; Song of Songs 2:11 ZB 2-A Copywork Lessons 13

14 Lesson 2: The Voice of Spring The Voice of Spring by Mary Howitt I am coming, I am coming! Hark! The honey bee is humming; ZB 2-A Copywork Lessons 14

15 Lesson 3: The Voice of Spring 2 see, the lark is soaring high in the blue and sunny sky, and the gnats are on the wing wheeling round ZB 2-A Copywork Lessons 15

16 Lesson 3: The Voice of Spring 2 Cont. in airy ring. ZB 2-A Copywork Lessons 16