Language Arts (beyond learning to read) -- Share what you've used

Soliloquy · 04-10-2019, 01:31 PM

I'll update this OP as people post. Feel free to leave a personal review, ask questions, etc. Even if you see a program already listed, feel free to add your own personal review in the thread.

This listing is not an endorsement by GCM.

Homeschooling, simplified: Dictation: how to teach grammar, spelling, reading and almost all language arts in an easy alternative to the homeschool curriculum (Volume 1) by Bonnie Landry

The Good and the Beautiful

Institute for Excellence in Writing

Write With the Best: Modeling Writing After Great Works of World Literature by Jill Dixon

The Roar on the Other Side. Writing poetry.

The 100 Words series. There are various ones, this is the "100 Words Every Middle Schooler Should Know." https://www.amazon.com/Words-Every-M...XMR5JPQNA3Z250

Big Fat Notebook for Middle School English https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/07...t_bibl_vppi_i3

The Measured Mom. Lots of free resources. https://www.themeasuredmom.com/free-...ization-rules/

MaybeGracie · 04-10-2019, 07:13 PM

Throughout elementary school, we use dictation, drawing from the ideas in Bonnie Landry's book Homeschooling, simplified: Dictation: how to teach grammar, spelling, reading and almost all language arts in an easy alternative to the homeschool curriculum (Volume 1).

This past year, the 11 year old used Level 5 of The Good and the Beautiful.

Next year, we plan to use Student Writing Intensive Level B from the Institute for Excellence in Writing.

ECingMama · 04-11-2019, 11:24 AM

Primary Language Lessons by Emma Serl

First Language Lessons for the Well- Trained Mind by Jessie Wise

English for the Thoughtful Child by Mary F Hyde

All open and do. Scripted.

heartofjoy · 04-11-2019, 11:37 AM

Essentials in Writing and Essentials in Literature - fairly traditional English for middle and high school - comes with teaching videos and a workbook - I think you can choose online or dvs now. Also they provide a scoring service for the upper grades. This is nice if you need outside feedback. They have all grade levels but I am not familiar with below 6th. The website has samples.

Oh, grammar is included through 6th grade I think.

The Tickle Momster · 04-11-2019, 12:20 PM

We have been using The Good and the Beautiful for LA in high school. It is really good. My biggest "beef" about it is that they do not use traditional literature and there are only 5 books assigned for the year.

If you are looking for a good Literature curriculum, I really like Excellence in Literature. It is thorough, covers the background of the time period and author and the essay assignments are meaty.

04-10-2019, 01:31 PM	#1
Soliloquy Administrator Why climb a mountain? Because it's there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Selkirk Mountains Posts: 52,860	Language Arts (beyond learning to read) -- Share what you've used I'll update this OP as people post. Feel free to leave a personal review, ask questions, etc. Even if you see a program already listed, feel free to add your own personal review in the thread. This listing is not an endorsement by GCM. Homeschooling, simplified: Dictation: how to teach grammar, spelling, reading and almost all language arts in an easy alternative to the homeschool curriculum (Volume 1) by Bonnie Landry The Good and the Beautiful Institute for Excellence in Writing Write With the Best: Modeling Writing After Great Works of World Literature by Jill Dixon The Roar on the Other Side. Writing poetry. The 100 Words series. There are various ones, this is the "100 Words Every Middle Schooler Should Know." https://www.amazon.com/Words-Every-M...XMR5JPQNA3Z250 Big Fat Notebook for Middle School English https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/07...t_bibl_vppi_i3 The Measured Mom. Lots of free resources. https://www.themeasuredmom.com/free-...ization-rules/ __________________ Lisa, 50. Married to the love of my life for 25 years! Moderator in Theological & Doctrinal Issues, Drawing Closer, Bible Study, & Educating Our Children Mom to 5 wonderful kids, ages 6, 12, 13, 15, 18. My Instagram Pregnancy & Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist and Personal Trainer.. Join me on iNaturalist. Last edited by Soliloquy; 05-08-2019 at 11:58 AM.

04-10-2019, 07:13 PM	#2
MaybeGracie Moderator in A Twinkle in Our Eyes, Cradled in Our Wombs, Gentle Discipline, Nurturing Our Children, and Let's Talk Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 9,825	Re: Language Arts (beyond learning to read) -- Share what you've used Throughout elementary school, we use dictation, drawing from the ideas in Bonnie Landry's book Homeschooling, simplified: Dictation: how to teach grammar, spelling, reading and almost all language arts in an easy alternative to the homeschool curriculum (Volume 1). This past year, the 11 year old used Level 5 of The Good and the Beautiful. Next year, we plan to use Student Writing Intensive Level B from the Institute for Excellence in Writing. __________________ Cynthia Ezer Kenegdo to Isaac since 2007 Raising Jacob (15), Luke (13), Lily (10), Benjamin (8), Clara (5), and Emily (2) in the knowledge and love of God Blogging at The Hippie Housewife about attachment parenting, natural living, life as a Jesus-follower, and more, all tied together through our journey towards a more intentional life.

04-11-2019, 11:24 AM	#3
ECingMama Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 16,709	Re: Language Arts (beyond learning to read) -- Share what you've used Primary Language Lessons by Emma Serl First Language Lessons for the Well- Trained Mind by Jessie Wise English for the Thoughtful Child by Mary F Hyde All open and do. Scripted. __________________ ENFp Wife who is thankful to be in love....17 years Homeschooling Mom of three....15 DD dancer and 12 DS mountain biker and 5 DD calico critter and dolly mommy 12/2014 8/2015 11/2015 9/2016

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heartofjoy Rose Garden Assign positive intent Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 9,501	Re: Language Arts (beyond learning to read) -- Share what you've used Essentials in Writing and Essentials in Literature - fairly traditional English for middle and high school - comes with teaching videos and a workbook - I think you can choose online or dvs now. Also they provide a scoring service for the upper grades. This is nice if you need outside feedback. They have all grade levels but I am not familiar with below 6th. The website has samples. Oh, grammar is included through 6th grade I think. __________________ Desiree, mom to 5 sweet blessings, Lacy 23, Jordan 21, Joanna 19, Emma 17, and Ethan 15

04-11-2019, 12:20 PM	#5
The Tickle Momster Rose Garden previously mlrowley Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NW WA Posts: 17,859	Re: Language Arts (beyond learning to read) -- Share what you've used We have been using The Good and the Beautiful for LA in high school. It is really good. My biggest "beef" about it is that they do not use traditional literature and there are only 5 books assigned for the year. If you are looking for a good Literature curriculum, I really like Excellence in Literature. It is thorough, covers the background of the time period and author and the essay assignments are meaty. __________________ Michelle wife to Tom ('95) Momma to: DD (A) 21 and her DH (YM) 21 DS (T) 19 DD (C) 17 '07 DS (N) 14 Save Save

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