Be sure to complete your ELA needs with Writing and Book studies.
Write Shop
Placement quiz available
The program needs to be taught from the teacher’s manual
Does not cover all types of writing assignments
Great for parents who need help teaching writing
Essentials in Writing
Lessons are short and to the point
Encourages a structured, systematic, step by step approach to writing
Compact and complete homeschool writing program
Engaging video lessons and workbook exercises
Parent Purchase with Reimbursement
Word Smith
Parent-intensive, but covers traditional writing topics
Focus is paragraph writing and multi-paragraph essays
Covers 4 areas of writing: descriptive, narrative, expository, persuasive
Power in Your Hands
Guided writing prompts for 4 days a week for an entire year
Teacher’s guide with examples of good and poor writing
Over 22 essays including all types of writing, MLA format, and SAT essays as well
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Not a full ELA program on its own
Video-based writing instruction
Effective, systematic approach to writing
Parents may need to do a little prep-work
Outschool
Live, Online Classes for Kids and Teens
Numerous Courses in a Variety of Subjects
Classes Vary Depending on Availability of Instructors
Some courses can be pricey
Parent Purchase - Students must earn a C or better to be reimbursed
Typically non A-G courses