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Curriculum Overview
Essentials in Writing is a composition curriculum designed primarily for homeschoolers. It covers grammar and composition from grades 3 -12 through video lessons and accompanying workbooks. It is known for its step-by-step, incremental approach that aims to build writing skills from the ground up. The core of the program is a series of short, video-based lessons taught by Matthew Stephens. The videos are paired with a consumable student worktext and a teacher handbook. The lessons are "bite-sized" and focus on a single concept, with an emphasis on applying what is learned. Lower levels begin with fundamental grammar and sentence structure, while higher levels transition to more complex tasks like essays, research papers, and literary analysis. Suitable for all student writers but especially helpful for reluctant writers, students lacking formal instruction in composition, and/or parents looking for a low-prep but effective curriculum.
Components
Required & Included
Required & Included
Short on-demand video-based lessons
Consumable student workbook
Teacher handbook with easy-to-follow layout of all the lessons (and days) for the entire program
Optional & Extra
Optional & Extra
A one-year essay-scoring service for Levels 6 -12 (available 9/1 - 6/15): $139 add-on cost (it does sell out!). Students receive a rubric with a point-value score and a one-paragraph write-up complimenting strengths and sharing areas to improve on 3-5 writing assignments plus their final composition.
Assessment Booklet: $20 add-on cost
EIW Resources
Wondering if your student can begin at their grade level? Use this quick 2-minute tool to confirm placement:
Use these tools to idenitfy the differences between levels and understand the focus at each level:
For middle or high school students who need a review of basic grammar before jumping into composition or to refer to throughout the course when unfamiliar grammatical terms are used:
Publisher's Website
This is an excellent source for homeschool families. Start by selecting "Resources" from the dropdown menu at the top of the home page. You will find: an extensive Homeschool Resource Center, Curriculum Guides, Alternative Instructional Strategies, and more!
Video Support
9-minute over with usage tips by homeschool mom
9-minute over with usage tips by homeschool mom
22-minute overview of Essentials in Writing Essentials in Literature Curriculums
22-minute overview of Essentials in Writing Essentials in Literature Curriculums
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