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Language Arts

Creative Writing with A Pirate’s Guide t’ th’ Grammar of Story

February 17, 2018 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

A strong grasp of creative writing grants students added confidence for all forms of academic writing they may face through their school careers.

Creative Writing for Pirates! This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Creative writing is an important part of language arts, but I talk to so many homeschool moms who have fallen into the trap of not teaching enough writing and feeling overwhelmed. The common reason is the difficulty of finding a curriculum that […]

Filed Under: Elementary, Homeschool, Language Arts, Middle School, Reviews & Resources

How to Engage Middle Schoolers with the Writing Process (Freebie!)

January 26, 2018 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

How to engage middle schoolers with the writing process

When middle school rolls around, students discover that the writing process is a big part of their curricular demands, and not just for English class. History, science labs, and even fine arts courses require more writing as students enter the secondary years. Homeschool students begin doing more independent work in these years as well, and […]

Filed Under: Homeschool, Language Arts, Middle School

Early Chapter Books for Young Readers

May 8, 2017 by Anne Campbell 12 Comments

Our favorite summer chapter books for young readers. mylearningtable.com

Summer Book Choices for Young Readers This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. It isn’t easy to find really good chapter books for young readers. When a great book comes along, we tend to hold on to it and re-read it over and over again. Even though we continue to “do school” […]

Filed Under: Elementary, Homeschool, Language Arts

Which Version of The Odyssey Should I Read?

April 16, 2017 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

How do I choose which version of The Odyssey to read? This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. If you have been assigned The Odyssey to read for literature class, you may be wondering how to choose the correct version to read. Some things to consider are your reading experience, your reading […]

Filed Under: High School, Homeschool, Language Arts

The Berenstain Bears Friendship Blessings Collection

April 13, 2017 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

Five Favorite Berenstain Bears’ Living Lights Stories This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. The Berenstain Bears Friendship Blessings Collection is a five-books-in-one collection from the Living Lights series. This series from Zonderkidz is written from a Christian worldview and includes Scripture references and Christian values as the stories teach life lessons to […]

Filed Under: Elementary, Homeschool, Language Arts, Reviews & Resources

5 Ways to Motivate Middle School Writers

April 4, 2017 by Anne Campbell 4 Comments

Ah, middle school! A time of hormone surges and living in a sort of limbo stage between childhood and adulthood. As a parent, I do sometimes feel like we’re living in the Matrix when it’s time to sit down and focus on “schoolwork.” And English gets a bad rap anyway as a “boring” required class. […]

Filed Under: Homeschool, Language Arts, Middle School

Circle C Stepping Stones

April 3, 2017 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

Andi Saddles Up & Andi Under the Big Top This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Set in the wild west of the 1800s, the Circle C Stepping Stones books by Susan K. Marlow are geared toward early elementary age readers. The first two books of the projected six-book set are Andi Saddles […]

Filed Under: Elementary, Homeschool, Language Arts, Reviews & Resources

Make Language Arts Fun with a Library Scavenger Hunt!

February 23, 2017 by Guest Writer 4 Comments

Making Language Arts Fun with a Library Scavenger Hunt mylearningtable.com

Guest writer Jenny Herman joins us today with a wonderful way to make language arts fun for any age child with a library scavenger hunt. I love finding ways to make learning fun and practical. One thing I like to incorporate into my homeschool is scavenger hunts. Last year, I came up with the idea […]

Filed Under: Elementary, Homeschool, Language Arts

Q & A a Day for Writers

January 24, 2017 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

Writers’ Prompts for Creative Inspiration This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Using writing prompts is a wonderful way to exercise your creative muscles by getting something on paper every day. Q&A a Day for Writers: 1-Year Journal is a fun book of writers’ prompts in a daily format, with prompts for each day […]

Filed Under: High School, Homeschool, Language Arts, Reviews & Resources

Jensen’s Vocabulary

May 27, 2016 by Anne Campbell 4 Comments

Middle and High School Vocabulary This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Gaining new words does much more than give students an edge on standardized tests. Vocabulary development is essential for unlocking better communication. Students who study vocabulary gain skills for better reading comprehension, as well as an improvement in their writing. […]

Filed Under: High School, Homeschool, Language Arts

The ABCs of Reading

April 15, 2016 by Anne Campbell 7 Comments

Teaching Young Learners Does the thought of teaching your young learner how to read make your heart race? I’ll admit that my two biggest fears when we started homeschooling were the prospects of teaching my child how to read and of one day having to conquer algebra. After all, reading is the basis for everything […]

Filed Under: Early Learning, Homeschool, Language Arts

Lightning Literature & Composition: Grade 8

March 28, 2016 by Anne Campbell 3 Comments

Because my son loves literature and writing, Lightning Literature is a good fit for him and his learning style. The course readings are challenging, and there is heavy emphasis on writing. This is not a fill-in-the-blank course, and students are asked not only to comprehend the course readings, but also to analyze, research, and think.

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Middle School Literature and Composition When I first looked at the reading list for Lightning Literature & Composition: Grade 8, I was impressed with the range of choices. This program is designed to teach both literature and writing at a high school preparation level. […]

Filed Under: Homeschool, Language Arts, Middle School

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