Essentials in Writing 8 Online Combo plus Assessment 2nd Ed

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This homeschool writing curriculum features a slow, systematic approach for eighth grade students, aged 13 to 14, to learn to write well. The step-by-step approach allows students to focus on small, daily assignments, so they don’t feel overwhelmed and retain the information. Lessons are taught by Matthew Stephens, the author/teacher, and are short and to the point. Students then apply the lessons through the work in their workbook. It is recommended that students have a basic understanding of spelling, grammar, sentences, composition, and the skills taught in the upper elementary levels before beginning.

In Level 8, students will learn to apply parts of speech and different sentence structures as well as use them as tools for effective communication. They will address common problems in writing, including sentence errors, pronouns and antecedents, subject/verb agreement, homophones, unclear subjects, paraphrasing, and summarizing. They will practice crafting compositions including paragraphs, a narrative, a business letter, essays, and a research project. Students will explore expository, descriptive, persuasive, compare, and contrast writing.

Overview:

Unit One covers grammar instruction with activities where students learn to apply parts of speech, to identify and correct common problems in writing, to use parts of speech along with a variety of sentence structures and vivid language as tools for effective communication, and to effectively paraphrase and summarize content.

Unit Two covers the writing process for multiple compositions as well as how to communicate effectively in written language through a variety of styles and formats by applying effective writing tools. The unit ends with a research project.

Extra Workbooks and Assessment Booklets can be purchased separately if teaching more than one child.