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Description
A major update (in presentation and content), this second edition integrates a welcoming visual presentation with updated writing samples, essay checklists, and more. While the general type of writing assignments (personal, expository, argumentative, compare/contrast, and research paper) hasn’t changed, the writing prompts have. This second edition layout is extremely user-appealing, and all teaching, examples, and even repeated concepts are restated. This course text and the updated videos do a good job of engaging a student. Some skills taught in this course include clarifying meaning through quality word choice, communicating clearly, and developing an academic voice and personal voice.
A student is ready for this course if they’re able to write grade-level-appropriate sentences and have written some compositions. There are 91 video and text lessons divided into 2 units. First, students will tackle writing skills at the sentence level by learning about quality word choice, vivid language, transitions, varied sentences, paraphrasing, summarizing, and direct quotations. Then, 6 lessons quickly overview paragraph writing (expository, argumentative, and compare/contrast). Most of the course is spent writing essays: personal, expository, argumentative, and a compare/contrast persuasive essay. Lastly, students spend 16 lessons learning to write research papers, with a final presentation. Students end the course by comparing their first composition to their final—a worthy evaluation for every student.
If you’re coming to this level from EIW’s grade 9, a quick overview of the level 10 Table of Contents may seem like a repeat. The repetition of composition styles (expository, argumentative, etc.) is intentional. Yet, tasks are always unique to the grade level and students will build upon, refine, and extend their previously learned skills. While some assignments have a slight classroom-related theme (such as “many schools are cutting art programs…”), most are still very homeschool friendly: describe your plans for an upcoming holiday; should public libraries be allowed to ban certain books? Students will also learn from others’ writing: two student samples per assignment provide examples of hitting and missing the mark in writing tasks.
To teach one student, select either a complete course or complete course with the consumable Assessment/Resource Book. The complete course includes the consumable Student Workbook; the 42-page Teacher Handbook with syllabus, student answers, and more; short online streaming video lessons; alternative instructional strategies for struggling students; and free digital versions of each of these. The complete course with assessments includes all the previously listed items plus the consumable Assessment/Resource book. These consumables are also available separately.
Scoring services are available from the publisher as a separate fee; quantities are limited. For a complete language arts program, combine this course with your choice of a literature course or select EIW’s literature and composition combination. ~ Ruth
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.