About Reviews
The word Reviews might not be quite the right word for this small section, but reviews is a small word that fits nicely into a navigation bar. This section is where I will link my articles that are about language arts in some way, mostly about books with themes such as-- how I used a book, how I made lesson plans for a book, and maybe even why I like a book.
Some of the links will take you to another part of this website. You can always find this page again by following the link trail: English >> Reviews
Language Arts Materials (Books)
Wordsmith, A creative writing course for young people
While I had my English books spread out all over my desk, I decided to write a review for the writing curriculum Wordsmith. Read about Wordsmith and why I recommend it.
Jensen's Format Writing
This book is for grades 7-12. I used it during high school years. You'll find several pages about this book starting at the link.
Planning Easy Grammar
We used Easy Grammar in grades 5-6. Planning Easy Grammar describes how I planned the book, which really is very simple, the page includes the things that I did to make my life easier.
Writing Strands
Writing Strands is the first writing curriculum that we used. I bought it because some of the local homeschool moms were hugging theirs.
Natural Speller
Natural Speller - an overview
Planning Natural Speller - a formulated way to plan it. Look it over, get ideas, and plan it in any way that you want.
Planning Wordly Wise
A way to plan it and spacing lesson, which is a thing to consider when planning.
Using Encyclopedias
Using Your Encyclopedia to Make Lessons for Home Schooling and Planning a Moon Unit for Homeschool - Encyclopedias are orderly by nature, so they are handy for making a few lesson plans.
133 Handwriting Lessons
This is about using the book - just a little bit. It is 95% about the 133 free handwriting lessons that are coordinated with this book.
Anne of Green Gables Series 8-Volume Boxed Set
