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Profiles of the 35 language arts programs and 4 supplements we cover: what each one teaches (grammar, writing, spelling), grades, approach, cost and what parents say.
Language arts programs Abeka Language Arts Rigorous, traditional Christian grammar, spelling and writing bundle · grades K–12th All About Spelling Multisensory Orton-Gillingham spelling, level by level · grades 1st–12th Analytical Grammar Concise, concrete traditional grammar across five levels · grades 4th–12th BJU Press English Systematic Christian grammar and writing with spiral review · grades 1st–12th BookShark Language Arts Real books and gentle grammar in a Charlotte Mason-style language arts program · grades K–8th Brave Writer Relaxed, conversation-first writing built around your child's interests · grades K–12th Christian Light Language Arts (Grades 3-8) Grammar, mechanics, spelling and diagramming in self-instructional workbooks · grades 3rd–8th Classical Composition (Memoria Press) Progymnasmata-based rhetoric and composition method · grades 6th–12th Cozy Grammar Warm, story-based video grammar lessons from a retired English teacher · grades 2nd–8th Easy Grammar Unique prepositional-phrase method makes grammar concrete and fast · grades 2nd–12th Essentials in Writing Video-based grammar and writing combined in one course · grades 1st–12th First Language Lessons Scripted oral grammar lessons blending classical and Charlotte Mason methods · grades 1st–4th Fix It! Grammar Story-based daily editing practice makes grammar rules stick · grades 4th–12th Growing with Grammar Thorough traditional workbook grammar with diagramming practice · grades 1st–8th IEW (Institute for Excellence in Writing) Video-based Structure and Style writing method used across any subject · grades 3rd–12th Learning Language Arts Through Literature True all-in-one grammar, spelling, vocabulary and composition in one book · grades 1st–12th Lightning Literature & Composition Literature analysis combined with real composition practice · grades 1st–12th Logic of English Essentials Systematic, multisensory grammar, spelling and vocabulary for grades 4 and up · grades 4th–adult Master Books Language Lessons Story-based grammar, writing and spelling in short daily lessons · grades 1st–10th Memoria Press English Grammar & Composition Efficient classical grammar recitation with progymnasmata-based composition · grades 1st–12th Michael Clay Thompson (MCT) Language Arts Classical grammar, vocabulary, poetry and writing integrated into one series · grades 3rd–12th Moving Beyond the Page Secular, project-based literature and critical-thinking language arts · grades 3rd–8th Oak Meadow English Waldorf-influenced, arts-integrated language arts coursebook · grades K–12th Rod & Staff English Rigorous, traditional grammar and composition with sentence diagramming · grades 2nd–10th Sequential Spelling Word-family pattern method built originally for struggling spellers · grades 1st–adult Shurley English Jingle-based sentence-pattern method for strong grammar retention · grades K–8th Spelling Workout Balanced pretest-study-posttest spelling method with cross-curricular passages · grades K–8th Spelling You See Natural, developmental spelling through copywork and dictation, no word lists · grades K–8th The Good and the Beautiful Language Arts All-in-one grammar, writing, spelling and vocabulary in one colorful book · grades K–8th Time4Learning Language Arts Online, auto-graded language arts covering grammar, writing and comprehension · grades PreK–12th Winston Grammar Hands-on, color-coded clue cards teach grammar without diagramming · grades 3rd–7th Wordsmith Direct-to-student creative writing, especially effective for reluctant writers · grades 4th–12th WriteShop Incremental learn-practice-do method breaks writing into manageable steps · grades K–12th Writing Strands Incremental writing instruction written directly to the student · grades 3rd–12th Writing With Ease / The Complete Writer Classical narration, copywork and dictation build toward composition · grades 1st–4th Supplements Extra practice to use alongside a core program.
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