How to Plan Language Arts Curriculum for 5th-8th Grade | Homeschool Language Arts Curriculum

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I hope this in-depth video on how to plan language arts curriculum for 5th-8th grade is a helpful resource for all who are in this stage.
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0:00 Intro
1:47 Grammar
5:58 Spelling
7:55 Vocabulary/Word Study
11:50 Reading & Reading Comprehension
17:12 Handwriting/Typing
19:30 Writing Skills
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@aichan4869 2 ай бұрын

My son is in pre-school but still watching this coz I know how much gold Rachel would give. Thank you so much for the organized thoughts, Rachel!

@SevenInAll 2 ай бұрын

haha--thank you! In a handful more years, you'll be well prepared for these higher grades. :)

@TrekieGal 2 ай бұрын

My oldest just turned 8 yesterday but I'm still here watching and loving s all the nerdy content! Thanks Rachel!!!

@SevenInAll 2 ай бұрын

haha-yes, may be a little while before you get around to this stage...but the years sneak up on us all!

@juliequezada7504 2 ай бұрын

I was an Abeka girl from K-12. Now with my kids, I do Abeka from K-2, and then move to BJU from 3+. BJU is less drill and kill, but still very effective in its grammar and composition practice. It also holds my hand through writing instruction (which I love). Plus, it’s just really pretty, lol.

@SevenInAll 2 ай бұрын

I've heard good things about BJU's LA materials!

@Kiki-fe2le 2 ай бұрын

I was recommended to do the same thing! Abeka k-2 and then move on to something else like IEW or BJU press.

@heidibarker2120 2 ай бұрын

I love your videos. We are very alike in our approach to teaching and learning. Here is what will be using for my very different 6th and 8th grade children. 8th grade - natural writer & speller and very analytical. Literature - Sonlight J and 3-4 literature guides throughout the year. Book reviews after every book. Grammar - Sonlight and 10 minute grammar practice (TPT resource) Composition - Sonlight Spelling - not really necessary, but I will do a few challenge words per week that relate to science and engineering (studying history of science w/ SL) Vocabulary - Classical Roots B Typing - Typing Agent Public Speaking - presenting 1 science project, one sermon (he does the research) and 1 presentation to go along with his research paper. 6th grader - not as natural in LA Literature - Sonlight F - 2 literature guides. Book reviews after every book. Grammar - Sonlight (lightly), Fix it Grammar (In a tutor based class) Composition - IEW (in a tutorial class, taught by IEW accredited instructor). Also will do at least 2 creative writing assignment pulled from SL. Spelling - Spelling Power Vocabulary - Classical Roots 6 Typing - Typing Agent Public Speaking - Drama and plays. Also, she regularly creates presentations on things she wants. She includes handouts and a presentation. She is my natural salesperson. We all stop midday to read books of choice for at least 30 minutes.

@SevenInAll 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely love seeing this, and I think it will be very helpful to others! A great example of differentiating based on the specific needs of different kids. Also--I very much look forward to doing that Sonlight J with my boys when they're old enough, it looks fantastic. That core didn't exist yet back when we were going through the Sonlight years.

@heidibarker2120 2 ай бұрын

@@SevenInAll I am so excited for J. I didn’t love science as a student, but have grown to love and appreciate it as a homeschool mom as we learn about science from a biblical world view.

@juliequezada7504 2 ай бұрын

Rachel, this information was gold. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@SevenInAll 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I hope this will be a helpful video for many!

@elizabethlotus4214 2 ай бұрын

This is a lovely video with such helpful tips and resources. And I also loved Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing!

@SevenInAll 2 ай бұрын

That's a classic...typing to escape the sharks...

@SydneynewbornphotosAuvp 2 ай бұрын

Oh thanks so much for posting this!

@SevenInAll 2 ай бұрын

Glad it's helpful!

@brittanymaxey7539 2 ай бұрын

We love Fix-It Grammar and First Language Lessons for the Well-Trained Mind

@SevenInAll 2 ай бұрын

I'm using FLL now with my oldest!

@papuakacie Ай бұрын

This is so great. My college professor husband echoes your words about plagiarism!

@SevenInAll Ай бұрын

I've done a lot of work with high schoolers learning to write...hence my passion for teaching about plagiarism starting early on!

@amandamendoza4181 2 ай бұрын

Yay, I absolutely love how you listen to your viewers! I have been looking forward to this!! This is seriously my new favorite homeschool video. I will be referring back to this often, as I am currently homeschooling a soon to be 9th grader, 6th grader, and pre-k students. Language arts is hands down the hardest area for me to navigate and plan each year. This answers so many questions I have had, all in one wonderfully structured video, and by a trusted source! I am so thankful for this one!❤😊

@SevenInAll 2 ай бұрын

Hope it is helpful!

@amandamendoza4181 2 ай бұрын

@@SevenInAll I forgot to mention that we are using Writing and Rhetoric and love it, but language arts encompasses so much. So, we outsourcing other things as well. Thank you for all the hand holding!

@SevenInAll 2 ай бұрын

@@amandamendoza4181 And yes, I do listen to viewer requests and make them happen when I can. :) I hope this video will be a good resource to help others wrap their minds around pulling all the pieces of LA together.

@jerilyn-ourhomeschooltable 2 ай бұрын

I love this Rachel! ❤ We started more memory work this year with poetry and scripture. Next year we will be practicing our memorization from our Sonlight E scripture and a poem from our Poetry study. 😊

@SevenInAll 2 ай бұрын

Memory work is such a great way to get started with performance and public speaking skills!

@learningwithboys7431 2 ай бұрын

Shurley English helped me learn how to teach grammar. it was a solid foundation that allowed me to use other grammar curriculum😉 Great Video!

@SevenInAll 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing that resource, it sounds great!

@adriennewalters7931 2 ай бұрын

This is fantastic! Would love to see a video like this for 9th-12th grade as well.

@SevenInAll 2 ай бұрын

I should plan that and complete the series!

@Jproctor43 2 ай бұрын

We like Grammar Ace, which uses the old Schoolhouse Rock videos :) -Along with the workbook, the Teacher’s Guide includes many fun activities for practicing the Grammar Concepts.

@SevenInAll 2 ай бұрын

Schoolhouse Rock is a classic!

@gbcflower 2 ай бұрын

I was homeschooled and used A Beka grammar for 9th through 12th grade. While I did well on the tests, I really struggled to understand the concepts. Fast forward several years to me now homeschooling my own children. The two resources that helped me understand grammar were Easy Grammar and the old book Grammar Land. (I believe Grammar Land is available in the public domain.) My oldest has also really excelled with Analytical Grammar, which teaches diagramming. (We've used the old version. I'm very curious to look at the new version at a homeschool convention in a few weeks.)

@SevenInAll 2 ай бұрын

I've heard very good things about Analytical Grammar.

@RockSimmer-gal4God 2 ай бұрын

I agree that spelling is easy to drop with some kids and can’t drop with others!!! I look for Greek and Latin roots for vocabulary!!! I also love to add into other subjects as words come up!!! I love book studies especially as my kids love books not scheduled in curriculum!!!

@SevenInAll 2 ай бұрын

It is definitely fun to learn about Latin and Greek roots and the history behind words.

@lisaroper421 2 ай бұрын

My daughter's dance teacher is fabulous at much she does, but her written communication is definitely not her strong suit 😅 So I agree with you that writing is super important no matter what your life brings!

@SevenInAll 2 ай бұрын

Yes--for entrepreneurs or nearly any career, even those that at first glance don't involve much writing--clear and effective written communication skills are incredibly useful. It's up there with quick mental math calculations as one of the more useful skills no matter where life takes you.

@carmenpowell1638 Ай бұрын

Have you used Cottage Press Curriculum? It looks very similar to FLL but from a Christian perspective and an all in one program. Thanks so much for your videos. I’ve learned so much!

@SevenInAll Ай бұрын

I have not used that curriculum, I've heard of it, but haven't seen it in real life.

@lisaroper421 2 ай бұрын

I would love to know if anyone has a collection of short stories with lots of different styles that works well for this age range. Whole books are awesome, but I'd like shorter options for honing in on some things without spending a whole book on a topic or concept.

@SevenInAll 2 ай бұрын

Hmmm...most of the short story books I can think of off the top of my head are by the same author or about the same character (i.e. O. Henry, Father Brown, Sherlock Holmes). The Abeka Literature books are actually kind of like that--short stories, excerpts of longer ones, poems, all in one volume. "Of People," "Of Places."

@Seasonedhomeschooler 2 ай бұрын

BJU Literature has short stories and excerpts from novels to analyze.

@lisaroper421 2 ай бұрын

I'll have to see if I can find a good used price on either of those! Thanks!

@allisonward6621 2 ай бұрын

Have you ever used Worldy Wise for spelling 🤔?

@SevenInAll 2 ай бұрын

I haven't. There is no spelling instruction in Wordly Wise. With a child who is advanced enough in spelling to no longer need spelling instruction you could definitely just do spelling tests using the Wordly Wise word lists, although, if a child no longer needs spelling instruction, you can also opt to skip spelling tests altogether, and just naturally work on advancing spelling skills through written work, addressing any misspelled words as they come up.

@allisonward6621 2 ай бұрын

@SevenInAll thank you! Unfortunately I have weak spellers and haven't stayed consistent with spelling. I have an incoming 8th and 6th grader who need more spelling help. I have been told to just use something like spectrum or evan Moore so it's a daily repetitive thing. I appreciate your insights. I usually piece meal my LA and didn't do that last year bc I tried CLE and my girls hated it. I am trying to think what would work well for this upcoming fall that won't make everyone pull their hair out.