Master Books Language Arts

Seamlessly add your Simply K, Writing Strands, and Stobaugh Literature curriculum from MasterBooks to your homeschool schedule with these lesson plans for use with your Homeschool Planet subscription. Simply K features a weekly prep page that lists supplies needed, objectives, a memory verse, a “look ahead” and extended activity ideas. Each daily lesson has four focus areas: Bible, Rhyme Time, Life Skills, ABC’s and More. Homeschool favorite, Writing Strands, helps your student build strong writing skills in addition to developing reading and communication skills through the step-by-step instructions in the convenient all-in-one worktext format of the curriculum. The Stobaugh Literature titles follow a classical approach for college-prep coverage of literature and literary analysis.

Lesson plans for Language Lessons for a Living Education can be found here.

Master Books Language Arts and Homeschool Planet

These lesson plans applied within your Homeschool Planet planner will help you stay on track in your Master Books Language Arts course.

What’s Included:

- 1 year lesson plan, covering all the assignments for your Master Books Language Arts curriculum.
- Writing Strands Package includes all 8 Writing Strands lesson plans!
- Stobaugh Literature Lesson Plan Package includes all 3 Stobaugh Literature lesson plans.
- Stobaugh lesson plans come with both schedule 1 and schedule 2 together.
- Check boxes for your students to check off as they complete their assignments, giving them a sense of accomplishment and you a permanent record of their achievement.
- Automatic rescheduling of assignments when “life happens”
- “Daily Digest” email reminders to help you and your child stay on track
- Grade tracking to recognize or reward completion of work.
- Attendance records for states where this is required.
- Extensive reports to help you manage grades, attendance, activities, and more.
- Automatic lesson plan updates as needed, with enhancements, link updates, etc.

Notes:

You decide whether to apply ongoing updates.
Curriculum is not included and should be purchased separately. Links are provided to purchase curriculum when available.

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Writing Strands Lesson Plan Package For Grades 5 - 12 More Info Writing Strands Lesson Plan Package Includes: Writing Strands Beginning Level 1 Writing Strands Beginning Level 2 Writing Strands Intermediate Level 1 (2017) Writing Strands Intermediate Level 2 (2017) Writing Strands Intermediate Level 1 (2020) Writing Strands Intermediate Level 2 (2020) Writing Strands Advanced Level 1 (2018) Writing Strands Advanced Level 1 (2020) Writing Strands Advanced Level 2	$47.65	$24.95	Add to cart
Stobaugh Literature Lesson Plan Package For Grades 9 - 12 More Info Lesson Plan Package Includes: Stobaugh American Lit (Schedule 1 & 2) Stobaugh British Lit (Schedule 1 & 2) Stobaugh World Lit (Schedule 1 & 2)	$23.85	$17.95	Add to cart
Simply K For Grades Pre K - K More Info Click here for the Simply K curriculum Master Books' Simply K curriculum is an easy-to-follow, day-by-day curriculum that builds early readiness skills through play and simple teacher-led exercises. Each week features a prep page that lists supplies needed, objectives, a memory verse, a "look ahead" and extended activity ideas. Disclosure: This is an “affiliate link.” This means we may garner a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to make a purchase. Read our full Affiliate Disclosure Statement for more information.		$6.95	Add to cart
Writing Strands Beginning 1 For Grades 5 - 8 More Info Click here for the Writing Strands curriculum. Writing Strands: Beginning 1 is part of the newly-revised Writing Strands series; this volume combines Reading Strands with Writing Strands Level 2 from the first edition of this curriculum. It's perfect for students who are at a basic writing level and are able to write simple sentences such as "The dog is big." This comprehensive approach will help students begin to develop a solid foundation in communication as they develop their creative writing skills alongside grammar, sentence construction, logical sequencing, and structure while also developing reading, writing, and speaking skills. Disclosure: This is an “affiliate link.” This means we may garner a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to make a purchase. Read our full Affiliate Disclosure Statement for more information.		$6.95	Add to cart
Writing Strands Beginning 2 For Grades 5 - 8 More Info Click here for the Writing Strands curriculum. Writing Strands: Beginning 2 is part of the newly-revised Writing Strands series; this volume combines Reading Strands with Writing Strands Level 3 from the prior edition of this curriculum. Each week alternates between writing lessons and reading lessons; for their reading, students will read biblical passages as well as books chosen and assigned by the parent. This comprehensive approach will help students begin to develop a solid foundation in communication as they focus on basic, creative, organizational, and descriptive writing skills. Disclosure: This is an “affiliate link.” This means we may garner a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to make a purchase. Read our full Affiliate Disclosure Statement for more information.		$6.95	Add to cart
Writing Strands Intermediate 1 For Grades 6 - 9 More Info Click here for the Writing Strands curriculum. Writing Strands: Intermediate 1 is part of the newly-revised Writing Strands series; this volume combines Reading Strands with Writing Strands Level 4 from the prior edition of this curriculum. It's perfect for students who have a basic understanding of how to organize ideas, transition between paragraphs, and use complex sentences. The comprehensive approach in this course will help students explore the art of writing and discover how to structure a story, utilize topic sentences, organize information, craft written descriptions, explore voice and character position, and so much more! Disclosure: This is an “affiliate link.” This means we may garner a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to make a purchase. Read our full Affiliate Disclosure Statement for more information.		$6.95	Add to cart
Writing Strands Intermediate 2 For Grades 6 - 9 More Info Click here for the Writing Strands curriculum. Writing Strands: Intermediate 2 is part of the newly-revised Writing Strands series; this volume combines Reading Strands with Writing Strands Level 5 from the prior edition of this curriculum. It's designed to be used after the student has completed Writing Strands: Intermediate 1, and teaches students how to construct effective paragraphs, write persuasively and explore narrative voice while also developing the student's reading, writing, and speaking skills. Students will learn how to read and evaluate literature, practice spelling, analyze worldview, and write a story. Disclosure: This is an “affiliate link.” This means we may garner a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to make a purchase. Read our full Affiliate Disclosure Statement for more information.		$6.95	Add to cart
Writing Strands Advanced 1 For Grades 9 - 12 More Info Click here for the Writing Strands curriculum. Writing Strands: Advanced 1 is part of the newly-revised Writing Strands series; this volume combines Reading Strands with Writing Strands Level 6 from the prior edition of this curriculum. It's designed to be used after the student has completed Writing Strands: Intermediate 2 or for students who are new to Writing Strands and are at least 17 years old. This comprehensive resource focuses on advanced skills such as recognizing and using persuasive language, writing reports, and developing character and conflict in creative pieces. Disclosure: This is an “affiliate link.” This means we may garner a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to make a purchase. Read our full Affiliate Disclosure Statement for more information.		$6.95	Add to cart
Writing Strands Advanced 2 For Grades 9 - 12 More Info Click here for the Writing Strands curriculum. Writing Strands: Advanced 2 is part of the newly-revised Writing Strands series; this volume combines Reading Strands with Writing Strands Level 7 from the prior edition of this curriculum. It's designed to be used after the student has completed Writing Strands: Advanced 1 or for students who are new to Writing Strands and are at least 17-18 years old (before graduating high school). This comprehensive resource focuses on advanced skills such as researching and writing reports, arguing effectively, and developing character and conflict in creative pieces. Disclosure: This is an “affiliate link.” This means we may garner a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to make a purchase. Read our full Affiliate Disclosure Statement for more information.		$6.95	Add to cart
Stobaugh American Lit (Schedule 1 & 2) For Grades 9 - 12 More Info Click here for the Stobaugh Literature curriculum. Encourage students to think critically and biblically about literature. Arranged chronologically, multiple genres of literature are integrated throughout the year, including spirituals, poetry, diary entries, letters, and literature. An evangelical perspective on authors' worldviews, the culture war, and a Christian response to literature, is woven throughout the curriculum. Works by Anne Bradstreet, Washington Irving, Edgar Allen Poe, and others are included in-text, while other books must be obtained separately. Disclosure: This is an “affiliate link.” This means we may garner a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to make a purchase. Read our full Affiliate Disclosure Statement for more information.		$7.95	Add to cart
Stobaugh British Lit (Schedule 1 & 2) For Grades 9 - 12 More Info Click here for the Stobaugh Literature curriculum. Encourage students to think critically and biblically about British literature. Arranged chronologically, multiple genres of literature are integrated throughout the year, including poems, short stories, and literature. Developed as a "rhetoric-level" course, this curriculum will stretch students' critical thinking skills as they apply their own thoughts to original content. Some short stories and poems are included in-text, while other books must be obtained separately. Works covered include The Canterbury Tales, Dr. Faustus, The Vicar of Wakefield, A Tale of Two Cities, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Lord Jim, Mere Christianity, and The Lord of the Rings. Disclosure: This is an “affiliate link.” This means we may garner a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to make a purchase. Read our full Affiliate Disclosure Statement for more information.		$7.95	Add to cart
Stobaugh World Lit (Schedule 1 & 2) For Grades 9 - 12 More Info Click here for the Stobaugh Literature curriculum Encourage students to think critically and biblically about world literature. Arranged chronologically, multiple genres of literature are integrated throughout the year, including classical works, spiritual literature, poems, church history, and literature. Developed as a "rhetoric-level" course, this curriculum will stretch students' critical thinking skills as they apply their own thoughts to original content. Some short stories and poems are included in-text, while other books must be obtained separately. Works covered include Herodotus' "Histories," Plato's "Republic," Augustine's "Confessions," Dostoevsky's "Crime and Punishment," Camus' "The Stranger," and more. Disclosure: This is an “affiliate link.” This means we may garner a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to make a purchase. Read our full Affiliate Disclosure Statement for more information.		$7.95	Add to cart