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.

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Writing Strands Bundle includes all 8 Writing Strands lesson plans!
Stobaugh Literature Lesson Plan Bundle includes all 3 Stobaugh Literature lesson plans.
Stobaugh lesson plans come with both schedule 1 and schedule 2 together.
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Writing Strands Lesson Plan Package For Grades 5 - 12 More Info Writing Strands Lesson Plan Bundle includes lesson plans for: 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 Add to cart	$41.65	$24.95
Stobaugh Literature Lesson Plan Package For Grades 9 - 12 More Info Lesson plan bundle includes: Stobaugh American Lit (Schedule 1 & 2) Stobaugh British Lit (Schedule 1 & 2) Stobaugh World Lit (Schedule 1 & 2) Add to cart	$23.85	$17.95
Simply K For Grades Pre K - K More Info The curriculum for Simply K lesson plan can be found by using the following link~Simply K* By Carrie Bailey / Master Books* 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: Some of the links in this post are “affiliate links.” 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. Add to cart		$5.95
Writing Strands Beginning 1 For Grades 5 - 8 More Info The curriculum for this Writing Strands Beginning 1 lesson plan can be found by using the following link~Writing Strands Beginning 1 By Dave Marks / Master Books 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: Some of the links in this post are “affiliate links.” 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. Add to cart		$5.95
Writing Strands Beginning 2 For Grades 5 - 8 More Info The curriculum for this Writing Strands Beginning 2 lesson plan can be found by using the following link~Writing Strands: Beginning 2 By Dave Marks / Master Books 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: Some of the links in this post are “affiliate links.” 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. Add to cart		$5.95
Writing Strands Intermediate 1 (2017) For Grades 6 - 9 More Info The curriculum for this Writing Strands Intermediate 1 lesson plan can be found by using the following link~Writing Strands: Intermediate 1 By Dave Marks / New Leaf Publishing 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: Some of the links in this post are “affiliate links.” 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. Add to cart		$5.95
Writing Strands Intermediate 1 (2020) For Grades 6 - 9 Add to cart		$5.95
Writing Strands Intermediate 2 (2017) For Grades 6 - 9 More Info The curriculum for this Writing Strands Intermediate 2 lesson plan can be found by using the following link~Writing Strands: Intermediate 2 By Dave Marks / New Leaf Publishing 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: Some of the links in this post are “affiliate links.” 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. Add to cart		$5.95
Writing Strands Intermediate 2 (2020) For Grades 6 - 9 Add to cart		$5.95
Writing Strands Advanced 1 (2020) For Grades 9 - 12 Add to cart		$5.95
Writing Strands Advanced 1 (2018) For Grades 9 - 12 More Info The curriculum for this Writing Strands Advanced 1 lesson plan can be found by using the following link~Writing Strands Advanced 1 By Dave Marks / New Leaf Publishing 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: Some of the links in this post are “affiliate links.” 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. Add to cart		$5.95
Writing Strands Advanced 2 For Grades 9 - 12 More Info The curriculum for this Writing Strands Advanced 2 lesson plan can be found by using the following link~Writing Strands Advanced 2 By Dave Marks / New Leaf Publishing 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: Some of the links in this post are “affiliate links.” 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. Add to cart		$5.95
Stobaugh American Lit (Schedule 1 & 2) For Grades 9 - 12 More Info The curriculum for this Stobaugh American Lit lesson plan can be found by using the following link~American Literature: Cultural Influences of Early to Contemporary Voices, Student Book By Master Books 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: Some of the links in this post are “affiliate links.” 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. Add to cart		$7.95
Stobaugh British Lit (Schedule 1 & 2) For Grades 9 - 12 More Info The curriculum for this Stobaugh British Lit lesson plan can be found by using the following link~British Literature: Cultural Influences of Early to Contemporary Voices, Student Book By Master Books 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: Some of the links in this post are “affiliate links.” 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. Add to cart		$7.95
Stobaugh World Lit (Schedule 1 & 2) For Grades 9 - 12 More Info The curriculum for this Stobaugh World Lit lesson plan can be found by using the following link~World Literature: Cultural Influences of Early to Contemporary Voices, Student Book By Master Books 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: Some of the links in this post are “affiliate links.” 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. Add to cart		$7.95