Homeschooling Insights and Curriculum Choices

Melody, a homeschooling mom, reviews the Lightning Literature curriculum focusing on Shakespearean tragedies and sonnets. She discusses the student and teacher guides, course structure, and her personal experience with the curriculum. Melody shares her decision to set aside the curriculum for her daughter due to time constraints and her daughter's interest in writing. She emphasizes the importance of adapting homeschooling to fit her children's needs and interests.

What is the main focus of the video?

• Introduction to a new science program

• Review of Lightning Literature curriculum

• Discussion on homeschooling challenges

• Review of a math curriculum

How many children does the host have in her blended family?

• Four

• Six

• Eight

• Two

Which grades are the host's youngest children in?

• Sixth and eighth/ninth

• Fourth and sixth

• Seventh and tenth

• Fifth and seventh

What type of homeschooling does the host focus on?

• Religious homeschooling

• Secular homeschooling

• Online homeschooling

• Unschooling

What is the main subject of the Lightning Literature curriculum discussed?

• World history

• Shakespearean tragedies and sonnets

• Modern novels

• American poetry

Who developed the Lightning Literature materials?

• Elizabeth Kamath

• John Doe

• William Shakespeare

• Jane Austen

What is the intended level for the discussed Lightning Literature curriculum?

• Elementary

• Middle School

• High School

• College

Which play is NOT part of the curriculum's required reading?

• Macbeth

• Hamlet

• Julius Caesar

• Othello

What is a key feature of the student guide?

• It is intended for group work

• It includes a detailed schedule

• It is larger than the teacher manual

• It is only available online

What is the main criticism of the teacher manual?

• It is not available in print

• It lacks sufficient information

• It is too detailed

• It is too expensive