Essentials in Writing Program Overview

Celeste, a homeschooling mom, discusses the Essentials in Writing program used for her three boys in grades four, six, and eight. She compares the first and second editions of the curriculum, highlighting differences in grammar and composition focus. The video provides a detailed look at the curriculum structure, lesson plans, and examples of writing assignments for each grade level. Celeste also shares her approach to supplementing grammar and rotating curriculums to avoid repetition. The video concludes with an invitation for viewers to share their favorite writing curriculums.

What is Celeste's role in the video?

• A student

• A homeschooling mom

• A teacher at a public school

• A curriculum developer

Which grades are Celeste's children in?

• First, second, and third

• Tenth, eighth, and sixth

• Eighth, sixth, and fourth

• Ninth, seventh, and fifth

What is the main focus of the Essentials in Writing program?

• Mathematics

• History

• Science

• Composition

How is the Essentials in Writing program structured?

• By age group

• By grade level

• By subject

• By difficulty

What type of essay is focused on in the eighth-grade level?

• Expository essay

• Persuasive essay

• Descriptive essay

• Narrative essay

How many lessons are there in the eighth-grade curriculum?

• 100 lessons

• 50 lessons

• 64 lessons

• 78 lessons

What is a key difference between the first and second editions of the program?

• The inclusion of science topics

• The amount of grammar content

• The focus on mathematics

• The length of the lessons

What is the duration of the eighth-grade program?

• 40 weeks

• 36 weeks

• 30 weeks

• 20 weeks

What is the first step in the persuasive essay lesson?

• Revising the essay

• Reading an example

• Brainstorming ideas

• Writing the final draft

What is included in the sixth-grade curriculum that is not in the eighth-grade?

• Extra science topics

• Additional math content

• More video lessons

• A separate teacher handbook