Shurley English Homeschool Kit Level 1

Shurley English is a unique, highly structured grammar and writing program that uses oral recitation, scripted lessons, and consistent daily practice to help students master English language skills. Known for its “question and answer flow” method and memorable jingles, Shurley English is popular with homeschool families who want a systematic, low-prep approach to grammar and composition.

The program emphasizes oral learning, sentence analysis, vocabulary building, and structured writing practice. It is especially appealing to parents who want a classical-style, mastery-based English curriculum with built-in review and minimal teacher preparation. As of 2026, the previous audio CDs have been replaced with one year of online access to Jingles, Question & Answer Flows for Introductory Sentences, and Question & Answer Flows for Practice Sentences.

The access code is found inside the Teacher’s Edition cover. We do have some inventory with CDs as well, but supplies are limited. Renewal subscriptions are available from the publisher.

Key Curriculum Features:

• Jingles to help students memorize parts of speech and grammar rules
• Oral Question and Answer Flow for analyzing sentence structure
• Systematic grammar instruction with daily practice and review
• Structured writing lessons that teach specific forms (paragraphs, essays, narratives, persuasive writing, etc.)
• Integrated vocabulary, skill, and activity time
• Regular chapter tests and built-in review
• Strong emphasis on mastery through repetition and oral recitation

Program Components:

• Homeschool Kits: Include Teacher Manual, Student Workbook, and a 1-year subscription to all jingles and other audio content (internet required)
• Student Workbooks: Contain jingles, reference section, practice exercises, and tests (one per student, non-reproducible)
• Teacher’s Manual: Fully scripted lessons with answer keys and daily plans
• Optional Practice Booklets & CDs: For independent sentence classification practice
• Literature Selections (Levels 7–8): Booklet with reading passages and discussion questions

Additional Options:

• Jingle CDs and Jingle Time Coloring Books for levels K-3
• Test Workbooks for levels 7–8
• Vocabulary Madness workbooks

The Shurley English curriculum stands out for its scripted, step-by-step lessons, heavy use of oral learning, and thorough grammar mastery. It works especially well for families seeking a structured English program with clear daily routines and built-in review from elementary through middle school. Please note that if you do prefer the audio CD, we do have some inventory remaining with CDs instead of the audio subscription, but when these are gone, they will no longer be available. 

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