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.
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 Instructional CD
with jingles
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
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.
Browse all Shurley English levels, kits, and
supplemental materials below!
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
