WriteShop is a popular, incremental homeschool
writing program that teaches students to write with confidence and skill. Using
a clear step-by-step process, WriteShop curriculum builds strong writers
through prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing while reducing
writing anxiety.
The program offers three progressive levels designed to grow
with your child from early elementary through high school.
Key Curriculum Features:
Step-by-step
instruction in the full writing process
Strong
emphasis on creativity, sentence variety, style, and self-editing
Skill
builders, graphic organizers, checklists, and models
Flexible
scheduling with 2-week or 3-week lesson options
Engaging,
hands-on activities and extension ideas
Clear
teacher support with editing guidance and student samples
Program Levels:
WriteShop
Primary (K-3): Gentle, theme-based introduction to writing with
parent-guided lessons and colorful activities
WriteShop
Junior (3-6): Explores 10 different writing genres (mystery, science
fiction, narratives, reports, etc.) and introduces 5-paragraph essays
WriteShop
I & II (6-12): In-depth instruction focusing on sentence and
paragraph mastery before advancing to multi-paragraph essays and advanced
composition
Student
Worksheets/Workbooks: Consumable pages with skill builders, graphic
organizers, and writing assignments
Optional:
Fold-N-Go Grammar Pack and Time-Saver Pack
WriteShop stands out for its encouraging, structured
approach and excellent support for both parents and students. It is an
excellent choice for homeschool families who want a thorough, flexible writing
curriculum that produces clear, confident writers.
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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.
