Writing Lessons from My Father’s World is a gentle, mastery-based writing program adapted from the popular Writing Strands series by David Marks. Designed to teach students how to write clearly and effectively, the program helps children develop strong writing skills that can be applied to any type of writing.
Lessons are written directly to the student in a conversational, sometimes humorous tone, making them engaging and easy to follow. The teaching parent reads through each lesson with the student before independent work begins.
Key Curriculum Features:
- Step-by-step instruction in sentence and paragraph construction
- Development of multiple writing forms including letters, stories, descriptive, expository, and narrative writing
- Focus on voice, foreshadowing, and other writing techniques
- Clear skill progression with mastery-based approach
- 15–18 multi-lesson units per book (two lessons per week for a full year)
- Built-in writing guidelines, spelling tips, and a skills mastery chart
Program Components:
- Student Worktexts: Two non-reproducible books containing all instruction, examples, and space for student writing
- Parent involvement is required for discussion and guidance, especially at the beginning of each lesson
Writing Lessons is an excellent choice for homeschool families seeking a practical, straightforward writing curriculum that builds real writing confidence and competence. Students new to the program should begin with Part 1 regardless of grade level.
Find Writing Lessons parts 1 and 2 below!