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PDF Curriculum: Immediately available, downloadable, printable*
Credits: Fulfills the writing requirement for one high school ELA credit
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Includes each of these guides (also sold separately):

Prepare your homeschool senior for college and real life with 7Sisters’ High School Guide to Senior Year Writing!

This PDF downloadable, no-busywork writing bundle includes four purposeful writing guides that build practical skills, prepare students for college, and even create a family keepsake.

High School Guide to Professional Writing: 11 practical writing projects your teen will actually use in everyday life!
Chicago-Style Research Paper Writing Guide: A user-friendly introduction to Chicago-style research paper writing, a format used by many colleges.
Guide to Writing a College Application Essay: Helps your teen prepare to write one of the most important essays of their high school years!
High School Guide to Creative Chronicling: A meaningful creative writing project that becomes a treasured family heirloom.

This senior year writing curriculum assumes your student has some writing proficiency. If your teen needs more writing support, consider choosing the level that best fits their skills: Introductory, Intermediate, or Advanced Writing.

You can schedule the four writing guides in any order that works for your homeschool, giving your senior flexibility while making the most of those final high school months!

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Take a Look at Each Writing Guide

High School Guide to Professional Writing

is a practical, no-busywork, PDF downloadable writing curriculum for homeschool seniors and other experienced high school writers. In just 13 weeks, your teen will learn 11 types of professional writing skills they can actually use in the workplace, college, and everyday life after graduation!

With step-by-step lessons and a friendly, conversational tone, this high school writing guide makes learning useful writing skills approachable and relevant. No busywork here—just real-world writing practice that prepares your teen for life beyond high school.

Business Letters
Letters of Complaint
Organizational Newsletters (2 weeks recommended)
Meeting Minutes
Advertising Copy and Press Releases
Product Reviews
Book Reviews
How-To Instructions
Professional Bios
Expository Speeches (2 weeks recommended)
Project Proposals and Abstracts

Homeschool parent bonus: Grading rubrics are included for every assignment, making it easier to evaluate your teen’s work without having to create your own!

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Chicago-Style Research Paper Writing Guide

helps your homeschool high school student master Chicago-style research paper writing, a format used on many college campuses. This 5-week, no-busywork curriculum provides friendly, step-by-step instructions that guides your teen from choosing a topic to completing a polished research paper.

Designed for students with some previous research paper experience, this self-guided high school writing curriculum makes the process manageable without requiring you to teach every step. A grading rubric is included, too!

What is Chicago style? Developed by the University of Chicago Press, Chicago style is a long-established research and citation format with several variations. This guide teaches the Chicago Style Notes-Bibliography (NB) format, helping prepare your homeschooler for college-level research and writing.

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Guide to Writing a College Application Essay

helps your homeschool high school junior or senior write a clear, compelling college admissions essay that gets positive attention from college admissions offices. This 10-page downloadable e-text offers friendly, conversational instruction to build confidence and make this important writing task less intimidating.

With helpful examples and no-busywork guidance, your teen will learn:

Why the college application essay matters
What to expect from typical college essay prompts
What essential elements to include
Common college essay mistakes and how to avoid them

Give your homeschooler practical guidance and the confidence to write a college application essay that makes a strong impression!

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High School Guide to Creative Chronicling

is a unique senior year writing curriculum that combines creative writing, project planning, photography, and computer skills to create a beautiful keepsake book of lasting memories!

Looking for a meaningful homeschool senior year writing project or an engaging assignment for a creative teen? This 38-page downloadable PDF guide takes high school students beyond traditional essays and research papers. Your teen will learn to capture special memories through short-story writing, photography, photo editing, and creative book design.

Designed for experienced high school writers, this hands-on project blends academic writing with real-world skills. Your student will work through a step-by-step process to:

Choose a purpose and theme for the chronicle
Decide how many stories to include
Plan individual or group collaboration
Create a timeline and manage deadlines
Delegate responsibilities when working with others
Design the book’s visual appearance
Edit photos, graphics, and text for a polished look
Choose printing and binding options for a professional presentation

The result? A meaningful writing project that develops practical skills while creating a treasured family keepsake your student can enjoy for years to come!

Learn more about Writing in High School at these 7Sisters blogs and podcasts:

Writing Happens – Make It Useful: Professional Writing Skills

Senior Year Creative Writing Project: Creative Chronicling

What are Chicago-Style Research Papers and Why Should Your Teen Write One?

3 Ways to Use 7Sisters College Application Writing Guide

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