Features
- PDF Curriculum: Immediately available, downloadable, printable*
- Credits: Fulfills the writing requirement for one high school ELA credit
- See explanation of ELA credit HERE.
Includes each of these guides (also sold separately):
- ISBN 978-1-967468-27-0
High School Writing Bundle 2: Intermediate Guide to High School Writing helps your teen grow into a more confident writer with no-busywork lessons in essays, research papers, poetry, and short stories!
Ready to move your teen beyond the basics but not sure what curriculum to choose next? 7Sisters makes it easier with step-by-step, day-by-day lessons that build writing skills and confidence without overwhelming your student—or adding busywork to your homeschool day.
This full-year, downloadable PDF writing curriculum is ideal for 10th graders and other high school students who have some writing experience but need more practice and encouragement.
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Take a Look at Each Writing Guide
Intermediate Guide to High School Poetry Writing helps your homeschool teen explore poetry, stretch their creativity, and have fun with words—all without busywork!
Has your teen dabbled in poetry and would enjoy learning more? This friendly, easy-to-follow curriculum makes poetry approachable, even if you’re not a poetry expert yourself! Your teen will build confidence, discover new ways to express ideas, and develop valuable communication skills along the way.
This 45-page downloadable PDF workbook is designed for six weeks of learning. Your student can work independently or alongside other homeschoolers in a co-op, making it easy to fit into your homeschool day.
Topics include:
- Introduction to poetry
- Idioms and Tom Swifts
- Shape poems and haiku
- Stanzas and basic rhyme patterns
- Basic meter and free verse
Give your teen a chance to discover the fun of poetry and grow in creative word power with this approachable, no-busywork high school poetry writing curriculum!
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Intermediate Guide to High School Essay Writing helps your homeschool teen become a more confident, capable essay writer—with no busywork!
Does your teen have some essay-writing experience but still need help organizing ideas, developing strong arguments, and polishing a finished essay? Marilyn Groop’s friendly, step-by-step approach makes the process manageable, even for reluctant writers who struggle with what to write!
This 10-week downloadable PDF curriculum builds on basic essay-writing skills and helps teens prepare for college writing, entrance exams, and life beyond high school. It’s easy to use for independent study or homeschool co-ops, so your teen can work at their own pace while you enjoy a little less hands-on teaching!
Topics include:
- Persuasive essays
- Compare/contrast essays
- Literary analysis
- Editorials and letters to the editor
- SAT essays
The guide also includes sample grading rubrics and editing checklists to help students strengthen their writing and learn to revise their own work.
Give your teen the practical skills and confidence to write clear, cohesive, persuasive essays with this easy-to-use high school writing curriculum!
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Intermediate Guide to High School Short Story Writing: Tall Tales helps homeschool teens stretch their creativity and have fun with writing—without busywork!
Is your teen ready to move beyond the basics and try something more creative? Vicki Tillman’s friendly, step-by-step lessons help students develop characters, build a storyline, and bring their tall tales to life. Even reluctant writers can discover the fun of creative writing and gain confidence along the way!
This four-week, 26-page downloadable PDF writing guide is ideal for teens with some writing experience, as well as experienced writers who need a little inspiration. Designed for independent study or homeschool co-ops, it’s easy to fit into your homeschool day.
Topics include:
- Character development
- Basic storyline development
- Writing dialogue using dialect
- Editing and grading rubric
Help your teen develop creative writing skills, discover the joy of storytelling, and become a more engaging writer with this easy-to-use high school short story writing curriculum!
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MLA-Style Research Paper Guide helps your homeschool teen tackle research papers with confidence — and without busywork!
Not sure how to guide your teen through the research paper process? Allison Thorp’s friendly, easy-to-follow lessons break the work into manageable steps, from choosing a topic to completing a polished paper with proper MLA citations and a Works Cited page. You’ll have a clear roadmap to follow without having to figure out how to teach research writing yourself!
This 38-page downloadable PDF research paper curriculum is adaptable for grades 7–12 and papers of various lengths. It works well for independent study or homeschool co-ops, helping even reluctant writers move from “I don’t know what to write!” to a finished paper.
Included in the guide:
- Helpful teacher tips
- Suggested schedules
- Sample papers and examples
- Sample grading rubric
Give your homeschooler the practical skills and confidence to organize ideas, conduct research, cite sources, and write a successful research paper—all while preparing for college-level writing!
Learn more about Writing in High School at these 7Sisters blogs and podcasts:
Short Story Writing – Don’t Miss the Fun!
How and Why to Teach Short Story Writing in Homeschool Co-Op
How to Choose a Topic for Your High School MLA Research Paper
Reluctant Writers and Research Papers
Grading Writing in Homeschool High School
Developing Confidence for College-Prep Writing
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Hear What Families Are Saying
The product we have used the most at our house is the “intermediate guide to high school essay writing.” We have been homeschooling for 12 years. My daughter is a graduating senior who is dyslexic and dysgraphic so she finds essays very intimidating. We have struggled to find the balance between instruction that will prepare her for college and instruction that meets her where her ability level is. We have found your high school essay writing guide fits the bill for her. The assignments are broken down into easy to understand pieces and we can go as slowly or as quickly as she feels comfortable with. Also the fact that it is mostly independent work for her makes her happy because she wants less and less “mom input.” Writing has always been difficult for me to teach. – A.V.
7Sisters Educational Philosophy and Curriculum:
7Sisters curriculum is unique! It’s a no-busywork curriculum, adaptable to varying levels of academic rigor. Following guidelines in the curriculum, teens complete coursework that is personally meaningful to their interests, needs, and goals. Read more about the 7Sisters educational philosophy!
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