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Writing/Composition

Adapted from The Virginia Homeschool Manual. Compiled by Vicki Bentley, Susan Brooks, Janice Campbell, and Rachel Ramey. Most of the subject-specific resources can be ordered from the major curriculum suppliers listed under "Homeschool Material Sources," but publisher websites are indicated where appropriate. Publisher websites often offer additional product information, articles, links to other sites, and free e-newsletters.

Comprehensive Composition by Kathryn Stout
Composition assignments for grades K-12.
www.designastudy.com

Institute for Excellence in Writing
Variety of language arts programs includes composition, spelling, poetry, and classic literature.
www.writing-edu.com

Stone Soup
A magazine for young writers and artists—a good opportunity for publication.
www.stonesoup.com

Understanding Writing
by Susan Bradrick
An excellent, one-volume writing program for all ages.

Wordsmith Apprentice, Wordsmith, and Wordsmith Craftsman
Creative writing for grades 4-12.
www.commonsensepress.com

Write Right!: A Desktop Digest of Punctuation, Grammar, and Style
by Jan Venolia

Writers’ Express
Write Source 2000
Writers, Inc.
Reference manuals for middle-grade, junior high, and high school students. Teacher guides available. Website offers writing samples and other helpful information. Company also has materials for younger and older students.
www.thewritesource.com

A Writer’s Reference by Diana Hacker

The Writing Company
Lesson plans, e-books, and information for writing and literature.
www.writingco.com

The Writing Conference
Provides writing/literature camp for kids grades 6-12 and an annual young writers’ contest.
www.writingconference.com

Writing in Narrative (WIN) published by Elijah Company
A simple, step-by-step tutorial on how to write a story.

Writing Strands by Dave Marks
An easy to use, award-winning writing program designed for homeschoolers.
www.writing-strands.com