Composition and Creative Writing Curriculum Index

A wealth of home school curriculum exists for composition and creative writing. The following choices were made because they are favorites among homeschooling families and because they work.

If you are wondering if your child can write, then ask yourself: Can my child tell me a coherent story, or verbalize what we just studied? If so, the writing "problem" may actually be a logistical problem--not being able to compose and remember it long enough to write it, spell it, and punctuate it. I suggest getting an inexpensive tape recorder to tape the student as he dictates/tells his "writing" to you. Later he can listen to what he said and write it on paper.

Homeschool Composition and Creative Writing Curriculum

Writing with Ease New from author Susan Wise Bauer for grades 1 and 2.

Easy Writing Write better sentences

Writing Step by Step Pre-writing and paragraph writing

Wordsmith Series (Common Sense Press)
     Wordsmith Apprentice  Grades 4-6
     Wordsmith Grades 7-9
     Wordsmith Craftsman 10th grade and up

Jump In A Workbook for Reluctant and Eager Writers  For middle school students and high school students who need help in writing.

Story Starters Creative Writing Curriculum Loads of story ideas with the author's collection of old fashioned pictures to match. Grades 4-8

Format Writing Teach expository writing: Paragraphs, essays, and research papers.

Writing for 100 Days Composition lessons for grades 6 and up.
     Fairview's Guide to Composition and Essay For grades 9 and up

Writing Strands Creative writing program from National Writing Institute Levels through high school based on ability.

Research in Increments Write a research paper

Word Artist (Poetry) Study and compose poetry

Writing Resources

The Elements of Style (illustrated)

English Handbook

Writer's Toolbox

Writing Skills Flippers

Quick Flips  Ideas for Writing Domains Handy chart for creative writing ideas.

Quick Flips  References for the Six Traits of Writing