Homeschool Literature Programs

I LOVE Teaching Literature!

Not that it is always easy to teach, but there is nothing better than taking a trip down memory lane as you sift through all the great classic stories that have fascinated kids for generations.

Curriculum choices for homeschool literature, unfortunately, are few and far between, but don't let that deter you.

Figuring out a way to implement a home-made curriculum is so easy, just do the following steps:

Sift through reading lists to find age appropriate material

Find a good literature unit to go with your picks to save time with vocabulary and comprehension questions (Choose books you've read and loved to make things even easier)

Make a schedule of how long you would like this literature unit to last (look at the chapters and decide how many per week is realistic for your reader to get through)

Assign vocabulary prior to reading

Assign reading

Assign comprehension questions

Have them do a book report or poster presentation of the book

It is always a good idea when assigning reading books to keep their interests in mind. There is no point in assigning The Three Musketeers if they are only going to be turned off in the process. (I hated that book and I use it every time I need an example of forced reading.)

In 2007 I left behind Pathway Readers for Little Moe and we started with literature (6th grade) and I made doubly sure that every single book was geared towards boys, dogs, and wilderness.

I think reading is one of his favorite subjects now.

Of course your son might be interested in something completely different so don't just take my suggestions.

A great place to look for children's literature is over at Best Childrens Books where you will find a while slew of book reviews and tips about kids and reading.

Or you can check out the pages right here at The Simple Homeschool.

Either way, you're guaranteed to come up with some great ideas for your homeschool literature program.

If you need homeschool literature ideas don't forget to check out the reading lists.

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