Distance Learning Courses | Grades 6–8

English 7: Writing & Grammar 7 / Explorations in Literature

Course Description—Writing & Grammar (first semseter)

The grammar unit focuses on the eight parts of speech. It includes an emphasis on correct grammatical usage. Students also review reference material such as spelling hints, dictionary usage, library usage, study skills, and composition skills.

Recommended Viewing Schedule

five 30-minute lessons per week for one semester; 82 lessons total

Course Description—Explorations in Literature (second semester)

The literature unit establishes a biblical perspective on six unit themes—courage, nature and man, generosity, our land, humility, and family. These literary selections are geared to help the student progress from reading for pleasure to reading for wisdom.

Recommended Viewing Schedule

five 30-minute lessons per week for one semester; 83 lessons total

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Other Seventh Grade Classes

Bible 7 | World Studies | Fundamentals of Math | Life Science

Student Texts

cover image of Writing and Grammar Student text The student worktext presents clear instruction and offers plenty of practice in writing and grammar, including an overview of the Writing Process and many focused writing activities. Teach all eight parts of speech, the five basic sentence patterns, usage concepts such as subject-verb agreement and clear pronoun reference, and mechanics. Introduce adjective clauses and complex sentences. Reference chapters include dictionary skills, library skills, study skills, and an overview of the Writing Process. Writing projects include a biographical sketch, an in-class essay, a letter to the editor, a book report, and poetry.
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cover image of Explorations in Literature Student text The student text includes a brief introduction for each selection, reading-check questions, and short biographical sketches about the authors. This introduction to literature includes selections on the themes of courage, nature and man, generosity, our land, humility, and family.
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Items in the DVD Grade Kit* | Items in the DVD Subject Kit | Items in the Hard Drive Grade Kit | Items in the Online Grade Kit* | Items in the Online Subject Kit

* DVD and Onlinegrade kits include a optional Bible and foreign language elective.

Writing & Grammar 7 Textbook Resources

Meet the Instructor

Mrs. Sherri Vick, BS

Mrs. Sherri VickSherri Vick previously taught various elementary and junior high grades. "I like to look at the picture as a whole—to relate one subject to another so that the child can see how God’s plan fits together. I want the child to want to learn, so the lessons have to be fun. Hands-on is the best way, so I don’t want the student to just watch, but participate too! One of my goals is that, after watching the lessons, your child will continue in the things he has learned and develop lifelong learning skills that he can use both now and in the future."