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BookShark Virtual Level I History & Literature Seat offers the virtual history course for Level I (Ages 13-15) without the physical Instructor Guides and books. This is ideal for those who already have Level I IG's and its books and are wanting to use it again for another child. Contains course (seat) for History and Literature. Please note your student will need all the literature (books) used throughout the year. If you need to purchase the required literature, you may be interested in our History & Literature Package (link here). Virtual Seat includes 1 student + 1 teacher account.

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Discover the rich treasures of American History and literature with this comprehensive homeschool curriculum. Engage your children in a thrilling journey through the history of the United States, from pre-Columbus civilizations to modern times. This history and literature curriculum offers daily plans and complete materials, making it easy for you to teach with confidence and for your children to learn deeply.

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Explore the Story of America

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Guide your children through key events, people, and debates that have shaped the United States. This curriculum helps students:

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Examine the lives of patriots who fought for freedom and justice.
Evaluate America’s missteps with an open, critical eye.
Study historical figures like Sacajawea, Benedict Arnold, and key Founding Fathers.
Understand the struggles of ordinary Americans who changed history, like those involved in the Montgomery Bus Boycott and Japanese-American families in WWII internment camps.

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Go Deeper into American History

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This curriculum provides a deeper dive into the complex fabric of American society. Students will explore:

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The empires that existed before Columbus.
The events that led to Benedict Arnold’s betrayal.
The founding of the United States, including the creation of the Constitution.
Exploring the lives of former slaves, Civil War teenagers, miners, and immigrants.
Fascinating periods such as the Gold Rush, the Great Depression, and the struggles for civil rights.

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By moving chronologically, your students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how American history unfolded, with rich detail beyond just historical highlights.

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What’s Included in the Package

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This American History and Literature Curriculum includes everything you need for a complete homeschool year:

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Parent & Student Guides: A 36-week, 4-day schedule that’s designed to save you time for co-ops, music lessons, sports, and more. It includes map answer keys, discussion questions, answers, and helpful background notes.
Literature & Language Arts: In-depth, classic books such as To Kill a Mockingbird, The Call of the Wild, and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. These literary works are integrated with history lessons to enhance vocabulary, critical thinking, and writing skills.
Language Arts Program: Develop your child's writing abilities, literary analysis, and creative expression through the language arts curriculum that complements the literature reading.

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Optional Virtual Learning Platform

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The Virtual Learning Platform offers an optional online component, allowing students to:

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Access reading schedules, assessments, and get instant auto-grading results.
Allow parents to track progress, customize assessments, and message students directly via computer or mobile device.

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Important: Virtual courses must be started within 6 months of purchase and must be completed within 12 months from the start date.

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History & Geography Foundations

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The history portion of the curriculum is based on the award-winning series A History of US by Joy Hakim. The series, alongside other essential books like Before Columbus, Freedom Walkers, and Sacajawea, offers an engaging and well-rounded study of American history. Supplementary notes in the Student and Parent Guides provide additional context and insights to balance out key points from the books.

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Required Resources for Homeschool Success

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To enhance your child’s learning experience, the following resources are included:

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Timeline Book: Allows students to visually map the progression of American history.
Markable Map: For marking important geography points related to historical events.
Binder: To organize the Instructor’s Guides and keep everything in one place for easy reference.

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Why Choose This Homeschool Curriculum?

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With this American History and Literature curriculum, your children will gain a thorough understanding of American history through literature, analysis, and hands-on learning. The engaging books, discussion questions, and writing exercises help build not only historical knowledge but also critical thinking and communication skills. Whether you are new to homeschooling or looking to expand your child’s education, this history and literature curriculum offers everything you need for a successful homeschool year.

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Literature & Language Arts I is a comprehensive homeschool curriculum that combines the study of classic American literature with essential language arts skills. This package is designed to engage students with timeless literary works while fostering critical thinking, creative writing, and strong vocabulary development.

Customized Homeschool Package

You can easily customize your Literature & Language Arts I homeschool curriculum by using the Customize tab. The program also offers a Virtual option for enhanced learning flexibility and access to online tools.

Features of the Literature & Language Arts Curriculum I Package:

Separate Parent & Student Guides - The guides mirror each other exactly, with the Parent Guide offering additional notes and answers to student assignments.
36-Week, 4-Day Schedule - The literature and language arts curriculum is designed to save one day per week for co-ops, sports, music lessons, or other extracurricular activities.
Discussion Questions & Answers - Engaging questions and answers to deepen your student’s understanding of the literature.
Background Notes - Provides helpful context for each literary piece to enrich the learning experience.
Self-Directed Study - The format allows students to independently manage their studies, with the Parent Guide helping to guide their learning without the need to read all the books yourself.

Virtual Learning Option

The Literature & Language Arts Curriculum I Package also offers an optional virtual platform that gives students access to their reading schedules, assessments, and instant auto-grading results. Parents can easily track and review student work, customize assessments, and communicate directly with students from any computer or mobile device.

If purchased between April and June, virtual access can begin as early as July 1st, giving you flexibility in when to start the course. Please note, virtual courses must begin within 6 months of purchase and can be completed within 12 months from the start date.

Engaging American Historical Literature

With this Literature & Language Arts curriculum, students will explore iconic American literature, including classics like To Kill a Mockingbird, The Call of the Wild, and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. These novels will not only enhance their reading comprehension and writing abilities but also cultivate cultural literacy and a deeper understanding of American history and society.

Language Arts Skills Development

The language arts portion of the program complements the literature, offering a complete writing curriculum that develops students' skills in:

Critical thinking
Literary analysis
Creative writing
Narrative, argumentative, expository, persuasive, and descriptive writing

In addition, the course includes a 4-week research project and various reporting assignments similar to periodicals. Each writing assignment is followed by evaluation questions to help parents assess the quality of student work.

Optional Supplement

The Wordly Wise 3000, Book 8 & Teacher's Key is an optional supplement that is scheduled in the guide for your convenience. While it is not required, it can be added to your curriculum using the Customize Tab.

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