Writing with Sharon Watson-Easy-to-use Homeschool Writing and Literature Curriculum

Navigation Menu

Unlocking the Secrets of Writing and Literature

Practical, easy-to-use writing and literature courses for homeschools, Christian schools, and co-ops by Sharon Watson

High-anxiety days need this remedy

High-anxiety days need this remedy

SHARON’S BLOG

So much anxiety about the future. Emotions running hot. Fearful thoughts about what lies ahead.

As I pondered these for our nation, the world, and my own life, I was troubled.

I recently heard a radio pastor mention that the Lord says one thing to us more than anything else:

Read More

3 Powerful Persuasion Strategies that Advertisers and Politicians Use

3 Powerful Persuasion Strategies that Advertisers and Politicians Use

SHARON’S BLOG

Do you ever wonder why some ads and political campaigns are so powerful? There’s a reason for that: They use certain strategies to move their viewers.

It’s important to learn these strategies so you can see when they are being used on you!

In this tutorial, you’ll learn three powerful tactics, read examples, and then write your own ad for a product or a politician.

This tutorial is geared for students in 7th – 12th grade.

Ready? Let’s do this . . .

Read More

5 Prompts on the Reformation

5 Prompts on the Reformation

SHARON’S BLOG

To say that the Protestant Reformation had a great effect on the world is a vast understatement. Kings, kingdoms, and even everyday people felt the sting—and the freedom—this new movement brought.

Your students will be writing opinions, stories, and more while exploring some of the issues and topics associated with the Reformation, no matter your religious persuasion.

If you’d like your students to learn more about Martin Luther in an interesting biography, check out When Lightning Struck by Danika Cooley of Thinking Kids Press.reformation-when-lightning-struck

These prompts are appropriate for students in 5th – 12th grade.

Let’s dig in . . .

.

Read More