English
All Grades
Below is more information about the elementary, junior high, and high school grade level courses available. Information for each course will include suggested grade levels, cost, description, and a listing of the materials used. Linked course names will take you to a “look inside” of the primary text.
#42420 English 2: Writing and Grammar
Suggested Grade Level:
2nd
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course combines grammar and writing (in alternating chapters) to teach students both the mechanics and the use of English. Grammar topics emphasize nouns, action verbs, pronouns, adjectives, and study and reference skills; while the writing exercises focus on the basics of how to write sentences, poetry, a personal story, friendly letter, and more.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – English 2: Writing and Grammar, 3rd edition | ©2017 Bob Jones University Press | 387 pages
• Teacher’s Manual – ©2019 Christian Liberty Press | 65 pages
#42430 English 3: Writing and Grammar
Suggested Grade Level:
3rd
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course combines grammar and writing to teach students both the mechanics and the use of English. Chapters range from learning about sentences and the parts of speech to writing poems, instructions for a game, book reviews, persuasive essays, friendly letters, and research reports.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – English 3: Writing and Grammar, 3rd edition | ©2021 Bob Jones University Press | 386 pages
• Teacher’s Manual – ©2021 Christian Liberty Press | 60 pages
• Test Packet – ©2021 Christian Liberty Press | 14 tests
#40235 Language 3
Suggested Grade Level:
3rd
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course focuses on writing complete sentences; learning basic grammar (e.g., punctuation, parts of speech, synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms); writing creatively; and using a dictionary.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – Writing and Grammar Work-text Language 3, 5th edition | ©2018 Abeka Book Publishers | 201 pages
• Answer Key – ©2020 Christian Liberty Press | 77 pages
• Test Packet – ©2020 Christian Liberty Press | 15 tests
#42440 English 4: Writing and Grammar
Suggested Grade Level:
4th
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course combines grammar and writing to teach students both the mechanics and the use of English. Grammar topics include a study of sentences with some diagramming, nouns, verbs, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, and study and research skills. Writing topics use the five-step writing process and include: acrostic poems, book reviews, story writing, tall tales, compare-contrast essays, and research reports.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – English 4: Writing and Grammar, 3rd edition | ©2022 Bob Jones University Press | 390 pages
• Teacher’s Manual – ©2022 Christian Liberty Press | 65 pages
• Test Packet – ©2022 Christian Liberty Press | 14 tests
#42350 English 5: Writing and Grammar
Suggested Grade Level:
5th
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course combines grammar and writing (in alternating chapters) to teach students both the mechanics and the use of English. Grammar topics include a study of sentences with some diagramming, nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and references skills. Writing topics use the five-step writing process and include: comparative-contrast essays, persuasive business letters, diamantes, sense poems, personal narratives, book reviews, research reports, and more.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – English 5: Writing and Grammar, 2nd edition | ©2010 Bob Jones University Press | 380 pages
• Teacher’s Manual – ©2007 Christian Liberty Press | 63 pages
• Test Packet – ©2007 Christian Liberty Press | 16 tests
#40350 God's Gift of Language B
Suggested Grade Level:
5th
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course continues the study of the parts of speech, capitalization, word choice, and punctuation. It also expands a student’s exposure to writing through writing different types of sentences, letters, paragraphs, outlines, and book reports. In addition, students are taught how to use a dictionary, thesaurus, and encyclopedia. Sentence diagramming is included.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – God’s Gift of Language B, 3rd edition | ©2009 Abeka Book Publishers | 316 pages
• Answer Key – ©2010 Christian Liberty Press | 130 pages
• Test Packet – ©2009 Christian Liberty Press | 14 tests
#42360 English 6: Writing and Grammar
Suggested Grade Level:
6th
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course combines grammar and writing (in alternating chapters) to teach students both the mechanics and the use of English. Grammar topics include a study of sentences with some diagramming, nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and references skills. Writing topics will teach students to write personal narratives, newspaper editorials, instructions, research reports, historical fiction, compare-contrast essays, limericks, free verse, and cover letters.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – English 6: Writing and Grammar, 2nd edition | ©2012 Bob Jones University Press | 388 pages
• Teacher’s Manual – ©2007 Christian Liberty Press | 67 pages
• Test Packet – ©2007 Christian Liberty Press | 16 tests
#40360 God's Gift of Language C
Suggested Grade Level:
6th
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course continues the student’s review of the parts of speech, capitalization, and punctuation, as well as the use of sentence diagramming. It also furthers study of the writing process by teaching the student about different types of sentences and the process of writing a research report. A student writer’s handbook is featured at the back of the text.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – God’s Gift of Language C, 3rd edition | ©2010 Abeka Book Publishers | 300 pages
• Answer Key – ©2010 Christian Liberty Press | 111 pages
• Test Packet – ©2010 Christian Liberty Press | 12 tests
#49615 Applications of Grammar 1
Suggested Grade Level:
7th
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course lays a foundation for effective communication with the English language. Students will learn the basics of English grammar, including the definition and usage of the eight parts of speech. In addition, students will examine how these parts are to be properly used in phrases, clauses, and sentences. Correct sentence structure, diagramming, pronoun usage, and forming good paragraphs are also emphasized.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – Applications of Grammar Book 1: Basics for Communicating Effectively | ©1996 (rev ed) Christian Liberty Press | 262 pages
• Answer Key – ©1996 Christian Liberty Press | 71 pages
• Test Packet – ©2009 Christian Liberty Press | 18 tests
#40175 Grammar and Composition I
Suggested Grade Level:
7th
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course will help students to master and apply proper grammar mechanics by focusing on punctuation, capitalization, and verb usage. Diagramming, research skills, and an in depth study of the eight parts of speech are also included. A convenient end-of-book handbook of all grammar rules learned throughout the course is included at the end of the text.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – Grammar and Composition I Work-text, 6th edition | ©2017 Abeka Book Publishers | 327 pages
• Teacher Key – Grammar and Composition I Work-text Teacher Key, 6th edition | ©2017 Abeka Book Publishers | 359 pages
• Test Packet – ©2019 Christian Liberty Press | 12 tests
#49625 Applications of Grammar 2
Suggested Grade Level:
8th - 10th
Academic Credit:
0.5 (if assigned at the high school level)
Additional Course Charge:
None
Prerequisites:
None
Description:
This course focuses on reviewing the basics of English grammar. Topics include parts of speech, vocabulary building, diagramming and writing sentences, verb conjugation, subject-verb agreement, using phrases and clauses properly, and the basics of good composition.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – Applications of Grammar Book 2: Structure for Communicating Effectively | ©1996 (rev ed) Christian Liberty Press | 256 pages
• Answer Key – ©1996 Christian Liberty Press | 43 pages
• Test Packet – ©2009 Christian Liberty Press | 12 tests
#40185 Grammar and Composition 2
Suggested Grade Level:
8th - 10th
Academic Credit:
0.5 (if assigned at the high school level)
Additional Course Charge:
None
Prerequisites:
None
Description:
This course offers a study of English grammar and usage with emphasis on written communication skills. Grammar and usage topics include capitalization, punctuation, sentence structure and diagramming, verbs, nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections. Composition topics include manuscript form; the writing process; using a library; making an outline; constructing paragraphs; writing summaries, book reports, descriptions, and research papers; and improving writing style.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – Grammar and Composition II Worktext, 6th edition | ©2009 Abeka Book Publishers | 396 pages
• Teacher Key – Grammar and Composition II Worktext Teacher Key, 6th edition | ©2009 Abeka Book Publishers | 411 pages
• Practice Tests – Grammar and Composition II Student Quizzes/Tests, 6th edition | ©2009 Abeka Book Publishers | 22 quizzes & 12 tests
• CLASS Test Packet – ©2020 Christian Liberty Press | 11 tests
#49635 Applications of Grammar 3
Suggested Grade Level:
9th - 11th
Academic Credit:
0.5
Additional Course Charge:
None
Prerequisites:
None
Description:
In this course, the student will study parts of speech, writing mechanics and style, sentence structure, and clause types. In addition, the student will begin to learn how to apply these elements by composing short stories and essays of various types. This course also introduces the student to the basics of developing a writing style, as well as to journalistic and figurative writing.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – Applications of Grammar Book 3: Analysis of Effective Communication | ©1998 (rev ed) Christian Liberty Press | 317 pages
• Answer Key – ©1998 Christian Liberty Press | 59 pages
• Test Packet – ©2009 Christian Liberty Press | 10 tests
#40290 Grammar and Composition 3
Suggested Grade Level:
9th - 11th
Academic Credit:
0.5
Additional Course Charge:
None
Prerequisites:
None
Description:
This course offers a study of English grammar and usage with emphasis on written communication skills. Grammar and usage topics include capitalization, punctuation, sentence structure and diagramming, verbs, nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections. Composition topics include manuscript form; the writing process; library research; making an outline; constructing paragraphs; expository writing; improving writing style; and writing précis, book reports, letters, and character and type sketches.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – Grammar and Composition III Worktext, 5th edition | ©2010 Abeka Book Publishers | 435 pages
• Teacher Key – Grammar and Composition III Worktext Teacher Key, 5th edition | ©2010 Abeka Book Publishers | 466 pages
• Test Packet – Grammar and Composition III Student Quizzes/Tests, 5th edition | ©2010 Abeka Book Publishers | 29 quizzes & 12 tests
#49130 Jensen's Grammar
Suggested Grade Level:
9th - 11th
Academic Credit:
0.5
Additional Course Charge:
None
Prerequisites:
None
Description:
This course offers a study of grammar usage and structure in 75 lessons with a focus on good sentence composition. Course includes 15 in-book tests.
Course Materials:
• Workbook 1 – Jensen’s Grammar, Part 1, 4th edition | ©2000 Wordsmiths | 79 pages
• Workbook 2 – Jensen’s Grammar, Part 2, 3rd edition | ©1998 Wordsmiths | 79 pages
• Workbook 3 – Jensen’s Grammar, Part 3, 4th edition | ©1999 Wordsmiths | 79 pages
#49740 Applications of Grammar 4
Suggested Grade Level:
10th - 12th
Academic Credit:
0.5
Additional Course Charge:
None
Prerequisites:
None
Description:
This course is designed as a review of the basic elements of effective writing and a reinforcement of the fundamentals of grammar. This course is essentially divided in two parts—composition and grammar. The first part emphasizes the thinking process and develops a sound writing strategy. These basic elements of effective writing are then applied to writing an essay, a research paper, and an article of opinion. The second part focuses on grammar, highlighting various grammatical issues that are challenging or prone to error.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – Applications of Grammar Book 4: Principles of Effective Communication | ©2018 (updated ed) Christian Liberty Press | 276 pages
• Teacher’s Manual – ©2018 Christian Liberty Press | 60 pages
• Test Packet – ©2018 Christian Liberty Press | 15 tests
#40195 Grammar and Composition 4
Suggested Grade Level:
10th - 12th
Academic Credit:
0.5
Additional Course Charge:
None
Prerequisites:
None
Description:
This course offers a study of English grammar and usage with emphasis on written communication skills. Grammar and usage topics include capitalization, punctuation, sentence structure and diagramming, verbs, nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections. Composition topics include manuscript form; the writing process; using a dictionary; usage and diction; library research; making an outline; expository writing; improving writing style; and writing paragraphs, critical book reviews, précis, research papers, and character and type sketches.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – Grammar and Composition IV Worktext, 4th edition | ©2011 Abeka Book Publishers | 424 pages
• Teacher Key – Grammar and Composition IV Worktext Teacher Key, 4th edition | ©2011 Abeka Book Publishers | 447 pages
• Test Packet – Grammar and Composition IV Student Quizzes/Tests, 4th edition | ©2011 Abeka Book Publishers | 20 quizzes & 12 tests
#49650 Applications of Grammar 5
Suggested Grade Level:
11th - 12th
Academic Credit:
0.5
Additional Course Charge:
None
Prerequisites:
None
Description:
This course emphasizes the advanced principles of grammar and creative writing as well as vocabulary and spelling development. Students will study compound, concrete, abstract, and collective nouns; subject-verb agreement; transitive and intransitive verbs; subordinating conjunctions; adverbial, adjective, and elliptical clauses; appositives; and tense, voice, and mood of verbs. Student will then apply these concepts in the composition of various types of paragraphs and a research paper.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – Applications of Grammar Book 5: Developing Communication Skills | ©1994 Christian Liberty Press | 127 pages
• Teacher’s Manual – ©1994 Christian Liberty Press | 101 pages
• Test Packet – ©2009 Christian Liberty Press | 8 tests
#49660 Applications of Grammar 6
Suggested Grade Level:
12th
Academic Credit:
0.5
Additional Course Charge:
None
Prerequisites:
None
Description:
This course provides continued training in the advanced principles of grammar, punctuation, and composition, in addition to vocabulary and spelling development. Students will study participial phrases; gerunds; infinitives; various types of clauses; compound sentences; conjunctive adverbs; reflexive, intensive, and indefinite pronouns; grammatical agreement; voice, tense, mood, and conjugation of verbs; and figurative language. Composition projects teach students how to write narrative, descriptive, and argumentative paragraphs, and how to outline and write an essay.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – Applications of Grammar Book 6: Mastering Communication Skills | ©1995 Christian Liberty Press | 211 pages
• Teacher’s Manual – ©1995 Christian Liberty Press | 163 pages
• Test Packet – ©2009 Christian Liberty Press | 16 tests
#20390 Of People Literature
Suggested Grade Level:
7th
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course provides a thematic study of classic literature, primarily written by English and American authors. The selections of fiction and non-fiction short stories, biographies, and poems are arranged in units by themes such as Families and Friends, Explorers, Patriots, Men and Women of Faith, Artists and Musicians, Sportsmen, and Legendary Heroes. Featured authors include Dickinson, Kipling, Bunyan, Whittier, Dickens, Wilder, Longfellow, and O. Henry. Famous people and legends highlighted in the stories include William Tell, Casey Jones, Paul Revere, Clara Barton, Daniel Boone, Columbus, Thomas Edison, Johnny Appleseed, Florence Nightingale, Sherlock Holmes, and King Arthur.
Course Materials:
• Textbook – Of People Literature, 5th edition | ©2017 Abeka Book Publishers | 384 pages
• Answer Key – ©2018 Christian Liberty Press | 29 pages
• Test Packet – ©2018 Christian Liberty Press | 8 tests
#20395 Of Places Literature
Suggested Grade Level:
8th
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course provides a thematic study of classic literature, primarily written by English and American authors. The selections of fiction and non-fiction stories and poetry are arranged in units by settings. Locations highlighted include At Home, At School, Throughout America, Around the World, About the Sea, and Upon the Mountains. Featured authors include Christie, Whittier, Frost, Longfellow, Irving, Wesley, Kipling, Hawthorne, O. Henry, and Dickinson. A separate booklet of supplementary lessons published by Christian Liberty Press introduces literary terms such as plot and climax, personification, simile and metaphor, rhythm and meter, allusion, rhyme scheme, and apostrophe.
Course Materials:
• Textbook – Of Places Literature, 5th edition | ©2018 Abeka Book Publishers | 409 pages
• Answer Key – ©2019 Christian Liberty Press | 40 pages
• Test Packet – ©2019 Christian Liberty Press | 12 tests
#20400 Of Places Literature
Suggested Grade Level:
9th - 10th
Academic Credit:
0.5 (if assigned at the high school level)
Additional Course Charge:
None
Prerequisites:
None
Description:
This course provides a thematic study of classic literature, primarily written by English and American authors. The selections of fiction and non-fiction stories and poetry are arranged in units by settings. Locations highlighted include At Home, At School, Throughout America, Around the World, About the Sea, and Upon the Mountains. Featured authors include Christie, Whittier, Frost, Longfellow, Irving, Wesley, Kipling, Hawthorne, O. Henry, and Dickinson. A separate booklet of supplementary lessons published by Christian Liberty Press introduces literary terms such as plot and climax, personification, simile and metaphor, rhythm and meter, allusion, rhyme scheme, and apostrophe.
Course Materials:
• Textbook – Of Places Literature, 5th edition | ©2018 Abeka Book Publishers | 409 pages
• Answer Key – ©2019 Christian Liberty Press | 40 pages
• Test Packet – ©2019 Christian Liberty Press | 12 tests
PLUS select two of the following book report requirements:
#20320 Themes in Literature, 1st Half
Suggested Grade Level:
9th - 11th
Academic Credit:
0.5
Additional Course Charge:
None
Prerequisites:
None
Description:
This course provides a thematic study of classic literature, primarily but not exclusively by English and American authors. Themes covered are truth and wisdom, courage, humility, justice, temperance, Christmas, joy and peace, beauty, faith and hope, love, and time and eternity. Lessons on literary terms, such as personification, allusion, foreshadowing, irony, and tone are presented through the supplemental lessons booklet. Featured authors include Tolstoy, Shakespeare, à Kempis, Tennyson, Hawthorne, Carroll, Twain, Frost, Dickinson, O. Henry, Longfellow, Milton, Bunyan, and Wordsworth.
Course Materials:
• Textbook – Themes in Literature, 4th edition | ©2010 Abeka Book Publishers | 384 pages
• Supplemental Lessons – ©2011 Christian Liberty Press | 21 pages
• Teacher’s Manual – ©2010 Christian Liberty Press | 39 pages
• Test Packet – ©2011 Christian Liberty Press | 4 tests
PLUS select one of the following book report requirements:
#20324 Themes in Literature, 2nd Half
Suggested Grade Level:
9th - 11th
Academic Credit:
0.5
Additional Course Charge:
None
Prerequisites:
Themes in Literature, 1st half
Description:
This course provides a thematic study of classic literature, primarily but not exclusively by English and American authors. Themes covered are truth and wisdom, courage, humility, justice, temperance, Christmas, joy and peace, beauty, faith and hope, love, and time and eternity. Lessons on literary terms, such as personification, allusion, foreshadowing, irony, and tone are presented through the supplemental lessons booklet. Featured authors include Tolstoy, Shakespeare, à Kempis, Tennyson, Hawthorne, Carroll, Twain, Frost, Dickinson, O. Henry, Longfellow, Milton, Bunyan, and Wordsworth.
Course Materials:
• Textbook – Themes in Literature, 4th edition | ©2010 Abeka Book Publishers | 384 pages
• Supplemental Lessons – ©2011 Christian Liberty Press | 21 pages
• Teacher’s Manual – ©2010 Christian Liberty Press | 39 pages
• Test Packet – ©2011 Christian Liberty Press | 4 tests
PLUS select one of the following book report requirements:
- #29685 Pearl Maiden
- #27885 The Hiding Place
#20330 World Literature, 1st half
Suggested Grade Level:
9th - 12th
Academic Credit:
0.5
Additional Course Charge:
None
Prerequisites:
None
Description:
This course presents a background to the study of world literature featuring the use of short story, essay, and narrative and descriptive poetry. Each reading selection includes author biographical information and questions to encourage thoughtful interaction and Christian character development. The textbook introduces the meaning and use of such literary terms and forms as: character development, narrative poetry, plot, imagery and figurative language, theme, rhyme and rhythm, emotion, poetry patterns and forms, paradox, and setting. The course features classic literary works by such authors as Dickens, Browning, Frost, Holmes, Tennyson, Poe, Doyle, Keats, and Cummings.
Course Materials:
• Textbook – World Literature, 4th edition | ©2011 Abeka Book Publishers | 454 pages
• Teacher’s Manual – ©2012 Christian Liberty Press | 70 pages
• Test Packet – ©2012 Christian Liberty Press | 2 tests
PLUS select one of the following book report requirements:
- #25685 The Odyssey
- #25790 The Pilgrim’s Progress
#20335 World Literature, 2nd half
Suggested Grade Level:
9th - 12th
Academic Credit:
0.5
Additional Course Charge:
None
Prerequisites:
World Literature, 1st half
Description:
This course presents a background to the study of world literature featuring the use of short story, essay, and narrative and descriptive poetry. Each reading selection includes author biographical information and questions to encourage thoughtful interaction and Christian character development. The textbook introduces the meaning and use of such literary terms and forms as: character development, narrative poetry, plot, imagery and figurative language, theme, rhyme and rhythm, emotion, poetry patterns and forms, paradox, and setting. The course features classic literary works by such authors as Dickens, Browning, Frost, Holmes, Tennyson, Poe, Doyle, Keats, and Cummings.
Course Materials:
• Textbook – World Literature, 4th edition | ©2011 Abeka Book Publishers | 454 pages
• Teacher’s Manual – ©2012 Christian Liberty Press | 70 pages
• Test Packet – ©2012 Christian Liberty Press | 2 tests
PLUS select one of the following book report requirements:
#22335 American Literature, 1st half
Suggested Grade Level:
10th - 12th
Academic Credit:
0.5
Additional Course Charge:
None
Prerequisites:
A high school level world literature course
Description:
This course provides a chronological study of classic American literature from the early 1600s to the twentieth century. Detailed historical sections, timelines, and author biographies provide background information on the people, forces, and philosophies that shaped the various literary styles and periods. Featured authors include William Bradford, Benjamin Franklin, Irving, Longfellow, Emerson, Melville, Dickinson, Clemens, Crosby, Frost, Sandburg, and Hemingway.
Course Materials:
• Textbook – American Literature, 3rd edition | ©2016 Bob Jones University Press | 674 pages
• Answer Key – ©2018 Christian Liberty Press | 49 pages
• Test Packet – ©2018 Christian Liberty Press | 3 tests
PLUS select one of the following book report requirements:
22340 American Literature, 2nd half
Suggested Grade Level:
10th - 12th
Academic Credit:
0.5
Additional Course Charge:
None
Prerequisites:
American Literature, 1st half
Description:
This course provides a chronological study of classic American literature from the early 1600s to the twentieth century. Detailed historical sections, timelines, and author biographies provide background information on the people, forces, and philosophies that shaped the various literary styles and periods. Featured authors include William Bradford, Benjamin Franklin, Irving, Longfellow, Emerson, Melville, Dickinson, Clemens, Crosby, Frost, Sandburg, and Hemingway.
Course Materials:
• Textbook – American Literature, 3rd edition | ©2016 Bob Jones University Press | 674 pages
• Answer Key – ©2018 Christian Liberty Press | 49 pages
• Test Packet – ©2018 Christian Liberty Press | 3 tests
PLUS select one of the following book report requirements:
#22465 English Literature
Suggested Grade Level:
11th - 12th
Academic Credit:
1.0
Additional Course Charge:
None
Prerequisites:
None
Description:
This course provides a chronological study of classic English literature from the Anglo-Saxon period through the twentieth century. Selections in the textbook include such diverse forms as poems and hymns, short stories, essays, and excerpts from novels and plays. Authors featured in the textbook include Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, Swift, Wesley, Wordsworth, Shelley, Tennyson, Dickens, Shaw, and Orwell. Background material, brief author biographies, and histories of each time period are provided, along with a glossary of literary terms.
Course Materials:
• Textbook – English Literature, 4th edition | ©2013 Abeka Book Publishers | 497 pages
• Teacher’s Manual – ©2014 Christian Liberty Press | 81 pages
• Test Packet – ©2013 Christian Liberty Press | 3 tests
PLUS select two of the following book report requirements: