

Student begins to write longer pieces, still struggles with mechanics, begins to show independence from parent. Needs help from parent to keep things organized and correct. Student is beginning to write their ideas down, but struggles to do so for long periods. Student can speak fluently, is still learning to spell, read and write.

These go from a child being fluid in their speech but unable to write and needing transcription (Jot it Down) to emerging writers with stronger ideas and critical thinking skills (Eavesdropping on the Great Conversation). Instead, it divides its programs into a variety of stages that correspond to various developmental stages of writing and writing independence. Age RangeĪs with some other homeschool programs, where the focus of learning is on the individual and their ability, Brave Writer doesn’t really focus on age or grade level. The program’s approach is detailed in its core book, The Writer’s Jungle, and has a variety of workbooks and guides that can be purchased to round out the program.Ĭovering writing, literary analysis and grammar, Brave Writer can be used as a full language arts curriculum as well as a writing program. Started in 2000 by former editor and writing coach and homeschool of five Julie Bogart, Brave Writer is a method of teaching parents how to teach their kids to write in a way that encourages their creativity and fluency. Can be a little too unscripted for some parents, who may need to figure out how to configure it around student needs
