When it comes to homeschool education, one of the most daunting early steps is figuring out where to place your child. Are they ahead in writing? Struggling with grammar? Do they need remedial structure or are they ready for formal research?
At Essentials in Writing (EIW), we’ve made placement effortless—thanks to our detailed curriculum guides designed to meet your student exactly where they are and take them where they need to go.
🎯 Why Placement Matters in Homeschool Writing Curriculum
Correct placement is essential to student success. If a child is placed too low, they’re bored and disengaged. Too high, and they’re overwhelmed. Essentials in Writing solves this with a step-by-step scaffolded curriculum that removes the guesswork and builds skills with purpose and clarity.
Each level from 1 through 12 is carefully designed to progress logically, offering just the right amount of challenge. And our free placement resources and guides make it easy for parents to pinpoint the best level for their child—without hours of testing or second-guessing.
📘 What’s Inside Our Curriculum Guides?
Our curriculum guides are more than outlines—they’re your complete roadmap for success. Whether you’re teaching writing with EIW or literature with Essentials in Literature (EIL), these guides provide:
- 📌 Detailed scope and sequence by level
- 🧠 Targeted skill focus (e.g., grammar, sentence structure, essay building)
- ✍️ Sample assignments to see what’s expected
- ✅ Assessment tools for tracking progress
- 🗂️ Answer keys and rubrics for ease of grading (or paired with our Scoring Service!)
✏️ Writing That Meets Students Where They Are
Essentials in Writing takes students from basic sentence construction to formal MLA-style research papers over 12 structured levels. The early levels build confidence through grammar and simple composition. Mid-levels introduce personal narratives, paragraph development, and transitions. By Level 9, students are tackling multi-page research projects with citations and refined structure.
And because the curriculum is built around placement-first logic, students can jump in at the right level—no gaps, no repeats.
📚 Literature That Builds Deeper Thinking
With Essentials in Literature, your child won’t just read stories—they’ll analyze them deeply. Our curriculum guides cover everything from plot structure and theme development to symbolism, tone, and cultural relevance. At advanced levels, students learn to break down motifs, paradoxes, and allegories, preparing them for high school English and beyond.
Every level is mapped clearly, so placing your child at the correct depth of literary analysis is seamless.
💡 Making Placement Even Easier—for Parents and Students
Whether you’re new to homeschooling or a seasoned educator, our guides give you clarity from Day 1.
- ✅ No placement test needed
- ✅ Each guide shows exactly what skills are taught
- ✅ Easily compare student abilities to curriculum objectives
- ✅ Progression is consistent and predictable
- ✅ Backed by teacher-designed Scoring Services if you want expert grading help
🚀 Ready to Place Your Student with Confidence?
You don’t need a degree in English to know where your child should start. You just need the right tools.
With Essentials in Writing and Literature, we’ve done the hard part for you. Our placement-friendly curriculum guides take the guesswork out of writing and literature education—so you can spend more time focusing on what matters: growth, progress, and confidence.
🔍 Browse our curriculum guides now and find your student’s perfect fit.
📝 BONUS: Scoring Service Enrollment for 2025–2026 is open now! Get personalized feedback from certified teachers—and make writing stress-free for the whole family.
