English (A.C.E.) high school level

The curriculum includes age-appropriate complex texts including classical literature like Macbeth and works by established authors.

High school students read challenging works including Macbeth, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, and Silas Marner

The curriculum includes structured writing instruction that progresses from minimal composition in English I to increased emphasis on essays, short stories, and term papers in later grades.

Students learn to write essays, short stories, and term papers, with composition receiving more attention as students advance through grade levels

The curriculum includes both whole books and excerpts, with complete works like Swiss Family Robinson, Macbeth, and Silas Marner assigned alongside excerpts from works like The Oregon Trail.

Review mentions students read entire books including Swiss Family Robinson, The Hiding Place, In His Steps, Macbeth, and Silas Marner, though some excerpts are also used

The curriculum appears to build some domain knowledge through literature selections, though the emphasis on character qualities and Scripture may limit broader knowledge building.

English III focuses on American Literature and English IV on English Literature, suggesting some systematic knowledge building in literary traditions

No information about teacher training or professional development materials is provided in the review.

Review does not mention teacher guides, training materials, or professional development resources

The PACE format suggests structured, self-directed learning, though the level of explicit teacher instruction is unclear.

Curriculum uses PACE booklets for instruction, but review doesn't specify the instructional approach or teacher guidance provided

Scripture memorization is incorporated, but broader retrieval practice methods are not described.

Each PACE includes a related Scripture verse to be memorized, though other forms of retrieval practice are not mentioned

No evidence of phonics instruction is provided, which is appropriate given this is a high school level curriculum.

Review focuses on grammar, literature, vocabulary, and composition without mentioning phonics instruction

Vocabulary is mentioned as one of the four instructional components, but specific methods or systematic approach are not detailed.

Review states that vocabulary is included as one of the instructional areas alongside grammar, literature, and composition