English and Spelling 3 course (E115)

Name: English and Spelling 3 course (E115)
Brand: Landmark's Freedom Baptist Curriculum

by Landmark's Freedom Baptist Curriculum

ElaGrade 3

English and Spelling 3 Course (E115): Traditional Worktext Grammar Program

This is a traditional worktext-based English and Spelling 3 Course (E115) from Landmark's Freedom Baptist Curriculum that covers grammar, composition, and spelling for third grade. The curriculum uses a structured approach similar to Abeka but with less intensity, combining student study guides with quizzes and answer keys.

Best for

Homeschool families seeking a structured, traditional approach to third-grade grammar and spelling instruction who prefer worktext formats and can provide instructional support

Evaluation Criteria

2 strengths · 3 concerns · 2 neutral · 2 insufficient evidence

Direct InstructionStrength

The traditional worktext format suggests structured, explicit instruction with clear skill progression.

Described as 'traditional worktext format' with systematic coverage of grammar topics and the note that 'students will still need some teaching assistance'

Writing InstructionStrength

The curriculum includes structured writing instruction with scaffolded expectations.

Covers 'composition of letters and short essays' and 'students are held accountable in their compositions for only those skills and spelling words they have already learned'

Knowledge RichConcern

Limited evidence suggests the curriculum focuses primarily on language mechanics rather than building systematic domain knowledge.

Topics listed include technical grammar skills (nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives) and mechanics (capitalization, punctuation) with no mention of content areas like history, science, or literature

Teacher TrainingConcern

Minimal teacher support is provided beyond answer keys.

Materials include 'answer keys' but review notes that 'parents will need to evaluate writing assignments,' suggesting limited instructional guidance

Whole Books Vs ExcerptsConcern

The curriculum appears to focus on worktext exercises rather than whole book reading experiences.

Review describes it as covering grammar, composition, and spelling in a 'worktext format' with no mention of complete literary works or sustained reading

Retrieval PracticeNeutral

The curriculum includes quizzes for assessment but limited evidence of systematic review.

Review mentions 'quizzes' are included with the student materials, though no details about spaced practice or retrieval methods

Vocabulary BuildingNeutral

Some vocabulary elements are present through dictionary use and homonyms instruction.

Review specifically mentions 'dictionary use' and 'homonyms' as covered topics, suggesting some attention to word knowledge

Text ComplexityInsufficient Evidence

No evidence provided about the complexity level of reading materials used.

Review focuses on grammar and writing components without describing any reading texts or their complexity levels

Systematic PhonicsInsufficient Evidence

No evidence of phonics instruction is provided for this third-grade curriculum.

Review mentions grammar, spelling, and composition but does not reference phonics, decoding, or word recognition skills