Why Use a Literature-Based Curriculum?
By: Lanette Judy
A literature-based language arts curriculum is not just about a style of teaching—it's about nurturing a lifelong love of reading, thinking, and expressing ideas. It’s especially effective in our homeschool settings where flexibility, depth, and connection matter. Total Language Plus aims to build Biblical principles into our literature curriculum, but what are some of the other benefits?
Natural Language Acquisition Reading quality literature exposes children to rich vocabulary, sentence structure, and grammar in context. This mirrors how people naturally learn language—by immersion—rather than through isolated drills.
Improved Engagement = Improved Learning Well-written stories are engaging and memorable. Children are more likely to retain and enjoy lessons that are tied to interesting narratives rather than rote exercises. Our lessons also employ art, projects, and movement to enhance learning.
Character and Moral Development Total Language Plus’ literature presents moral dilemmas, historical contexts, and diverse perspectives that help shape a child's character and worldview. Great books provoke questions, discussions, and deeper thinking. This helps students develop analytical skills and emotional intelligence with your guidance.
Total Language Plus helps you achieve these goals easily with our Discovery Guides and Writing Guides. Choose your next novel now.