Complete 7-8 Grade Language Arts Package

From the thought-provoking questions in our thematic series "The Power We Hold" to advanced writing, poetry analysis, and comprehensive critical thinking, each fully secular course component is crafted to inspire curiosity, sharpen skills, and foster a lifelong love of learning. Join us on this exciting journey through literature, writing, poetry, critical thinking, grammar, and vocabulary—where each module is designed to bring homeschooling families together and give students the tools they need for success in their future studies.

Examine “The Power We Hold”
Hearth & Story’s Level 7–8 thematic core invites seventh and eighth grade students to explore the many forms of power that shape our world—from personal abilities to social influence and the power of storytelling itself. Through this series, students will consider the complex dynamics of power: how it is gained, challenged, and wielded for both good and ill.

Each story in this series follows characters navigating power in unique ways—whether by discovering unexpected abilities and using them to protect others, grappling with the tension between leadership and oppression, or recognizing the profound influence of language and storytelling. The thematic core encourages students to examine how power can be used to unite or divide, to inspire or control, and how it evolves in different contexts over time.

“The Power We Hold” challenges students to reflect on the forces that shape their own lives and communities, encouraging them to consider how they can harness their unique strengths, voices, and influence to bring about meaningful change.

Hearth & Story Writing, Level 7–8
This course builds on the foundation laid in previous Hearth & Story writing courses, offering students a deeper dive into crafting powerful, structured essays and research papers. It is designed to sharpen critical thinking, refine composition skills, and introduce new strategies that will prepare students for high school and beyond.

Hearth & Story Poetry, Level 7–8
This course features a mini-anthology of 28 carefully selected poems, each chosen to challenge and inspire students while remaining as accessible and engaging as possible. As they read, write, and analyze, students will sharpen their understanding of poetry while exploring figurative language and poetic structure in greater depth. In addition to guided lessons, this course includes a few poetry writing activities, encouraging students to experiment with their own poetic voice.

Note: This course is designed to be used with the same Hearth & Story Literary Terms Flashcard set included in the fifth and sixth grade poetry course. The printable flashcards are included in this bundle for newcomers. If you already have a set from fifth or sixth grade, you will not need to print them again.

On the Wilde Side
Our Level 7–8 short story series features three beloved tales by Oscar Wilde—"The Model Millionaire,” “The Devoted Friend,” and “The Remarkable Rocket.” These units include the full text of each story, along with clever questions, creative writing prompts, and fun activities that bring Wilde’s humor and insights to life. Students are encouraged to make connections, unravel Wilde’s sharp wit, and reflect on the timeless lessons woven into his stories. Crafted to inspire curiosity and critical thinking, this unit turns classic literature into a delightful homeschool experience. Step over to the Wilde side and discover why his stories still captivate readers today.

Feed Your Intellect with Brain Food, Level 7–8
This yearlong course helps seventh and eighth grade students explore awesomeness in all its shapes and forms! Brain Food blends critical thinking, informational text analysis, public speaking, and social-emotional learning, all while inspiring students to push their limits and level up their own excellence.

Apply Language Skills to Real-World Writing
Grammar for Writers, Level 7–8 picks up where sixth grade left off, encouraging students to apply their grammar expertise as editors while reviewing key concepts in Hearth & Story’s fun and friendly way. As always, Grammar for Writers is designed to make learning about language an enjoyable and practical experience.

The Leagues Under Lexicon
By Hearth & Story, this dynamic, yearlong course turns vocabulary building into an undersea adventure. Perfect for homeschoolers, it combines rigorous word study with a fun, nautical theme to make learning both engaging and effective.

Things to Know
This complete package also includes a “get started” guide, weekly planner page, suggested (yet flexible) schedule, binder spine inserts (suggested binder size is 2.5–3 inches), and our novel reading log pages. Each individual course component contains a full answer key.

You will need to obtain copies of the four assigned books:

• A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher
• Haroun and the Sea of Stories by Salman Rushdie
• Animal Farm by George Orwell
• It’s Not Bragging If It’s True by Zaila Avant-Garde

Your student will also need to choose a novel or play that has been adapted into a movie or musical to read and watch (see The Power of Change study guide for more information).

When printing this course, keep in mind it is 436 pages in total—it’s an entire year of every language arts subject, after all! We highly recommend printing in color. There are several cost-effective and homeschool-friendly printing services you might consider.