Description
English III: Journeys Course Overview
This class is approved by the NCAA.
This class is part of the MyFunScience online homeschool classes, which offer live instruction for middle school and high school students. Families can also explore our full collection of English and literature courses for homeschool students.
English III: Journeys builds upon the strong language arts foundation established in English I: Discovery and English II: Foundations while preparing students for the advanced writing and literary analysis expected in English IV: Mastery. In this homeschool English course, students continue developing essential grammar, writing, vocabulary, poetry, and literary analysis skills while strengthening the structured language arts habits introduced in earlier courses.
Students build a solid foundation in English grammar concepts and learn to write clear, well-constructed sentences, paragraphs, and multi-paragraph essays. Through guided instruction and practice, students refine sentence structure, analyze grammar more deeply, expand academic vocabulary, and develop stronger essay writing and composition skills.
The course places a strong emphasis on literature study and literary analysis, helping students thoughtfully engage with meaningful texts while exploring major literary elements and themes. Students examine elements such as plot, poetry, rhyme, dialogue, sound devices, figurative language, and literary themes, while also practicing poetry interpretation and structured literature discussion. These skills help students grow into confident readers, analytical thinkers, and capable writers.
English III continues our structured homeschool language arts pathway by helping students move from foundational writing toward more sophisticated grammar analysis, formal essay writing, and deeper literary interpretation.
Students are ready for this course if they can do the following:
- Label all (or almost all) eight parts of speech
- Identify the subject and verb of a sentence
- Have experience working with compound and complex sentences
- Read at at least a 6th-grade reading level
- Memorize 10 new vocabulary words per week
- Write a well-structured paragraph (5–7 sentences) with little to no help
This course is ideal for students who are ready to grow in homeschool English, grammar mastery, academic writing, vocabulary development, and literary analysis while preparing for the more advanced expectations of high school language arts.
Course Overview
- High School Credit: 1 credit
- Recommended Grade Level: Grades 6–9
- Prerequisites: Completion of English I and II recommended
- Format: Weekly live online class with discussion and writing assignments
- Estimated Workload: Approximately 4–5 hours per week
English III Course Outline
Who Is Ready for English III?
Students entering this course should be able to:
- Identify all (or nearly all) eight parts of speech
- Identify the subject and verb of a sentence
- Work with compound and complex sentences
- Read at least at a 6th-grade level
- Memorize approximately 10 vocabulary words per week
- Write a well-structured paragraph (5–7 sentences) independently
Completion of English I and English II is recommended but not required.
What Students Will Study
- Advanced grammar and four-level sentence analysis
- Structured paragraph and essay development
- Vocabulary study through roots, stems, and analogies
- Poetry analysis including meter, stanza forms, and figurative language
- Formal literary discussion and written response
Major works may include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Hiding Place, Phineas Gage, and No Fear Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, along with selected short stories and poetry.
Learn About the Class
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a live online English class?
Yes. Students attend a weekly live online class where the instructor teaches grammar, literature, vocabulary, and writing while guiding students through discussion and assignments.
Is this class designed for homeschool students?
Yes. This course is designed specifically for homeschool students who want structured instruction in literature, grammar, vocabulary, and composition.
What topics are covered in English III: Journeys?
Students study advanced grammar, essay writing, vocabulary development, poetry analysis, and literature discussion using classic novels, Shakespeare, and selected short stories.
Do students write essays in this course?
Yes. Students develop structured paragraphs and multi-paragraph essays while receiving teacher feedback to strengthen their writing skills.
Curriculum
- Michael Clay Thompson materials from Royal Fireworks Press, including Grammar Voyage, Practice Voyage, Caesar’s English II, and Essay Voyage
- Full-length novels, Shakespeare, nonfiction, and instructor-selected short stories
What Families Are Saying
“I never really enjoyed English very much, but being in your class this year made it enjoyable… There are no words to express how grateful I am to have had a teacher as dedicated as you.”
If I heard English I would run,
All I wanted was to be done,
Then I came to this class
And with every task
English suddenly became fun
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-Christel
Madison just completed NWEA MAP testing and scored in the 92nd and 94th percentile in Reading and Language. Three years ago her scores were half that. Thank you for your quality English classes!
Sarah took English III and IV and later completed dual enrollment English at college level. Her professor encouraged her to pursue advanced writing and even an internship in the Writing Center.
She is more than prepared — and we are so thankful for what you poured into her.
Estimated Workload
Approximately 4–5 hours per week of reading, studying, and written assignments.
