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Parent-led Beta Courses:  Before Papers Come Paragraphs (level 1)

The Denim Beret correspondence courses will be gradually converted to home study courses and offered for purchase.  This process will take some time, and I have decided that as I work through it, I will offer all the courses free of charge on their corresponding pages here on my website.  As units are completed, I will begin offering a simple grading service for a fee.  That option will be posted on this page.

There will be no set schedule for the release of each lesson, because I am working on them around other, deadline-oriented projects; in fact, they may be posted out of order.  However, I will keep in mind that parents may be waiting for the next one.  Because of that, these lessons are best suited to students who only need a supplement to their existing curriculum.  

Each lesson is provided in a PDF format.  It will include a lesson, assignment, parent guide, and sometimes supplemental handouts.  To begin, read the scope-and-sequence page for your chosen course; then choose the lessons you would like to complete.  Download and print them as needed.  As you finish a lesson or unit, I would appreciate any constructive feedback you have to give that might help me make the courses the best they can be.  The feedback form can be found in the level 1 menu.

INTRODUCTORY UNIT:

Introductory Materials:
Parent/student letter
Student Lesson Planner


​Lesson 3
Lesson--Why Writing Well Matters
Worksheet--Word
Worksheet--RTF
Parent Guide





Lesson 5
Lesson--Writing Process
Worksheet--Word
Worksheet--RTF
House of Words 
Parent Guide
​Lesson 1
Lesson--Writing Notebook
Worksheet--Word
​Worksheet--RTF

​Parent Guide
Lesson 4
Note:  This is a three-part lesson.
Lesson, part 1--Good vs. Bad Writing
Part 1 Worksheet--Word
Part 1 Worksheet--RTF
Parent Guide (all parts)
Lesson 2
Lesson--Nature of Writing
​
Worksheet--Word
Worksheet--RTF

Parent Guide


Lesson 4, continued
​
Lesson, part 2
Part 2 Worksheet--Word
Part 2 Worksheet--RTF
Lesson, part 3
Part 3 Worksheet--Word
Part 3 Worksheet--RTF
UNIT 1:  Page One--The Very Beginning
More beta-edition lessons will be posted here as they are completed. 
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  • Home
    • About OUAP
    • About Charitable Donations
    • About Politics at OUAP
  • Learn
    • Mentoring/Tutoring
    • The Denim Beret Writing Program >
      • Praise for The Denim Beret
      • Is The Denim Beret right for your student?
      • Tuition and Registration
      • About Before Papers Come Paragraphs (Level 1) >
        • BPCP (Level 1) Scope-and-Sequence
        • BPCP Parent-led Lessons (Beta-test)
        • BPCP (Level 1) Feedback Form
      • About Before Epics Come Essays (Level 2) >
        • BECE (Level 2) Scope-and-Sequence
        • BECE (Level 2) Parent-led Lessons (Beta-test)
        • BECE (Level 2) Feedback Form
      • About Before College Comes Craft (Level 3) >
        • BCCC (Level 3) Scope-and-Sequence
        • BCCC (Level 3) Parent-led Lessons (Beta-test)
        • BCCC (Level 3) Feedback Form
    • About Grammar Matters >
      • GM Live Intensives
      • GM Independent Study
    • About Before Great Books Course >
      • BGB Live Intensive
    • Other Recommended Courses >
      • Literature
      • Academic Writing
      • Creative Writing
      • Grammar/Style
      • Spelling/vocabulary
      • Reading/Literacy
  • Experience
    • Mrs. B's Show and Tell
    • Reading
    • Literature
    • Writing
  • Cheri's Page
  • Books and Resources
  • Contact Me