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Level 8 Book Studies FAQs

How long does it take to complete a Book Study?

Each of the Book Studies has a different number of lessons, depending on the length of the book. Each lesson takes an average of 25–35 minutes to complete. It is recommended that a student doing Book Studies for their sole language arts instruction do 1–2 lessons per day.

Why were the Level 8 Book Studies created?

Currently, The Good and the Beautiful curriculum has no Level 8 Language Arts course. The language arts courses go from Level 7 to the high school courses. The Book Studies are designed for students who have completed The Good and the Beautiful Level 7 Language Arts course but do not want to start high school courses yet. We are in the process of creating a full-length Level 8 course that will replace our current Level 8 Book Studies. We don’t have any further information about it at this time.

How are the Book Studies completed?

Each of the Book Studies has a different number of lessons, depending on the length of the book. Each lesson takes an average of 25–35 minutes to complete. It is recommended that a student doing Book Studies for their sole language arts instruction do 1–2 lessons per day.

The Book Studies do not go in any order. Students are encouraged to choose the Book Study they would like to complete, but they are also encouraged to choose a variety of genres, including biography.

There is not a set number of Book Studies that should be completed. These studies are a way to keep students reading good literature, learning new vocabulary, writing, and reviewing principles learned in previous levels until they are ready to move to the high school courses. New Book Studies will be released periodically.  

What is needed to complete a Book Study?

To complete a Book Study, the student will need the following items: 

• The Book Study Booklet (The booklet is consumable and cannot be shared.)
• The associated reading book (The book is non-consumable and can be shared.)
• The Good and the Beautiful Grammar and Writing Guide (This non-consumable guide is also used for the high school courses. It can be shared.)
• A blank (unlined) notebook for writing and drawing
• Art supplies specific to each Book Study