Level 4 Language Arts Course Set
Course Set
Includes:
Course Book Part 1; Course Book Part 2; Answer Key; Leo and the Lighthouse; Whisper Creek; Nettie's Letters
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Combined Subjects for the Mind and the Heart
Help your child receive a rich, high-quality language arts education with this primarily self-directed course in an easy, open-and-go format. Average lessons take less than 40 minutes per day, with written work balanced by a small amount of carefully selected online activities. The course includes 120 lessons divided into six units, each featuring two project lessons (such as recipes, art projects, or games) and a unit-end assessment.
This all-in-one course beautifully weaves together spelling, writing, reading, literature, poetry, grammar, vocabulary, art instruction, art history and appreciation, and geography—saving precious time while adding depth and meaning to learning.
These language arts courses have become some of the most widely used homeschool language arts programs in the world because they are not only academically robust and effective, but also filled with beauty and goodness. They help children grow in wonder, creativity, gratitude, and strong moral character.
Literature and Reading
Students read high-value, integrated books while learning key literary principles, practicing vocabulary, and developing skills to analyze and appreciate great literature. Children also listen to Jenny Phillips guide them through engaging book discussions. The course also incorporates powerful reading comprehension activities, along with exercises designed to improve reading fluency and expand vocabulary.
Writing
Our robust writing instruction helps children build a solid foundation, developing them into lifelong, confident writers. The program emphasizes meeting children at their academic and interest level and helping them truly enjoy writing.
Through step-by-step instruction, students practice writing at the sentence and paragraph levels before gradually building up to full essays. Along the way, children learn the structure of strong writing, how to use beautiful language, and how to express ideas clearly and concisely. Piloting families especially loved the course’s special sections, including Gratitude Journals, Sentences That Shine, Powerful Paragraphs, Stories That Sparkle, Easy-Peasy Pre-Writing, Mini Models, and Precious Poetry.
Students also learn essential writing principles, including how to craft attention-grabbing openings and strong concluding sentences, use effective prewriting strategies, understand the parts of an essay, incorporate transitions, vary sentence beginnings, write dialogue, choose vivid verbs, and much more.
Spelling
At the end of each lesson, children are directed to complete one or more sessions of Simply Spelling, a highly effective, self-directed online program designed for Grades 4–8. The program uses nature-based themes to help students practice spelling rules and principles, homophones, and commonly confused words. This groundbreaking program—available completely free—has demonstrably improved the spelling skills of students in our pilot program. Its innovative, customized system adapts to each student, ensuring they practice the skills they need most.
Grammar
One of the hallmarks of our language arts courses is our robust and effective grammar instruction, woven throughout the course’s 120 lessons in the gorgeous, full-color course Books 1 and 2. Designed in engaging ways, grammar is integrated with the geography, literature, and art studied in each unit, with regular reviews to reinforce learning. Optional videos cover major grammar concepts for students who prefer video-based learning or who need additional support after reading about the concept in the lesson. Children also practice fun and effective online grammar flashcards. Songs accompany some grammar concepts to help retention.
Geography and Art
Art and geography are integrated with the unit's themes. Children learn about inspiring artists, learn to evaluate and appreciate art, receive art instruction and practice with watercolor projects, study geography principles, explore geographical locations, practice reading comprehension principles after reading about geography, and use selective online interactive elements to explore geography and art, including online geography cards and art discussions.

Recommended Resources for Level 4 Language Arts Course Set:
- Simply Spelling: Sky-High Adventures
- Quick Reference Guide
- Handwriting Workbook: Level 4
Our Simply Spelling Practice Books are an optional recommended resource to be used independently by students after each Simply Good and Beautiful Spelling session to practice any words and spelling rules they got incorrect. Practice books can be used with any level, though the levels have recommended themes, and students will need their own consumable book for each level. With fun themes and activities, these books provide engaging ways for students to practice and review spelling words and rules in ways that use different learning methods and require the child to actually write out words that they need the most help with, segment them, and practice them in varied ways.
The non-consumable Quick Reference Guide is an optional but highly recommended resource for Language Arts Levels 4–8. The course book references this guide throughout, so students can quickly and easily review concepts and definitions they may be struggling with. It includes reference charts—such as abbreviations, editing marks, literary terms, sentence diagramming steps, all grammar concepts covered in these levels, and all Levels 4–8 vocabulary words. This half-page, wire-bound guide is designed to stay open and accessible while students work without taking up much space. Purchase one per child or one per family to support your child’s Language Arts learning.
We highly recommend adding a handwriting course, as direct handwriting instruction is not included in our Language Arts courses.
Level 4 Language Arts Flip Through
Buy Physical Items
Don’t need all of the items in the physical course set? You can purchase individual physical course set items below. If you are teaching more than one child at a time, each child will need his or her own set of course books.
*Please note that purchasing the items individually will cost more than purchasing the items together in the course set bundle above, which is sold at a discount.

Course Book Part 1: Language Arts Level 4
The Part 1 Course Book is the first of two consumable, open-and-go workbooks that include all teaching material and are directed to the student. Lessons guide students step-by-step through each concept and tell them when to move to the online portion.
The full-color workbook is filled with beautiful artwork, guided writing instruction, clear grammar teaching, geography connections, meaningful reading comprehension activities, and so much more! The Part 1 Course Book includes 59 lessons in 3 units, including 6 project lessons and 3 unit assessments.
- 253 pages
- Full-color illlustrations
- Paperback; layflat binding; 8.5"x11"
The Course Book Part 1: Level 4 Language Arts is the first book in the two-part course book set. These books are available for purchase individually or as part of the Level 4 Language Arts Course Set.

Course Book Part 2: Language Arts Level 4
The Part 2 Course Book is the first of two consumable, open-and-go workbooks that include all teaching material and are directed to the student. Lessons guide students step-by-step through each concept and tell them when to move to the online portion.
The full-color workbook is filled with beautiful artwork, guided writing instruction, clear grammar teaching, geography connections, meaningful reading comprehension activities, and so much more! This course book includes 61 lessons in 3 units, including 6 project lessons and 3 unit assessments.
- 329 pages
- Full-color illustrations
- Paperback; layflat binding; 8.5”x11”
The Course Book Part 2: Level 4 Language Arts is the second book in the two-part course book set. These books are available for purchase individually or as part of the Level 4 Language Arts Course Set.

Answer Key: Level 4 Language Arts
The non-consumable Level 4 Answer Key provides all the answers for the lessons in the Language Arts 4 Part 1 and Part 2 course books. Organized with two course book pages per answer key page, this key only includes pages for which the child has to write information on the course book page.
- 232 pages
- Non-consumable; full-color pages
- Paperback; layflat binding; 11"x8.5"
The Level 4 Answer Key can be purchased individually or as part of the Level 4 Language Arts Course Set. Only one is needed per family.

Leo and the Lighthouse
Level 4
Leo's life is simple—he makes instruments with Pastor Hill and helps on his family’s goat farm. The last thing Leo expects when he wakes up on a seemingly ordinary morning is to be thrust into a devious scheme that leads to an unexpected adventure. Through it all Leo learns to do the right thing, rise to new challenges, and trust in God. With a focus on the power of family, unity, and resourcefulness, Leo and the Lighthouse will inspire young readers at every turn.
- 336 pages
- Paperback; perfect binding: 5.5"x8.5"
Leo and the Lighthouse is correlated with the Level 4 Language Arts course. It can be purchased individually or as part of the Level 4 Language Arts Course Set.

Nettie's Letters
Level 4
In the shadow of World War I, twelve-year-old Nettie Alix is thrust into a world of secrets, coded messages, and resistance. From the bustling streets of Paris to the olive groves of Tuscany to the towering Alps of Switzerland, Nettie embarks on a perilous journey to reunite with her family and uncover the truth behind her father’s mysterious music. Along the way, she discovers the power of kindness, courage, and hope in the face of darkness. Nettie’s Letters is a poignant story of bravery, family, and the small acts of love that can change the world.
- 352 pages
- Paperback; perfect binding; 5.5"x8.5"
Nettie's Letters is correlated with the Level 4 Language Arts course and can be purchased individually or as part of the Level 4 Language Arts Course Set.

Whisper Creek
Level 4
An unexpected accident leaves twelve-year-old Anya and her older brother, Dmitri, traversing the Alaskan wilderness with a single goal: find their father’s friend Etok. They have a map, a letter, a small pouch containing a mysterious object, and a knowledgeable guide named Jack who promises to help them to their destination. Yet the beautiful Alaskan landscape can be unforgiving, and they’ve been warned to watch out for “The Snake”—a man nobody wants to cross. Aside from requiring great courage, their journey will bring lessons about trust, honesty, kindness, and forgiveness.
Whisper Creek is a read-together book that helps students develop fluency and independence in reading.
- 190 pages
- Paperback; perfect binding; 5.5"x8.5"
Whisper Creek is correlated with the Level 4 Language Arts course. This read-together book can be purchased individually or as part of the Level 4 Language Arts Course Set or the Level 4 Book Set.
Recommended Resources
Find optional add-on products to complement the Level 4 Course Set. NOTE: The correct handwriting level may vary by child. Please ensure the correct level is chosen by viewing samples on the handwriting page prior to ordering. Downloadable PDFs are final sale and may not be refunded, returned, credited, or exchanged.

Simply Spelling: Sky-High Adventures
Our Simply Spelling Practice Books are an optional but recommended resource to go along with our completely FREE Simply Spelling online program. After each Simply Spelling session, students can use these books independently to practice any words and spelling rules they missed. Practice books can be used with any level, and students will need their own consumable book for each level. With fun themes and exercises, these books provide students with engaging ways to practice and review spelling words and rules. Including original sky-themed illustrations of air travel, transportation and other exciting activities Simply Spelling: Sky-High Adventures is recommended to be used alongside our Level 4 Language Arts Course, but it can be used with any level of our spelling program.
- 70 pages
- Full-color pages
- Paperback; saddle-stitch binding; 8.5"x11"
Most students go through one Simply Spelling Practice Book per year. Others who need more spelling help may use more than one per year.

Quick Reference Guide
Levels 4–8
The nonconsumable Quick Reference Guide is strongly recommended to accompany the Levels 4-8 Language Arts courses from The Good and the Beautiful. This guide offers alphabetically arranged, easily accessible information on grammar, usage, punctuation, and vocabulary for a quick review of concepts or vocabulary words when needed. From sentence diagramming steps and various glossaries to parts-of-speech charts and handy vocabulary charts for each level 4–8 of language arts, this guide is sure to streamline and improve your homeschool experience.
- 151 pages
- Full-color illustrations and graphics
- Paperback; wire binding; 5.5"x8.5"
The Quick Reference Guide is a highly recommended resource and a perfect accompaniment to Levels 4–8 Language Arts courses.

Handwriting Workbook: Level 4
- Wire Binding
- Full Color with Colored Dot System
- 8.5”x11″

Spelling Rules Flashcards
Master 13 of the most consistent and important spelling rules with these helpful flashcards! Each card has fill-in-the-blanks on one side and the complete spelling rule on the other side. While not integrated into our language arts courses, the rules covered are the same as the ones taught in our courses.
- 13 full-color rule cards
- Laminated card stock
- 4.25"x5.5"
These cards are an optional extra resource created by the Good and the Beautiful Language Arts team and can be used for any language arts level beginning in Level K.

Simply Spelling (PDF): Sky-High Adventures
Print-at-home PDF
Our Simply Spelling Practice Books are an optional but recommended resource to go along with our completely FREE Simply Spelling online program. After each Simply Spelling session, students can use these books independently to practice any words and spelling rules they missed. Practice books can be used with any level, and students will need their own consumable book for each level. With fun themes and exercises, these books provide students with engaging ways to practice and review spelling words and rules. Including original sky-themed illustrations of air travel, transportation, and other exciting scenes Simply Spelling: Sky-High Adventures is recommended to be used alongside our Level 4 Language Arts Course, but it can be used with any level of our spelling program.
- Print-at-home PDF
- 70 pages
- Full-color pages
Most students go through one Simply Spelling Practice Book per year. Others who need more spelling help may use more than one per year.

Quick Reference Guide (PDF)
Levels 4–8
Print-at-home PDF
The nonconsumable Quick Reference Guide is strongly recommended to accompany the Levels 4-8 Language Arts courses from The Good and the Beautiful. This guide offers alphabetically arranged, easily accessible information on grammar, usage, punctuation, and vocabulary for a quick review of concepts or vocabulary words when needed. From sentence diagramming steps and various glossaries to parts-of-speech charts and handy vocabulary charts for each level 4–8 of language arts, this guide is sure to streamline and improve your homeschool experience.
- Print-at-home PDF
- 151 pages
- Full-color illustrations and graphics
- 5.5"x8.5"
The Quick Reference Guide (PDF) is a highly recommended resource and a perfect accompaniment to Levels 4–8 Language Arts courses.

Handwriting Workbook (PDF): Level 4
Print-at-home PDF
Handwriting Level 4 focuses primarily on cementing correct cursive letter formation and on teaching how to write cursive words and sentences with a unique colored dot system developed by Jenny Phillips. This program makes it easy for children to correctly learn cursive with little to no help from parents. Level 4 also includes print letter formation as review.
This course is divided into three sections. Each section covers new principles with plenty of practice.
Section 1 guides the child through the formation of each letter of the alphabet in cursive. The child begins to connect letters into words by following The Good and the Beautiful cursive color dot system. Section 2 teaches the child to write cursive words without color guides and prepares the child to write whole sentences in cursive without guides. Section 3 teaches the child to write entire sentences in cursive while reinforcing correct print formation.
The course also includes fun, inspiring, and beautiful drawing projects throughout. The images, artwork, and words used in this handwriting course are all designed to connect children to the good and the beautiful: family, faith, high moral character, and the wonders and beauty of nature and human life.
This workbook includes 100 lessons, which is 3–4 lessons per week for a normal school year.

Spelling Rules Flashcards (PDF)
Master 13 of the most consistent and important spelling rules with these helpful flashcards! Each card has fill-in-the-blanks on one side and the complete spelling rule on the other side. While not integrated into our language arts courses, the rules covered are the same as the ones taught in our courses.
- 13 full-color rule cards in a handy PDF
- 4.25"x5.5"
Required Course Items
Course Book Part 1: Language Arts Level 4
Course Book Part 2: Language Arts Level 4
Answer Key: Level 4 Language Arts
Leo and the Lighthouse
Nettie's Letters
Whisper Creek
Recommended Resources
Simply Spelling: Sky-High Adventures
Quick Reference Guide
Handwriting Workbook: Level 4
Spelling Rules Flashcards
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