The Voyages in English Classic is the long-trusted supplemental grammar and writing program that combines decades of research with proven classroom practice. Aligned with national, state, and NCTE standards, the series equips students to become confident listeners, speakers, readers, and writers. With a balanced approach to grammar and writing, Voyages in English Classic teaches the seven traits of writing—idea development, organization, word choice, voice, sentence fluency, conventions, and presentation—within a flexible framework that supports diverse teaching styles and learning needs.
Early exposure to language builds lifelong skills. Voyages in English Classic for Kindergarten lays a strong foundation in grammar and writing, helping children develop into confident communicators through interactive lessons, while promoting curiosity and imagination as essential literacy concepts are introduced. Voyages in English Classic provides your youngest students the opportunity to explore various genres of writing, develop confidence in their own writing abilities, and acquire essential early skills.
Grammar Big Books
These oversized, colorful books teach 36 grammar concepts using clear and relatable examples, along with captivating illustrations. The Grammar Big Books come in two volumes and can be displayed by the teacher for students to read aloud, allowing them to interact with the pages and connect words and images to concepts.
Writing Cards
The Writing Cards Box includes ninety prompt cards that spark imagination and scaffold early writing through three levels of proficiency. With 15 writing card prompts for each genre, students discover how to write personal narratives, letters, directions, descriptions, book reports, and informational texts.
Teacher Edition
The Kindergarten Teacher Edition offers step-by-step instruction for 36 grammar lessons and six writing lessons, accompanied by reproducible materials for each. Also included are clearly stated lesson objectives and assessment tools such as checklists, portfolios, and rubrics.
At the first and second grade levels, students strengthen their foundational grammar and mechanics while learning to write with clarity and purpose. Voyages in English Classic focuses on building these skills, empowering students to speak and write with clarity and purpose.
Student Editions
These consumable Student Editions help build skills and confidence in using grammar correctly and communicating purposefully through writing. Divided into two parts, one for grammar and one for writing, the Student Edition allows for customizable lesson planning and provides flexibility to adapt to your students’ needs.
Teacher Edition & Assessment
The Teacher Edition provides consistent instructional steps in a clear, easy-to-follow format. The systematic, direct approach includes flexible lesson plans, background support, and at-a-glance standards correlations. The optional Online Assessment System (OAS) allows test creation, assignment, and reporting, and integrates with many popular learning management systems (LMS).
For grades 3–8, Voyages in English Classic supports continued growth of students as they go from the beginning of their literacy and language journey until they reach the beginning stages of mastery of grammar, mechanics, and effective writing strategies.
Student Editions
These hard-bound Student Editions are divided into two parts, one for grammar and one for writing and oral communication. Integration opportunities are built into each section so teachers can reinforce the important relationships between grammar, writing, and speaking.
Teacher Edition & Assessment
The Teacher Edition provides consistent instructional steps in a clear, easy-to-follow format. The systematic, direct approach includes flexible lesson plans, background support, and at-a-glance standards correlations. The optional Online Assessment System (OAS) allows test creation, assignment, and reporting, and integrates with many popular learning management systems (LMS).
Practice and Assessment Books
Consumable Practice Books reinforce learning, while Assessment Books and Answer Keys allow teachers to track mastery and prepare students for standardized testing. Together, these resources provide meaningful practice and accurate evaluation.
Scope & Sequence
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What is Voyages in English Classic?
A: Voyages in English Classic is a comprehensive supplemental K–8 grammar and writing program. Grammar and writing instruction and practice are integrated and taught as essential and related skills. Voyages in English Classic is aligned with national and state standards. and designed to pave the way for today’s learners to become tomorrow’s successful communicators.
Q2: How does the program support grammar instruction?
A: The program delivers grammar instruction through direct teaching of grammar concepts (parts of speech, usage, mechanics, punctuation) along with skill reviews, ample practice, and assessment opportunities.
Q3: What writing genres are included from Kindergarten through Grade 8?
A: Writing genres for early grades include personal narratives, descriptions, friendly letters, and more. Genres grow in complexity as students progress through the grade levels, encompassing poetry, agumentative writing, research reports, and literary analysis to name a few.
Q4: How are teachers supported in using Voyages in English Classic?
A: Teachers get robust support through the Teacher Editions (with scripted instructions, background information, teaching tips), lesson planning, assessment tools (observational checklists, rubrics), and alignment to standards.
Q5: What assessment and practice tools does the program include?
A: Alongside the Student Editions, Voyages in English Classic provides consumable Practice Books and Assessment Books that include both summative and cumulative assessments, as well as answer keys. The optional Online Assessment System offers additional online assessments, reporting, and test-generation capabilities.
Q6: What makes Voyages in English Classic different from other grammar-only or writing-only curricula?
A: Voyages in English Classic uniquely integrates grammar and writing as related and essential skills. It emphasizes both instruction and application, with writing genres, speaking/listening, mechanics, sentence structure, and grammar all tied together so students don’t just learn grammar or writing in isolation.