BookShark

About BookShark

BookShark is a complete, literature-based, K-12 homeschool curriculum. Our curriculum uses a variety of educational resources including literary fiction and nonfiction, biographies, illustrations and hands-on experiments to deliver an engaging and complete education that extends beyond textbook memorization.

Our curriculum is easy for parents to teach. All of the planning and preparation is done for you so you can enjoy learning together. We provide 36-week, 4-day schedules designed to save one day a week for sports, field trips or other extracurricular activities.

• Comprehensive and Well-Structured Curriculum: BookShark provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects like language arts, math, science, history, and more. The curriculum is carefully organized and includes lesson plans, schedules, and all necessary materials, making it convenient for teachers to implement.
• Literature-Based Approach: BookShark’s curriculum places a strong emphasis on literature and reading. By using quality literature as the backbone of the curriculum, students are exposed to a wide range of literary works, including both classic and contemporary texts. This approach helps foster a love for reading and enhances language skills, critical thinking, and cultural understanding.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: BookShark offers flexibility, allowing schools to adapt the curriculum to their specific needs. Teachers can customize the curriculum by adding or removing components, adjusting the pacing, or incorporating supplementary materials. This flexibility allows schools to cater to the diverse needs of their students and align the curriculum with their educational philosophy.
• Streamlined Planning and Preparation: BookShark’s curriculum provides detailed lesson plans and materials, which can save teachers valuable time in planning and preparation. The curriculum includes step-by-step instructions, suggested activities, discussion questions, and assessments, reducing the burden on teachers to create their own lesson plans from scratch.
• Integration of Subjects: BookShark’s curriculum integrates different subjects, fostering connections and a holistic understanding of topics. By using literature as a foundation, students can explore historical events, scientific concepts, and cultural aspects within the context of their reading. This interdisciplinary approach promotes critical thinking and enhances students’ ability to make connections across disciplines.
• System Order Integration: BookShark allows for flexible ordering solutions for the classroom please see our school contact details at bottom. 3 different screenshots of the process.
• Ongoing Support: BookShark offers support and resources to educators using their curriculum. Educators can reach out to BookShark’s customer support team for assistance or clarification. They also provide access to an online platform with additional resources, including teaching guides, answer keys, and online planning tools.
  Assessments and Record-Keeping: BookShark’s curriculum can assist schools with daily and weekly assessments and maintaining records of progress through their online platform BookShark Virtual. BookShark Virtual provides detailed guidelines and assessments, which can help schools demonstrate student progress and achievement to regulatory bodies or for transitioning students to other educational settings