The literature books and papers our students read and write in the Challenge Program are my absolute favorite! The rich discussions that stem from these books are priceless!
For you new Challenge moms out there, when first learning the Lost Tools way of writing, it can seem overwhelming… but fear not… you’ve got this! Look at the blank outlines and Ch. A sample papers. Read the Teaching Lost Tools documents and… feel free to email me! I personally learn best by seeing examples so I hope you find these helpful!
For you veteran moms, as you know, the papers have many moving pieces. I have created outline templates for the papers to help ease the writing process; the example papers below should be helpful for you as well! Read over the docs you feel would be the most beneficial, and I am happy to answer any questions!
Also, choose QUALITY over QUANTITY! Students are better off writing a few GREAT papers instead of several mediocre papers. As the parent/teacher, you may modify the guide to fit the individual needs of your student(s).
Everyone should read the plagiarism document… the sooner your students grasp what plagiarism is and how to avoid it, the better!
Happy Writing!
Plagiarism: Learn Ethical Writing Habits Now
In-Text Citations and Using Quotes Effectively
Blank Outline Templates
Avoiding Rote Language
Teaching Lost Tools
- READ: How to Tackle These Papers
- Writing with Ethos Pathos Logos
- Checklist for Challenge Papers
- Basic Outline: Teaching Tool, Used Book Tuck Everlasting
- Basic Paper: Teaching Tool, Completed Paper Tuck Everlasting
MLA Format: The below sample papers do not all follow the most recent MLA format update. The MLA 9th edition should be used. The two most helpful MLA 9th Edition websites I have found are Purdue OWL and Scribbr.
Challenge A
- Basic Outline: Lion, Witch, Wardrobe, No Quotes
- Basic Outline: Lion, Witch, Wardrobe, With Quotes/In-Text Citations
- Basic Outline + Refutation: Crispin, No Quotes
- Basic Outline + Refutation: Crispin, With Quotes/In-Text Citations
Challenge B
- The Hiding Place
- Phantom Tollbooth, Without Division/With Quotes/In-Text Citations
- Phantom Tollbooth, With Division/Quotes/In-Text Citations
Challenge I
- Johnny Tremain
- To Kill a Mockingbird
- Fun Comparison Paper Example
- Douglass/Washington Comparison Paper
Challenge I Literature Support
Challenge II Sample Papers
- Heroes Comparison Essay Option 1
- Heroes Comparison Essay Option 2
- “A Modest Proposal”
- The Screwtape Letters
Challenge II Literature Support
- Literature Support
- Literary Terms – Blank Student Copy, 1st/2nd Sem.
- Literary Terms – Definitions Provided, 1st Sem.
- Literary Terms – Notecards/Study Guide, 1st Sem.
- Literary Terms – Student Test, 1st Sem.
- Literary Terms – Test Answer Key, 1st Sem.
Challenge II Essay Outlines with Writing Prompts
- Heroes Comparison Essay Option 1
- Heroes Comparison Essay Option 2
- The Pilgrim’s Progress
- Robinson Crusoe
- “A Modest Proposal” OR Gulliver’s Travels
- Pride and Prejudice
- Jane Eyre
- A Tale of Two Cities
- Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
- Favorite Father Brown Stories
- The Hobbit
- Out of the Silent Planet
- The Screwtape Letters
- Animal Farm
- Something Beautiful for God
Challenge II: Artist Essays and Art Grant Application
Challenge III: Shakespeare
Challenge III: History
Challenge IV: Senior Thesis
Homeschooling Resources 