Looking for an enriching supplement to your child's Language Arts courses? Look no further. Alpha Omega Publications has just what you need–Switched-On Schoolhouse Elective American Literature for 7th-12th grades. This fun-filled, computer-based literature course has interactive lessons filled with exciting multimedia tools. Imagine your high school student learning classical American Literature with video clips, animation, and interactive learning games! Plus, your child will be studying with many helpful SOS features like a handy resource center, multiple printing options, and a cutting-edge text-to-speech tool–great for reading long passages!

But that's just the beginning. While studying this appealing course, your child will cover renowned American writers such as Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Walt Whitman, Edgar Allen Poe, Emily Dickinson, Mark Twain, Ernest Hemingway, and F. Scott Fitzgerald. This one-semester, five-unit course also has modern poetry from authors like E.E. Cummings, Robert Frost, W.H. Auden, and Carl Sandburg. But wait, you havent even heard the best part. Switched-On Schoolhouse has tools to make homeschooling parents lives easier–automatic grading and lesson planning. Plus, you can be assured you child will learn quality, Bible-based academics. What could be better? Order Switched-On Schoolhouse Elective American Literature for 7th-12th grades and see how fun literature can be! A required reader, Our Town, is sold separately.

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"I think SOS is just amazing! I've been looking through the electives and other curriculum, and I just can't wait to start my kids on SOS."

-Christi D., GA

"I am so excited! I have been praying about homeschooling my son for two years. We finally decided that the time was now, and he will be leaving public school and starting homeschool next semester. I felt like God was answering our prayer by providing an affordable curriculum that is Christ-centered."

-Jennifer D., AR

"My wife and I have homeschooled our children for six years, and our last one just graduated. We used your Bible-based materials to teach our children the Christian faith, and it is through your programs that they have a sound foundation to stand on. I have also seen my wife grow as a Christian through your studies. Thanks for being a company God can use to spread the Good News and help our children see light in this dark world. Your light shines brightly. Never stop allowing the Spirit to work in your company."

-Greg D., AL

"After two years of traditional school, our daughter was ready to homeschool. We started with her two favorite subjects in Switched-On Schoolhouse, science and history, but by her third year, we were only using Switched-On Schoolhouse. Now, we are embarking upon our fourth year, and our daughter looks like she has completely closed all the learning gaps in math and language arts. She enjoys all her subjects and is taking more responsibility for her schedule and workload. This year we're trying one lesson of math and language arts each morning, and then we finish the rest of the day with whatever subject she likes and continue to work in "blocks." SOS's calendar makes this so perfect because I can rework it and keep her on track during the year. You don't have to do every subject every day if your children can't keep the concentration level up. You can focus on one subject and help them learn, so they retain the information during that day. Then, the next day you can tackle another subject. It's not traditional, I know, but it works!"

-Lesley D.

"I started using SOS in seventh grade. I am now in tenth grade, and I love it! I have epilepsy and it caused me to miss a lot of school. As a result, I received failing grades. With SOS, I have all As, and my parents love it. It really is a miracle for my family to be able to have this. With all the doctor appointments, I can take my laptop anywhere and still be in school. With Christianity taken out of the schools as much as they have and all of the crazy stuff that goes on in schools, Switched-On Schoolhouse is amazing! Plus, my classes are actually FUN!"

-Hannah C., OH

"I am writing to tell you of the wonderful experience I have had with your curriculum. I began homeschooling my thirteen-year-old son when he was four years old and in preschool. Subjects that I would not have had the time or ability to teach him personally have been studied with confidence, creating an independent learner. The curriculum has provided a means to systematically learn at a pace that is comfortable for him, while completing the course work for the year. The well researched and presented information provide opportunities for understanding the content, while igniting an interest to learn more about the subject matter. The biblical integration has been a blessing to me and has strengthened my son's knowledge and faith. Having AOP as my partner in my child's education has supported me and confirmed in my mind that I have the ability to homeschool my child throughout his high school years. Thank you for providing these excellent materials."

-Mary Annthipie B., NJ

"I just wanted to tell you how wonderful you are for providing us with everything we need to give our children a wonderful Christian-based education. I have homeschooled all of my children. Since I discovered AOP, nothing I used before you compared. I am even able to homeschool my youngest son successfully, despite the fact that he has Asperger's Syndrome. Again, thank you so much for the love and dedication you show to all of God's children."

-Lynne B., MO

"SOS is great! I thoroughly checked out the scope and sequence because I had taught for years and wanted the best for my son. He is now in his last year of high school with SOS, and he is doing great. This past summer, he finished an honors academy at a major university with A's, and he has excellent ACT scores, too! So, thanks SOS!"

-Louise M., FL

"Switched-On Schoolhouse was everything we needed to be able to continue home educating our children. It was sent from heaven to our doorstep! We have been using SOS with 3 students and I wish so much that we would have known about it earlier for our son who graduated last year. I had concerns about the children using the computer so much, but we have had a wonderful experience and my children love seeing their grades every day--no more waiting for Mom! SOS has helped me enjoy teaching my children again. It has taken the dread out of a new day filled with yet more paperwork and stress. THANK YOU for creating such a wonderful, affordable curriculum!"

-Heidi W., NJ

"I had already been homeschooling for nine years when a friend told me about Switched-On Schoolhouse. It couldn't have come at a better time. I had become so overwhelmed by the workload required to homeschool three children that I didn't know how I could keep going. The daily grading and weekly lesson-planning amounted to a 20-hour per week job....on top of time spent teaching and the normal schedule of a housewife and mother! I desperately needed a change. Switching to 'SOS' was the best homeschooling decision I ever made! It has been six years since we made that change, and I will never go back! I will never go back to the hours of lesson-planning or to the tedious grading. I will never go back to wondering if my children are learning enough. I will never again wander vendor booths at homeschool conventions looking for 'the perfect curriculum.' I FOUND IT! I began using SOS because I thought it would be a great change for me, but it has turned out to be the best thing for my children, too. I've made a lot of mistakes during my fourteen years as a homeschooling mom, but switching to SOS was definitely NOT one of them! I'm hoping that Switched-On Schoolhouse will be around to see me through my next fifteen years of homeschooling!"

-Linda D., IL

"I love this curriculum! SOS is so easy to use, and my children look forward to school each day. My oldest is able to work independently, while I help the youngest. It makes both schoolwork and grading a breeze! Anyone could do it!"

-Pam J.,

"What an amazing program! After trying several different companies' curriculum, I decided to try Switched-On Schoolhouse, starting with one subject. Well, I'm sold. My daughter loves it so much that she begs to do it seven days a week! She has learned so much and enjoys it more than I would have imagined. The lessons are thorough, interesting, and enjoyable. We couldn't have asked for more. We have since purchased the curriculum for all subjects! Our curriculum shopping days are over, and we will never look somewhere else again! SOS is the one for us! Thank you so much for such a wonderful product!"

-Kristy B., SC

"SOS helps me a lot. I have been homeschooled for seven years. My mom pulled me out of public school when I was in the fourth grade. Now successfully, I am in the eleventh grade making As and Bs. I'm also on the honor roll. I love SOS because it teaches you what you need, and it teaches from a Christian perspective. I believe everybody should be homeschooled because there is no school like home."

-Taylor M., AR

"What I like about SOS is that I don't have to worry about forgetting to hand in my homework. It takes a ton of stress off my mom and my whole family, since we go on a lot of trips, and we can do homework while traveling. I also like that no homework whatsoever is off the computer, unless parents tell their kids to figure out problems on paper. I usually get done with each subject after 15-30 minutes because I can left-click on the mouse and click speak and the computer starts reading the lesson while I read along. I decided to write this because SOS is so fun. It is much, much easier for my mom and my family, and it takes away all the stress of not getting to spend much time together and having lots of homework. So, if you are a Christian homeschooler and don't have enough time to help your kids with homework and other things, then I recommend you use this program."

-Autumn B., MN

"I just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart. We started using Switched-On Schoolhouse this year in desperate hopes of being able to continue homeschooling. I was about to give up. We just hadn't been able to find a balance between my daughter's 'what's the big hurry' personality and my 'let's go, let's go' personality. One or both of us cried almost every day! I purposely started our school year early to see how it was going to go because I honestly thought I would have no other choice but to send her back to public school. I am absolutely amazed at how our first two weeks have gone. Both of us have rediscovered our joy and fun in learning. With the help of the Holy Spirit and Switched-On Schoolhouse, we eagerly look forward to each and every school day. I cannot thank you enough!"

-Yvonnda R., TN

"As a graduating senior in college, I thank the Lord for two things about my high school education. The first is that He pushed my parents to homeschool me. The second is that they found SOS! For me as an active kid, I loved that SOS was on the computer and was very interactive. Honestly, SOS made school a learning experience and not a chore! Each year I was in SOS, which was all of junior high and high school, SOS came up with new ideas for the program, including games and videos, which are the absolute sweetest, especially in science. SOS helped my parents teach me the things I needed to know to give me the opportunities I have today. Will SOS prepare a student for college? Well, SOS was my primary curriculum, and now I am a true senior graduating from college after 4 years with a B.S. in Accounting and a 3.7 GPA. A major aspect of life and college that SOS teaches is the responsibilty of getting work done on your own initiative. Parents may not think about how a curriculum could teach students to operate within a schedule and plan work, yet SOS teaches these things through how the curriculum is designed. Whenever I meet a younger student who is using SOS, I give them a high five and ask them what new features the program has because I absolutely loved it. Thank you SOS designers, and may the Lord richly bless your continued efforts to help parents give their children the best education that the Lord desires them to have."

-Michael S., CA

"I just wanted to write and thank you for a GREAT curriculum. My daughter has just started the SOS homeschool curriculum and we both love it. It is so easy to use, and I love the flexibility. It does so much of the work I used to do like scheduling, organizing lessons, and grading. My daughter loves the content and the variety of teaching techniques used. She also loves how easy it is for her to see what her lessons are and what her grades are. No more backpacks bursting at the seams! Thank you so much. We plan to use SOS all the way through high school. WELL DONE! God bless you all."

-Lisa V.,

"My son loves Switched-On Schoolhouse, and so do I! The interactive lessons and games keep schoolwork interesting for him, and the automatic grading makes it easy for me. If your children are visual learners or you're feeling like you're being stretched too thin with all the lesson planning and preparation that textbooks require, Switched-On Schoolhouse is your answer."

-Lisa C., TX

"My children were having more and more trouble with the standard pen and paper schoolwork. They were bored and had trouble sitting down and getting it done. We were falling further and further behind. The switch to SOS made all the difference in getting them back on track and catching up. It's no longer a daily struggle. Thank you and bless you for such a wonderful product."

-Suzette J., MD

"We started using Switched-On Schoolhouse for the first time this year and it has been a great experience for us! We had never used a computer curriculum before, and I was a bit nervous, but this has been so easy and user friendly, and my daughter just loves it! She has stayed so consistently enthused about her lessons this year that I find her grabbing her laptop in the evenings and working ahead. I will never use anything else!"

-Angela M., OH

"I have just completed my order with AOP for our homeschooling materials for the next school year. For the first time in the two years I have been homeschooling our three boys, I feel a complete peace and excitement for the school year to come. As many homeschoolers do, I have researched and tried many of the homeschooling products available. Indeed, the choices are endless. However, I have finally found a curriculum with AOP that fits our family's values, goals, learning styles, and lifestyle. Thank you for offering quality products at such an affordable price. We look forward to many years of learning with AOP and the blessings that are sure to come. God bless you all at AOP!"

-Brenda S., NM

"We are a military family who is always on the move. We use SOS right now, and although it sounds crazy, SOS brought the joy of homeschooling back to our home. My son especially was suffering through loads of writing, and many of our lessons ended in tears. I don't know why SOS made such a difference, but being able to work on the computer has eliminated much anxiety for him. I love it!"

-Debbie L., ON CA

"Our family recently discovered Switched-On Schoolhouse, and we are so thankful for the discovery! We have been homeschooling our three children for six years now and have been using a very good program, but we had constant problems because our curriculum was textbook-based. One of the problems we had was that I didn't have time to plan lessons, grade papers, make sure they each had their own tests when they were due, etc. With SOS, we don't have those problems any longer! Our kids know what their lessons are each day, when tests are coming up, etc. They can even work ahead if they choose! Their daily work, quizzes, and tests are right there for them, and their grades are computed by the program. It has been an absolute blessing from God! As parents, we feel more organized, more in control, and the kids are having fun again, too! We just can't say enough about SOS! If you've ever wanted an easy-to-use but thorough curriculum, you've got to try SOS! Thank you, Alpha Omega Publications!"

-Gwen P., NE

"I have been homeschooling for seven years and have used curriculum from AOP every year. I started with it when my two older children were in preschool and kindergarten. I am now homeschooling four children. It is so nice to know that AOP is there with so many great products to make my life easier as a homeschooler! Thanks AOP!"

-Angela O., MN

"My daughter used to use A Beka. We were doing school from 8 in the morning to 5 at night to finish it. She uses SOS now and loves it! Plus, she only has to work from about 9 a.m. to 1 p.m."

-Alicia M., IN

"I want to thank you for the tutorials and walk throughs that the SOS curriculum offers. After ten years of homeschooling and four different curriculums, I have come to really appreciate the completeness and diversity of SOS. Thank you for your commitment to providing such an excellent resource for today's homeschoolers!"

-Aubrey C., IN

"This program is so great! My dad pulled me out of public school and put me on this, and I just love it!!! I even work sometimes on Saturdays on my own because it's so fun."

-Alexe E., MO

"I love the mobility with a laptop that SOS offers. I enjoy allowing my son's ability to move around and reset due dates and re-do exercises if needed. I also love the fact he and my daughter are learning 21st century technology. SOS is the perfect curriculum for our home."

-Ylondra B., CA

"I just wanted to say how much I love Switched-On Schoolhouse curriculum! My son has improved so much since we started this, and he loves it as well. I pulled him out of 7th grade in the middle of the year. He was getting failing grades and was completely miserable. We restarted the school year with your program, and I noticed an immediate difference! When I asked him what had changed, he said, "Well, I'm finally being taught what things mean!" After two months of 7th grade math, he decided that it was too easy for him. Now, he's doing the assignments ahead of time, so he can start the 8th grade course in a couple of months. I also have to say that as a single parent who not only works full-time, but attends college as well, the computerized program is amazing! I love how everything is organized and ready for me to submit to the state. I'm so impressed with the curriculum and the way it's formatted, so one subject coincides with the others. I really can't say enough about it, except thank you!"

-Debrah M., CA

"My husband and I have been homeschooling our 15-year-old son since he was 11 and our 10-year-old daughter since she was 5. We are so happy we decided to homeschool our children. We feel they are receiving the best education possible with the AOP curriculum. Our children enjoy their home education. Our son especially enjoys it, since he remembers what it was like in school: noisy classrooms, not enough individual time with teachers, bullies, etc."

-Yvonne S., MI

"Switching to SOS made a world of difference with my children. We stay on schedule, and I am assured they are getting a well-rounded education. I have control over their schedule, yet it is the curriculum that tells them what they have to accomplish. Thanks also for making it easier to homeschool several grades!"

-Keith S., TN

"I feel strongly that homeschooling prepares a child for college in a very effective way. If one takes time to consider, college is more similar to homeschooling, where concepts are more self-taught through study than public school, where concepts are learned primarily in groups. I was homeschooled for almost all of my school years using AOP. My mother used AOP because the curriculum was easy to use with the multiple-age groups she was teaching. When I got to college, I had very few problems. Good grades came easily, and I recently graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I feel that this is very much because of my home education. I am now looking into ordering AOP preschool materials for my own son. I highly recommend this company because of their curriculum's simple format, comprehensive materials, and Christian base."

-Esther P., AR