Stephen Hake began writing for John Saxon in 1984, and is the lead author for the third through eighth grade textbooks. He continues to write and update the Saxon® Math programs now published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Long believing that students would benefit from a language arts program designed with the Saxon® Math model of incremental development and continual review, Stephen commissioned a team of authors to create Grammar and Writing.

Grammar and Writing is a comprehensive language arts program that covers English grammar, writing, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary development. Imbedded in the examples and exercises is content from other subject areas, so that students learn valuable knowledge while developing their English language skills.

The program currently spans grades 5-8. However, strong fourth grade students can benefit from Grammar and Writing 5, and high school students will benefit from Grammar and Writing 8, thoroughly covering the skills needed for college-board exams.

During development, Hake Publishing made Grammar and Writing available to the homeschool market. Early users of the program have confirmed that the Saxon® style of instruction works as effectively in language arts as in math. The results and feedback have been very positive!

Other links along the left margin will provide a look into the program and how to acquire the program.

Christie Curtis is an English major with thirty-six years of teaching experience in both public and private schools in Southern California. Her graduate work focused on the areas of grammar and writing. She currently teaches for the English and Education departments at Biola University. Passionate about teaching students to write and speak properly, Christie pours her enthusiasm and knowledge into each lesson. Years of tutoring and teaching have acquainted Christie with the interests, needs, and concerns of students. A mother of three grown children and a grandmother of four (soon to be five), Christie resides with her husband in Monrovia, California. Christie's hobbies include cooking and anything out of doors.

Mary Hake is a former teacher and homeschool parent. Mary guides the writing team and assures that the content follows the effective principles of incremental concept development and continual practice. A mother of five, and grandmother of eight, Mary enjoys gardening and family life with Stephen Hake in Temple City, California.