Sunnybuddy Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I understand all the parts and elements of fiction... The whole story chart, figurative language, etc.. But I don't know how to take that knowledge and put it into a lesson study with my daughter. (She's almost 12). We create a plot line sometimes when she reads and talk about the characters and setting. She understands these things, but she's been doing what I call "surface reading". I'm wanting her to start going deeper. And I'm not sure how to implement this. I've looked at Teaching the Classics, but is this going to just go over what I already know? Or will it help me to take my understandings and learn how to conduct a deeper study? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunshineMom Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Could you give us an idea of the books she has been reading? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunnybuddy Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Right now it's Tuck Everlasting, before that was Julie of the Wolves, first two Narnia books & Island of the Blue Dolphins (which I had her do a compare and contrast with Julie of the Wolves). Everyday she usually reads a couple, few chapters then answers a few questions, (which are thinking type questions) and then I'll discuss with her. I just tend to get very simple answers from her, written or verbally. I'm trying to pull more out of her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clementine Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Have you ever looked at Progeny Press guides? They are Christian, not sure if that is okay with you. http://stores.progenypress.com/middle-school/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunshineMom Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 We often use annotated versions of novels which help us dive more deeply and follow rabbit trails. My dd 6th also writes daily summaries and an essay with each novel she finishes. She is focusing on dystopian literature for the moment. We have never done comprehension type questions from a workbook. Because I also read the novels, we discuss them. I will sometimes review spark notes, if I am pressed for time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelli Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Teaching the Classics will absolutely do what you want it to do. I bought it at convention earlier this month and the method they use is wonderful. We are diving into our first book discussion using Teaching the Classics next month. It is definitely going to make our literature time much richer and deeper. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g1234 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Reading Literature Like a Professor for Kids. Awesome book! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunnybuddy Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 Teaching the Classics will absolutely do what you want it to do. I bought it at convention earlier this month and the method they use is wonderful. We are diving into our first book discussion using Teaching the Classics next month. It is definitely going to make our literature time much richer and deeper. Are the DVDs necessary, or is the book enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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