I have a dyslexic/dysgraphic high schooler. I still read some books to her. She mostly reads literature books on whispersync (kindle books with the audio synced to the text). We all enjoy audiobooks as a family and listen to them in the car almost constantly. All 3 of my kids listened to audiobooks on a regular basis in elementary. Curriculum is just a tool. You can use it as much or little as you want. So, if you are using something with a long booklist feel free to pick and choose the books. There can be books he reads, books you read and books he listens to. He is learning via all those methods. You can do whatever works for you and your student. 😀

I'm reading some of my 9th grader's books to her. She says she likes how I read faster than a typical narrator. When she reads literature, it's usually a Kindle book with whyspersync (words light up synced with audio) and she plays it at 1.5-2x speed.

We used Lifepac. It leans easy and is Christian but not too preachy.

I wouldn't require him to make up the assignments now. I would give him an A if his completed work was A level work. The amount of assignments due is up to the teacher and as a homeschooler you have the final say as to what works for your student and what his grade should be. It's not his fault he has executive function issues and it's not his fault his uncle passed away. I would give him grace and as a mom you need to give yourself grace too. You've been through a tough time momma. Hugs to you.💕

I have no idea what the college will think (if they will think anything at all) but we are really enjoying Berean Builders Earth Science this year. I am having my 9th and 11th grader do this together. It's a bit easy for the 11th grader but due to executive function issues, he wasn't doing science (biology) on his own so we had to make a change. I think the Chemistry is supposed to be for kids that have already completed Algebra I. I already have the Bio and Chem books and we plan to use them after this. My kids are smart but have disabilities so they will go to community college first. I don't think anyone will care what science they did and in what order as long as they did some lab sciences. I have skimmed the bio book and started to skim over the chem. They look like they are formatted similarly to the Earth Science so I think experience with the Earth Science will make the chemistry easier. The first chapter in the Earth Science and Chemistry books are all about the math conversions the student will need to do for the course. There is actually some chemistry in the Earth Science book but it is explained very well. We are also watching The World of Chemistry on You Tube (plus some random Earth Science videos) which help to tie everything together.

Grade 3 Language Arts: Pentime 3 Rod & Staff English 3 Spelling (using Wilson Reading since I already own it) American Language Readers, Ginn Readers, LLATL readers, some readers from Sonlight lists Explode the Code Math: Math With Confidence and CTC Social Studies: Geography & World Cultures unit study lapbooks from homeschoolshare doing some activities with older sis (gr.9 doing Guest Hollow Geography w/ some MFW ECC resources ) map skills workbook Science local Earth Science homeschool class she may participate in some of older sister’s science activities (Berean Builders Earth Science) God’s Design for Chemistry & Ecology w/older sis (just as a read aloud since she has the lab class) Golden Children’s Bible, A Child’s Book of Poems, music and art study w/older siblings

Grade 11 (ASD) 1.0 U.S. History II (second half of Land of Hope with student guide, supplementing with Modern States videos since the ones by the author were boring us to tears) 1.0 Chemistry (Discovering Design with Chemistry) with an in person chemistry lab class We started biology late last year so I’m not sure when he will start the chem book. The lab class does not require homework so we can do any book with it. 1.0 Algebra II (A Fresh Approach) 1.0 Spanish I (Lifepac w/younger sis) This wasn’t getting done last year after a late start so we will try it this way. It’s a bit easier since they can practice having a conversation together. 1.0 English LLATL Gold British Literature (part) MP As You Like It, MP The Hound of Baskervilles Jensen’s Format Writing (final ¼ of book) Grammar review book Lantern English writing class (essay writing) 1.0 Intro to Java (online via Grand Canyon University) 0.5 World Geography (Guest Hollow) This will be w/younger sis, he won’t do all the activities she does but he will still do some map work and discussion of the text. 6.5 credits

Grade 9 (Dyslexia, Dysgraphia) 1.0 English/Comp. R&S English 7 Wilson Reading System (for Dyslexia…should finally finish this year) Wordsmith Literature-MP 8th grade lit with Vita Beata Discussion Group (Tom Sawyer, The Wind in the Willows, As You Like It, Treasure Island, Poetry & Short Stories) Read and narrate literature to tie in to geography studies 1.0 Math: Algebra I (CLE and CTC) 1.0 Social Studies: Geography & Cultures (using the Guest Hollow book as a spine) World History Detective Some activities from MFW ECC & Pinterest w/younger sis 1.0 Science: Earth Science (Berean Builders) in person chemistry lab enrichment with older bro God’s Design for Chemistry & Ecology w/younger sis 1.0 Fiber Arts I (self taught…constantly working on projects) 1.0 Spanish I (Lifepac w/older bro) 0.5 P.E. (hiking group) 6.0 credits

He thinks Mr. Denison talks too slowly. Mr. Denison says things like "Remember to do your work EVERY day" repeatedly. My son feels like he is talking down to him. I would change to something else but my son is almost done with it so I told him to try to just get through it. We will probably switch to A Fresh Approach for Algebra II because my son says he hates videos now. My daughter looked at the sample video and said there's no way she would try it either. I would say have your student watch a few sample lessons and see what they think before purchasing.

There's quite a few sample pages you can print out for Math With Confidence (of the previous grade). I'm using them in combo with what I already have (RS, MM, CTC) to prep my dd to switch in the fall.

My teens enjoyed the MIT Museum.

Thanks. We probably don't need it because he looked over the online sample and liked it. This is the site I found it on. http://www.algebraforhomeschool.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=3

I know this is an old post but I have the same questions. May I ask what you ended up going with? My son hates videos and would prefer a text that he can use to self-teach. Thanks!

Grade 10 (ASD) 1.0 U.S. History (A Land of Hope with guide and Hillsdale course) 1.0 Biology (Discovering Design with Biology) 1.0 Geometry (Denison) 1.0 Spanish I (Lifepac) 1.0 Literature & Composition Jensen’s Format Writing (2nd half) LLATL The Gold Book: American History (part), MP Tom Sawyer, MP The Scarlet Letter The Social Survival Guide for Teens on the Autism Spectrum, You Have a Brain, Learning How to Learn: How to Succeed in School Without Spending All Your Time Studying (read & write chapter summaries) The Perfect English Grammar Workbook Vocabulary From Classical Roots D & E 0.5 Computer Science (HSLDA Academy) 0.5 Study Skills & Career Exploration 0.5 P.E. 6.5 credits

Grade 8 (Dyslexia/Dysgraphia) Social Studies-U.S. History/Medieval (books will all be read alouds) A Little History of the United States SOTW 2, Outrageous Women of the Middle Ages documentaries and field trips Math-Pre-Algebra (CLE Algebra Skills, Key to Algebra, Geometry Basics, Math Mosaics) Language Arts Wilson Reading System (for Dyslexia) Pentime 5 Rod & Staff English 5 (2nd half) Wordsmith Apprentice Daily Life Skills Workbook Touch Type Read and Spell Literature Memoria Press grade 7 literature with guides (Anne of Green Gables, The Trojan War, The Bronze Bow, The Hobbit) VIta Beata discussion group She may also just read and narrate some books to tie in with history (almost all her books are available on Whispersync so she can read and listen to audio at the same time) Science-Exploring Creation with Anatomy & Physiology and Exploring Creation with Chemistry and Physics (with audio)