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    TOG Question

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    I am strongly considering TOG for next year. My question is do I have to start at year 1? I have a 3rd, 8th, 11th and 12th. I would prefer to start with year 4 but I don't want to do this if starting with Year 1 is critical.

     

    Any advice would help.

    Voyages in English Question

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted

    Can someone help me here I am confused? I want to make sure I am placing the correct order for VIE.

     

    Which book are the student tests located?

     

    According to what I see on the site they are in the assessment books but those are sold in sets of 25 is this correct?

    Voyages in English

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted

    I forgot this....on the site here are the options

     

    Voyages in English 2011

    Grade 8 Answer Key for Practice and Assessment Books $18.95

     

    Voyages in English 2011

    Grade 8 Assessment Book (25/pk) $69.95

     

    Voyages in English 2011

    Grade 8 Practice Book $12.95

     

    Voyages in English 2011

    Grade 8 Student Edition $54.95

     

    Voyages in English 2011

    Grade 8 Teacher Edition $83.95

     

    Voyages in English 2011

    Grade 8 Test Generator $149.95

     

    In an effort to keep costs down I am trying to figure out which books/items are a MUST!

     

    Thanks

    R & S Alternative

    in High School and Self-Education Board

    Posted

    We have used R&S for the past few years. While I do believe the teaching is thorough it can be plain old boring! Not to mention I do not like the upper level ( & 10 book.

     

    Does anyone have any upper level Grammar suggestions? And if they do not incorporate writing what writing program do you use with it?

    MFW or TOG which is better?

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted

    I keep seeing posts for both MFW and TOG, I am looking for a way to take the stress off of planning and the need for me to be available.

     

    I have an upcoming 3rd, 1st and K next year....so I would like for my 12th, 11th and 8th to work on their own with as many subjects as they can and still learn! I am loosing my mind trying to plan social studies, history, etc. for 6 people.

     

    I have mentioned before that I am worried they haven't retained much from SOS and Lifepacs so I want to use something else.

     

    Can someone please tell me the major differences between MFW and TOG and which is easier to implement with multiple children?

    We are both so frustrated with learning to read....

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    Do not be discouraged. One of my sons and daughters did not learn to read until late. Sometimes they just "ain't ready".

     

    Yes, they are both dyslexic, but in addition to that they just were not ready until eight.

     

    My son (now 13) reads better than anyone in the house! He is constantly messing up my lesson planning because he reads and comprehends so fast. He normally completes assigned novels in 2-3 days, when I have planned them over a month.....and he can pass any knowledge test on them. He is an insatiable reader!

     

    My advice to you would be to continue to drill phonics! Do daily phonics drills. I also would recommend Phonics Pathways for reading. I switched to this this year and my 8 year old daughter is now reading. I have tried every "Learn to Read" book out there ( maybe not all but to many to list) and this one works!

     

    Lastly, read with him daily and encourage him to begin reading along with you. Use very easy BIG PRINT books with 3 letter words to encourage him. Daily reading and read along is a must.

     

    One more thing.....I was able to self diagnosis the dyslexic (my hubby has this). I was also very obvious with both of them. If you know you have tried some of the steps I have mentioned and they don't work you may want to have him checked for vision or a learning disability.

    MFW, MOH or TOG?

    in High School and Self-Education Board

    Posted

    Well I can't actually say SOS is working for me outside of the fact that it frees me up to work with the other children. Next year I will have K, 1st, 3rd, 8th, 11th and 12th. I have my hands full to say the least.

     

    I am trying to find as many subjects as possible that are comprehensive but require less hands on for me.

     

    Based on both my observation of the kids....SOS and Lifepacs are either too easy or to light. But I don't really know what other options I have that won't drive me crazy.

     

    I figured I would get the opinions of others who have tried the other "time freeing" options for History and Science.

     

    Thanks for your input.

    MFW, MOH or TOG?

    in High School and Self-Education Board

    Posted

    I have multiple grade levels. I tried SOS and Lifepacs in both Science and History to take the pressure off of sooo much lesson planning! I don't feel they are getting enough with Alpha Omega and I am trying to decide on a new curriculum.

     

    I have seen many say they LOVE TOG but I have also seen others say it was just too much work. I am looking for a lighter load that is both interesting and educational.

     

    Any suggestions. Anyone tried more than one?

     

    BTW I have a rising 8th, 11th and 12th and a few younger ones.:confused:

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