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The format I gave him is definitely more like a book report than a short summary, but after reading the logic stage in WTM, I thought the 1 page narration was basically a book report. Even during the grammar stage, the teacher is laying the groundwork for reports. - On page 61 of the new edition, she writes, "By third grade, your student should be able to narrate the plot back to you and write it down himself without the intermediate step of dictating and then copying. In short, he'll have gradually worked his way up to doing book reports." In the logic stage, you add more details about the story and include a personal evaluation to the summary with a maximum limit of one page- see page 348-9. My son followed the format I gave him and went slightly over over one page on notebook paper (in cursive on wide lined paper). - Next time, maybe I'll have him combine the conflict/climax/resolution paragraphs and leave out a few more details. It really is difficult to summarize a novel in just a few paragraphs! I'd love to hear how other people do the narration for 5th grade/logic stage! Maybe SWB could clarify if the logic stage narration is basically a book report. Thank you for posting this question!
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I just had my son (5th grader) write a summary on the book he just read Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH. I think modeling is the best way to teach, so I wrote a narration on the book we read last year Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. I typed the narration, and then typed a format for him to keep in the narration section of his notebook that was similar to the following: 1st paragraph - include the title of the book, the author, the main characters and how the story begins 2nd-3rd paragraphs - Describe the conflict in the story. How does the main character try to solve the problem? 4th paragraph - What is the climax of the story? (when the conflict is resolved - often the most exciting part!) 5th paragraph - What is the resolution? (How does the story end?) 6th paragraph- Give your opinion of the story. What did you like/not like? Include an example from the book that supports your opinion. Would you recommend this book to your friends? Why or why not? We went over the format first, and then I had him read to me the book narration I wrote. We stopped after each paragraph and talked about the different story elements. I don't know if he would have really grasped the concept if he hadn't seen my own narration of the book we read. It really helped him to understand the story elements. You could even take a familiar fairy tale and talk about conflict, climax, and resolution to help with the elements of a story. Hope this helps! :001_smile:
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I think that makeup with a little glow (not sparkle) fills in the lines and makes you look younger. My favorite product is MAC strobe cream. I put it on before my makeup and it just gives a more "dewy" youthful look to my skin. It's great to wear without makeup as well. It's a little pricey, but one tube lasts a LONG time when you just put a little on your face. They'll give you a sample at the MAC counter if you ask.
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The co-op I belong to has always used the Stanford Achievement test, but I've noticed a lot of you use the Iowa one - do any of you know the difference between the two? Do you prefer one over the other? Why?
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You're right- I haven't looked at BJU, but you've definitely made me curious! I'll check it out.
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:lol: Love it!
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I just happened upon this today - www.k8science.org. Video presentations, experiments, slide shows, etc. to supplement your science curriculum! Definitely worth a bookmark on your internet favorites! :001_smile:
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Sorry - I quoted the wrong person in my above response - this post from Brindee was the one I should have quoted in my post.
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When I mentioned easy, I was referring to easy in a home environment. I know the authors of the homeschool science books take into consideration that most of us don't have a science lab in our homes. I'm assuming Prentice Hall is a public school text, so I'm wondering if the experiments are easy to do in a home setting. I would love to find a science text that is both parent friendly and challenging for the students. I do like RS4K - I just wish there were a little more to it. Although science is definitely one of my weak areas, it is one of my husband's passions - especially quantum physics. :tongue_smilie: So, maybe I should just let him deal with the science!!
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What does your 5th grader use for science?
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Do you also purchase a teacher's edition to teach the Prentice Hall? Are the experiments easy to do in a home environment? Science has always been so hard for me to understand. Whenever I have the classic nightmare about not knowing I was enrolled in a class until it was time for the final exam- it's always a science class!!!
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I just went to their website, and it looks great!! Thanks for the recommendation!
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Is it just me, or do you sometimes wonder if science is "dumbed down" for all of us homeschool parents who have trouble understanding it? I think homeschoolers have a reputation for being really bright in the English/literature area but severely lacking in the sciences. I bought RS4K Chemistry this year thinking it would be a great program. My husband took one look at the book and said, "I could teach this whole book to ds in about a week." Granted, I was only expecting it to last 1/2 a semester, but boy that was an expensive program to be so "meatless"!! Has anyone found a science program for the middle grade that you feel is competitve with what the public schools are using?
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Soft Sheets--Need Recommendations
creekmom replied to lovemywhirlygirls's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Thread count is important. Kohls has very reasonably priced sheets with a high thread count (at least 300). -
I know she feels that American history is just a tiny piece of world history, but I would LOVE a book from her that focuses on it!! Has anyone found anything similar to her writing style that focuses on American history?
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Life of Fred: how to use as a supplement?
creekmom replied to StaceyL in Canada's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
My 5th grader is doing Saxon 7/6 on Mon- Thurs. - every other Friday is a Saxon test- the other Fridays he does a couple chapters in LOF fractions. We should be finished with the fractions book by the end of the year. I'm planning on LOF decimals to supplement Saxon again next year. -
I've found that my son (6 yrs. old) listens much more attentively if he knows I will give him one M&M for each correct answer he gives me after I read the excerpt. - Don't know what I'd do without that M&M jar!! :D
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I'm working on this as well. I read a great book by Ron Clark - The Excellent 11. He was a 5th grade teacher for a number of years, and he noticed that his students weren't understanding a lot of what they were reading bc of a poor vocabulary. He typed up ALL the vocabulary he thought they would need (from all different sources/subjects etc.) and made each kid a "mini dictionary" with all the words and definitions. For the rest of the year, those kids studied those words (1000 of them)! He was constantly playing games with the words. For example, when they lined up to go to the bathroom, they had to give him a definition of the word he asked, or they went to the end of the line. He even had the PE teacher incorporate the words into some of the games! So, what does that mean for a homeschooler? Well, I think having the words visible is very helpful. I wrote their vocab words on the sticky part of the sticky post its and put them on the kitchen cabinets. Now, my husband and I are always trying to use the words when we speak to the kids so they hear how to use them correctly. Take your list with you in the car, and quiz them on the words, or make up fun games using the words. Get the whole family in on it. I am convinced that looking up words in a dictionary is a pointless activity. Kids never remember the word, and so often, the definition is full of more words they don't know! I highly recommend both of Ron Clark's books. Even though they were written for public school teachers, I have learned quite a bit that I use here at home.
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Reputable place to order high-quality vitamins?
creekmom replied to mirth's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Shaklee vitamins are excellent and backed by tons of research. Check out their website at www.shaklee.com. -
What to read after "Little House" series?
creekmom replied to Classical Beginnings OR's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
Anne of Green Gables? Betsy-Tacy books? -
Any tips for relieving TMJ jaw pain?
creekmom replied to Tree House Academy's topic in General Education Discussion Board
I started seeing a chiropractor a few weeks ago because I was having a lot of pain also. I do wear a night guard to prevent the grinding at night which does seem to help a little with the pain. The chiro. is good, and I think he helps a little- not a lot. There are certain antidepressant meds that are supposed to help facial pain as well. I haven't tried them, but I am looking into it. I recently discovered a TMJ forum that has a lot of good questions/advice from members who suffer with it - you can find it at www.tmjds.org/forum/. Once you join, you can post questions and view the responses. Good luck! -
www.bookadventure.com is another website that offers free online tests for books your child has read. It offers free prizes for points accumulated also. It's a great way to motivate your kids to read during their free time.
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I don't know if I can keep homeschooling
creekmom replied to DaisyMay's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
I started a thread a few weeks ago along these same lines I would love to hear from some veteran homeschool moms that it's all worth it... (1 2 3). I was so encouraged by the veteran homeschool moms on this site!! -
I think I might have posted this in the wrong forum. Sorry! I'll post it in general forum.
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I've had a great homeschooling year so far (we started Aug 12). I'm not real sure why- I was actually really dreading it. This year, I have a 5th, 3rd, 1st and preschooler. I'm thinking it may have something to do with the following: 1. I use a lot of M&Ms for rewards - often :D 2. 5th and 3rd grader are good readers and can do a lot more on their own 3. My 4 year old can entertain herself better than last year, and I'm not so worried to leave her by herself upstairs while we school in the basement 4. I stopped using Shurley Grammar 5. I'm not doing science and history every day -alternating weeks 6. Taking LOTS of vitamin B (I love Shaklee vitamins!) 7. I'm finally doing memory work consistently w/ kids 8. I've finally accepted that this is "full time" work and the house will usually be trashed. - I've told my husband to congratulate me if he comes home to a wrecked house - it means I had a good homeschooling day! Anyone with small children right now - it does get easier!!:001_smile: