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    3rd grade planning thread

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    Here's ours, but still ironing out a few details:

     

    Bible: Explorer's Bible Study

     

    History: ? Possibly Veritas or A Beka

     

    Reading & LA: Sonlight 

     

    Spelling: AAS

     

    Penmanship: Classically Cursive

     

    Math: BJU 3

     

    Science: Exploring God's World

     

     

     

    Drag and Drop Phonics app? (Substitute for tangible manipulatives)

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    I'm looking for an app for either an iPad or Kindle that is simple. I'm hoping to find one that would support an Orton-Gillingham approach similar to All About Spelling/Reading or Logic of English. I have both of their apps, and while they're helpful, I'd love to find one that would alleviate the need for actual manipulatives for youngest ds. Something travel-friendly. 

    Any suggestions appreciated.  :)

    Phonics trouble with my K-er...

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted

    You begin teaching the Extended Ayres List when your dc have learned the first 45 phonograms. Yes, the manual says that. :-) When they complete words in Section I, you begin having them read from good children's literature (the fourth edition recommends specific books in a specific order, but it isn't mandatory to do it that way). Introducing books is discussed in "The Reading Lesson." In Part 2 (5th and 6th editions) there is a list of books which children can read after learning the first 66 phonograms, then books which they can read after completing Section L of the Extended Ayers List.

     

    Thank you, Ellie. WRTR is sounding a little less intimidating... ;)

     

    OPGTTR doesn't use pictures, I think for that reason.

     

    I have it on my bookshelf! Worth a shot!

     

    Some oldies but goodies

    Teach your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons

    Alpha-Phonics

     

    I can't remember right now, but I know one of them specifically chooses NOT to use pictures for exactly the reason you've stated, the kids memorize the wrong thing. I think it's alpha phonics that is picture-less...

     

    I have heard very good things about both books and they're both relatively cheap for the workbooks alone. Worth a try perhaps?

     

    Great info! Thanks for the additional suggestions.

     

    I was having that trouble with my DD, we switched to opgrt and honestly she just took off immediately. the pictures in the other programs were just too distracting to her but given the boring pages in opgtr she went from being a complete non-reader to reading cvc words and sentences in a day.

     

    That's so encouraging! Since we own it, I'm going to give it a go first. Hoping it's "The One". :)

    Phonics trouble with my K-er...

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    I've not used Saxon Phonics, so forgive my ignorance... Is it possible to just cover the picture part with a post-it note or something similar? Or just rewrite what he is to read on a whiteboard or paper?

     

    There are three sets of card so I could alleviate that card set altogether. However, I'd need to tweak the dialogue. Food for thought...

     

    Well, as far as Spalding is concerned, you don't need daily lesson plans, because every day you're going to do pretty much the same thing: review previously taught phonograms, teach new ones if necessary, dictate/analyze spelling words. No biggie. :)

     

    Ahh... okay. Does the manual also give you an idea as to when to introduce words and books?

     

    are you also using the spelling cards? I found that we had to use all the materials in the program, the minute I stopped or didn't use something his retention fell behind that week.

     

    I found the constant repetition laid out in the teacher's manual really helped.

     

    Yep, we are using it all. :confused:

    Phonics trouble with my K-er...

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted

    We began Saxon Phonics K about six weeks ago. While ds is retaining some, he often remembers the picture as opposed to the sound or even letter when he sees the letter. Is it the program? His age? What programs/methods don't use picture associations? I'm somewhat familiar with WRTR, but prefer something with a daily lesson plan.

     

    I'm wondering if I should halt everything before more confusion takes place. [sigh] This is our fourth ds that I've taught to read and we've not encountered this until now.

     

    I do like the pace of Saxon K. He is not an eager reader, but does show some interest. I also like that it has them sounding out words rather quickly, giving him an incentive.

     

    Should I change programs all together? Or just alleviate the picture association? I'm leaning towards looking for something different altogether as I have done enough tweaking in my homeschool career and prefer something open-and-go.

     

    Please share your thoughts...

    Singapore Essential Math K users... information, please?

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted

    Almost the same here, although I used an abacus and c-rods (instead of straws and coins) to teach place value -- you can see pictures here. In my opinion, it matters less what manipulative you use for this; what is more important is that counting and place value is reviewed daily.

     

    Oh, and I was glad for M&Ms or other fun, preferably edible, counters ...

     

    Super! I have the abacus on hand and he definitely won't mind some M&Ms. :)

     

    And I use base-10 flats to teach place value with c-rods, so it really just depends on your preference. I think a geared clock is helpful too.

     

    Have the base-10 as well and a clock somewhere...

     

    Thanks so much, mamas!

    Story of the World 4 AG... as it pertains to outlines

    in Logic Stage & Middle Grade Challenges

    Posted

    I only looked once, so I'm not sure, but aren't the outlines in the SOTW 4 AG fill-ins? Not sure.

     

    I do believe they start as fill-ins, but I thought they progressed to greater difficulty down the road. I'll have to research that a bit more.

     

     

    But anyway, another option that I loved were the NEW outlining instructions in the 2009 WTM logic stage history section. These instructions were MUCH easier than the older WTM versions for me to use in teaching my son how to outline. They provide a pattern of simple questions to ask of each paragraph you are outlining, so that you can logically sort out the details.

     

    I need to look through that section of the WTM again. That sounds like a practical way to implement IEW-esque skills. That was the other route I was contemplating but my ds cringed when I mentioned using it again. He says that it's "...too tedious."

    Story of the World 4 AG... as it pertains to outlines

    in Logic Stage & Middle Grade Challenges

    Posted

    I was considering Writing With Skill for one ds, preferring the comforts of some hand-holding as opposed to using only the guidelines from the WTM and SWB's lectures. However, after the discovery in a previous post that it may not be available before December :crying:, I'm wondering if the outlines incorporated in the SOTW AG would be sufficient for that skill area of composition?

     

    Any thoughts and or experiences with regard to the AG's outlines for writing are greatly appreciated!

    A Beka recommendation for 7-12th from SWB?

    in Logic Stage & Middle Grade Challenges

    Posted

    I'm sorry if you want to end this thread.....but I was always interested in why SWB now recommends to stop ABeka grammar with Language C. Dd really likes ABeka for grammar and I'm hesitant to mess around with what's working for her.

     

    Any insights?

     

    Oh, no problem! I don't mind at all. :) I agree with training5 though... If it ain't broke...

     

     

    For the OP:

    If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

     

     

     

    I'm not sure if you meant this for me as the OP, but either way, you're advice is certainly wise.

     

    We've been using some of SWB's direction from her writing lectures as well as the CM style of copywork, dictation, and narrations for several years now. However, I am feeling a bit pressured as this ds enters 8th grade in terms of preparing him adequately for high school. Quite honestly, I'm feeling the need for some hand-holding at this juncture. :001_unsure:

    A Beka recommendation for 7-12th from SWB?

    in Logic Stage & Middle Grade Challenges

    Posted

    I was seeking information for our soon-to-be 8th grader's studies, particularly the area of composition, and came across this :

     

    "So of course you should feel free to substitute books and programs that work best for you and for your family. Naturally, we feel strongly about some of the programs and methods we recommend. For example, after meeting scores of illiterate college freshmen, Susan is only confirmed in her opinion that everyone ought to do the A Beka high school grammar and composition course (grades 7-12)."

     

    Does anyone know if this is still the current recommendation? And if anyone here uses it, are you content with the instruction? The grammar seems intense, but I'm particularly curious about the composition.

     

    Thoughts appreciated. :)

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