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Living Learning Books schedules SOTW 1...
http://www.livinglearningbooks.com/cart.php?target=category&category_id=321
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Here ya go:
1: Models/Sources
2: Outlines/Compositions
3: Checklists
4: Style Charts
5: Banned Words
Let me know if you need anything else. :)
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I printed out any schedule samples they had online so that I could get a feel for the scheduling. And I did a weeks worth of school (myself) as a pre-run. This gave me a good "feel" for the program.
I do the same thing when I'm thinking of switching to a different program. That's the beauty of the samples. You can give it a trial run and see if it's realistic, enjoyable etc....
I've only used a WP reading program for one year, but loved it. It was what one of my ds's needed that year and he learned to read as a result. The history studies have not fit the mold for us in terms of ages and materials, so we never used those.
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You could use Writing With Ease, but read aloud the books the excerpts are taken from.
Agreeing with Rose. WWE gives me the components of CM that I love and the structure that I need. SWB has done an amazing job of gathering the literature excerpts for narration and the sentences for copywork and dictation. We couldn't be more pleased.
Fwiw, we do use FLL and (as the authors intended) they reinforce each other so well.
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I just have to add that IMO most History programs are overkill and I see nothing wrong with taking two years to get through them.
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We've taken nearly two years to complete SOTW 1 ala Biblioplan and I don't regret it at all. They enjoyed it and I wasn't stressed to the max. We had a family crisis and a sweet baby boy turned toddler through it all. With all your littles, I'd take it slowly and not stress.
Now, we're all excited to start the Middle Ages... I just don't know what will use yet!:tongue_smilie: I only wish HOD was a year ahead of where they are now.
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... workbooky. (Is that a word?) :)
LOL! It's a word in my world!
And thanks for the links. :)
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The Greenleaf Press study guides schedule additional pages to peruse in other living books, including Usborne books and atlases, that correspond with the biographies. There's even an occasional hands-on suggestion like a salt dough map.
Thanks Rose! Do you know if there is anywhere I can view samples of the guides? I definitely have some more research to do. :)
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MP guides are more workbook-y. There are also periodic reviews of previously covered material. The teacher manual contains a replica of the student workbook with the answers filled in.
Greenleaf guides do NOT have answer keys. They provide more open-ended discussion questions which require a bit more critical thinking. Seems like there is a bit more focus on the character of the person being studied as well.
I like them both. If you want the student to work more independently I would do MP. If you want to read the selections aloud together and have discussions I would use Greenleaf.
HTH
Thank you Cynthia. I didn't even realize there were guides to use with them, but the comparison is helpful. I may use them with Veritas History. I'm not sure if I'd need them??
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For the books, absolutely Memoria Press. Their editions are much, much better. Beautiful full color illustrations, maps, appendices... Just much nicer books than Greenleaf. I actually replaced the Greenleaf editions I had with MP. (The text is pretty much exactly the same, though with some very minor editing differences.)
Thanks abbeyej. The color illustrations and maps alone sway me. My very visual guys need this.
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I am hoping someone might know of the differences between the two and would be willing to share?
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History! The very subject I deplored in school is now my favorite. I love to see how we came to be by connecting the dots of time, if you will. Personally, it's been such a faith-affirming journey.
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I don't know if it completely answers your question, but it might help. http://resources.veritaspress.com/SL_Resource_Download.asp Just scroll down to Other Resources and open the resources link.
Jan
This is very helpful Jan... just what I needed. Thank you! :)
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Would someone be so kind to tell me if they include references to Hillyer's A Child's History of the World or any other book not listed in their priority package? I seem to remember that they listed books other than just what was on the priority listing for NT/Greece & Rome and I'm particularly interested in lower grammar titles.
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Hey all I was just reading up on this thread because that is something we are seriously lacking in with my 7th grader. I can't understand all the acronyms and abbreviations though.
IEW- Institute for Excellence in Writing
Components of IEW:
TWSS - Teaching Writing with Structure & Style
SWI- Student Writing Intensive
More info:
http://www.excellenceinwriting.com/
Hope this is what you were looking for.... :)
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Agreeing with the other ladies. And, like you, I couldn't imagine doing IEW. However, I learned that you don't have to do the TWSS to start IEW. We just recently started with SWI A and will move to a one of the history themed lesson books that MIch elle mentioned. I couldn't be more pleased.
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We like and use Dr. Fry's Spelling. It's a no-fluff, practical, affordable, and non-consumable source for several years.
http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?isbn=1576907503&event=AFF&p=1014683
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bump :lurk5:
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Oh my stars! Yet another plug for Saxon. MUS is doing the job here, but that's the one program that I lean towards if or when MUS doesn't work.
This is what got me thinking more about a spiral education in subjects other than math. So I also dug up this link about science.But, what do the 25 pages of the science report equate to? I skimmed it, but is there a science curriculum that mimics Saxon?
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There is a sell and swap board on this forum. Also I like www.homeschoolclassifieds.com.
:iagree: These are my favorites for buying and selling over 10+ years of homeschooling.
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When you get to the Reformation, you'll need a resource that matches your view or have the ability to explain what your family believes. I had problems with this because almost every Christian resource for the grammar and early logic stage takes the Catholic, Lutheran, or Calvanist view, and we come from an Anabaptist tradition (and unfortunately they were persecuted severely during that period by all of the preceeding!). I had to read an adult Anabaptist publication and then explain things to my children as we read some of the more child-appropriate resources.
Thank you for this very important reminder. I will discuss this with dh and carefully consider it before deciding!
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My guys do.
I print a form from Donna Young's site a the beginning of each year and they are responsible for logging each book when they finish. I occasionally check to make sure they don't miss any. It has a space for the title, author, and date completed. I like you idea of a smiley or frown-face though.
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This would be for my boys who will soon be 9 and 12yo.
I'm familiar with MOH and I'm considering CLP's Story of the Middle Ages, but am wondering what other options there might be.
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We just recently started using it here to supplement MUS. It's a hit! My 11yo looks forward to it and I enjoy hearing him laugh. :)
Does what I'm looking for exist? (history)
in K-8 Curriculum Board
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Sounds like you're familiar with all of them, but you didn't mention Biblioplan.
http://www.biblioplan.net/
And I definitely get the ages struggle! While I have an 8 and 11yo, their abilities, interests, and understanding varies greatly.
We're going to give MOH a whirl this year after using Biblioplan for Ancients. After previewing BP for the Middle Ages, it did not connect the dots for me in terms of a Christian worldview. However, we have enjoyed it for BP Ancients. The books for each grade level were very helpful and much to my surprise, our library carried a lot of them.
Hope you find something that will fit you and yours,