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    LLftLOTR in high school

    in High School and Self-Education Board

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    I am planning to use LLftLOTR next year with ds. My question is, is there enough writing and vocabulary in this program or will I need to supplement. We usually do a lot of writing and we do Wordly Wise, but ds is already a year ahead in that. I would be happy to have an all-in-one LA program. I just don't want to leave anything out.

     

    We will also be using SL Core 7 (with Speilvogel instead of SOTW). I'm thinking ds will probably read most of the readers (he loves to read), but skip the assignments pertaining to them. Will that be enough?

     

    Thanks!

     

    We're using LLfrLOTR now. It has plenty of vocab. & wrting prompts. I agree with bugs that it does not tell the student how to write. IMO using a resource such as "Writer's Inc" would be a good supplement. I don't think a separate writing program is needed.

    Can we talk SL Core 3?

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    I know this is TWTM Board, but can we talk about Sonlight Core 3 (American History)? :D

     

    I plan on starting Core 3 this summer with a 9 yro and 8 yro - they are currently in 3rd and 2nd grade. We finished core 1 and are finishing core 2. I have a few questions. BTW, thanks to EVERYBODY who takes time out to respond.

     

    1. Landmark History of the American People - there is no way I could do this with a 9 yro and 8 yro - right? Is it too difficult for that grade level?

     

    2. Can you buy Core 3's IG separately or do I need to buy the core package to get their IG? Could I possibly set up Core 3 without the IG (or should I not risk tweaking this one)?

     

    3. What's better - the Advanced Readers or Regular Readers? The two kids who are doing this core are very strong readers, but length is an issue with the younger one.

     

    4. Was anyone disappointed in using the 4 Day Schedule over the 5 Day Schedule?

     

    5. The Story of the USA Books 1 and 2 - I need to order two copies of these for 2 students?

     

    6. Could I include the would-be-Kindergartner in this core? Or would it be better to do Core 1 with her?

     

    Thank-you for answering any of these questions. I start going into planning/buying mode every January or so. :D I know this is a very good core and I don't want to mess this one up. :tongue_smilie:

     

    1. I used Core 3 when my dc were 10 & 12. We loved "Landmark" and had no problems with it. I almost didn't use SL 3 because of all the bad reviews of Landmark...I'd recommend giving it a try before disgarding it.

     

    2. I would use an IG (you can get a used one); it will save you a lot of time.

     

    5. We used the Story of the USA books by reading and discussing them aloud so I think it just depends on how you use it.

     

    6. I'm all for having all the children in a family learning together since there is so much interaction that occurs even in non-school times. I think Winter Promise has some younger books/programs that you could add in to help your Kindergartner.

    Why do Duke TIP?

    in General Education Discussion Board

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    You have to shell out the registration fee and your DD has to give up a Saturday to take the SAT/ACT.

     

    You mentioned that you don't think your DD will take any of their courses. If that's due to their expense, be aware that there is usually financial aid available. I'm not familiar with Duke TIP as we're not in their service area but Stanford EPGY and Johns Hopkins CTY I've heard are very generous with their financial aid.

     

    My dd actually enjoys testing! :confused:

    We probably won't take advantage of the classes because we live too far from the campus.

    Why do Duke TIP?

    in General Education Discussion Board

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    Hello,

     

    My oldest daughter is in the Duke TIP program. We have not participated in any Duke TIP classes or camps either, but I would like the option if we ever decide to. Also, now that my daughter is in 10th grade they have started sending her info about choosing a college.

     

    I think any opportunity to get recognition as a homeschooler is probably a good thing since we won't have any school related awards.

     

    HTH,

     

    I was thinking that her ACT score may help her become duel-enrolled in out community college before she's 16...Do you know anything about this?

    Why do Duke TIP?

    in General Education Discussion Board

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    MY dd (7th grade) qualifies for the Duke Talent Id. Program. I seriously doubt that she'll enroll in any of their camps or enrichment classes...so is it worth doing? I also have to state that I'm slightly paronoid about her name being on any "gifted" list. My dd seems fine with taking the ACT; she says it "Sounds fun". I really want some feedback on this topic. Thanks.

    SL for high school?

    in High School and Self-Education Board

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    I've used TOG for 4 years and I love it. I used SL before that. I am wondering if it would be easier, better if I have my 14 yo ds do SL for high school. I think it may be easier because of their schedule that is planned so the parent doesn't have to. It may be better because I won't have to spend as much time as I do for TOG although I will most like likey still use it for my youngers.

     

    My concern about SL is that there is no ancient history. There is American history, History of God's kingdom (this one will have some world history), 20th Century World history and Civics/American Gov't.

     

    It seems the SL history will leave gaps...but what they have sounds great.

     

    Winter Promise has a high school level ancient history course ("Quest for the Ancient World"). I've never used it so I cannot speak to it's quality.

    So we decided upon Sonlight...

    in High School and Self-Education Board

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    My 10th grader got to see Notgrass and she wants to use Sonlight. I agree with her and think it's the "books". Yes, the books that Sonlight uses which seems to make history come alive.

     

    So now about English. Those of you who use Sonlight do you use the writing portions or do you add anythig to it? As far as lit analysis, I don't think with all the Sonlight reading we will be able to add anything else in such as LLATL gold or Lightning lit. Will that be okay?

     

    Does SL have ANY lit analysis as far as basic terms taught etc..?

     

    Our plan is to do Core 7, 100 and then 300 with a govt course thrown in!

     

    Thanks!

    I may be over-stepping, but just FYI before you purchase Core 7...I used Core 6 last year with my 6th and 8th graders. The spine text (SOTW) was way too elementary for my dc.

    International Baccalaureate or homeschool AP?

    in High School and Self-Education Board

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    Wow, that's a lot of credits! After taking everything said here under consideration, and researching other opinions as well, I think we're going to go ahead & keep her home through 8th grade, and then apply. I did read on another forum that a parent can't be the one who wants it - the child will have so much work to do that they must be driven & dedicated or they'll burn out (and usually, drop out of IB). So far, my daughter has the brains to do it, but I can't say for sure if she'll have the desire.

     

    Thanks for your input - it really helps to hear from people who have taught it (or gone through it).

     

    Diane

     

    Keep in mind that it's been 13 years since I was involoved with IB; it could be a bit different now.

    International Baccalaureate or homeschool AP?

    in High School and Self-Education Board

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    I was an I.B. fine arts teacher (through 1997). The type of students that enroll in I.B. programs are top-notch. They are good kids from good families; I found students bright and eager to learn. I.B. is a very stressful program; by the end of the Jr. year, I saw many students folding under the stress and work load. It is a very rigorous and demanding program that gives the student hours and hours of homework every night. I frequently heard my 11th graders saying that they rarely finished their work before midnight-1am! One of the positives of I.B. is the college credit students can earn in high school. Many students began college as a 2nd semester Sophmore.

    United States History question

    in High School and Self-Education Board

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    I'm looking forward to seeing more replies to this question. I've basically decided to combine U.S. and World history.

     

    Right now I'm planning on using Beautiful Feet "Early American & World History" next year for 9th grade, "US & World History: Civil War to Vietnam" (just up to the 20th century) for 10th grade, then Sonlight Core 300: 20th Century World history for 11th grade.

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