Moira in MA
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Thanks.
It is good to hear that it can be done at your own rate. That would really fit our situation. I've emailed for details and will call if necessary.
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Sounds and looks very interesting.
How fast do the lessons progress? I am concerned that the pace (at least for German I) may be very slow for the girls (my eldest in particular) since they already know how learn a new language and are familiar with such concepts as inflectioned endings etc.
Would you recommend German I in a semester? The site indicated that they could support block scheduling.
tia
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My dds want to start German next school year. We already study Latin and Spanish (elder will complete Spanish II, younger will complete Spanish I this year).
The German would be instead of Spanish due to the graduate school aspirations of my eldest although my youngest is keen to switch too. They'll be in 11th and 9th grades respectively.
I'd love some advice on what to use for those who have been there, thanks for any input.
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I second the Kristen Lavransdatter trilogy.
Also, anything by Elizabeth Goudge -- would have to be used because she is out of print -- especially City of Bells.
HTH
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Why not redo the last book in the Italics series for relaxation during one of the high school years. It is complete in itself and helped me inprove my own dreadful hand.
My youngest dd will do this, probably as a sophomore or junior.
HTH
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Hi Bev
I'm interested in SO Biology for next year too. Can you share more about your experience with the course? I remember you said it was a lot of work but you indicated that it seems worthwhile.
My eldest dd is currently taking an Advanced Chemistry class at our co-op an is planning to take the AP exam but she really isn't a science kid. Languages and Literature are more her speed.
tia
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I plan to keep going with Latin First Year through the current school year. Next year we'll move to Second Year and work it as if we'd stopped after Unit 7. So there will be some initial grammar review to remind her of what she's managed to forget. Does that make sense? This worked well for my elder dd.
Lingua Latina is added in whenever the Henle lesson is short. She'll read a paragraph or two at a time. The goal is to have her reading below her level of grammar understanding so she's just enjoying the stories. When the readings start to add new grammatical concepts, we go back over some of the old ground. It works well to augment vocabulary, reading fluency and also Roman life beyond Caesar <grin>. My eldest dd is still reading from book 1 even though she's in Latin III.
HTH
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Brenda
I handle Latin I & II myself (Henle First and Second Year with Lingua Latina for reading) but at that point hand it over to someone who knows more than just the grammar. My eldest is taking Latin III with Scholars Online and is really enjoying it. She went in knowing that she'd have less vocabulary than the continuing students (who used Wheelock's) but she's handling that very well and is confident in her grammar.
We started Spanish very early with La Clase Divertida levels I, 2 & 3 and Rosetta Stone. Since then we've used Buen Viaje -- eldest wanted a 'real' text book. Once she got that out of her system we started a combination of Rosetta Stone, Madrigal's Magical Keys, Breaking the Barrier and easy readers. I really wish there were high interest - low vocabulary books in Spanish like there are in English. That would be a great help. Blaine Ray has a few easy readers but they're not what I'd call high interest.
Keeping 2 languages going can be tough, but if you can do even a little every day you make progress. My eldest will be adding Ancient Greek in the Fall. Not sure how she'll handle it all, but she's determined.
HTH
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I want my children to understand the world both longitudinally (over time) and latitudinally (over cultures). To that end I have them learning both Latin and Spanish. Yes you can read some of the stuff in translation but it just doesn't have the same clarity, learning the language makes it more real.
So far my eldest (15) is in Latin III and at this point is thinking about taking a classics degree. My youngest (13) is just finishing up Latin I. I'm not sure how far she'll want to take it but definitely through Latin II and I hope Latin III. The fun part comes when you finish up the grammar and start to read real authors.
Just my 2 cents.
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Well, your mileage may vary but we enjoyed them. Eusebius quoted many of the early church writers and made real the struggles of the early Christians. Keeping track of the heresies was a challenge but it really made it clear just why a heresy is so difficult to stamp out. Some of them are still around today!
Bede is engaging if you like medieval history (which we do). He described how Christianity was brought to England by both the Irish and the Roman church. How they battled it out over the dating of Easter and why that unity is so important.
I find that the sessions in Omnibus keep you moving along at a pretty fast clip so you don't get bogged down in all the detail. My attitude is that this is a first pass, they will see these books again -- I try to remember they don't have to absorb everything in one go.
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Since no one has posted on this
Invitation to the Classics recommends either Walter Arndt (Norton Critical Edition, 1976) or Walter Kaufmann (Doubleday Anchor, 1961)
DD read and enjoyed the Christopher Marlowe play, The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus, but has not yet read Goethe's version.
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Dh bought me a 1.5 cup french press for Christmas. It is just the right size for my coffee habit and I can always make a second when necessary.
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If elite colleges don't believe that AP exams represent high standards it would explain why they are looking for alternative proof of mastery of a subject area other than the AP exam.
Most elite colleges are private corporations. They are in business. An AP credential that gives a student exemption from a class means less money in their pocket.
Just my 2 cents.
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We've home schooled from the start -- in California until 3 years ago when we returned to Massachusetts.
I'd describe us as eclectic home schoolers with a Classical bent. This year both girls are participating in online classes and enjoying this new experience. Other than that we mainly do our own thing but have also been part of a local co-op for the past 2 years.
I thought I posted quite often, but, judging from the number of posts others have racked up so far, it seems that I'm much mistaken :D
Can't believe I'm asking this...How do you make a hot toddy?
in General Education Discussion Board
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dh's recipe is a little simpler: quarter cup (3T) each of lemon juice and Canadian whisky (I can't stand Scotch, never tried American); 1t-1T honey to taste. Add hot water and drink.
My children get the toddy without the whisky and it works well, too.
Feel better soon.