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You have permission to quit it and find something that works better for you!
Don't beat yourself up over Explode the Code (ETC), simply go with something like
Phonics Pathways: Clear Steps to Easy Reading and Perfect Spelling and
Phonics Pathways Boosters!: Fun Games and Teaching Aids to Jump-Start Reading
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We cannot do without the Basher science series:
Basher Science: Core Science Library
Basher Science: Astronomy: Out of this World!
Basher Science: Human Body: A Book with Guts
The Periodic Table: Elements with Style!
Basher Science: Planet Earth: What planet are you on?
Basher Science: Chemistry: Getting a Big Reaction
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I have been incredibly impressed by both:
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Explode the Code (ETC) is a great supplement to any phonics program, I would not eliminate it.
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How about Teaching Textbooks (you can take the placement tests). I like it because when my son doesn't feel like reading (he still struggles a bit) he can listen to the lessons being read to him.
:iagree:We LOVE Teaching Textbooks.
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I've seen them, but admittedly don't do the hands-on activities. I am not the crafty type. However, we do use the reading lists.
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We are using Hake Grammar - it starts at 5th grade and goes through 8th.
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Hake grammar does this. It starts from scratch each year and only starts at 5th grade and goes through 8th grade.
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Explode the Code (ETC) is fantastic and less than half the price.
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I'd do the First Language Lessons 4 first and then consider Analytical Grammar. However, I do like Hake Grammar better than Analytical.
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Actually, I've always considered CLE Math to be advanced.
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We are only using 1 math curriculum, Teaching Textbooks. LOVE IT!
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The IEW DVDs really DO the teaching for me. I am very happy and the kids are too.
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In addition to his current series for Elementary:
Sentence Composing for Elementary School: A Worktext to Build Better Sentences
Story Grammar for Elementary School: A Sentence-Composing Approach: A Student Worktext
Middle School:
Grammar for Middle School: A Sentence-Composing Approach--A Student Worktext
Sentence Composing for Middle School: A Worktext on Sentence Variety and Maturity
and High School:
Grammar for High School: A Sentence-Composing Approach---A Student Worktext
Sentence Composing for High School: A Worktext on Sentence Variety and Maturity
Killgallon has a new high school book that just released April 11, 2012 based on paragraphs!
Paragraphs for High School: A Sentence-Composing Approach
It looks fantastic! :party:
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Using some of Explode the Code is better than using none. If you do the writing portion orally and let him watch you write it out for him that would be even better. If you want to do even more... write it in highlighter and then let him trace the words.
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We take 1-2 weeks off periodically when we suffer from burnout. I just had a baby on April 5th and we are taking about a month off until I can finally get a full night of sleep.
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Get the Brian P. Cleary grammar series
Pitch and Throw, Grasp and Know: What is a Synonym?
I and You and Don't Forget Who: What Is a Prounoun?
Hairy, Scary, Ordinary: What Is an Adjective?
How Much Can a Bare Bear Bear?: What Are Homonyms and Homophones?
Dearly, Nearly, Insincerely: What Is an Adverb?
Slide and Slurp, Scratch and Burp: More about Verbs
Stop and Go, Yes and No: What Is an Antonym?
Skin Like Milk, Hair of Silk: What Are Similes and Metaphors?
A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink: What Is a Noun?
Under, Over, by the Clover: What Is a Preposition?
To Root to Toot to Parachute: What Is a Verb?
A Lime, a Mime, a Pool of Slime: More About Nouns
I'm and Won't, They're and Don't: What's a Contraction?
Thumbtacks, Earwax, Lipstick, Dipstick: What Is a Compound Word?
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I also recommend Hake grammar, it has been great for my son.
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Phonics Pathways is much better, especially when paired with Explode the Code.
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I found a few of these at a thrift store, they are great. I am looking for a more literature book...like historical literature, only with science.
What about the Horrible Science books?
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Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read Complete Amazon Exclusive Editions?
in K-8 Curriculum Board
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I am looking for reviews on these Hooked on Phonics Amazon Exclusive Edition sets and wonder how they are different from the regular Hooked on Phonics sets? They look so appealing because they are complete for each grade level.
Learn to Read Pre-K Complete – Amazon Exclusive Edition
Learn to Read Kindergarten Complete – Amazon Exclusive Edition
Learn to Read First Grade Complete – Amazon Exclusive Edition
Learn to Read Second Grade Complete – Amazon Exclusive Edition
I am tempted to get the Pre-K one for my son. I am totally a phonics-a-holic though. I already use Explode the Code (ETC) but I see that more as a supplement.