Mom28kds
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I'm thinking about Easy Grammar next year and using Writing Strands (I have book 3) for composition for my 6th grader. He used CLE in the past but I felt it had just too much repetition and overdid the amount of work. Does EIW have enough with only doing half a year of grammar and half of composition? My son picks things up quite easy. If you’ve used any of these, can you give me pro/cons?
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I did Essentials in Writing for 5th and think I'm going to do this in 6th as well. They watch a 5 minute video each day then do the work. First half of the year is grammar and 2nd is composition.
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I have used both Abeka and CLE. I prefer Abeka for the younger years and CLE for the older ones. Abeka is 2 pages, colorful and gets the job done. It's very easy to use. I didn't care for the all the pronunciation marks that CLE has for those years. If it wasn't for that CLE would be fine for those years as well. Too much!!!. They got so confusing. I had used Abeka for years then tried CLE and finally I went back to Abeka. That being said...... Around 3rd grade I switched to CLE and really like it. I like that it is directed to the student, is spiral and everything is right there in the book, spelling included. I did use a different handwriting though. I am using EIW for LA now because CLE does get bogged down with so much marking that it can become overkill. I ended up crossing things out that my son was understanding. I found I needed less grammar and more composition. CLE is very thorough on grammar and I loved it for that.
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I’m wanting to have a variety of things so we can cover different areas.My kids said they would want test tubes and beakers.
Are you trying to study physics? Chemistry? Biology? Or just whatever strikes his fancy.
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I can't find a Science curriculum I think we would actually get done or be excited about. I'm thinking about having a "Science box" which would be giving my son a certain amount of ime to pick out anything from the box to learn about and read on his own. He'll be 6th grade. My thought is that if he gets to choose then it would be more enjoyable and he would learn. This can include magazines, books, experiments etc. What are some ideas I can have already set aside for him to choose from. I'm trying to think outside the box to try to get Science done next year. Any ideas are welcome.
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I really liked Abeka for the younger years. I switched over to CLE around 3rd grade.
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That's pretty cool. I didn't know that. I was going to suggest Dover Historical Coloring books too. I usually peruse them on Amazon and purchase a few for whatever we are on. I have the WWI, WWII, several Native AMerican ones, Colonial Times, the Underground Railroad, ones on dress and uniforms from different time periods, etc.
This year we are in SOTW2, and while it has coloring pages, they are too youngish for my older kids. They do like above poster says and usually color in adult coloring books or work on crafts or their own sketches while I read aloud. But I did purchase the Dover on Vikings, Celts, Castle Life, and a few others for this year that we read through and look at the drawings and occasionally put color on for on those sections. They are very nice and more grown up for coloring for older kids.
Thank you! This will be great because my son will be in 6th grade 😊
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Don't know how it compares to the vol. 1-3 coloring pages in the activity guide, but it looks like you can purchase a separate pdf file of coloring pages specifically designed to go with SOTW 4.
The description says "These 42 exciting and accurate illustrations were created by artist Jeff West, whose work for Well-Trained Mind Press can be seen in... the revised editions of Story of the World, volumes 1 and 2."
Thank you :)
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Does the activity guide have coloring pages? We've done the first 2 books then went off on my own this year. I'm thinking of going back for modern history because that's where we are at on the time line. My son liked doing the coloring pages as I read but I thought I ready there were no coloring pages in the 4th book. It might be a deal breaker. He'll be in 6th next year and trying figure out our plan for history. TIA
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DD is currently halfway through 6th.
What is working so far:
Bravewriter Faltering Ownership
Singapore Math 6A and 6B
Time Travel Math (done in conjunction with DS)
MCT Voyage level
CAP Writing & Rhetoric Level 5
Vincent's Starry Night and Other Stories for Art History/Appreciation
Things we are struggling with:
Science, History
Science and History is what I'm struggling with as well :)
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I'm on my 3rd 6th grader. What's worked for us:
MEP 7 math
TT
LLATL Tan (R&S English 5 has also worked for 6th grade but not the 6 book)
Narrations and outlines for writing
God's design science
SOTW
Logic lift-off
I did a search so that I could link more planning threads about 6th grade and for some reason I couldn't find any. Not sure why.
Thanks! I couldn't find anything either. I figured I just didn't know the correct words to search, haha
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Can someone help me find the 6th grade thread of things that worked or didn't work? Or the 6th planning thread. I'm sure one hasn't been started yet for next year so I'm fine with last years thread. I just can't locate it. I'm wanting to see what worked and didn't work for people so I can begin to look through things for next year. TIA
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I think she meant "it" went on sale again. Until 9/26 it is 99 dollars with a promo code. You can defer until November.
Great thank you!
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Ir just went on sale again. I have been waiting on this sale because I forgot to order last time.
Suzanne
What is lr?
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I have purchased it on sale. So yes it does. I think it was on sale in July? It might go on sale again this fall. Definitely watch for the sale! I always buy it during a sale.
Thank you :) I've subscribed to the newsletter. Is that how I'll know or do I need to be looking somewhere else?
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Does this go on sale? If so, when? I'm hoping to get his for my 5th grader but can't afford it at the current price. Thanks :)
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The Good and the Beautiful is a free download. We have been using it and we love it.
We were using writing strands.
Kristen
Thank you! I'll look into this :)
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I have previously used CLE for LA. I like the small increments and the fact that my child can be fairly independent with me there to help if needed. My issue is that I think it's overkill in the review and number of problems. I have a Writing Strands 3 book that I can use for writing but need something that covers the rest. He picks things up fairly easy so that's why I felt like CLE was just way too many problems and then I had to grade all of it. Any help would be appreciated. This is my last child to homeschool so I'm not needing anything to use for additional children. Thank you so much in advance :)
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I have a 5th grader who seems to be a natural speller. He's my last homeschooler so I only want to buy what is necessary since I won't have others who will use it after him. Should I stick with a formal Spelling program? I'll do it if necessary. Just wanting some outside thoughts since I have no one around to bounce things around with :) We used CLE last year and switching up LA this year.
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I just got mine. I've never ordered from there although I've looked at it before. Any suggestions for a 5th or 6th grader? What's good?
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This is especially in the area of writing and composition but I would like suggestions for all areas because I'm not sure of my ability to school upper grades (6th and up). I have sent my older kids to the local jr high and high school but I might need to HS my younger ones longer and I don't think I can give them what they need to succeed. Can I get suggestions? Any programs that teach how to write and grade it also?
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What didn't work:
Math u see
Voyages in English
Essentials in writing
What worked and we loved:
Mcruffy phonics and reading
Story of the world
BJU math
This year I used a lot of "in the middle" things that worked well enough but not loved.
Can you tell me why EIW didn't work?
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What is your favorite Critical Thinking workbook?
in K-8 Curriculum Board
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I'd like to get one for my 6th grader this year. He's never done a critical thinking book up to this point but I think I'd like to start. What books do you like best?