Virginia Heather
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Wow!! Thank so much, gals, for your feedback! I'm going to ponder and peruse the texts a bit more, but it sounds like I now have a very viable option on my hands!! Again... thanks a ton :)
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would you highly recommend against it?
Ds is very mathematically minded and a very strong student across the board. Originally, I was going to do BJU 6 (w/ dvds-- I want Mrs. Vick to teach him!) with him next year (he'll be 11.5 yo in the fall, 6th grade), but when I looked more closely at the subject matter, I was turned off-- simply b/c he's covered almost all that material this year in a co-op science class.
I've heard that Science 7 is excellent, but tough. Generally speaking, would it be over-the-top difficult for a strong 6th grader? Too much? Or a good challenge?
Any feedback would be tremendous!!
Also-- would 5th grade science (w/ dvds) be a good option? I haven't heard anything about the 5th grade dvd teacher-- any feedback there? And thanks!
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would you highly recommend against it?
Ds is very mathematically minded and a very strong student across the board. Originally, I was going to do BJU 6 (w/ dvds-- I want Mrs. Vick to teach him!) with him next year (he'll be 11.5 yo in the fall, 6th grade), but when I looked more closely at the subject matter, I was turned off-- simply b/c he's covered almost all that material this year in a co-op science class.
I've heard that Science 7 is excellent, but tough. Generally speaking, would it be over-the-top difficult for a strong 6th grader? Too much? Or a good challenge?
Any feedback would be tremendous!!
Also-- would 5th grade science (w/ dvds) be a good option? I haven't heard anything about the 5th grade dvd teacher-- any feedback there?
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Heather, the BJU sale is through the consultants at a Solutions meeting. If you purchase at least 6 of the subjects on DVD with books, you get them for half off. You can purchase as many as you like, but it has to be at least 6 to get the half off price.
Thanks a bunch, Becky!!
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CE I is not too young for your boys, especially with negligible vocabulary study.
You don't have to start with WWW if you have a high schooler; Caesar's English is would be fine for late middle school and early high school. Remember that the program was originally for "gifted" children. All of the books build on each other, so there is continuous review as well as the briskly-paced addition of new words.
Recent words for my 8th grader from WWWII include: tenebrous, execrate, impecunious, pharisaism, feculent, and remunerate.
Fantastic! Thank you for your feedback, and thank you, Jetta, for yours as well. I think we'll get started right away!
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OK, so I'm chiming in VERY late here... so please pardon my ignorance :)
But is BJU really having a sale (and no, I'm not kidding!). I've been tied up in all sorts of other stuff of late, so I've put next year's plans & research on the back burner. I'm considering the Physical Science course for ds (rising 8th), and I'm certain I'd like my rising 6th grader to do BJU Science 6... both w/ videos. And wow, would I LOVE to save a few pennies (or more)! So please... do tell!
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So, for those parents that have used these programs: Would you go back and use CE I and II with a highschooler before beginning WWtW or Sadlier's VW?
We had started the VfCR series when ds was in 6th grade but never got past book A.
I have a 9 yo, 11yo, and 13yo. Could I possibly have them all study vocabulary together? (Mom included!)
I'd love to know, too! My boys will be in 6th & 8th grade next year-- is CE 1 too young for them, or is it a perfectly fine place to start (especially if vocab study has been negligible)?
Oh, the decisions!!
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Another VP fan here!! Ds is currently taking Latin 1 (along w/ Omni 1 Secondary). He will continue on w/ Latin 2 next year and a couple other courses. Dh and I could not be happier with the quality of instruction, the professionalism of the staff (as Heather noted above), the accessibility of the teachers, and the total bang for our buck! VPSA has exceeded our every expectation, and we look forward to many more classes with them in the years to come!
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You know, I bet you're right; I'll check in to it. Thanks a bunch!
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Oooh, I love that idea!! Thanks so much!
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$3.79 in northern VA... and climbing!
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Ester Maria, do you have any favorite resources or methodology for a more advanced linguistic study?
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We always name our dogs after southern Civil War generals (dh is a history buff; it was his idea). Our first pair = Jackson & Beauregard. Now we have Mosby, the Gray Ghost (who is indeed gray) and Ferguson.
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I teach a co-op class of 1st and 2nd graders. We'll surely attempt to tie a gordian knot, but I'm not sure the other activities listed in the SOTW AG will work well in the classroom. Any other fun, hands-on ideas??
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I teach a co-op class of 1st & 2nd graders and would love to come up with a fun hands-on craft/project. We'll surely attempt to tie a gordian knot, but I'm not sure the other ideas in the SOTW AG will work for our class time. Anyone have any other suggestions??
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Thank you! That makes perfect sense!
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Two other questions:
This literature/vocab/composition combo-- would you still call it "English" on the official transcript? And then, in an attached portfolio perhaps, explain which components worked together to make up that english credit?
And do 120, 150, or 180 hours constitute a full credit?? I've seen all three in various & sundry places~
And again... thanks!!
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Fantastic! I GET it now :) Thanks *so* much!!
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What are you going to use to count as your "Englsih" credit on your dc's transcripts?
A couple weeks ago I asked and several of you said you were only studying formal grammar during during the middle school years (so that you could focus your attention on writing during high school). I find myself in the same boat.
In the WTM, however, SWB suggests a full grammar program for all 4 years of high school so that you can claim English 1/2/3/4 on your child's transcript. The grammar, therefore, = the Englsih credit.
So... if you're not going to put in 120 hrs/year of grammar, what ARE you going to use to claim the English credit (which it seems most colleges expect to see)?
In her sample transcript (p.662-3), she gave a full credit for grammar (as "English"), a full credit for history, and a full credit for Literature-- as an elective (the world history and the lit. were part of a Great Books study that totaled 320 hours). SO she clearly considers a full year of literature study as an elective? Or is that just b/c she already had an English credit in her grammar study? Would a composition class (through TPS or VPSA, for instance) count as "English," or are they still considered electives, even w/o the 120 hrs of grammar?
Oh, please help! I'm trying to plan ahead, and I'm just not sure how to figure this one out!
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Next year's plan:
Jacob's Geometry
Latin 2 (w/ VPSA)
Composition 1 (w/ VPSA)
Omnibus 2 Secondary (w/ VPSA)
Analytical Grammar cont'd.
ToG Year 2
Physical Science w/ Derek Owens
Logic: still deciding! Probably Art of Argument & Fallacy Detective
P.E.: He's a competitive, year-round swimmer, so he gets LOTS of exercise!
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Great ideas! Thank you so much!!
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Here are a handful of the titles my ds has read thus far. He's an avid outdoorsman & animal lover, so many reflect that interest!
Gentle Ben by Walt Morey
White Fang by Jack London
Lone Wolf (and rest of series) by Kathryn Lasky
Old Yeller by Fred Gipson
Lad: A Dog by A.P. Terhune
Black Beauty by Anna Sewell
Rascal by Sterling North
Banner in the Sky by J. Ullman
Hittite Warrior by Joanne Williamson
The Golden Goblet by E.J. McGraw
Heaven is for Real by Scott Burpo
The Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
Brian's Winter (and the rest of the "Brian" series) by G. Paulsen
Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scorr O'Dell
Sing Down the moon by S. O'Dell
Black Star, Bright Dawn by S. O'Dell
Call it Courage by Armstrong Sperry
The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase by Joan Aiken
Rifles for Watie by Harold Kieth
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We're working daily on our AWANA verses, and we've memorized the Old/New Testament books. We're slowly working our way through the VP history cards, and this week I plan to start states & capitals (with older brothers). Any other ideas??
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Excellent!! Thank you SO much!
Middle School Latin online?
in Logic Stage & Middle Grade Challenges
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We have been VERY happy with Veritas Press. Ds (13) took Latin 1 online this year, b/c, like you, I couldn't/didn't want to teach it. The instruction was excellent, and he learned a ton! His teacher did open & close the class with prayer, but other than that, I don't *think* there was much religious content at all (other than a Scripture passage or two to translate).