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    planning Latin from 6th to maybe 12th, Henle series

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    NC Virtual Public School. Certainly not an option for everyone on this board.

     

    Jane

     

    I learned Latin with him. I think overall it went well. I think he may have learned more if we had a tutor last year though, since I got to a point where his learning was past mine. We didn't do a tutor because he didn't want one, and he was progressing at a steady pace (just not as much of a challenge as a tutor or online class).

     

    Thank you both.

    I'm just starting to get my feet wet with planning high school sequences, and getting more nervous all the time. I hope all my questions don't bother y'all.

     

    Lawana

    planning Latin from 6th to maybe 12th, Henle series

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    Henle book 2 is divided into 2 parts. The back section is a grammar review. It covers the same things as Henle 1 chapter 8-end of the book. So is is not necessary to finish book one and then do all of Henle 2. We went through Henle chapter 8. For book 2 we have done the exercises and the translations (lulius Caesar's wars) at the same time. We also threw in some Lingua latina because we became a little bored of Henle. We are about half way through Henle 2. My son did a placement test and he received credit for 2 years of high school.

     

    On pacing, that is hard to say. Sometimes we went faster. Other times were much slower. Sometimes we had to go back and review. Grammar would pile up and confuse him, and we would realize that we need to slow down our pace. I had some goals to what we wanted to finish. But I felt it was better to make sure we learned one concept well before we moved unto the next. Slow and steady seemed to work well for us.

    Cedarmom, did you have a Latin background, or did you learn with your child?

    Lawana

    planning Latin from 6th to maybe 12th, Henle series

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    Posted · Edited by Lawana

    Colleen, I didn't want to see this thread die an untimely death after you put so much into writing it.

     

    I wish I could give you answers, but instead, I'll share where we are at. Dd, 13, is an older 7th grader. She started with PL in 3rd grade, then did LCI in 4th and 5th. In 6th, we started LCII, but didn't manage to get past the first 5 chapters, all review of LCI:eek:. Knowing we needed to move on, I enrolled her in MP's online Henle1 for middle schoolers. It is an excellent fit for us. The first year only covers Units I & II. The second year covers Units III-V. It requires a third year to complete Henle1. MP publishes study guides for both these years that have detailed check lists, instructions for making grammar and vocabulary cards, other helpful information and hints. Even if you don't enroll, using the study guide helps keep things going. But perhaps you knew all that. ETA I see from another post that you're already using them.

     

    As far as what I want dc to get out of Latin, I do have the goal for them to be able to read Latin, and not just laboriously translate sentence by sentence, but read with comprehension in Latin word order. I don't know where this will come from exactly, as from most descriptions of online classes I have read, it seems to be more oriented to the laborious translation method. But for now we're plowing ahead with Henle.

    Dd is, fortunately, able to work independently on her Latin, which is a good thing, because as of the middle of 3rd declension, she left me in the dust. Even a year ago, she would not have been able to do any of this on her own. There is hope!

     

    I have found it useful to read descriptions of Latin classes offered online, along with timetables for completing high school Latin. After reading Lukeion's strong preference for Wheelock's, and their assertion that Christian Latin courses did not prepare students to read ancient texts, I panicked a bit, thinking I would have to have dd do Wheelock's from scratch after completing Henle1. I then came across RCA's program that teaches both Wheelock's and Henle, with both leading to the same place, AP Vergil. I now feel more confident that Henle will give her enough to get her where I want her to eventually end up.

     

    My frustration right now is that I want her to do Latina Angelica alongside Henle, but she is already spending 45 minutes or more a day on Henle, and we need to prioritize reading (she is finally getting some tutoring for her long term struggle with reading, but does great with Latin- go figure!) and writing (still in CW Homer A).

     

    Ds, 10, 5th grade, is almost half way through LCII. Just for the heck of it, I'm considering doing First Form Latin with him next year, continuing with Second through Fourth, assuming they come out on schedule. I'm not sure he will be ready for Henle next school year.

     

    I don't know about you, but I certainly am not prepared to lead my dc through Latin beyond the very basics. Since I have fairly high goals, I'm going to need to employ online classes or tutoring or both. I do want to keep up and learn along with them, but like you pointed out, with many subjects and 2 to teach and a 2 1/2 yo granddaughter to chase after, I'm just not getting it done. And my brain is full of holes that let Latin and grammar out about as fast as I can pour them in. Thank goodness I learned the math when I was a lot younger!

     

    So all that long winded post to say I understand where you are. I have faith that the time and effort we put into Latin will bear fruit someday, and I wish the same for you and yours.

     

    Lawana

    Good grief! How did women iron their linen tablecloths?

    in General Education Discussion Board

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    I iron when damp, out of the washer. Then roll them on a heavy cardboard tube (you can get one at the fabric store- just ask. Some fabrics come on a tube, rather than a bolt. I've been able to get several by just asking. Storing table linens on a roll is recommended by Martha Stewart;)). When I did this regularly for church, I had a 4'x8' 3/4" plywood covered with cotton batting and muslin that I layed across a table. I tried an ironing board a few times. Blech.

    Lawana

    Do you know a family you have a secret homeschooling wish for?

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    Do you know a family you have a secret homeschooling wish for?

     

    Yes!! Their ds is ADHD and Aspergers, but extremely high functioning. He is so smart, light years ahead in academics, but socially really struggles. The mom spends so much time and energy advocating for him, but things never seem to work out. Funny thing, they homeschooled their dd for 2 years because since she could read well in first grade, she spent most of her time in class tutoring the other kids. So they pulled her out to give her an opportunity to do academics on her level.

    The mom wants a break (understandably, her ds is really a handful) so she keeps him in ps. Too bad there can't be an afterschool (2-3 hrs a day) drop off he could be in that would give her the break she needs, but would still be letting him get the challenge and environment for learning that would best suit him for "school."

     

    Lawana

    My 15-mo-old is tiny- ped says to wean.

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    The only red flag I see is weight loss. If, in fact, she has actually lost weight NOT DUE TO ILLNESS, I would insist on a blood sugar test. Although very rare in this age group, Type 1 diabetes does result in weight loss. Be very sensitive to other symptoms such as increased urination. Soaking diapers now, when previously they were only moderately wet, would be a sign to rush to the doctor's for a blood sugar test. Also, anything else that sets off the "Mommy radar," including personality change.

    BTW, I nursed a son, who had almost no interest in solid food until well into his second year, midway into his 3rd year. And my dd has Type 1 diabetes.

     

    Lawana

    Mothers of BOYS

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    1) He cannot learn "No" by hearing it -

     

    This. Words- repeated ad nauseum- have no affect on learning *not* to do something forbidden but so much fun. Such as whacking mom or sister on the backside over and over. But it only takes relinquishing 25cents exactly 2 times to learn said lesson.

    Actions speak much MUCH louder than words.

    I love my boy.

     

    Lawana

    Ugh, just signed up for a co-op and..

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    I am so glad that we've entered the BTDT category with regards to swine flu. While some have had a terrible time of it, our experience was of illness of the most mild variety possible. The only reason I took Dd to the Dr. was because we were supposed to be flying in a few days and I wanted to rule out flu. Guess what- it was the flu! Fever less than 24 hours, mild respiratory symptoms, nothing else. The best part is I'm not paranoid about exposure anymore.

     

    Lawana

    Prayers and kind thoughts sought--Type 1 Diabetes

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    Posted · Edited by Lawana

    I have a daughter, 12, that was diagnosed Type 1 three and one half years ago.

    This is huge. It is life altering. You will live and breathe diabetes. It is hard. But it will become normal- a new normal. Give yourself time- time to learn, time to grieve, time to adjust. Words are not adequate to describe what you will go through- the uncertainty, the unknowing, the rage at something that can so fundamentally alter your life and your child's life. But know that you CAN do this. Even though it is hard, you can and will do what is necessary for your child's health. I pray that you have a good medical team that will see you through this incredibly difficult time with the training that you need. If at any time you feel you need something different, consider that there are many medical professionals with many different approaches, and don't hesitate to follow your instincts if you feel a different approach would suit you better.

     

    Please PM me if you would like more info or input.

     

    Lawana

    How does your hospital treat older nurses?

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    I am not a nurse, either, but my mother, an RN, left her hospital due to extreme scheduling issues. As others have stated, my mother could not physically tolerate 12 hour shifts. She left her hospital after she had to cover a 4 hour gap left when her 8 hour shift supposedly ended but no one had been scheduled to cover the 4 hour period until another 12 hour shift started. She reached her breaking point on the second consecutive day that happened. A 60something body just doesn't handle the same things that a 20something, 30 something, or even 40something can.

    She, also, had great bedside manner, helping many new mothers learn to breastfeed, when other nurses had given up. But those days of nursing are over. The caring aspects of nursing no longer count. How many meds can you give, how many charts can you log, how many patients can you discharge on time- those seem to be the new criteria for your value as a nurse.

    Lawana

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