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Hello!
I have to buy MCT Level 5 books and need help to understand what to buy.
Does anyone know the difference between MCT Homeschool Parent Manual and Teacher Manual for The Magic Lens I, The Word Within the Word I, 4Practice I, Advanced Academic Writing I, andPoetry and Humanity?and Does the Parent Manual and Teacher Manual contain all the student texts?
Should I buy these only?
1. The Magic Lens I: Parent Manual
2. The Word Within the Word I: Parent Manual
3. Poetry and Humanity: Teacher Manual
4. Advanced Academic Writing I: Teacher Manual
5. 4Practice I: Teacher Manual
Buying these individually will cost me $125. Would these be enough or what do you recommend?
What does the Advanced Academic Writing 1 Teacher Manual contain?Answers for all the exercises and what
about writing questions(Options -which has usually 5 or 6 qs.?)How do you use the questions?
Thanks for reading!
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@MikeinSA could you clear a bit that where is SC suffix for courses?EDX or MIT or Coursera?Any course code for example?Thanks.
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My daughter is 6yo and she's at the end of kindergarten. She's done 100 EZ Lessons and doing PP and ETC 2 nowadays.and I've had her read aloud to me every day for about 3-4 hours from a Mcguffey first reader, picture books and Beginning books on her level.
I know it's according to the stamina and interest level of each child but may I know how many pages does your child mostly read from The Free & Treadwell and Elson reader with some earlier readers like I Can Read It series(Biscuit books),Elephant and Piggie, Fly Guy books, Scholastic level 1 readers,Step into reading level 1 and 2, US Borne first reading, Penguin young readers level 2, Green Light Readers, Dr. Seuss books.(Using these readers for her read aloud time) Do you let him/her read one whole book(32 pages) every day or few pages from 3-5 books daily until she/he finishes all? and for how long?30 mins. or 1 hour? Do you reread the same book twice or thrice for the language and comprehension development?
How to cut on reading time as it usually takes 3-4 hours daily only for her to read aloud to me from various early reading books?Sometimes she gets frustrated and I know it's too much. Should I let her read from one early reader or continue 4-5 reading books daily?We do discuss things while reading and she enjoys the reading and new vocabulary.(As English is not her first language so want to keep her around the English books so that she could pick up a lot and she does.)
Thanks!
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Here is how I structured reading from regular books for my natural reader:
I printed out a half page grid with 15 big blocks and an ice cream picture on the last square.
Each day he is required to read to me for 15 minutes. (or 10 min or buddy read for 20 or whatever was working time wise)
I would write down the book and pages read in one square.
When all 15 squares are full, we go get ice cream.
I was tired to trying monitor quality for read-aloud time, so we just worked through the Mensa EIR list for K-3rd. I let him pick any book off of the list and we would keep reading that same book until it was finished, then he got to pick off of the list. He is finishing up the list this month and excited about a certificate and shirt.
Amazing idea! Could you share how many pages(approx.) he reads daily to you in 15 minutes time?
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I'd like to hear more about your Nature Rangers group.
@Arliemaria If you don't mind to share that what is on your reading list(Any readers like Mcguffey,Treadwell or Elson) for first and second grade? Thanks.
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I spent the weekend doing the major overview planning for 3rd grade. Here's what I've got:
Morning Time:
Long Story Short
Memory work: scripture, poetry, Latin vocab, math facts, etc
MCT LA
logic puzzles
variety of read alouds
rotation of things like art, picture study, composer study, poetry teatimes, etc
LA: Brave Writer Arrows and a project or two from Partnership Writing
Math: Beast Academy
Latin: finish SSL 2, start ?? (probably Latin for Children A)
History: SOTW 2 and read alouds, occasional (very occasional!) projects
Science: BFSU and read alouds
PE: ballet (her), tae kwon do (him)
hoping to start piano le
May I know which MCT LA are you planning to do for 3rd Grade?Is that MCT Level one comprises of Grammer Island, Building Language, Sentence Island, Practice Island and Music of the Spheres with Aesop Fables books? Thanks.
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1-2 hours of language arts a day for a 1st grader sounds like way too much to me. Our whole school day takes maybe 3 hours on a long day and that's with 3 kids and breaks. My 6yo and 4yo do most of their school together.
Reading- OPGTTR (1 lesson, 5-15 min)
Writing- WWE (1 sentence. Narration every other day. 5-10 min)
Grammar- FLL (5-10 min)
Spelling- (they begged) Evan Moor (5-10 min)
Read Alouds- whenever!
As far as them reading to me, I do BOB books with the 4yo and Pathway Readers with the 6yo. 1 book for the 4yo, 1 chapter for the 6yo. But we don't do this every day.
Good luck!
Evan-moor building spelling skills or Evan-moor Skill sharpener Spell and write book for Grade 1- which one are you using?
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We are using Phonics Pathways with Harcourt Phonetic Readers, Step into reading level 1, I can read (Shared My first reading), Ladybird Read it yourself level1, Real kids readers level 1(Phonics based story), US Borne very first reading, Progressive Phonics readers, Elephant and Piggie, Dr. Seuss and PD Eastman readers. Biscuit and Little's critter books are her favorite. We also use Mcguffey First primer, Elson and Treadwell Readers twice a week for reading aloud practice.
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Any suggestions here?
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Which programs would you prefer for copy work,spelling with dictation and why?
http://spencerlearning.com/downloads/ultimate-phonics-word-lists.pdf
http://www.donpotter.net/pdf/easy-steps-to-reading.pdf
http://www.donpotter.net/pdf/bplitebooks.pdf
http://www.forgottenbooks.com/books/The_Modern_Speller_v1_1000646435
Phonics Pathways---(How to use it for spelling and dictation?)
Thanks for Reading!
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I'm Charlotte Mason-y.
I merge spelling & cursive with an intro to both in 2nd Grade Essentials in Spelling. The spelling involves CM style visualization techniques and copywork, leading up to dictation. I have some special needs, so I do not stick strictly to CM. I add in things that have been vital in getting success for my specific children.
In 2nd grade I also do CM style reading, oral narration, poetry & copywork through the Treadwell Readers. I wrote Companions for the Treadwell Readers and you can find them HERE. In the 2nd Reader Companion, I use D'Nealian manuscript b/c that is meant to be independent copywork with the cursive instruction happening during the spelling lessons. The 3rd Companion, you have a choice between manuscript or cursive. My kids did cursive, but some kids may need another year before doing all work in cursive.
Would you mind sharing the free link for Essentials in spelling? Thanks....
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Thanks for all your time and efforts. Soon I will post my new LA plan for the upcoming year! Learned a lot and Love all your suggestions!
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I am planning for Grade 1 and need your help in finalizing my plans.I need something independent which consist of short but meaty and solid skills for the years ahead!Reading:Phonics pathways, Reading in 100 easy lessonsETC WorkbooksSpectrum Reading 1Treasures reading with its workbookMcguffey First reader,Treadwell, Elson or Everyday classic first reader ?---Which reader to choose in terms of excellence and reading fluency plus narration,copy work and dictation?Sonlight and library readers---How many pages should be read each day with discussion?Spelling:Treasures spelling workbook orEvan-moor building spelling skills ???Grammer:Treasures Grammar workbook orEvan-moor Grammar and punctuation???Writing:Treasures writing and Copy work/DictationDoes it cover the basics pretty well or something is lacking in this plan?How to fix that? How to distribute it all daily/weekly in order to keep Language Arts school work 1-2 hours each day?Any thoughts, suggestions, opinions, or how this curriculum looks would be greatly appreciated!
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Thanks a lot.
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Thanks for the reply.That's great!Is the dictation day by day on the Google books for free for 2nd Grade?Would love to know it's author name.Thanks.
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So far the plan is
Language arts - Dictation Day By Day, copy work, continuing our slow move through GrammarLand, and any readers and read alouds that suit us.
Math- MEP
Science - undecided still. Maybe BFSU? We may just do Catestrophic Science since it's chronological to fit in with SoTW.
History - SoTW
Art - Artistic Pursuits & Meet The Masters
Music - continuing composer studies, hopefully adding an instrument
Logic - various games and continuing chess
Language - SSL and Duolingo Spanish.
Would you mind sharing that which Dictation day by day and Copywork for first grade you are using?
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I am looking for a language arts program for my 6 yo dd who is doing ETC workbook 3.5, Teaching your child to read in 100 easy lessons and Phonics pathways with McGuffey First reader and other library readers. Before this, she had finished Spectrum Reading Kindergarten and Treasure's Readings and its activity book.
I came across this Language Arts a few days ago. Has anyone used this?Is this an all-in-one meaty LA Curriculum? Does it need any supplementing? I hope to get some feedback on the Good and Beautiful LA curriculum. What are your thoughts and opinions ? Are they complete? Can it be used as a spine? From what I am reading on their website, they sound like something I'd like, but I'd love some honest feedback from those of you who have actually used it or reviewed it.
I'm also very curious about Treasure workbooks and Evan moor Spelling and Grammar(Evan moor building spelling skills and Evan moor Grammar and punctuation) books.. Can we use them together? How does Good and Beautiful LA compare to the Evan moor books that I am very interested in? I have a nagging feeling that I'm missing something and I'm curious to see what your opinions are regarding this course? If I need to supplement, then which books (Treasures or Evan moor) will be a good and solid choice with Good and Beautiful LA curriculum?
Any thoughts, opinions, or how you use this curriculum in your home school would be greatly appreciated!
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We're mostly continuing on with the next course in the sequence for most subjects. Both Trinqueta and I prefer to outsource classes as much as possible. Next year's lineup:
Landry Academy:
British Literature
Anatomy and Physiology
Spanish 4
Latin 3
Ancient and Medieval Art History
Microsoft Office Applications
Trinqueta will continue with AOPS Algebra 2 at WTMA.
We'll do logic in summer session at Landry and composition using Homeschool Connections taped classes over the summer.
Would you kindly share which taped class have you chosen for summer?(Middle school or high school from Home school connections)and the charges for summer writing course?Are they 2 months long?
Thanks in advance.....
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Thanks Wapiti! Is Tablet class Algebra 1 a rigorous Math curriculum than CK 12 Algebra 1 honors course?
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Hi,
I need a suggestion regarding Math Curriculum for High School.
My son is just finishing Tablet class Pre Algebra in the next few weeks. I originally planned to have him complete both Pre Algebra and Algebra I this year. We were planning to do other programs until next year also- Math mammoth 7a&b, Math Mammoth Algebra 1, and CK12 Algebra 1 Honors.
What do you think which Algebra 1,Algebra 2 and Geometry course is rigorous for Stem career child? Tablet Class, CK 12 and Math Mammoth(Since it has only Pre Algebra and Algebra 1).I want to stick to only one rigorous curriculum.
http://www.tabletclass.com/courses/algebra.aspx
http://www.tabletclass.com/courses/algebra2.aspx
http://www.tabletclass.com/courses/geometry.aspx
http://www.mathmammoth.com/complete/grade_7.php
http://www.mathmammoth.com/worksheets/algebra_1.php
http://www.ck12.org/book/CK-12-Algebra-I-Concepts-Honors/
Since he will finish Pre Algebra next month should we start Algebra 1 this year and then do Geometry and Algebra 2 next year?
Your thoughts are appreciated!
Thanks for reading!
Memoria Press Lit guides vs CLE Reading
in K-8 Curriculum Board
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Hi, I am also planning to add Mcgraw Hill Treasure Readers with its workbook for my 1st Grader.Would you mind sharing that do you also use http://www.mhschool.com/reading/treasure_workbooks/national/g1/on_level_pb.pdf workbook?Does it contain reading comprehension questions with focus on deeper critical thinking? How do you schedule Mcgraw Hill Treasure Readers with its workbook and other Literature readings per week? Thanks.