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Man, I wish I were that good, but I'm just not. I know myself too well after 10 years of homeschooling. If I don't have it all planned out, I won't do it. Maybe I shouldn't be a classical homeschooler, but I love the idea of it.
I get the how of generating ideas, but I would rather have someone else have already come up with them and I just use them. I know that's lazy, but it is what it is.
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I just downloaded and listened to this seminar. I loved it and we are basically on track and actually doing a lot of what she suggested.
She recommended the student write 2 persuasive essays a week pulling from the content areas of the curriculum. She said that you may only do a few in science, so I think I can figure that out. I also think I can figure out the literary analysis type papers, but to come up with an entire year's worth of ideas in history is overwhelming to me. I think History Odessey has a lot of good suggestions, but unfortunately they do not have the last two cycles written for high school level and we're ready to begin the third cycle - Early Modern.
Does anyone know of any good resources for ideas of the type that SWB recommends? She gave some parameters for these, but I am just not good at generating the ideas.
I think TOG may include some of those type assignments, but I'm really not a fan of TOG because of the reformed theology.
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Exploring the World Around You: A Look at Nature from Tropics to Tundra (Paperback)
~ Gary E. Parker (Author)
http://www.amazon.com/Exploring-World-Around-You-Tropics/dp/0890513775/ref=pd_sim_b_31
This is the only one I see on Amazon by an author with first name Gary. It's not the biology book. We've read part of the biology book this year and have been pleased. There is a comprehension check at the end of each chapter, but nothing in the way of experiments, so I'm guessing you would need to add that for 7th grade.
Oh, good! Yes, that is the one I was thinking about.
Oh, and I didn't mean that I thought It'd be good as a curriculum, just and extra read type thing.
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Sorry! I couldn't tell you exactly how long it takes her, but, yes she does the whole week in one sitting. I'm sure it's not more than an hour. I really would not prefer that she do it that way, but I give her a week's worth of assignments at a time and she likes to finish the spelling all at once. I think it's on the easy side for her, but I also think she's gaining something from it.
We went back to AAS for spelling for my younger. I still like HTTS though and depending on how much I can get planned, we may go back to it next year. It just takes a lot more time on my part with planning and I didn't have the time this year.
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I'm not sure about this one in particular, but for the most part his books would be good for 5th-8th imo. There is one title that is written by a different author and I'm thinking it may be the biology book. His name is Gary something. Anyway, I have loved all of these books, but this one was really weird. It had some odd beliefs thrown in about how animals were created to be herbivores. Which I understand some people believe, but his were even stranger than normal.
Just trying to give you a heads up in case that might be something that bothers you. I didn't like it at all. Way too opinion oriented for this type of book. I am a Christian, but it was just weird.
HTH
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Hey Wanda,
We seem to always be on the same track with spelling. My dd is using R&S 7 this year. She is a 9th grader, but the 8th grade looked a little too difficult for her. We are enjoying it and I think she is learning. Do you have any specific questions?? It is one of the subjects that actually gets done without a lot of prodding and she usually does a week's worth in one sitting. I have her put the stems on index cards and test her over those periodically. I'm not actually testing on the spelling words. Her exposure to them and the work that is done with them seem to cement them in her mind well enough. She's a pretty decent speller now -- hasn't always been that way.
Let me know if I can answer any other questions.
Julie
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I really appreciate all the input. I will definitely look at the resources recommended. It always amazes me how much of a resource this board is to me. You ladies are awesome!!!!!
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Oh, Wow! Thanks guys for the advice and thanks Carmen for the list of resources.
I guess this just took me by surprise. I know you are right about just taking her as far as she can go and wait and see.
Thanks again!
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See, both of you told me something different, but both were helpful.
The interest in the subject has come from her physical science class that she is taking at co-op. I think the teacher is great and inspiring, although dd has only achieved a "C" in the class, the teacher says she truly feels that she understands what she is learning.
I'd love to hear from others who've had some experience with a student turn around in the academic department.
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Okay, I would consider my dd non-academic. She is very well rounded, athletic, and social. She is in the 9th grade and only in Algebra I. I have told her that in order to major in physics, she will need to step it up and complete more than one math and science in a year. She says she's willing to do this. However, at this point, it's like pulling teeth to get her to do what I consider a minimum amount of work. I was gearing up for her to go into some sort of art related thing -- not physics.
What do I do??? Do I help her buckle down and spend all her time trying to catch up, or do I gently try to guide her in a different direction? I know the advice I get will be all over the board. I'm really hoping for more been there done that kind of advice.
She says she wants to discover time travel and break the light barrier. LOL She is not a head in the clouds dreamer. She's never had a big imagination, so she is dead serious about this. I know it can't hurt to get as far ahead as possible and then if she realizes it's not for her, that would still be okay. I guess I just don't want her missing out on other things to try to accomplish this goal, and then realize it wasn't something she could do.
Oh, and I'm no math whiz either. My dad is an engineer and very smart, but he's not available in this venture. So, I'm scared I'm not capable of really helping her to reach her potential. I'm not even sure what level of math she will need and I wasn't even planning to include physics in the line up of sciences.
Okay, I'm done rambling. If you've read this far, just help me get my head wrapped around this.
Julie
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Has it always been this way, or is it just a "phase?" The reason I'm asking is that my recently turned 10 yo went through a period where he seemed clueless and I think it was an intense growth spurt, because he seems find now.
Maybe she'll "grow" out of it.
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I have used both and I think it depends entirely upon your goals. Is your child a somewhat natural speller that found reading easy?? Then I'd try SWO first and see how it goes. It is much more cost and time efficient. If your child is struggling and you have the time to invest, then AAS is a great program.
My 10 yo is a very late bloomer where reading is concerned, even though he's really smart. With AAS I have seen retention and a leap in reading and spelling ability. I really don't think it's just that he's gotten older. I think the visual and tactile aspects of the program really helps him "get" the rules.
HTH
Julie
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We just started WT1 before the Christmas break. WWE was a little overwhelming for ds. My ds is 4th grade and almost on grade level, but needs lots of encouragement in the writing area. We find this very easy to implement. It takes about 15 minutes. We do use R&S grammar as well, I just pick and choose which to add in. For instance today I skipped a spelling and grammar assignment in WT in favor of a grammar lesson in R&S 4. I'm planning to continue this way.
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SOTW is not religious at all. There are some stories from the Bible, but they are from a historical perspective and not a religious one. There is not religious slant to the presentations, just a narrative. There are some Christians that won't use it because they consider it secular.
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The worst thing they can do...is do nothing. She or he should call the mortgage lender and ask what the status of their account is. How late are they? What are the options? If they are eligible to apply for a loan modification, the lender should let them know that or they may ask for their financials in order to make a decision. There is also the possiblility of a short sale. Maybe that is something they can ask about doing. They should call and ask what is going to happen next, when, how long will it take. The lender should be able to answer some of those questions. Not knowing is really worse than knowing.
We've been dealing with our lender on a loan modification. We still don't know whether we'll get it, but dh has asked them what happens if we don't and how long we might have. Good communication is important.
Will her husband discuss this with her so that they can work together and get a handle on the situation? I feel sorry for her because the idea of losing your home is so very stressful. Not knowing what's going on can only make it worse.
:iagree:This is good advice. I worked in foreclosures for a while and in my experience, most people who were foreclosed on did not even attempt to work anything out. The mortgage company does not want the house. They will go to a lot of lengths to prevent foreclosure. It is not profitable to them to do it. If the person she speaks to is not helpful, ask for their supervisor. Find someone who will listen.
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Congratulations on your new addition. It'll take me a while to get used to the new name, but I'm glad you told us. I always love your input.
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Great food for thought everyone. I really appreciate the replies.
I guess my biggest struggle is that although she is academically able to do the work, she is not motivated in the least. If I don't tell her to start her school work she never would, even when she knows there are consequences for not doing it. And yes, we sit down together to go over things regularly, but I wish I didn't have to force her to get started every day. That seems to be an immaturity issue to me. She just doesn't see the big picture and how this is effecting her future, even though I've tried to explain it over and over.
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Okay, thanks for the input. I guess I need to ask more questions about the gap year.
I'm just trying to get all this high school stuff lined out.
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My dd has a mid August birthday, so is young for her class. She is socially and academically on grade level. My concern is that she will graduate when she is 17 and begin college when is she has just turned 18. I don't really want her going away from home at that early age.
This would essentially be on paper only. I would begin her transcript next year and call that her freshman year.
An alternative to this would be to have a double senior year, or to have a gap year.
What kinds of questions should I be asking? What are the possible down sides to holding her back this year? She wouldn't really have to tell any of her friends that she's being held back. It would only be on paper for the state and then when she gets ready to apply for college.
Any thoughts????
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Well, I believe the OP has handled the issues very well. I believe some cannot understand that she is not pulling the door off as a punishment for being interested in, or even in getting caught reading material of a sexual nature. I can see how the dd might get that wrong message though, because of all the people here who have misunderstood it.
My suggestion would be to buy her an appropriate book that gives a level of detail about sex that you are comfortable about, while at the same time removing the door for the invasion of privacy offense. This way, she can be clear that she is not being punished for being curious about sex.
For what it's worth, I remember getting my sex ed from Redbook magazines. My mother was a beautician, so I spent lots of time at the shop. The magazines were readily available. I learned a lot. I'm not sure if my mom knew I was reading them or not.
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There is a teaching company DVD that is available on Netflix that teaches the use of graphing calculators. I have my eye on it for later. I will try to see if I can find the title.
Okay, here's a link. It may not be in depth enough for your use. It is included in the Algebra I lessons.
HTH
Julie
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Well Gilgamesh Epic, to name one, far pre-dates the writing of Genesis.
Bill
Yes, if you consider Moses to be the author, but if you consider that the texts may have been handed down from the beginning and Moses simply compiled them, then they pre-date any other writing.
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DD8th checks all of her own daily work and I grade her quizzes. We go over all of her work together about twice a week. If I notice any trends in missed sections or multiple mistakes on a quiz then we work through those together. I think that making her own corrections helps to reinforce the material. Last year I did all the grading and we never seemed to get around to her looking at what she was missing so the errors would continue. With her doing her own checking it prevents repeated errors.
DD4th and I do most of her schoolwork together and I check it as we go. I rarely need the answer key for her schoolwork so it is quick to correct on the spot.
Mine are 9th and 4th. But other than that, I could have written this post. My dd learns math well by this method. She gets that immediate feedback of incorrect answers. That way she doesn't reinforce doing something the wrong way. She checks each problem as she does it. I then have her do the test with no answers and she must make 90% before she can move on.
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This has totally been my experience as well.