I thought about starting her in B, but I think it would be too easy for her. I guess I was just worried about reading Canterbury Tales and The Great Gatsby. Those seem difficult to me. I am probably not giving her enough credit. I don't have a grammar program. We just finished Bob Jones English 7. It was so boring and easy for her. I was wondering about the specific method. That is why I was wondering if 9-12 would be too hard for her since she is used to the WWS way of doing things. She likes the idea of doing the IEW British Literature... I'm not sure if I want to teach it or not. I didn't know there was an option of having the kids go through the dvds...

We finished Bob Jones English 7 this year, and it felt like such a waste of time. At what point do we just do literature/writing/vocabulary?

My daughter (13) will be in 8th grade. She finished Writing with Skill 1 this past year and did very well. I want to switch to IEW, but I'm not sure what to buy. I checked out the 9-12 grade stuff - it looks intense. I think she would be able to do it if she had been in IEW before (knowing the lingo and such), but I'm unsure if I should just throw her into it or do a prerequisite like they suggest - Windows to the World. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Yes, just that era! Thanks for the link!

Thank you so much! I hope more people chime in. I have Around the World in 80 Days and Last of the Mohicans on my list.

I've seen other lists, but not one for Early Modern for middle grades....anyone have one they would like to share? Pretty please? :drool:

Thanks ladies! I hate the chapter by chapter analysis too! However, I noticed that literature guides (at least the ones we did a couple years ago - which I dreaded) recommended chapter by chapter.

How do you do literature studies? Does your child read the book first or do you go chapter by chapter? or, perhaps some other method? Thanks!

We read it together. There is a lot of information, and I felt that they would "get it" better if we read and discussed together. They did the activities.

We just completed Apologia's Physiology and Anatomy book (my 4th grader and 6th grader did it together. It was fine. This was our second year of Apologia (we did Astronomy last year) so the notebooking activities were kind of a bore - same layout - questions, crossword, fact sheet, mini book, and project. We are trying BJU online science this fall. I'm thrilled that they will be able to do it independently. It is expensive though.

Thank you all so much! You've talked me into using CE :)

I decided to scrap spelling and start vocabulary with some root work for my dd (12) this coming school year. She is an excellent reader and has a great vocabulary. Would CE be too easy for her? We have never done any root studies. Should I start with CE1 or CE2? or go with something else like From the Roots Up? Thanks for any insight!

Good idea...

At this grade (7th), do you continue with a spelling program? or drop the spelling and go to a vocab program? or neither? Especially if your student is a bright and reads frequently... We've finished Spelling Workout and I don't know if I should continue, switch to vocab or let it go.........sing with me...;)

We are going to try Bob Jones Online Science in the fall. We've done Apologia for 2 years and my kids need something different. I've heard wonderful things about the class!

History - Biblioplan, Early Modern with Story of the world Modern Times Math - Saxon 8/7 Geography - Map work from Biblioplan Early Modern sheppardsoftware.com Science - BJU online course Life Science Language Arts/Writing - BJU English 7 finish up Writing with Skill Reading - not sure yet, probably just let her choose from some 7th grade reading lists French - finish up So You Really Want to Learn French Duolingo possibly Rosetta Stone Logic - finish up Fallacy Detective, might add something else here... Poetry - not sure yet, but would like to add this to our study Music/Art - informal, live performances, art museum, local theater group, Physical Education - informal, regular exercise, couch to 5k with dad

We do English/Writing 5 days per week Math, Spelling, French 4 days per week History 3 days per week Science 2 days per week Geography 1 day per week 3-4 hours

That sounds like a good idea. I probably need a practice year, before the real grading starts. That is also a good question. In public school, they use tests and homework and sometimes class participation. Maybe someone has an answer to this...

Thanks so much!

My daughter will be in 7th grade next year (will be starting our 3rd year in homeschool), and I have never recorded an overall grade for her in a subject. At what point, if any, do we need to record grades? Also, at what point do they begin to earn credits for high school?

Unfortunately, this one was the closest, and it was still a good way to travel. I feel relieved that I've decided not to join next year. I was wrestling with the decision for several weeks, and immediately felt relief when my hubby and I decided on "NO."

Thanks! I thought the same. We are not joining next year.

We went to observe a CC group a couple of weeks ago. We observed Challenge A and Foundations. The tutor for Foundations is moving up to teach Challenge A in the fall. The problem I have is this - the tutor for Foundations was a sub for the original teacher who was off because she had a baby. The tutor had 2 of her sons in the Foundations class, and the class was WILD. There were 6 boys and 1 girl, and her boys were definitely the instigators. She would often say, "pay attention," "stop talking," but they completely ignored her and caused the other boys to act up too. It was NOT good - talking over the teacher, not paying attention. So, over at the Challenge A classroom, it was a dream - loved it! However, the tutor for that is moving to Challenge B and this lady that was subbing Foundations is teaching Challenge A next year. This was her first year is CC, but she did CC at home with her kids for years. Her boys will be split up next year. One will be moving to Challenge A and one will be staying in Foundations so there will be a different dynamic. What do you think? I think it is steering me away from joining. Would it affect your decision?

I am considering Classical Conversations for my 5th grader next year. Hoping you get some more responses!

Thank you for the Duolingo site! My kids really like it so far! My oldest was doing it after school hours the other day!