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Does anyone have experience with this yet? http://centerforlit.com/Materials/RRM.aspx From the Center for Lit/ Teaching the Classics I would love to find a good lit program, and am looking to find some more info :001_smile:

I mistakenly thought that AHL was American History and Literature :blush5: Whoops...I need to take a break!

I was under the impression that WHL was supposed to come first, then AHL, and the levels were supposed to get progressively "harder" per grade level. Am I mistaken?

Are they classifying it as an adverbial phrase maybe?

My son's best friend asked his mom to homeschool him, and she replied, "I wouldn't do that to you." :001_unsure: I don't know why, but that one still hurts.

I have everything figured out for this coming year (I think :D ) except for Foreign Language. I've been looking at Tell Me More or Visual Link Spanish...does anyone have any experience with either of those? My big problem is, he really wants to learn French. We tried Rosetta Stone 2 years ago without any success. I was leaning more toward Spanish since I am familiar with it and don't know any French. I'm not really sure what to do...should I go with his motivation and try to find a French program besides Rosetta Stone? Do I push for Spanish? Any words of wisdom?

Quick question...does Artistic Pursuits have actual art instruction? I know they have lessons, but I only had a few brief moments to flip through one of the volumes. It seemed more of a "do this," but not how. I hope I have the wrong impression...and it does instruct...because the appreciation/ history aspect looks phenomenal. Any insight from users would be great!;):001_smile: PS: Homeschool Buyers has a 50% off Meet the Masters right now ;)

Thank you very much for thinking of me! :001_smile: I did happen to see that this morning when I "checked in!" :grouphug: This group is so very helpful!

I just saw this....not sure if it's what you were looking for: http://www.thehomeschoollibrary.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2429 There's a pretty good layout about half way down ;):001_smile:

Can on hop on board here and ask a quick question about LLLOTR? It's hard to get a feel for this from the few sample pages. Is it more than just fill-in-the-blank and a few questions? My guys are really not IN to literary analysis, so I'm hoping that utilizing LOTR might get them into it;)

I'm not sure what the second poster meant by "issues with the content," maybe she will clarify. I have RRR, and at first glance it may seem like it is not "planned," but there are pages in the TM that actually DO tell you what to do on what day. At the beginning of each unit there is a chart for all 4 weeks and a Monday through Friday grid (each unit is planned for a month...we actually take two ;) ). I am pretty sure that ACB would be the same. It is set up IMHO as a "spine" to flesh out with other in depth books of your dc 's choosing so they have the investment in the learning themselves. We also do a family read aloud that covers the time period, and the boys have their own individual books. It seems to me that it would only be teacher intensive if you feel the need to plan out every book for your schedule. We choose as the unit comes up. That may not be for everyone, but I can tell you one thing: my 15 yo ds is very quiet, but with this curriculum we actually have great conversations! He had all these great thoughts inside his head, and this has been the only curriculum we have used that has actually drawn them out of him!:001_smile: It truly honors who God made the student to be!

Library and Educational Services has all 4 on mp3 cd for only $14.74 right now ;)

There are Mara Pratts's American History Stories in 4 volumes: http://www.mainlesson.com/display.php?author=pratt&book=ahs1&story=_contents

Those would actually be our children!!:D I'll try to do a little more research, and if I find out anything I'll be sure to post. ETA: This is the only first-hand review I have come across: http://homeschoolenrichment.com/community/pub9990180907532.cgi?itemid=9990358794314&action=viewad&categoryid=9980180907940&page=1&placeonpage=1&totaldisplayed=50

:lurk5: I'd love to know as well! I am actually looking at these and Homeschool Science Tools (formerly Castle Heights Press).

Anyone else have experience with this? :lurk5::D

Thank you! That helps a lot!:001_smile:

How long does it take per day? We are doing World History together, but they cover American History independently from each other (big age gap). Also, my son loves science and will probably want to do some more on his own. I don't want to overload him if it's too time-consuming. It looks like a great course.:001_smile:

Way to judge a book by it's cover! You know nothing of the OP except that her question offended you--and you insult her. I guess it's OK to judge people but not books without knowing them.

I'm sorry you're feeling so frustrated, Sue :sad: . I want to let you know you are not alone in this...my 9th grade ds would probably relate pretty well to yours! You could have been describing him in your post! If you figure out how to transform your student or just how to save your sanity, please post!!! I would be :bigear: :D We'll get through this, I'm sure....we may be bald by the end though!:lol:

Thank you so much for that! This is what I got with my receipt of payment : So I was kind of confused...thanks so much for the help! :001_smile:

I have tried to get a hold of the people at the Midwest Homeschool Convention by email, by phone...and no response. I was wondering if anyone has received their package in the mail with the "tickets" or whatever is in it. We will be leaving early next week to head down to Cincinnati...my husband has business there, so we'll all go at the same time. I just don't want my tickets to enter the convention sitting in my mailbox at home when I am down in Ohio! :confused::D This is our first "big" convention...I'm not sure how it all works yet!;):001_smile:

This actually makes me very sad... This is petty and unproductive....there is nothing to be gained from this other than the fact that "Christians have different ideas of what it means to be a Christian." We knew that before Dr. Wile's post. I'd rather hear a good debate rather than this bickering. Your either agree with Ken Ham or you don't. You either believe the Bible is accurate or you don't. What I don't agree with is watering down your personal faith so others won't be offended. If I offend you, fine...If you offend me, I'll get over it. As Christians, we aren't supposed to be conformed to the world, rather we are to be a "peculiar" people. Maybe I'm peculiar, but I agree with Ken Ham. We also use Dr. Wiles' Apologia Science.

There IS a big DRY SPOT in the middle of Apologia Biology....but it does pick up again after Module 6 or so! :D Hang in there....get what you can out of it, maybe find some alternate interesting ways of getting the info, and don't stress.