[What curriculum do you use for HS history & LA?]

Thanks so much for your replies, I really appreciate it!!!!!

 

I don't know why I didn't think of this before but while I was looking at History courses that included Literature, I didn't realize that the History based literature courses wouldn't include any of the classics like Animal Farm or 1984 because they are Sci-Fi based and not history.  So, I'm not sure if I want to go with a history-based and miss out on some of the classics or go with a history because I love how they tie in together. 

 

I tried TOG before (with all three kids and it wasn't for us)  It was too confusing switching around the TG to what page I needed for 3 levels.  Even though we studied the same period, they were all reading different things with different worksheets, so it seemed like I was teaching 3 history courses.

 

Notgrass - I looked at this, but they only have HS history for 3 years and I would like to do a 4 year program.

 

MP - I am looking into this, it looks interesting!   I like how they start American History in year 1 of HS.

 

[Can someone compare LL and EIL for me?]

EIL is Excellence in Literature by Janice Campbell.  We are also thinking about doing this.  The set is comprised of 5 books that start in 8th grade and goes through 12th.  It includes Literature and Writing.  IEW uses the last 4 books as suggestions on their website.    I'm really torn about using this or going with a history based literature program.  I love all the book choices with EIL though.

[What curriculum do you use for HS history & LA?]

HI, I have a soon to be 8th grader.  Whichever program I choose for HS, I'd like to start it in 8th grade so she's used to the format before HS.  History Background:  Pulled DD out of PS after 5th.  We have been using MFW ECC, CTG and next year maybe RTR (have a 5th & 1st grader also).  My problem is, is that if I continue with MFW, she will not have any US History for 5 years. For HS, MFW starts the 1st two years with Ancients and then World History.  I was thinking about adding an extra US history book for her to read this year, but I am open to options.  LA background:  She has been using CLE w/co-op writing classes.  I love the book selections for Excellence in Literature, but I am worried about the actual literary analysis and reading comprehension.  (ex. will she learn about foreshadowing, conflict, irony, genres, viewpoints, etc?)  I don't have the book so I can't tell.  I am open to BJ, Sonlight, HOD, or any other suggestions.  Would like Christian based if possible.  What curriculums do you use?  Thank you!