sweetsouthern Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 im looking into curriculums for next year and wasnt sure what i should add in or even delete from what we have now. so what subjects are you doing with your 6th grade middle schooler. thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 My daughter will study the following subjects in 6th grade: Math Latin Greek English grammar Literature History Science Fine Arts P.E. We will use formal programs for the first four subjects; I'll put everything else together myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 My 6th grader does: bible math science history/geography literature grammar writing spelling latin logic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 My ds is doing the following: Latin Classical Writing grammar math science logic history memory work reading (includes lit study, outside reading, and read-alouds) Study on Psalms and Proverbs (starting next semester) art instruction & appreciation music appreciation trumpet Informal: PE Outside: 4H (shooting) basic carpentry with dad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeschooling6 Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 My 6th grader does: Math Spelling Writing grammar History (CLE) Science (CLE) Reading (CLE) Bible Not as much as the other, but my son struggles with spelling and writing. Those are are two main subjects that we are focusing on this year. When my dd is in 6th grade she will be doing same as above but adding in The Latin Road and her History would be OM or MFW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Ds is doing: History (including lots of writing, WTM style) Literature (including both history-oriented reading and a mix of genres, a little writing and some lessons on literary terms and concepts) Math Science Latin Greek Biblical literacy Logic Geography (this is just an hour a week, plus map work in history) Art (very basic) Memory We don't do spelling as a formal subject any more, though he does study some vocabulary as part of his literature program and I'll correct any misspellings in his writing. He's a natural speller and it just isn't necessary for him. His Latin grammar study is fairly advanced by now, and we also cover some grammar (though still at a more basic level) in Greek, and grammar comes up regularly in writing. We no longer cover it as a separate subject, though he does occasionally do Editor in Chief exercises, mostly as some very light test prep. Outside of school he takes ballet three days a week, does Boy Scouts, participates in Math Olympiad, and goes to a very informal little children's choir thing once a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam L in Mid Tenn Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 My 6th grade son is doing: Reading Spelling Piano History (almost done) Science Math After Christmas I'll add: Geography (in place of history) Grammar Writing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 My 6th grader is doing the following: Math Language Arts (Grammar/spelling/literature/writing/dictation/copywork) Latin History/Geography Music and Art Appreciation Science Phys. Ed And a large sprinkling of Health due to his various questions about puberty and organ functions, but no formal time around it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pongo Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 My ds is doing the following: IEW for Writing Comosition Sudoku,Battleship, SET, Reading Dective, Case of the Red Herring, and Chess for Logic Shurley English for Grammar Chalkdust for Math Apologia General for Science Sonlight 3 beefed up for History Memory work using Harp and Laurel Wreath and VP History songs Daily Devotions about Honesty Wordly Wise for Vocabulary Atelier Art for Art Instruction Picturing America for Art Appreciation Weekly Piano Lessons with daily practice PE- She plays on 2 competitive soccer clubs so she is at practice 3 times a week with 2 games on weekends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ester Maria Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Daily (six days a week): Italian language & literature (native language, using native materials from Italy) Latin language & literature (a daily chunk of translation/analysis; we've covered grammar though we brush up on it from time to time) Mathematics (approx. 9th grade level) Biology/Chemistry (merged together, following an Italian curriculum) - maybe not every single out of six days, but most days she does them because that's where her interests lie 2 or 3 times a week: English (language & literature, but not so focused on literature) Greek (work on the text, mostly) Physics/Geography (merged together because she's studying topics which cover both) History Something in Hebrew related to her studies (simply for the sake of developing higher fluency in Hebrew + working on vocabulary) Once a week: Judaics + parsha (in Hebrew) Music There are other things we do informally - such as Art - but not as a school subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 My two 6th graders do: Math Language Arts (MCT Writing, Grammar, Vocabulary, Poetics; Editing) Biology History Spanish German Music (1 piano, 1 violin, both chorus) Art (outside class) PE (ditto) They're also supposed to be doing some Literature (reading good books and discussing a la Teaching the Classics) - we were going to do this with a small group monthly, but it keeps getting cancelled. I have Jamestown Short Stories on hand and may add that. They also do some light Logic type stuff (Perplexors, Cranium Crackers) and Map Skills. I have dropped Spelling this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samiam Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 My sixth grader is currently doing: Math Composition Grammar (2nd semester) Latin Vocab (1st semester) History Science Keyboarding Art wee bit of Music (learning Recorder) Personal Health (2nd semester...2nd phase of Puberty talk...did first phase last year ie personal body changes.....thankfully Dad does this :) ) Memory Work We do P.E. at outside class, plus team sports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 this was the year we decided to ramp up writing ability, so our program is heavily weighted towards the language arts. we also added in more history. previously, we've had a heavy math/science focus, and that seems to be carrying on as well. we looked at where dd wanted to be entering high school, and then added things in this year to make that possible. language arts (teach your children to read well, individual reading each day) writing (writeathome.com, writing for a weekly newsletter) spelling (AVKO) math (singapore) science (chemistry, natural history) history (history at our house) french (using rosetta + muzzy) music (violin, choir) dance (5 classes worth + nutcracker) art (using dick blick's art videos as instruction, art history portion of history at our house) phys ed. (currently soccer) hth, ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liza Q Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 This year my 6th grade daughter is doing: Math Reading (books tied to History and some extras that I choose) Writing Spelling Grammar Cursive Typing Logic History Science German Art (should do music, probably in the spring) *Starting Latin in January - just ordered it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testimony Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 My older son does the following: 1. Currently Primary Mathematics 6B/Challenging Word Problems/Life of Fred 2. Language Arts: Currently doing Classical Writing: Poetry 3. History: Story of the World and Our Island Story 4. Science and Technology: FIRST Lego League 5. Writing: Writing and research for FIRST Lego League 6. Logic: Building Thinking Skills Volume 3 Verbal and Mindbenders B series 7. Latin: Henle I 8. Bible: AWANA's TnT Book 4(the toughy) 9. Physical Education: Frisbee 10. Fine Arts: Violin and Choir at the homeschool music program and private piano lessons No grammar this year since, for me, this is not the year I teach grammar. Geography will pick up after the FIRST Lego League season is over. Also, we will do some 7th grade in January 2010. He is almost done with Singapore Mathematics Primary series. Blessings, Karen http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/testimony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Growing with Grammar 6 Our own spelling Right Start Geometry Saxon 8/7 Middle Ages history with SOTW for spine Plato science My Access writing (with other stuff) Ecce Romani 1 for Latin First Start French from Memoria Press, with supplements Logic (mixed bag of stuff) Art (create a sketch, meet the masters, varied books) We do some stuff together with 4th grade sis, like poetry memorization and other memory work, word study, whatever Outside stuff: piano lessons, drama group, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeegal Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 so what subjects are you doing with your 6th grade middle schooler. thanks! Formal Subjects Math Latin English: Grammar, writing, spelling & vocabulary, reading, penmanship History: Includes writing & literature, and some art appreciation Science Piano Informally Music appreciation, logic puzzles, computer technology, occupational studies, PE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 My son did: English Maths Latin Mandarin French (started half-way through the year) Biology (intensively for half the year) then Geography (for half the year) History (for half the year) then Classical Civilisation (for half the year) RE Recorder Poetry memorisation Spelling PE Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauracolumbus Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 ds is doing: Math LCII Bible reading/catechism CW alternating w/R&S 5 Literature-usually historical History (SOTW and others)/geography sports logic-lite-mind benders cds, thinking analogies cds, Fallacy Det. Sporadically: art music appreciation, but really want the MusiQ program someone talked about on here science Italian After Christmas Elementary Greek RS4K Just finished and am deciding on whether to move on to Worldly Wise 1 day/week CC Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 For sixth this year, my son is doing these things: Bible - Memoria Press Christian Studies Math - Singapore 6; some Key to..... books for drill; outside class in algebra using a Dolciani text Grammar - Abeka Spelling - Modern Curriculum Press Handwriting - Getty Dubay and copywork Writing - Writing Strands Using a couple of different workbooks to help cover outlining and notetaking, literary genres, etc. Using lots of living books for history, reading/literature, and science, along with some workbooks. No real "curriculum". Did a Beautiful Feet study for geography earlier. Now using a workbook. Using Thinking Toolbox and Fallacy Detective for logic. Using Spanish for Children along with some workbooks; Latin Primer II; and Code Cracker for Greek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 (edited) Saxon 76 Intermediate Language Lessons Wheelock's Latin Oak Meadow Life Science All American History Vol I World Religions study Everyday Spelling 6 Maps, Globes, and Graphs, level F At co-op: Art, choral music, Beautiful Feet's Holling C. Holling study with American geography, Latina Christiana I Extras: drawing class, piano lessons, tae kwon do Edited November 21, 2009 by Caitilin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 My 6th grader is doing: Bible math reading grammar writing vocabulary logic Latin science history geography drawing music Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 I decided to break some things up so we can fit more in. Ds and I kind of got carried away with all of the options, lol. Math (all year) Writing (all year, heavier in the 2nd half) Note Taking and Outlining (light, all year) Grammar (first half of the year) Vocab (first half of the year) Literature (all year, heavier in the 2nd half) Latin (he'll probably finish First Form about 3/4 into the year) Science (all year, very heavy in the last quarter) History (all year) Logic (light, but all year) US Constitution (second half of the year) Art is random. He practices piano daily. PE is completely informal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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