Maddysmom26 Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Okay so I thought I would try this approach because my other thread didnt give me as much feedback as I would of liked! :) ( although I did get a few helpful repsonses, thank you) Im new to this entire home school approach! Im wondering if you have a child in 5th grade or going into 5th grade, if you could share your curriculum with me so I can get an idea of what it should be like. Please note being completely new to this, Im not understanding all the abbreviations etc. that people are using here on all the threads. So if you can be specific that would help. I really appreciate everyones help! :) thank you again! Lindsay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meet me in paris Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Well, when we did 5th is was: Sonlight Core 3 (American History - can be used for any grade 3-5) Sonlight Language Arts 3 (uses American History readers that go w/the Core) Teaching Textbooks 6 Sonlight Science 5 (Human Anatomy & Physiology) (You can tell I'm not hung up on numbers, LOL.) I absolutely loved Core 3 for 5th grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patchfire Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 I'm in the throes of planning for fifth grade next year. Here's what I've got so far, bearing in mind I have no idea how fast dd will move through whatever I give her for math... Language Arts: Michael Clay Thompson's LA (can be found at Royal Fireworks Press), Voyage level - this covers poetry, vocabulary, grammar, and writing instruction. We will add in some type of spelling coverage - at this point, probably All About Spelling Level 6. Literature: pulled primarily from the WTM list for 5th & 6th grades. narrations evolving into "literary response" papers as the year goes on. Mathematics: tentative plans are Art of Problem Solving's Introduction to Number Theory, followed by Life of Fred Advanced Algebra. Maybe Art of Problem Solving's Introduction to Counting & Probability. Yeah, dd is nowhere near typical here, and I don't know if this will go quickly or slowly or what. Science: PLATO Middle School Science + corresponding CPO texts, and experiments pulled from the list of kits in WTM. We're also going to read through Science Matters and watch The Joy of Science lectures from the Teaching Company, and play with the history of science via Hakim's Story of Science series and DK's Science: The Definitive Visual Guide. Dd loves science, so again, no idea what we'll cover or not. I also want to do a focus on evolution & genetics. It's all sort of loosey-goosey. History: We decided to do a three-year rotation for middle school, with a year of American History in 8th grade (the only year dd will end up doing exclusively US history in her K-12 years). So she'll cover history from "the beginning" through mid-medieval-ish times, using DK's History: The Definitive Visual Guide, plus various other resources (David Macaulay, Eyewitness books, The World in Ancient Times set, Famous Men books, primary sources). Latin: Latin Prep 1 from Galore Park Logic: Critical Thinking 1 & 2 via online class. Art: Skills via Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, Appreciation using DK's Art. Music: private lessons, participation in homeschool band, music history using Complete Idiot's Guide to Music History & suggested CDs in it. Computer Skills: typing, basic skills, maybe some workshops @ the Apple store, since we're Mac ppl. :) We're moving to a rotating four times a week schedule; school five days a week but each subject just four days a week (and some of the above are one-day-a-week subjects). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 (edited) For my dd for 5th next year we will use: Math and Reading/Literature: Christian Light Educ Math level 500 and Reading 5 & 6 Spelling: Megawords Writing: Institute for Excellence in Writing Language Arts: we're doing Classical Conversations next year and will do Essentials of English Language through that program Science: Ecology, Astronomy and Physical Science through various sources and living books History/Geography/Timeline: Pre-Reformation through Modern using Mystery of History, Child's History of the World, Famous Men of ... and various living books, notebooking pages, lapbooks, research projects Art: studying Impressionists and possibly using Atelier Music: composer study and music theory using a Recorder and Classics for Kids Latin: Latin for Children A Bible: we will work on memorizing Ephesians 6 throughout the year and also memorizing our catechism from our church Spanish: still looking for the right resource to continue our Spanish study Edited March 4, 2010 by i.love.lucy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa B Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 My fifth grader this fall: Math: Singapore Primary Mathematics Science: Singapore My Pals are Here Science or working with older sister History: Memoria Press Famous Men of Middle Ages or working with older sister English: Michael C. Thompson grammar and Galore Park - So You Really Want to Learn English French: Memoria Press - First Start French (second half) Literature: Memoria Press - Adam of the Road, King Arthur, Robin Hood and Hobbit or working with older sister Latin - online Geography - online Religion - online Guitar lessons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Closeacademy Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Our 5th grade year (started some of the material in Jan but will spread it out so it lasts until next spring): Math Singapore 4b/5a Rod and Staff 4-5 for review History Oak Meadow 5 but we are focusing on the presidents and have a timeline that has a page for each president. We will be learning about what was going on for each one's term. (My dd requested this and it was quite a bit of work to put together.) Science Oak Meadow 5 Grammar Oak Meadow 5 exercises and some writing assignments & projects Notebooking sentence analysis terms Spelling Spell to Write and Read Latin Lively Latin Lapbooks child-led Reading she chooses the books she wants to read I think it will be a good year.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Here's a link to my 5th grade plans for this coming year. My current 5th grader is doing Rod & Staff English, Imitations in Writing Aesop, Biblioplan Ancients, and Real Science 4 Kids instead of what is listed in the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 My daughter is in 5th grade this year. Saxon 8/7 Henle Latin 1 Rod & Staff English 7 Nature Study Famous Men of the Middle Ages; John H. Haaren Reading List - Tales From the Mabinogian; Gwyn Thomas and Kevin Crossley-Holland - Druids, Gods & Heroes from Celtic Mythology; Anne Ross - King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table; Howard Pyle - The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood; Howard Pyle - Beowulf - Sir Gawain and the Green Knight - Hamlet; Shakespeare - KJV Bible Dance Piano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ali in OR Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 There are so many things that I would like to incorporate. My big challenge will be to not "pile it on". So I'm still investigating lots of stuff and would like to use lots of stuff, but I may need to pare some of this down. Here's my working list for next year: Math: Singapore 5A/5B with Challenging Word Problems. Have Life of Fred Fractions which I will peruse and we will possibly do that too. And if we love it we could add the Decimals one too. We also review with Horizons 5. Science: Will be Chemistry, probably Ellen McHenry's Elements, maybe paired with RS4K level 1 Chem or maybe paired with McHenry's Carbon Chem. History: We cycle back to Ancients. We will base our studies on Biblioplan. I am now trying to decide how much I want to use the Famous Men books (Biblioplan schedules some) and the Greenleaf Guides to Famous men. So still tweaking here. Bible study will be incorporated into history. Also looking at some Home School in the Woods stuff (maps and timeline). Latin: Latin for Children C Spanish: Spanish for Children B when the book AND DVD are available. Greek: We've got the Greek Alphabet Code Cracker coming. After that, we'll decide if we want to add Greek studies to the mix. Language Arts: Still trying to figure out how much of this can really be done, what to drop, etc., but all of this will be in my house I think and we will do some mix: Rod and Staff spelling 6 Rod and Staff grammar 6 MCT Town level package (doing some now, so over a year and a half) CW Homer A Art: Looking at Draw Squad to learn some drawing basics in a fun style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwjx2khsmj Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 My fifth grade dd is currently using: Rod and Staff Grammar Life of Fred Writing Strands 3 & 4 Draw and Write Through History (Creation through Jonah) Spelling Power Math on the Level Life of Fred Fractions Fallacy Detective Ancient History Biology First Form Latin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Here's what I have planned so far for next year (subject to change, though!). All of the materials that I choose are (in my opinion) pretty easy to teach, and also, by necessity, affordable. MATH - MEP Math (Mathematics Enhancement Programme. This is a free online math program that you can download and print out. And it's really well designed, we love it!) LATIN - We've been using Latin Prep (Galore Park), but plan to add Lingua Latina next year as well. Latin Prep is a really good program that emphasizes translation and grammar. We're adding LL because it emphasizes reading. ENGLISH - So You Really Want to Learn English Book 1 (also published by Galore Park). We've used their Junior English book and really like it. Covers a variety of topics like reading comprehension, writing, grammar, word roots, etc. It's nice for me because it's open and go, requires no planning on my part. CLASSICS - We're going to try Famous Men of Greece using Memoria Press' study guide. I haven't used any of their materials before, so I can't say much about it. But the samples look good. HISTORY - Haven't decided yet. We'll just pick some books from www.mainlesson.com (free, again!), I will read them aloud and my daughter will narrate back to me what she learned and understood from what I read. I try to use interesting narrative type books and biographies for this rather than textbooks. SCIENCE - We're going to try out Ellen McHenry's units on Chemistry. (http://www.ellenjmchenry.com/id25.html) LITERATURE - We'll read A Midsummer Night's Dream, King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table, and The Hobbit. These are the suggested readings for 5th grade in The Latin-Centered Curriculum by Andrew Campbell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 For my 5th graders next year: (we are off 'schedule' on our math and english, and will finish books mid-year so I have two listed for those) Sonlight Core 5 Sonlight Science 5 Rod and Staff English 4 (and 5 when we finish 4) Saxon Math 6/5 (and 7/6 when we finish 6/5) Spelling on my own I also use parts of Sonlight's Language Arts for extra writing assignments. Art and Music History using History Scribe and Library books Tell Me More Spanish Hey Andrew Teach me some Greek! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Last year, for fifth grade, I used: Memoria Press Christian Studies II (last half of the book), plus various books on etiquette and moral stories, etc. Singapore 5 Math-U-See Delta (and over summer, Zaccarro's Real World Math) Spelling Workout G WordSmith Apprentice Abeka level B Getty-Dubay (F? maybe) and then copywork by Julie Shields that went along with SOTW I I also used some other miscellaneous workbooks to cover dictionary skills, study skills, etc. For geography, I used one of the Holling Clancy Holling books, Paddle to the Sea, I believe, along with a study guide and maps put out by Beautiful Feet that go along with that. I think I also used some maps skills books, too. I put together a notebook of literary analysis info and worksheets that I pulled from online and used that, along with a book about world myths as a spine to study mythology for the year. I put together my own history and science studies (Ancients/Biology), using a lot of WTM recs, living books, things I pulled from online, etc. I used Latin Primer I for Latin studies. I used a program called Espanol Para Chicos y Ninos for Spanish (I really wouldn't recommend it, however). My son read books tied to his history and science studies throughout the year. That's all I can recall of last year (I'm old, LOL)! Hope that helps some, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemykids Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Oh my goodness, many, many things. ;) The way we use curricula is a little different than others here, though. I don’t always require that dd finish everything and so therefore we have certain curricula that we use only portions of. (like history, writing, and science) And it’s also impossible to list all of the self directed studies and library books that dd partakes of, but I’ll try to list curricula: Required to finish- Megawords Spelling (almost done-self paced) Vocabulary from Classical Roots (almost finished) Wordsmith Apprentice (had to stop her on this one-almost finished) Abeka Grammar (minus the writing) Teaching Textbooks 7 Life of Fred math Finished- Mc Henry’s The Elements (we returned to this after leaving it a few years prior) Many self directed science studies experiments Portions of Usborne Science Encyclopedia (notes and drawings) Our own US history and ancients study (first half of the year) Not required to complete and some self paced- SL 3+4 US History Genevieve Foster books for MA, Famous Men of Middle Ages Mindbenders (on CD- she’s not doing this much lately-) IEW Writing (I think she will finish -she loves it) SL LA- mainly using this for some dictation and the writing “WTM†Writing- (our own version- summaries and outlining) Book reports, a research report Outlining Workbook Composer study- from the library AO literature w/ narrations and vocabulary pulled from them Art- weekly, almost daily Piano Latin- Getting Started with Latin Spanish- La Clase Divertida w/ younger siblings (and some others I can’t remember, plus an additional Spanish workbook and a book to read) Could be it, not sure. :confused:;) Have fun choosing! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verity Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 This was my first year homeschooling all of my kids. This is a synopsis of what my son has done this year. Children's Illustrated Bible (read a story a day with discussion) SotW Ancients and History Odyssey 2 WWE level 3 IEW Ancient History Based Writing Math U See, completed Gamma starting Delta RS4K Biology level 1 Latin for Children, Primer A Greek Code Cracker First Language Lessons Level 4 Classics for Kids, Story of the Orchestra Prufrock Press Logic workbook Social Studies: The Material World, Children Just Like Me Read Alouds: The Golden Goblet, The Iliad, Greek myths, Aesop's Fables, and more.. Reading: The Odyssey (Mary Pope Osborne series) plus lots of free reading, weekly library trips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamato3 all-boy boys Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I have a 5th grader right now: Latin: Latina Christiana 1 Math: Singapore Math 5 Composition: Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) Ancient-History Based Writing Lessons History/ Literature/ Geography/ Bible: Tapestry of Grace (using some upper grammar and some dialectice literature) Grammar: Growing with Grammar 5 Spelling: All About Spelling 5 Vocabulary: Wordly Wise 3000 Science: Sonlight 4 Electives: Critical Thinking Press books, typing Art Lessons from my great uncle in law various sports/activities for physical education HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie in OR Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 (edited) Math: MUS Epsilon/Strayer-Upton Latin: First Form Bible: It All Begins in Genesis (worldview curriculum) Spelling:Spelling Wisdom (love, love, love this) History: Medieval (MOH II, SOTW 2, parallel read-alouds and independent reading) Writing: ala SWB outlining and summarizing from SOTW, Guerber histories) Geography: Europe (to coincide with Medieval studies) Logic: Fallacy Detective Electives: Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens Memorization: Poems Shakespeare study: Twelfth Night and Reader's Theatre Edited March 5, 2010 by Debbie in OR forgot something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddysmom26 Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 Thank you everyone for your great feedback! Ive been researching for hours upon hours! Im feeling a bit overwhelmed by the massive amount of information out there! Its so hard being new and not seeing the books/workbooks in person. For you saxon math users.. Do you think that it would be to boring for a child that struggles with math, and really dislikes it? I read that the books are kind of basic black/white format? thanks again for all your feedback! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmummy Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 We school year round and so are just a few months in to our new year. We finished up 5th grade in December with Mother of Divine Grace suggestions. (American History) My son loved it and now we are on to 6th grade and Ancient Studies. wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runamuk Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I'm coming a little late to this party :), but wanted to say how much I appreciate this thread. I'm working on our 5th grade schedule for next year and I'm finding a great deal of good information here. Our schedule so far: History: Kingfisher and History Odyssey Level 2 Math: Math U See Zeta and Life of Fred Decimals and Percents Grammar: Michael Clay Thompson or Rod & Staff 5 Writing: Writing with Ease 4 Spelling: Rod and Staff 5 (love how rigorous this is, but wish it was secular) Literature: From the WTM and MCT reading lists Logic: Critical Thinking Science: Unsure. I'm looking at Oak Meadow and GEMS Latin: Unsure. I'm leaning towards Galore Park, though. Music: Piano lessons PE: Swim team Art: Unsure. I like the look of Atelier, but don't know if it will fit into our budget this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I've been calling my dd 4th this year, so that will make her 5th next year, yikes! She has a Dec birthday, so she's a bit young. Writing is our weakest link, I think. Math: Singapore 5a/b, CWP, Math Detective, Math Mosaics, Code Crackers Grammar: finish/MCT Grammar Island/move into Town Writing: WWE4, MCT Sentence Island, Story Grammar for Elementary (which seems like sentence writing more than grammar to me...) Poetry: MCT Building Poems and that IEW Poetry memorization program (forget name) Vocab: MCT Caesar's English I, Word Roots Spelling: Sequential Spelling History: K12 Human Odyssey Ancients plus lots of extra reading, documentaries, field trips, timeline, maps Science: Earth Science w/ either Mr. Q or PH Science Explorer, then Ellen McHenry's Elements, Science Detective Logic: Grid Perplexors German: German Sat. School Spanish: Spanish the Easy Way Music: Piano PE: Tae Kwon Do, Volleyball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly in the Country Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I just finished purchasing curriculum for my dd who will be in the 5th grade next year. Bible : Show Me Thy Ways 5 Math: Singapore Math 6A/6B and Life of Fred: Decimals and Percents Grammar: Rod and Staff English 6 Spelling: Rod and Staff Spelling by Sound and Structure 6 Writing: Combination of Writing With Ease 4 and Michael Clay Thompson's Paragraph Town Vocabulary: Caesar's English 2 History/Geography/Literature: Tapestry of Grace Year 2 Science: Ellen McHenry - The Elements and Carbon Chemistry Latin: Continuing with Latina Christiana 2 for the first part of the year...need to pick something to use after that Art: Artpac 5 from Rod and Staff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2jjka Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 So far we are thinking about: CLE: Bible, Math, Reading R&S social studies (as a spine) plus appropriate American history read alouds R&S science R&S spelling Growing With Grammar English from the Roots Up Piano lessons, (and possibly another instrument?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 (edited) For grade 5 ds will do: Singapore Math 5B through 6B, Life of Fred Decimals, CWP and hopefully some MEP in the summer (we do a lot of math) Rod and Staff English (already have it, so hope it works as well for him as for my dd's) Story of the World RS4K (already have it since my middle dd did this) possibly Writeshop, if he's finished Wordsmith Apprentice Latin Primer (bought this when we first started before hearing of the things you usually hear about on these forums) Rosetta Stone German Phys Ed Swimming & tap, & possibly he'll try soccer although he'll be 10 There are other things, but it's all downstairs and I'm not that busy planning his stuff yet. Edited March 5, 2010 by Karin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanaTron Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Language Arts: (two options here, depending on what we decide about MCT) Michael Clay Thomas (all except poetry book) Megawords 1 & 2 Writing With Ease 3 IEW's Poetry Historical ficiton to go with History Odyssey Ancients 2 OR Grammar: FLL 4 Spelling: Megawords 1 & 2 Reading: Historical fiction to go with History Odyssey Ancients Level 2 Writing: Writing With Ease 3 Poetry: IEW's Poetry Math: Singapore 4 Life of Fred Fractions History: History Odyssey Ancients Level 2 Science: Exploration Education OR McHenry's The Elements and Carbon Chemistry Foreign Lang: Latin For Children Primer B Learnables French ?? Logic: Mindbenders, Grid Perplexers, Logic Countdown Bible: Explorer's Bible Study Fine Arts: Trombone and choir at music co-op Atelier Art over the summer (level 4 in 2010, Level 5 in 2011) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 (edited) We are planning to start schooling year-round this year (so if it looks like a lot that's why). So far: English: Rod and Staff English 5 Spelling: Spelling Workout level E/F Writing: WWE 3 & Evan-Moor's Writing Fabulous Sentences and Paragraphs Handwriting: Cursive Copywork from Startwrite Math: Singapore Math 4A & B + Saxon 65 Might get to 5A by spring. US History: Sonlight Core 4 History reading + read-alouds World History: History Odyssey Ancients level 2 Science: My Pals are Here 5/6 + books and experiment that look interesting. PE: probably co-op class and gymnastics Art: Meet the Masters Music: She wants to take violin so we'll have to check into that Latin: Possibly... Edited March 5, 2010 by darlasowders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
branycbur Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 I am still working on this, but here is what I have so far: Spelling: ? (I would like to switch from Spelling Workout...but to what?) Vocabulary: Caesar’s English 1 Language/Grammar: Learning Language through Literature or So You Really Want to Learn English (we did Junior AG this year and loved it, so next year we will use something else before going on with AG in 6th grade) Writing: Classical Writing Homer A Reading: History books from SOTW Math: Saxon 5/6 Logic: Mind Benders & Red Herrings History: Story of the World, Vol 4: The Modern Age Science: McHenry’s: The Elements & Carbon Chemistry Latin: Continue Latina Christiana I, move onto LCII Language: either Greek with Greek Alphabet Code Cracker or Spanish with Begin Getting Started With Spanish Artist Study: she will choose one to study throughout the year Composer Study: she will choose one to study throughout the year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 (edited) Our 5th grade is in my signature, but I will elaborate a bit more here. Monday: CLE Math, Phonics (remedial for my ds who did not learn to read by phonics in ps), R&S History, R&S Spelling, CLE Bible, Poetry/Copywork, States and Capitals workbook, R&S Reading, R&S English, Read Aloud. Tuesday: CLE Math, R&S Science, R&S History, R&S Spelling, CLE Bible, Poetry/Copywork, Typing Instructor for Kids, R&S Reading, R&S English, Read Aloud. Wednesday: Same as Tuesday, but replace "States and Capitals" workbook with Music Lessons. Thursday: This is co-op day, so we have a short day at home, and take 2 hours worth of classes at co-op. Co-op classes are art and US Geography. Our work for the day is CLE Math, Phonics, History, and English. Friday: CLE Math, Phonics, R&S History, R&S Spelling, CLE Bible, Poetry/Copywork, Draw Write Now, R&S Reading, R&S English, Read Aloud. Edited March 6, 2010 by Tree House Academy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 My daughter is currently in 5th grade. I should mention she's only doing a one year pullout from the public schools so that did impact my curriculum choices in a variety of ways. For instance, I would never recommend Everyday Math, but we're using it because she needed to stay on track with the sequence. History: US History Early Explorers through 1900. Harcourt Brace Social Studies Grade 5 and History of US by Joy Hakim as spine texts that I read aloud, along with one historical novel going at all times. Supplemented with field trips to historic sites, DVDs, some geography, plus activities. She loves the PBS History Detectives series so we try and catch that on TV during the week. Spelling/Vocabulary: seven words per week selected by me from the novels she’s reading. Day 1 she looks them up using the thesaurus on Microsoft Word. Day 2 she looks the definitions up online at Merriam-Webster. Day 3 she writes the words in a sentence. Day 4 she does some kind of vocabulary practice activity, plus practices writing out the words. Day 5 is a vocab and spelling quiz. Writing/Grammar: IEW (Institute for Excellence in Writing)—attends class 1 day/week, assignments 1 day/week Easy Grammar Grade 5 2-3x/week Variety of writing assignments that I come up with—short research projects, journal entries, creative writing, etc. This quarter we’ll be using Don’t Forget to Write by 826 Valencia for topic ideas. Daily Reading: Selections from a list of books compiled by literature-loving moms. Math—Everyday Mathematics, with extra practice worksheets found online, Singapore Math Practice 4A/4B, and Math Minutes Grade 6 by Creative Teaching Press. Science—Topics from Scott Foresman Grade 5 Diamond edition. She always hated science in public school so I decided to go very heavy with DVD’s plus labs I come up with from various sources instead of traditional text/ worksheets/tests. Our library has all the Bill Nye DVD’s so he does most of the guest lecturing around here, but I also use some Nexflix DVD’s and HowStuffWorks online video clips. This quarter I plan for us to read With a Little Luck Surprising Stories of Amazing Discoveries by Dennis Brindell Fradin Dance 4.5 hours per week Music—60 minute private instrumental lesson, 120 minutes band at the public school Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddysmom26 Posted March 6, 2010 Author Share Posted March 6, 2010 Just wondering why you would not recomend everyday math?? Im trying to decide which math to use for 5th next year. Shes not a math lover, so it needs to be colorful and fun. From what i hear saxon math is black white and very basic, which im concerned would bore her to much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidbits of Learning Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 This is our 5th grade plans so far: Reading-Learning Language Arts through Literature along with a reading list from Learn at Home 5 Handwriting-Can do Cursive Handwriting without Tears Spelling-Spelling Workout E Grammar-Grammar Usage and Mechanics by Zaner Bloser Science-Abeka Investigating God's World Math-Saxon 6/5 History-Christian Liberty Press's Exploring American History Art-R&S Artpac PE-team sports Geography-Maps, Charts, and Graphs Level E Logic-Critical Thinking Skills Level E by Steck Vaughn Vocabulary-Wordly Wise 2 I am debating about trying to combine my 3 kids into a Sonlight history core though so history might change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Just wondering why you would not recomend everyday math?? Im trying to decide which math to use for 5th next year. Shes not a math lover, so it needs to be colorful and fun. From what i hear saxon math is black white and very basic, which im concerned would bore her to much. Well, so far I haven't seen anything colourful for grade 5 math, but someone else might have. We're not Saxon fans here, although I know there are those who like it. What's your dd's learning style? That would be the biggest factor I'd work on. Is she visual? My most vs learner has done well with a combination of Singapore Math & MUS. SM uses bar diagrams which are visual The MUS manipulatives are colourful, but it's not graded, so you'd have to choose what you needed by doing a pretest. I wouldn't suddenly switch to SM 5A if you've never done any SM before, but would start with 4 and work through it first. However, I do want to say that my dc are mathy and if my dc have a challenge with something, they are also learning it elsewhere. If your dd struggles with math concepts, MUS is great for helping dc with things, particularly if they are visual. Is your dd into books, creative writing & reading? (of course, she could be visual & into that.) Has she mastered addition, subtraction, multiplication and division? If so, I highly recommend Life of Fred Fractions & Decimals. If you buy the book and she's the only one to use it, she can colour in the pictures herself (the Beginning Algebra book says so!!! In the Fractions book it says that if you buy a book with your own money, it's okay to write in it.) The story of Fred is funny, and the author relates math to real life and includes literary, English & other things. Does she like a challenge and something a bit different? MEP, which is free except for the cost of printer paper & ink, is challenging but has some fun games you play from time to time. You have to print the Teacher's part to get the games, answers, etc. We do a lot of math, because I feel math is very important and that we live in a mathematically innumerate society. My dc tend to be mathy, and two of them are science-oriented, so that affects what we do. All of my dc are currently doing LoF, but at different levels. Correction, my eldest did LoF as her main Geometry text last semester (she's doing semesters for high school for most of her subjects), but my middle one, who is doing LoF Beginning Algebra, is also doing TT Algebra 1 because she likes it (my eldest loathed it and I personally wouldn't do it as my main text with my particular dc; I don't have the DVD, but someday I might buy it for my ds). My ds is doing SM, CWP & LoF at the moment. I find it helps their understanding of math a great deal. Most likely there are people who think I'm a bit overzealous in math (or just plain crazy ;)), but even my artistic, history loving dd is doing well with math, so it's paying off. ( in case she ever reads this, my eldest is also artistic, but she's a science lover.) I haven't tried every math program there is, although sometimes I feel like I've tried most of the Algebra 1 ones:glare::tongue_smilie:. What I've found with math was once I learned who has dc who learn math similar to my dc that helped a great deal. For high school, I found a number of "math gurus" who have helped me a great deal (just for my eldest so far.) I have also found that different people help me more in different subjects, and that with each of my dc, those people aren't always the same ones, which is why it's helpful to hear from so many people and to have these forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Grammar: Abeka 5 and Queen's Language Lessons for Secondary vol 1 Spelling: Power reading: DITHOR History: BF Early American and Westward Expansion Science: BJu 5 first semester, Flying Creatures 2nd math: finished Saxon 54 in the 1st quarter then started Saxon 65 art: Artistic Pursuits geography: Around the World in 180 Days writing: MC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paintedlady Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Bible--Training Hearts, Teaching Minds (based on the shorter catechism) Math--Math U See and Life of Fred Grammar--FLL 4 Poetry--IEW's Linguistic Development Through Poetry Memorization Writing--IEW History--Veritas Press 6, 1815-Present Spelling/Reading--Barton Science--Apologia Human Body Latin--Latin Christiana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddysmom26 Posted March 7, 2010 Author Share Posted March 7, 2010 Shes very smart actually and kind of an out of the box learner! Shes done overall very well in PS but gets bored and tired of the same old routine. I just feel she would benefit more from individualized plan at her own pace. She actually does pretty well in math < there were a few times she struggled and became frustrated but overall I think that was the teacher, and at times disliked it because it was first thing in the morning and shes not a morning person. She really does well visual and hands on. soaks up any info like a sponge! ixl.com was recommended and I love that site and think that will be great for her! As well it has the NY standards so that will be helpful, but Im just trying to find a basic text to go along with it. she loves online learning games etc. This will be our first year homeschooling starting sept. so this is all completely new! At times I feel overwhelmed and wonder what im getting into. Theres just an overload of materials available, and without being able to physically see them and review it seems hard to choose what to use! Life of fred really looked like something she would love but seemed way out of my price range. Shes loves reading and writing stories,comics etc.,science experiments and is she extremely creative , loves to draw & Paint! I will be doing the art lessons as Im currently in college for an Art ed degree, so that is exciting for me! Shes just very use to PS curriculum so I need to make the transition a positive one for her. I dont want to overwhelm her with strange material. Shes very much into the idea of homeschooling and couldnt be happier! I plan on doing lots of field trips etc. Im sure she will do well, Its just I want to be sure Im doing it right for the state! Shes always up for a challenge, basically she loves to learn ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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yvonne Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 What's PWME? Thanks, yvonne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemykids Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Just wondering why you would not recomend everyday math?? Im trying to decide which math to use for 5th next year. Shes not a math lover, so it needs to be colorful and fun. From what i hear saxon math is black white and very basic, which im concerned would bore her to much. Have you looked at Horizons Math? Or what about Teaching Textbooks? (go up one to two levels with this one) Also, please consider Life of Fred as a fun supplement. My very visual fifth grader loves Life of Fred and Teaching Textbooks. I hope you find something she likes. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveBaby Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 These are my plans for 5th grade for my DD. Math: Math-U-See Delta/Epsilon Life of Fred Fractions History: Finish Biblioplan Ancients and begin Medieval, Ren & Ref Science: formal studies at co-op, nature study/notebooking at home Language Arts: We are remediating spelling, so are using Phonics Road. She should be through Levels 1 & 2 by the end of summer and hopefully we can finish level 3 in 5th grade, maybe start level 4. Phonics Road encompasses all areas of LA, but we may add Writing Tales back into our schedule after we get her confidence in spelling built up. Fine Arts are Charlotte Mason inspired with Poetry, Hymn & Picture Study, Folk Songs etc. Assigned reading will be based off of the Ambleside Online lit suggestions and readings from our history studies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Rosieapple Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 This is our first year following the Well Trained Mind and my DD is really enjoying the interest areas. For 5th grade we are doing the following: Maths - MUS Epsilon/Zeta plus lots of mental maths English - Homer A and Poetry B (includes grammar) Spelling - Spelling Essentials History - SOTW 2 , outlining with additional resource and timeline Music- BF History of Classical Music plus piano lessons Logic - Mindbenders 3A, 4A and Critical Thinking Book 2, thinking about Red Herring Mysteries... Geography - Rand McNally Intermediate Book plus Geography Flashcards plus Mapping skills (just doing a little bit extra compared to WTM incorporating into History) Art - How Great Thou Art plus Art Masterpieces Lapbook Computer Studies - Logo Adentures French - Rosetta Stone Level 2 Latin - So you Really want to know latin Book 1 In addition Tennis Lessons (twice a week) and Ice-Skating (5 times a week) I think that's everything... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rosieapple Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Oops! In the above I said we were doing Critical Thinking 2, just a little adventurous... I meant to say Building Thinking Skills 2. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Having made every possible mistake in my first year of homeschooling, the best advice I can give is to keep it simple the first year. Choose easy-to-use curricula, focus on the basics, and stay flexible. You can always add things in, once you find your groove, but if you try to do too much to begin with, you can end up overwhelmed and discouraged. (Ask me how I know...) :tongue_smilie: My recommendation for an easy-to-use, academically solid, and fun 5th grade program would be: Math: Math Mammoth Light Blue Series 5A/B and Life of Fred Math Mammoth (MM) is a very thorough, rigorous math program, similar to Singapore but (in my opinion) easier to use ~ it was designed specifically for homeschoolers. It's colorful (assuming you print it in color), it's self-teaching (written to the student), it emphasizes conceptual understanding & mental math, and the explanations are really really good. It's also inexpensive and very easy to use ~ it's all-in-one, no separate textbook, workbook, teacher's guide, etc. And it comes with free software for generating extra worksheets & tests. http://www.mathmammoth.com/complete/grade_5.php The Life of Fred (LoF) books on Fractions and Decimals/Percents are great supplements, and really fun: http://www.stanleyschmidt.com/FredGauss/index2.html BTW, both authors (Maria Miller/MM and Stanley Schmidt/LoF) are very friendly, helpful and accessible by email if questions arise. English: Michael Clay Thompson Island or Town level Grammar/Vocabulary/Writing/Poetics MCT may look different from most language arts programs, but it's actually easy to use once you get the hang of it and it's fun for kids! It fully integrates grammar, vocabulary, writing, and poetics, which I think is a big advantage (especially for a new homeschooler) over using four separate programs from different companies. There have been dozens of threads on this program lately, just search the board for "MCT." There is also a yahoo group, which includes the author & publisher, for additional support. http://www.rfwp.com/mct.php Science: PLATO/CyberEd and/or CPO Science textbook I would do the CyberEd and CPO Earth Science courses, since it's the easiest, but you could also do Life Science if that's a stronger interest, or do all three CyberEd courses and save the CPO texts for 6th-8th. Or just do the CyberEd Earth Science combined with DK books on Rocks & Minerals, Earthquakes & Volcanoes, etc. The advantage of the CyberEd course is that it's all online (including quizzes & grading) and feels like a computer game. I like the CPO texts for their "clean" layout and very clear (but not dumbed-down) explanations, as well as all the free teacher resources on the website. You can find like-new copies of the CPO texts and teacher's guides inexpensively on Amazon, ebay, and other used book sites. https://www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org/index.php?option=com_hsbc_epp_order&Itemid=1024 http://www.cpo.com/home/ForStudents/MiddleSchoolEarthScience/tabid/246/Default.aspx Other programs that many people here like include R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey: http://www.pandiapress.com/real_science.htm and Mr Q Classic Science (the Life Science is free): http://www.eequalsmcq.com/classicsciinfo.htm (NOTE: These are secular materials; if you want science from a specifically Christian perspective, other posters can better advise you.) History: Ancient History, K12 or Kingfisher/Usborne The WTM book recommends doing Ancients in 5th, so that you'll finish the 4-yr cycle with Modern in 8th, which makes a lot of sense. The WTM way to do history for "Logic Stage" (5th-8th) is to use the Kingfisher or Usborne History Encyclopedia as a spine, and supplement with additional books and resources. Personally, I prefer more of a narrative, and I really like The Human Odyssey by K12. It's well-illustrated and very readable & engaging ~ your DD could read it herself if she's a strong reader, or you could do it as a read-aloud. You can find Volume 1 (Ancient to Early Medieval) second-hand, usually for around $30 (although it's hard to find at the moment because there was a recent discussion about it here, and most of the cheap used copies sold out!). Here's a description of it; to find a used copy just google the ISBN: http://www.k12.com/courses/textbooks-products/ Languages: Elementary Spanish (Discovery Streaming) Obviously you'll do whatever language appeals to you, but if you're interested in Spanish, Discovery Streaming has an excellent video course created by Northern Arizona University. The 5th/6th grade level has 100 lessons, which can be done over 1 year or 2, and it includes lots of free teacher resources, printable worksheets, etc. Plus Discovery Streaming has 1000s of other videos and resources for science, history, and other subjects, so it's well worth the price IMO. https://www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org/index.php?option=com_hsbc_epp_order&Itemid=1038 If you're interested in more info about any of the above curricula, just search the (K-8) board (MM, LoF, MCT or MCTLA, CPO) and/or start a new thread about it. Or feel free to PM me. :001_smile: Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 For personal comments and more details about the specific curriculum I've listed, here's a link to my blog describing what we are doing this year for my dd's 5th grade lessons. Now here's the short version: Tapestry of Grace - includes history, geography, Bible and worldview, literature, & composition (via TOG Writing Aids program that we also purchased). We chose Yr. 1 for this year, which covers ancient history. (BTW, we will be using Yr. 2 for 6th grade.) Easy Grammar 5 - Dd is sailing through this grammar program, but we would go back to Shurley Grammar as a second choice. Spelling Power - This is a buy-once curriculum, then you use it all through school. We're tried a couple other spelling programs and this one is the best for our needs. Very easy once you get through the initial instructions. Teaching Textbooks 6 - Math with a teacher in the box! :) Dd loves this math program and is progressing nicely. Latin for Children B - Second year Latin instruction, again with a teacher in the box! :) We are also involved with a co-op that uses A.C.E. curriculum for general science supplemented with lots of hands-on projects, experiments, videos and field trips. I am not the teacher. Instead, I teach art to the co-op students. Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiegirl Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 We are doing 5th grade this year but it has been a very abnormal year for us. Three days into our school year, I discovered that I had cancer. This put all of my plans on hold. So my plans for history and science did not work out the way that I had hoped. We ended up doing more of a unit study approach for the content subjects. Math: MUS finished up Delta and has started Epsilon Grammar: Mother Tongue Bk II (this is an out of print early 20th century grammar book. Writing: Classical Writing Homer A and Poetry for Beginners A Latin: Latin Christiana I Literature: Ambleside Online Yr. 5 History & Science: unit studies Extras: Bullfinch's Age of Mythology, Poetry: Rudyard Kipling, Longfellow, Shakespear's Hamlet, Plutarch's Lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jengjohnson Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 dd will be 5th grade next year: Math: CLE 6 Reading: CLE 6 Grammar: Rod & Staff 6 Writing: Rod & Staff and IEW Ancient History Based Writing Spelling: Spelling Workout H Latin: Latin for Children A French: Rosetta Stone Logic: Mind Benders A1-4 Science: Apologia Land Animals and The Elements Chemistry History/Geography/Literature: probably Biblioplan Ancients Music: church and community choirs Art: ??? Phys. Ed.: swimming, soccer, tennis, basketball That's all I can think of! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubledutymom Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 (edited) Bible- Self Control devotion Grammar- Easy Grammar 5th Spelling- Spelling Power Reading- Progeny Press Guides Penmanship - worksheets from www.homeeducationresources.com Math- Saxon 54 with dive cd Hisory- History Revealed Science- Real Science 4 Kids Art- Draw Write Through History or The Days of Creation Foreign Lang.- Latin ( still undecided on what program we will be doing) Hopes this help. God Bless:001_smile: Edited March 9, 2010 by doubledutymom Forgot something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Shes very smart actually and kind of an out of the box learner! Shes done overall very well in PS but gets bored and tired of the same old routine. I just feel she would benefit more from individualized plan at her own pace. She actually does pretty well in math < there were a few times she struggled and became frustrated but overall I think that was the teacher, and at times disliked it because it was first thing in the morning and shes not a morning person. She really does well visual and hands on. soaks up any info like a sponge! ixl.com was recommended and I love that site and think that will be great for her! As well it has the NY standards so that will be helpful, but Im just trying to find a basic text to go along with it. I'm not familiar with this one. We don't do much on the computer other than German and learning to type. I tend to prefer the printed page, but this kind of choice is one of the advantages of homeschooling. she loves online learning games etc. This will be our first year homeschooling starting sept. so this is all completely new! At times I feel overwhelmed and wonder what im getting into. Theres just an overload of materials available, and without being able to physically see them and review it seems hard to choose what to use! Life of fred really looked like something she would love but seemed way out of my price range.Shes loves reading and writing stories,comics etc.,science experiments and is she extremely creative , loves to draw & Paint! I will be doing the art lessons as Im currently in college for an Art ed degree, so that is exciting for me! ! If she loves reading, writing stories, etc, I'd consider adding LoF Fractions and Decimals to the online course you're using. You can always take that along in the car, etc, plus it's a lot of fun. I find learning things more than one way helps. If she learns well by reading, you won't have to do much if any teaching with LoF if that's were some of the problems have been. Whatever you choose, I hope it goes well. There will be challenges, of course, just as there are in any other aspect of raising dc, but there are also rewards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 (edited) This is a work in progress...... plans for 5th grade Math: SM 6A/6B, CWP, RS Geometric Approach, VT A (not sure if we'll do this) Poetry: MCT 2nd level forget the name of it Grammar: MCT Grammar Town Writing: MCT Paragraph Town, Bravewriter course, WWE 3/4, Paragraph Writing Made Easy Vocabulary: MCT CE1 History: We're starting History Odyssey Ancients level 2 now so we'll continue with that in the Fall, using Kingfisher for important facts, K12 Human Odyssey for outlining, Hakim for additional info if needed Reading: historical fiction, 3-4 books for analysis (Teaching the Classics) Science: haven't decided but likely biology perhaps w/ CPO Life Science Spelling: SWR and How to Teach Spelling Logic: Mindbenders A1-2, Building Thinking Skills 2, Venn Perplexors Art: Art classes Music: Music History book, instrument? Spanish: not sure what we'll continue w/ here. We've been doing Powerglide Spanish, might switch to Discovery Education Edited March 15, 2010 by Capt_Uhura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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