saved1112 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 My ds has used Abeka for K-6 for Lang. It seems so repetative each year, he's getting bored with it. I'm in search of something else. Any suggestions? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah CB Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 My dd hated Abeka language arts. We switched to R&S and then we moved completely to Classical Writing with Harvey's grammar. Abeka covers a lot, you could probably move into anything you want at this point. Another choice I really like but haven't really used is Analytical Grammar. I have it sitting on my shelf and I think that one of my kids will use it eventually. Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllSmiles Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 My Upcoming 6th Grader will be doing 1. Rod & Staff Grammar 2. Classical Writing - Homer 3. Lightning Literature 7 4. Additional Literature Titble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 CW Homer AG LL :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThelmaLou Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Our LA choices: R&S English composition (taken at co-op) Vocabulary from the Classical Roots Veritas and Sonlight lit. suggestions Phonetic Zoo or Spelling Power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwfquilts Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 We will be using Rod and Staff English and CW Homer next year for 6th. Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in VA Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 My rising 8th grader will be using.... 3rd session of Analytical Grammar Writing Strands 6 and 7 SL LA writing from 2nd 1/2 of Core 7 Writing in HO Level II Modern Literature from 2nd 1/2 of Core 7 and HO Level II Modern Occasional study guides to enhance literary analysis. I'm still looking for a Vocab program. We do Latin but I want a vocab program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLHCO Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I love Lightning Literature and Abeka Grammar. Both are rigorous but L.L. at least gives enough variety to avoid complete burn-out. This includes some vocabulary study and is fairly complete, minus the need for more grammar. I can't say the same for Abeka, which you have noticed. Both of these include writing instruction but neither is truly an adequate writing program so we'll need to add to that soon. I'm thinking about IEW on the high school level for next year. I'll just go with the writing in Lightning Literature to finish off this year. I have been satisfied with Lightning Literature so we'll likely continue that in high school as well, though I believe it is only for literary analysis in the upper levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmen_and_Company Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 for 6th grade next year Storm will do: Poetry study using various sources Simply Spelling: Copywork, recitation & spelling 6 literary works Classical Writing Homer B: vocabulary, grammar, composition Grammar--still unsure but leaning toward GWG6 when released for additional diagramming and pick up where we left off in Stewart English Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArwenA Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 6th grade LA plan for next year: CW Homer B Daily Grams 6 Lighting Literature? Not sure about spelling Copywork Poetry 7th grader is doing: CW Diogense Reading Daily Grams 7 SWO G, wanting to change Copywork Poetry Plans for 8th grade: CW Diogense: Chreia and Intermediate Poetry Lighting Literature? Not sure about spelling Daily Grams JH/SH Copywork (?) Poetry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine State Sue Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 6th: Analytical Grammar Write Shop Megawords (spelling) I'm thinking about adding Lightning Literature next year.:closedeyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karensk Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 6th grade language arts: Spelling/word study: 2nd half of Spelling Workout G, Spelling Workout H (~15 min./day, 5 days/wk.) Vocabulary: Wordly Wise 3 (~15 min./day, 5 days/wk.) Grammar: remainder of R&S 5, first half of R&S 6 (~30 min./day, 4 days/wk.) Composition: undecided, but perhaps a mix of TOG assignments, writing across the curriculum via outlining, Writing Strands (~30 min./day, 3-4x/wk.) Literature/Reading: Tapestries of Grace (~30 min./day independent work) plus read-alouds Penmanship: undecided Poetry: Harp & Laurel Wreath et al I was just working on the time estimates today. And for 7th grade language arts (tentative): Word study: Vocabulary from Classical Roots Bk. A & B Vocabulary: Wordly Wise 4 Grammar: remainder of R&S 6, then perhaps A Beka Grammar & Comp 1, Jr. Analytical Grammar, or Warriner's Composition: preferably an outside class Literature/Reading: undecided; probably TOG or do-my-own-thing Poetry: Harp & Laurel Wreath et al I also have on my shopping list Teaching the Classics by Adam Andrews so I can learn more about literature. I expect to rely pretty heavily on this product plus the TOG notes as we get into the more difficult (for me anyway) books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happykids Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Christian Light Language Arts and Reading IEW for writing Teaching the Classics ~Sabrina in NY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS in MD Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 What we are currently using for 6th grade- R&S English 6 (just finished the book! Starting R&S English 7 next week) Spelling Workout Book H CLE Reading 6 - dd loves this! Wordsmith - great! Plans for 7th grade- R&S English 7 Lightning Lit 7 or TOG literature/reading Vocab from the Classical Roots A Megawords CW for Older Beginners or IEW HTHs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 (we homeschool year round but mainly do English/Grammar and Math in the summer) So for middle school... Analytical Grammar Lightning Literature WriteSource 2000 and the grade level accompanying student book--between these and LL, I feel we've got writing covered well. Link--> (I like this site with samples of student work! I check there for comparisons now and then: http://www.thewritesource.com/ ) Wordly Wise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saved1112 Posted April 29, 2008 Author Share Posted April 29, 2008 Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I'm using So You Really Want to Learn English, and Lightning Literature. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisawa Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 right now 6th grade IEW SWI B ( just started) JAG TOG year 3 literature Just added Teaching the classics 7th grade IEW B (complete if not done) Writing aids AG TOG year 3/4 lit and teaching the classics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.