Pam B Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Hopefully you all can help me here. My kids have done IEW (via Essentials in their Classical Conversation class) for two years. We will be doing the Medeival themed history next year (6th grade WTM - no CC) and I'm curious to know if anyone knows a good resourse to use- possibly fictional- that we can use in a similar way to IEW. We've already gone through the Medeival themed IEW book. My sons like doing their reports/stories that way, but I need short stories to keep him from getting overwhelmed. I really would like to give them a fictional book to work from, as I am seeing a growing need for them to just enjoy writing. It is a lot harder to write nonfiction. I want them to be able to add and expand freely, without worrying about it changing the 'true' story. Can anyone help me out here? I've been scowering the net for days for different subjects. My brain is F-R-I-E-D! :ack2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Hopefully you all can help me here. My kids have done IEW (via Essentials in their Classical Conversation class) for two years. We will be doing the Medeival themed history next year (6th grade WTM - no CC) and I'm curious to know if anyone knows a good resourse to use- possibly fictional- that we can use in a similar way to IEW. We've already gone through the Medeival themed IEW book. My sons like doing their reports/stories that way, but I need short stories to keep him from getting overwhelmed. I really would like to give them a fictional book to work from, as I am seeing a growing need for them to just enjoy writing. It is a lot harder to write nonfiction. I want them to be able to add and expand freely, without worrying about it changing the 'true' story. Can anyone help me out here? I've been scowering the net for days for different subjects. My brain is F-R-I-E-D! :ack2: I'm not exactly sure what you're asking for. Are you looking for a resource to help you with literary analysis or are you asking for book suggestions in order to do literary analysis on them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam B Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 I'm looking for books they can use to keyword their stories from. Just short stories that have a medieval theme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 How about Mary Pope Osbourne's Famous Medieval Stories? I think that's what it's called! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaney Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 :lurk5:I'm interested in anything that would work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 I'm looking for books they can use to keyword their stories from. Just short stories that have a medieval theme. Hmm..I'm going to go two ways with this question, please pardon me. take what you like and leave the rest because ymmv. :D Have you looked at Teaching the Classics from IEW? It might help you move forward from doing an outline of short stories and learning to do whole books. Your older kids are getting old enough to ramp this up. If you are interested in something like this, say so and I'll also suggest some whole books that would be good for this. If you aren't interested in that, I'll go ahead and suggest some short story versions. Geraldine McCaughrean: The Canterbury Tales One thousand and One Arabian Nights Charles and Mary Lamb: Tales From Shakespeare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam B Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 :001_unsure: Hmm... I will have to look into that. I know I've seen it, but I guess the name scares me off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam B Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 Ah, I guess I will just have to figure something out. Teaching the Classics is going to be way over their heads. I was thinking, maybe even finding some simple coloring books that tell short stories. Something they could just get the core of the story and add in their own details. KWIM? I did look through Dover Publishing. However, their coloring books seem to be more facts that stories. Another idea, would be to just have them go to the beginner reader section in the library and choose a few books from their. I've even thought it might be neat to get a picture book and have them write a story based on that, similar to picture study, I guess. I just want to get them comfortable with writing before moving on. Right now my youngest, especially just does not want to write at all! I want him to be able to have fun w/ it, relax and enjoy the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Ah, I guess I will just have to figure something out. Teaching the Classics is going to be way over their heads. I was thinking, maybe even finding some simple coloring books that tell short stories. Something they could just get the core of the story and add in their own details. KWIM? If you lived close to me I would let you look at it. I think it's much less scary than it sounds. ;) How about Deconstructing Penguins? Have you read that? Maybe that would help you feel better about the subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam B Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 That actually looks pretty interesting! I'm gonna have to check that one out at the library. Thank-you! I love informational books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 That actually looks pretty interesting! I'm gonna have to check that one out at the library. Thank-you! I love informational books. No problem! I just don't want anyone to be scared of literary analysis. It sounds intimidating but almost anyone can do it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I found a link. I got the name totally wrong! ;) http://www.amazon.com/Favorite-Medieval-Tales-Mary-Osborne/dp/0439141346/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1268879411&sr=8-1-fkmr0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate CA Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Hopefully you all can help me here. My kids have done IEW (via Essentials in their Classical Conversation class) for two years. We will be doing the Medeival themed history next year (6th grade WTM - no CC) and I'm curious to know if anyone knows a good resourse to use- possibly fictional- that we can use in a similar way to IEW. We've already gone through the Medeival themed IEW book. My sons like doing their reports/stories that way, but I need short stories to keep him from getting overwhelmed. I really would like to give them a fictional book to work from, as I am seeing a growing need for them to just enjoy writing. It is a lot harder to write nonfiction. I want them to be able to add and expand freely, without worrying about it changing the 'true' story. Can anyone help me out here? I've been scowering the net for days for different subjects. My brain is F-R-I-E-D! :ack2: You might try looking at http://www.yesterdaysclassics.com. They have a whole host of history-themed books for different time periods. This is an excellent company. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam B Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 Thank-you Lisabees. I'll look into that one as well. Even if they don't use it for outlining, they will probably like it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam B Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 And, thank-you Kate, I book marked that site. It looks very interesting. I read a few sample stories. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Indeed Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 DO you get The Old Schoolhouse magazine? There was an article in their in the winter edition that was so very helpful to me. I almost cried when I read it. :D It is called Three Keys to Teaching Writing by Danielle Olander. I would see if you can get a copy of that article, also I believe IEW has a book called a source text for Middle ages for under $10. Not sure this is what you are looking for, but thought I would throw it out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam B Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 I don't get it. Could you tell me the actual name? I've searched their entire site. Can't seem to find it. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I don't get it. Could you tell me the actual name? I've searched their entire site. Can't seem to find it. Thanks. Their website is not very intuitive, imo. I have the catalog, that was easier. Here you go. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam B Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 Ah, rats! I already did that one! It's okay. I think I'll just go with library books and books from here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate CA Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 I don't get it. Could you tell me the actual name? I've searched their entire site. Can't seem to find it.Thanks. Are you talking about the winter issue of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine? Here is a link: http://www.theoldschoolhousestore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=169&products_id=13252 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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