mnemom Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I am about to purchase the Grade 1 Language Arts "Light Unit Set" for my dd6. Does anyone know if the Teacher's Guide is useful? I am just afterschooling so I am not too concerned about tests, but are the spelling lists useful? What about the other materials? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 I started with the first light unit a few months ago (then decided to put it on hold until fall), but I did use the teacher's guide every day, and I'm generally one to try to get by without using a TE. It could probably be done, but you wouldn't get the 'richness' out of the program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studyguides123 Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Teacher's Guide is useful when you study these books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabel Lee Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 I've taught CLE LA 1, and I highly recommend using the TM. The lessons really aren't long, but I did pre-read them to get an idea of the flow before presenting the lesson. Each lesson in the TM tells you what to review, keeping everything rotating consistently w/o overload. It also tells what new things you'll be presenting and gives helpful tips that are sometimes memorable because they rhyme or they're catchy. There are also "Spelling Practice With the New Sounds" lists frequently which are only in the TM; words for you to dictate as your dc spells them on separate paper. Phonics/spelling rule charts are in the back of the TM (necessary for review), and the other appendices are helpful as well. Hope that helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 I'll dissent. I use the math and LTR TM but not LA after LTR. Maybe at some point I'll need the answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Yes...get the TM....it is cheap enough...and worth having. Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom28kds Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 At what grade level do you recommend only getting the answer keys? Or do you recommend the TM for all grades? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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