IanSebast Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 (edited) I would like to find a program for language arts that is literature oriented. Ds flies through SWO, and the simple grammar lessons in English (Houghton Mifflin), and loves reading. I think it would be easier if we could incorporate different subjects into one, and get everything done at the same time. He just turned 9, and we are finishing up the 4th grade, but he reads at a high school level. Any suggestions? Edited June 12, 2011 by IanSebast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelaughs_times_three Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Well, I've never used it myself, but Learning Language Arts Through Literature sounds like the title itself suggests what you're looking for. Another suggestion is Total Language Plus. It is based on reading. I have used that one before. My dd really liked it. We used "Pippi Longstocking" guide. I thought it did a great job on encouraging her to write. It was also great for vocabulary and spelling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Haven't used it myself, but I'm considering this: http://www.design-your-homeschool.com/language-arts-lesson-plans-the-hobbit.html Also, this: http://www.design-your-homeschool.com/Teaching-Descriptive-Writing.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 We enjoyed Galore Park's Junior English. For age nine, you could use book 2 or 3. You can get them with free shipping from bookdepository.co.uk Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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abbeyej Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Just clarify for me a bit: are you looking for something deeper and more challenging for an apt student, or a way to streamline subjects that the student is already flying through? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdarling Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 You might try Learning Language Arts Through Literature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystika1 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Haven't used it myself, but I'm considering this: http://www.design-your-homeschool.com/language-arts-lesson-plans-the-hobbit.html Also, this: http://www.design-your-homeschool.com/Teaching-Descriptive-Writing.html I like the look of this but I can't access the samples. Did you have issues with the samples? Thanks, Penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Yes! It is so annoying. I have tried again and again. I e-mailed them and they didn't seem to have any idea why I was having a problem. I think I may e-mail them back and ask if they could send a sample in an e-mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystika1 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Yes! It is so annoying. I have tried again and again. I e-mailed them and they didn't seem to have any idea why I was having a problem. I think I may e-mail them back and ask if they could send a sample in an e-mail. I sent them an email earlier and they said that I needed to turn off my firewall. I did and that didn't help a bit. I would really like to get a look at this and it is driving me crazy.:tongue_smilie: Thanks, Penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanSebast Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 I want something that can incorporate his love for reading, while simplifying the use of books for grammar, spelling, literature...you get the idea. I understand that there is no perfect curriculum out there, but the less books I can use, the better! I don't want to flat out quit teaching him the things he's flying through, but I don't see the need to drill him on those subjects. I'm thinking a literature based curriculum would help him get what he needs, without boring him to death by drilling him....was that clear enough? I hope it was, I'm not communicating well today, lol!! Oh, and I wasn't able to see the samples either!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanSebast Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 What about Pathway Readers? Do you think it could help? I know is reading comprehension oriented...to some degree...what do you think?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Haven't used it myself, but I'm considering this: http://www.design-your-homeschool.com/language-arts-lesson-plans-the-hobbit.html'>http://www.design-your-homeschool.com/language-arts-lesson-plans-the-hobbit.html'>http://www.design-your-homeschool.com/language-arts-lesson-plans-the-hobbit.html'>http://www.design-your-homeschool.com/language-arts-lesson-plans-the-hobbit.html Also, this: http://www.design-your-homeschool.com/Teaching-Descriptive-Writing.html These have been fixed on the website. Don't follow the links, though. Go to the website http://www.design-your-homeschool.com I particularly like the looks of the Teaching Descriptive Writing program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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