mytwomonkeys Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 just curious. what are you using for 5th grade (or what did you use?) -- i'm looking ahead and just trying to think it through. also, at the end of the year, did you still like your choices? TIA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I am stressed about 5th grade next year too. I just got grammar stage down :) So far I am planning for sure: Rod and Staff 6th grade math Rod and Staff 6th grade spelling Rod and Staff 5th grade English do they have 5th grade penmanship??? Not sure. I don't mind having her practice once in awhile if they do. Rod and Staff music workbook Latin: First Form History: Probably going with straight Well Trained Mind using the Kingfisher encyclopedia and studying the ancients. Little sis will be in SOTW vol.1 so she will listen in and do activities. We also have Famous Men of Rome and will use the library. Science: ??? leaning towards ClassicQuest biology, but gun shy about the $ for everything I will need. But science is going to cost no matter what next year unless miraculously our co-op is doing exactly what I need, but I doubt it. They seem to be a straight Apologia crowd. Logic: ?? haven't started researching yet. Writing: ?? Considering a curric for the first time. So far we have done WTM style across the curric and R&S, but I think we need more for next year. Art: We are in Drawing with Children. I don't know if we will finish it and move on or not. If so, I will see what WTM suggests for logic stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 We used from Sea to Shining Sea (Amer hx) R & S 5 Singapore Story Problems, LoF Decimals and Fractions, Minute Math Classical Writing I & II Mapping the World by Heart Science: Science 4 & Health with experiments SOTW CD's LC II Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelissaMinNC Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 We are using: MFW ECC (will be finishing this soon and going on to CtG - started in Jan.) MM 4A/4B ILL Spelling Wisdom Bk 2 Writing Strands 3 (will be finishing this and going on to 4) Picture Study Portfolios The Learnables Spanish Various book lists for literature She takes dance and choir What am I forgetting? I know this isn't our whole list... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwickimom Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 :bigear: Just thinking about next year too I am planning on: HOD CTC MM5 R&S5 WWS (?) dont know if she'll be ready for this, but we detest WWE4 and I just dont know what else I would use. SOTW CD's and my big debate is using Apologia as scheduled or using Elemental logic stage Bio. Thanks for starting this thread! I am going to shortly be posting one on CTC :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 (edited) 5th Grade Thread... we are using: WWS AG AoPS Prealgebra Vocabulary Workshop From Sea to Shining Sea (US History) Logic Liftoff Henle Latin 1 Macmillan 5th grade Science Reading Detective grade 5 Edited October 27, 2011 by wapiti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 (edited) I posted this on another thread (our plans for next year) Math: Assuming DS finishes at least SM 5 by next September (we school year round) we will move into either Derek Owen's Pre-Algebra or AoPS. Writing: Writing With Skill Level 1, Bravewriter Grammar: Unsure if we'll take a year off from GWG. He will have finished GWG 5 and is learning a lot of grammar through Henle. Continue Daily Editing. Spelling: Either nothing or Spelling Power. Latin: Continue with Henle History: K12 Human Odyssey Science: Either CPO Earth Science or BFSU Vol 2. Vocab: Either continue Vocab Workshop or decide Latin is sufficient. Geography: Creek Edge Press task cards? Logic: Continue Building Thinking Skills, chess. Music: Piano and Music Theory Artist Study: Creek Edge Task Cards Edited October 28, 2011 by Halcyon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeschooling6 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 You can read what my 5th grade ds is using HERE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Who doesn't love a good curriculum thread? My oldest ds's 5th grade year was two years ago.... generally speaking.... I think this is what he did... Bible - BSF John History and Literature - Story of Ancient World, Story of Greeks, Story of Romans, and LOTS of other books. (Some from AO year 6) (We dabbled a bit with WTM's recommendation of listing facts from Kingfisher, etc., but we didn't keep that up for very long). I think we also did part of an Upper Grammar Lit. Guide from Logos. English - part of FLL4, Started CLE LA 500, SWO, Written narrations and summaries, dictation, single level outlining Science - Read a few selections from Amblesideonline, Tiner's Exploring World of Biology Math - I think we did some of Singapore 4 and some of CLE 500 Latin - GSWL Chess Classical Conversations Cycle 1, I think. It was the last year we did CC. Did I like my choices at the end of the year? The best thing I did was let him read and read and read. I worried the whole year about writing and output, but in hindsight we made progress. Science is never something to brag about here. I liked the Tiner book, but it was challenging for him. FLL 4 we started in the spring of 4th grade year, so we needed to finish it as 5th grade started, but it was way too easy for him. We did over half of it. CLE LA 500 was challenging, but we didn't stick with it the following year because it was taking more time than either one of us wanted it to. SWO got done - that's about all I can say about that. CLE math was very good for him. For my next 5th grader - I will probably have a lighter reading load for history and literature (he's a stronger math student and not a book-a-holic like his older brother). I plan to stick with R&S English which we started this year. I might use some of WWS, but possibly not full pace. I will stick with CLE for math. Not sure what we'll do for science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiegirl Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 We are using BJU Math Winston Grammar WWS Copywork and dictation History a la WTM with TruthQuest Real Science Odyssey--Chemistry AO Yr. 4 for literature Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almondbutterandjelly Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Math: Teaching Textbooks Literature: BJU Reading Reading: Tons of grade-level books Grammar: Learning English with the Bible Diagramming Composition: Winning with Writing Science: Abeka, supplemented History: BJU supplemented heavily Spelling: Abeka Penmanship: A Reason for Handwriting Latin: Cambridge Latin Greek: Biblical Greek 4 Kids Geography: Maps Charts Graphs Health: Abeka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmMusa Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Saxon 6/5 Math First Language Lessons Level 4 (will complete soon and then I'm not sure what to use next for grammar) WWE 3 Spelling Workout F Arabic from Ad-Duha SOTW 2 with outlining, note-taking, and summarizing MPH Singapore Science 5/6 Building Thinking Skills 2 Reading selections based on history or classics found in WWE selections He plays football, Tae Kwon Do, and is in scouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moniksca Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 MCT Town WWE PWME AAS EFTRU Singapore math ES Chemistry SOTW3 L'art de Lire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat in MI Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 My dd is using: Math: TT 5 and LOF elementary series -this is easy but I thought we could quickly work through these and then move into fractions. She loves it! : math fact practice Language Arts: Winston Grammar, Language Lessons for the Elem. Child 2, Pictures in Cursive, written and oral narrations, various writing books, Spelling Power, Word Roots Science: History of the Horse; Hands on Science Mysteries; lapbooks of various subjects History: A Living History of Our World and Sonlight Core 3 + 4 Nature Study: All Nature Sings Art: Art Fraud Detective, Draw Squad Music: Wee Sing America, Classical Kids CD, Hymns, and Folk Songs Reading: comes from readers from Sonlight core She also has piano, baton lessons, GEMS, and Co-op on Thursday morning. Blessings, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 thanks everyone! i'm looking forward to researching all that you shared & looking over the previous threads that were linked!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 We're starting in April (we school year-round): Math Mammoth 5a/5b + Kitchen Table Math Henle Latin or Latin Prep (I can't make up my mind and am immobilized by indecision :tongue_smilie:) Spanish and German (still undetermined, as usual- able to wing it in German - was my minor in college) MCT's Town Level and Lit Studies (the new ones that are coming out) Classical Composition: Narrative Level continue massive Chronicles of Narnia unit study that we just started... for religion: Journey through the Bible and Loyola's Kids Book of Heroes I also want to get her a book on study skills...:confused: reading, writing assignments and projects based on the Ancients and our science theme will be physics and astronomy...lots of time for her to come up with booklists and research things that she is interested in... Also, we plan to visit a college campus next year and are going to start talking about careers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paceofnature Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 We are currently using: Math: TT5 Science: RSO Chemistry History: Mixture of CHOL, SOTW 1 & K12 Writing: WWE 3 & 4 Handwriting: HWOT Geography: Trail Guide to World Geography Spelling: AAS Latin: Lively Latin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I like this thread! Thanks for starting it! I always need to see what other parents are doing. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I currently have a dd in 5th grade. She is using: Sonlight Core 3+4 (D+E) for Bible, Reading, History, Geography, and LA Sonlight Core 5 Science Saxon 6/5 Math Latina Christiana (Latin) Ambleside Online for artist, composer, & nature studies :)We are very pleased with everything this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcatmom Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 (edited) My 5th grader this year is using Teaching Textbooks 5 (wanted a good review) Latin for Children Shurley English Wordly Wise (Very happy with this book) Hand Writing Without Tears (cursive) Winning with Writing Real Science Odyssey - Earth and Space Maps, Globes and Graphs (geography) Inside Stories (Literature) All About Spelling Artistic Pursuits Started with All American History but we are switching to SOTW and Time Travelers CD's Edited October 29, 2011 by fourcatmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Wizards Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 (edited) I have a current 5th grader. Science: Elemental Science Biology for the Logic Stage Math: MM 5A and B (may supplement with Key to series a little) History: My own American History - making it up as we go along - includes historical fiction which she loves (planning about 25 books for the year) Language Arts: Finishing up "Best Selling Chapters" and will be doing some K12 literature 5 next to check it out; GWG 5; writing across the curriculum Logic: Nous, Logic Liftoff Language: Spanish - Rosetta Stone Art: Atelier when we find the time For the most part, I'm pretty happy with what we have. My DD has really enjoyed "Best Selling Chapters" as she loves creative writing, and I think it was worthwhile, but I need a break from it now. We may use either Best Nonfiction or Best Poems later in the year, but we'll see. I'm still processing my feelings/thoughts on the books and seeing if there's a way that I can utilize them that's a better fit for us. Edited October 28, 2011 by 5Wizards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 It's in my sig. He's an average student but has really grown so far this year. That means I can worry about 6th grade.:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Something like: SOTW with Our Island Story and This Country of Ours Recorder From the Beginning Latin Prep 1 Galore Park SY English Galore Park SY Maths/Singapore Maths RS4K level I Various Chinese Daily PE (TKD plus swimming and running) Draw Squad Logic Liftoff Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 (edited) I have been creating a new themed-study in my mind for my dd who will be in 5th grade next yr. She is absolutely horse crazy, so I am going to take advantage of that love and build a yr of world history/cultures off it. I have just started researching my resources and have decided on these 2 to begin with: The Byerley Turk: The True Story of the First Thoroughbred How the Horse Has Shaped Civilizations I will build other books in around certain cultures and time frames and add in books like Marguerite Henry and Anne Sowell's books for literature. (And yes, I know about BF's History of the Horse unit. ;) I am going for more of culture study than an actual "horse" study.) Edited December 26, 2011 by 8FillTheHeart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genevieve Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 8, how do you build a themed study centering those books? Are you including more horse-centered history/culture books? Or using them as a spine to tie in historical events and themes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura W. Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 This year my fifth grader is using: Bible: CLE Bible 4 History: Biblioplan year 3 Science: Real Science 4 Kids Physics (Level 1) and The Elements Language Arts: IEW (Fun and Fascinating), Teaching the Classics, Sequential Spelling, Cheerful Cursive, Copywork for Girls Math:Teaching Textbooks (finishing 5, beginning 6) French: The Learnables year 1 Typing: Typing Instructor and Jumpstart Typing Next year I'll have another 5th grader. We're dealing with some learning issues with him, so right now this is the plan for him: Bible: CLE Bible 3 Geography/History and Science:Galloping the Globe with Considering God's Creation Language Arts: Barton Program for Reading and Spelling, Handwriting without Tears (second year of cursive) Math: Teaching Textbooks 4 Blessings, Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
................... Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Rod and Staff Science Saxon Grammar and Writing Sequential Spelling Ruby or JavaScript Programming Koine Greek (with pastor) Saxon 6/5 Redwall Progeny Guide Understanding Poetry Evan Moore SOTW 2 and Apologia Worldview together It'll probably be about 3 hours per day of school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 8, how do you build a themed study centering those books? Are you including more horse-centered history/culture books? Or using them as a spine to tie in historical events and themes? I have just started formulating ideas, so nothing has gelled yet. :tongue_smilie: However, there are lots of interesting resources out there. For example, Lexington, KY has an exhibit right now on China and it includes the history of the horse in China. http://www.ket.org/artofthehorse/ed/history.htm Obviously, there is Alexander the Great and Bucephalus. (I have a Landmark book that my other kids have read and loved.) Then there is Ganghis Khan and his horses: http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/mongols/conquests/khans_horses.pdf (I have another Landmark book about him.) I have a lot of other ideas floating around in my head, but the way my brain works it sort of creates ideas/scenarios over time. By April, I should have a fairly clear view of where I want to go. (I typically order all of my materials in May. ;) ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momling Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I'll probably look back on this post next September and roll my eyes... but my plan for next year may look like this: Math: Singapore 5b/6a-ish Language Arts: Continue with writing, handwriting (Spencerian), add in some kind of beginning literature curriculum... perhaps Lightening Lit? History: Finish Renaissance/Reformation... start US History (Hakim) Science: Continue Story of Science Newton Latin: Latin Prep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2squared Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 My thoughts are still perculating, but here's where I am right now: RightStart E with Singapore CWP 4 Writing Tales 2 BFSU + Nature Study + Lots of Science Reading Mater Amabilis or Ambleside Literature Reading Mater Amabilis Religion History Odyssey Ancients 2 Typing Piano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genevieve Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 8, thanks for sharing! Looking forward to hearing more as you cement them. I want to do something similar with either paleontology or forensic science. However, I am weary about making it too contrived. The former has a much narrow time period but I might want to tie in the evolution of natural history museums and perhaps political climate of American and international excavation. The forensic science would have to be heavily edited but I've turned up some good ideas and might include a history of scientific inquiry. I haven't figured out how to include the more standard and famous biographies and history events. Oh well!:D If anyone has ideas, do share! Otherwise, I'm just have to go along the off-beaten trail!:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 (edited) 8, thanks for sharing! Looking forward to hearing more as you cement them. I want to do something similar with either paleontology or forensic science. However, I am weary about making it too contrived. The former has a much narrow time period but I might want to tie in the evolution of natural history museums and perhaps political climate of American and international excavation. The forensic science would have to be heavily edited but I've turned up some good ideas and might include a history of scientific inquiry. I haven't figured out how to include the more standard and famous biographies and history events. Oh well!:D If anyone has ideas, do share! Otherwise, I'm just have to go along the off-beaten trail!:tongue_smilie: With the paleontology, could you tie in countries w/excavations and study the history of the area, the discoveries, and the cultural attitudes? My daughters and I read a book titled The Man Who Found Ninevah a couple of yrs ago. It was shocking to read about how uncontrolled his archeological digs were (completely uncontrolled) and how he wasn't trained or careful in what he was doing. He actually destroyed countless artifacts. However, it was a fascinating story b/c he was more along the lines of an Indiana Jones and the cultural aspects of the story were very politically incorrect. You might be able to find similar type autobiographies /biographies about early paleontology digs. It would probably make a memorable study! Edited December 28, 2011 by 8FillTheHeart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Not to get too OT, but 8FillTheHeart I think it would be really interesting to study how the introduction of the horse altered the Native American culture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I'll probably look back on this post next September and roll my eyes... but my plan for next year may look like this: :lol: It might be amusing to look back at similar threads from previous years. I'm still sorting out this year. Anyway, my current 5th grader is using: CLE math Intermediate Language Lessons Trail Guide to World Geography( not weekly, but as it matches up with history or other reading) TOG style Ancient history (filling in some gaps and bringing us up to TOG year 2 which I own) American history Opal Wheeler books and cds for composer study Picture study my way with scrapbooks Nature diary Adding in: Math journal (we did this last year and it worked really well and then didn't do it so far this year???) I just bought Geometry: The Beauty of Numbers to use with this Science--I am considering using an Inquiry based science as described by Alte Veste Academy. I'm also considering other things......Even outsourcing through a coop or maybe wait on that. Sigh....I like science. Dc like science. It's not happening much here, though. This is definitely my albatross this year. Thinking about adding in occasionally: Beyond Five in A Row or even FIAR but using it in a more advanced way. I think I wouldn't do this too much, but some of it would be great. Just thinking....... Did I mention this is this year?!:001_smile: I just see that some things need to change. Oh, and I forgot to mention writing. I'm mulling over some writing programs at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Not to get too OT, but 8FillTheHeart I think it would be really interesting to study how the introduction of the horse altered the Native American culture. I have thought about it quite a bit. When I first mentioned the idea, my 10th grader actually made the comment about how people automatically think about Native Americans and horses which is such a short span of their history. I'm going to have look at how things fall into place in my mind b/c we will have spent this yr on North American history. I was thinking about focusing mostly on world history. But, it does seem wrong to not include it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genevieve Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 With the paleontology, could you tie in countries w/excavations and study the history of the area, the discoveries, and the cultural attitudes? My daughters and I read a book titled The Man Who Found Ninevah a couple of yrs ago. It was shocking to read about how uncontrolled his archeological digs were (completely uncontrolled) and how he wasn't trained or careful in what he was doing. He actually destroyed countless artifacts. However, it was a fascinating story b/c he was more along the lines of an Indiana Jones and the cultural aspects of the story were very politically incorrect. You might be able to find similar type autobiographies /biographies about early paleontology digs. It would probably make a memorable study! That's what I'm leaning towards. I have the Ninevah book on request. It looks fascinating. So far, I have the Sterling/Landmark book on Roy Chapmans, a great tie-in to China and an autobiography by Peter Larson, perhaps a tie-in with American government. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I have just started formulating ideas, so nothing has gelled yet. :tongue_smilie: However, there are lots of interesting resources out there. For example, Lexington, KY has an exhibit right now on China and it includes the history of the horse in China. http://www.ket.org/artofthehorse/ed/history.htm :hurray: When are you coming to visit? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 http://www.aworkinprogress.net/p/curriculum-choices-and-favorite.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NittanyJen Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 5th/10YO: Math: LoF Fractions, LoF Dec & Percents, LoF Pre-Algebraw/Bio, LoF PreAlgebra w/ Economics. As fun supplements, Khan Academy and some AoPS Pre-Algebra. Early on we filled in gaps from PS with MM 5A. Penrose and Number Devil books and other fun books as well, but LoF is the main focus. Computers: Typing, programming (Typing Tutor Platinum, KidCoder, Alice) Science: Chemistry (NOEO Chem II as the spine; text only from RS4K; selections from Ellen McHenry's Chemistry & Carbon Chemistry, Science Wiz kits, Thames and Cosmos C3000 kit, balancing equations). Random topics every other week at local natural history museum. Latin: Big Book of Lively Latin I. Additional supplements for fun. German: Rosetta Stone unit I. Watching cartoons in German, speaking around the house in German. Easy readers in German. History: History Odyssey Ancients Level 2, including plenty of supplemental reading and discussion. Grammar: started with GWG 5, but lent it to a PS friend who needed after schooling help. Proceeding with Grammarlogues L6. Literature: combination of self-reading and daily read aloud time with family, in addition to reading time that supplements history. Minimum 45 min per day to self outside of assigned history reading or family reading. Vocabulary: Vocabulary Workshop has replaced Spelling Workout. He is responsible for spelling vocab words correctly. Writing: Started with Writing Strands, but ditched it. Started with WWE I at an accelerated pace to make up for PS gaps and discomfort with writing. Will be through WWE 4 by end of year. 1day per week use Unjournaling. Logic Prep: Mind Benders puzzles, Building Thinking Skills. Physical Education: Fencing, Karate, Swimming, Riflery, play ;) Music: trumpet lessons, classics for kids podcast, other stuff I organize. Art: projects Chores: laundry, load dishwasher, vacuum, mop, sweep, lawn care, pick up toys, wipe up bathroom sinks, help with composting and recycling Volunteer stuff as it comes up at church or in community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallorie Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Writing: Started with Writing Strands, but ditched it. Started with WWE I at an accelerated pace to make up for PS gaps and discomfort with writing. Will be through WWE 4 by end of year. 1day per week use Unjournaling. Would you mind sharing how you did this? I'm not feeling the love for WS either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NittanyJen Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Would you mind sharing how you did this? I'm not feeling the love for WS either. Quote: Writing: Started with Writing Strands, but ditched it. Started with WWE I at an accelerated pace to make up for PS gaps and discomfort with writing. Will be through WWE 4 by end of year. 1day per week use Unjournaling. Would you mind sharing how you did this? I'm not feeling the love for WS either. We do an entire 'week' in one day, four days per week. For a 5th grader, even a very reluctant writer, starting at level 1, this isn't too much (and we have found some great titles to add to our must read list). Consider that one 'day' is often as little as copying a single sentence. I went with the PDF version, because I do like the literature selections quite a bit, and we can take it anywhere on the laptop or iPad thanks to DropBox. No printing costs! Another approach would be to do fewer weeks of each type of exercise or minimize the copywork if your child doesn't need it as much (mine did... The examples of more complex writing, and practice holding well-formed sentences in his head and writing is actually kind of complex before you even add in generating the sentences yourself). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddhabelly Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I just wanted to put in another vote for Ellen McHenry's Chemistry and also Carbon Chemistry (the latter is best for science-loving kids). Also MCT "Town" level (the whole package) was absolutely wonderful. It was a great year for us because of those two series. We also plugged away at SOTW 4 (the activity guide is more challenging than the earlier books), Singapore Math 5B, 6A, Life of Fred Fractions, Life of Fred Decimals and Percents.... Oh, and Latin Prep Book One. Loved it! Continue whatever music lessons your child has begun, or sing in a local choir. I'm probably forgetting something. For visual art we used local art classes at a very reasonably-priced studio. Have fun! Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papillon Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Here's what we're using... Math: Saxon 6/5 LA: Saxon Grammar and Writing 5 Literature: Selections from Core Knowledge, Robinson Curriculum, Accelerated Achievement, and Simply Charlotte Mason History: Core Knowledge/Pearson Learning History & Geography (follows the CK Sequence) Science: List of grade-level topics taken from the CK Sequence, related books from the library, notebooking, hands-on projects, and field trips Art: Artist/Picture Study using suggestions from SCM and hands-on art projects Music: Composer/Music Study using suggestions from SCM Logic: Thinking Skills 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malenki Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Math: Saxon 6/5; Life of Fred Decimals and Percents English: Rod and Staff English 5; Rod and Staff Spelling 5; an undecided writing program Latin: Latin for Children C History: Biblioplan Middle Ages Science: Apologia Botany (first half of year); focus on earth science (second half of year) Art: God and the History of Art Music: continue with recorder and learning to read music; he'd like to add in trumpet lessons but we'll see how finances allow Religion: Rod and Staff Bible 5; Who Am I? (Apologia); Practical Happiness by Bob Schultz Logic: undecided logic puzzles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hadassah Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 (edited) I've had two kids go through Year 5 so far. Here were their main programs (according to my not-so-meticulous record-keeping): Main program: "Secular-ized" Higher Up and Further In Year 5, with a few AO selections thrown in for good measure Math: SM and MEP hybrid, Year 6, with Family Math and various supplements Handwriting: HWOT and copywork Latin: Weekly translation (their last year of formal Latin study was Year 4, so Year 5 was just review) Foreign Language: Pimsleur Modern Hebrew 1 Musical Instrument: Continue piano; begin instrument of choice (both kids picked guitar and took lessons at the local recreation center) Co-op Art Religion: Private journaling, devotional readings, family prayer, worldview discussions, following the plan I designed for reading throught the entire OT, daily lessons - you get the idea Extracurriculars: first child did horseback riding and cooking class; second child did gymnastics; both did yoga and scouting - logic/critical thinking was part of scouting Edited January 15, 2012 by Hadassah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiegirl Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Here is our 5th Grade year: Math: BJU math Grammar: Winston Basic Writing: WWS Literature: AO Yr. 4 History: TQ Middle Ages & SOTW 2 Science: this was a bomb. Tried Real Science but I am a failure at science so am thinking of just reading Story of Science and gettting some science kits to flesh it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrissySC Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I'm using this. A certain degree of literature, writing, and history will span the sixth grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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