Mrs. Lilac Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I've been on the hunt for an all-in-one LA.....today I happened into the homeschool section of a bookstore and was leafing through the LIFEPAC Language Arts for 6th grade. I was kind of impressed! I've always heard LIFEPACs are awful, dry, boring, too easy, etc.....but this truly seemed to be an all-in-one writing/grammar/spelling/vocab and it looked like it was rigorous enough. Am I imagining things? Has anyone used their LA? I'm feeling kinda excited but don't wanna get my hopes up too much yet. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Alpha Omega is ok. Not great, not dreadful, but ok. Except for science. That's dreadful. But the LA...ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowWhite Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I am also considering these for next year (6th grade) because ds is a bit overwhelmed by my current blend of resources (BJU English, HOD Preparing guide Poetry study, Pathway Working with Words vocab, Dictation Day by Day, Handwriting practice from Currclick). I did think some of it looked like busywork, but I suppose I can have him skip parts if I find it ridiculous. One thing I wanted to address next year was a formal reading comprehension program and this appeared to fit the bill. I just want ds to have practice with some "traditional" style comprehension questions and written responses. (As always read my responses with the thought that our school is eclectic rather than classical in nature). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNC Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Christian Light Education Language Arts Sunrise edition is perfect for what you are looking for. I recommend you buy the laminated Language Arts reference charts as well as your lightunits/teacher's manual. You will only need additional writing instruction - which I recommend WWE, and WWS. HTH! http://www.clp.org/store/by_subject/3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy_of_4 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 We love them! DS has only used K and 1st grade so far though. He is a workbook kid so they fit his learning style perfectly. I looked into CLE like PP mentioned and I personally did not care for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowWhite Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 ITA about CLE not being my cup of tea. Plus, their Reading program is separate. AOP's Lifepac is closer to what I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Lilac Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 Lynn, if you're using the LA currently, I'd love to know what you like and dislike about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy_of_4 Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 DS likes the LA because it is in workbook form and colorful. I like it because it seems to be a good all in one. I do not have to worry about all the LA components getting done. I know a lot of people do not like the Life Pacs but they seem to fit DS's learning style great. DS thrives on workbooks. The only thing I do not like so far is the fact that it is not well organized. It jumps around from topic to topic a lot. It doesn't seem to bother DS though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bula Mama Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Alpha Omega is ok. Not great, not dreadful, but ok. Except for science. That's dreadful. But the LA...ok. Ditto. And the History is VERY dry. But I agree, the LA is not bad. Especially in the younger grades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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