Daisy Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Is anyone using Excellence in Literature? http://www.everyday-education.com/literature/index.shtml You can see the book lists for grades 8-12th and a sample unit (from the 8th grade course). Anyway, I'm interested but would love to get some feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 You might want to go ask on the Logic and High School boards as that is an Upper level course. I have looked at it but it is way too much writing for mine. It would never get done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna in Texas Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I've got the first 2 books. The books are set up by units, so it's easy to pick and choose what units to do. I plan on getting the other 3 by the summer and plan the units/books in what ever order I choose. We're on our 3rd unit for the school year (we started it late). A unit lasts 4 weeks (though truthfully Unit 1, short stories, took 2 weeks and Unit 2, Verne, took 3. We're doing Jane Eyre now and it will take up all 4 weeks). It gives explicit directions for each week and sample essays/assignments in the back. You research the author, read context essays, watch videos, and write responses. It assumes that you can write an essay, but encourages having a writing guide. We use Essay Voyage and Writing for College. We also have How to Read a Book (recommended in EiL), but we haven't cracked it yet. I like it because it takes some of the burden off of me to plan an in depth study of a novel and I liked the novels chosen. DD likes it because the instructions are explicit while being short and sweet. It gets done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I haven't used it yet, but I'm planning to start next year. You can it recommended fairly frequently on the high school board and would probably get more response to your request for reviews there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I think StephanieZ uses it. That author is in Virginia. :) (I can't brag on myself, so I must brag on other Virginians. Ever heard of Susan Wise Bauer? And Jessie Wise? They're in VA too!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 Thanks, ladies. I'm still intimidated by the High School board, but with my daughter heading into 8th grade, I guess I need to get over it. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMary2 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I had the chance to review the Intro to Literature program. You can read my review here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 I had the chance to review the Intro to Literature program. You can read my review here. LOL. It was YOUR review that introduced me to it. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura in STL Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 (edited) Thanks, ladies. I'm still intimidated by the High School board, but with my daughter heading into 8th grade, I guess I need to get over it. :lol: :iagree:My oldest is heading into 7th, and I've posted over there a couple of times, but it's so serious! I'm a former PK teacher so give me any messy art project, and I can handle it, but high school terrifies me. I have received some good advice already, though. ETA:Regarding EiL, how focused is the program on worldview? Or is that a separate component that you purchase? We are Christian(Catholic), but I don't think I want a lit program that dwells on only Christian themes if YKWIM. This program is on my radar to check into. Edited December 14, 2011 by Laura in STL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 :iagree:My oldest is heading into 7th, and I've posted over there a couple of times, but it's so serious! I'm a former PK teacher so give me any messy art project, and I can handle it, but high school terrifies me. I have received some good advice already, though. ETA:Regarding EiL, how focused is the program on worldview? Or is that a separate component that you purchase? We are Christian(Catholic), but I don't think I want a lit program that dwells on only Christian themes if YKWIM. This program is on my radar to check into. I can't really tell by the one unit. I wish they'd give a sample from each level. Since the units are stand-alones you could probably skip any books that were questionable. I just don't know about the questions & essay prompts though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMary2 Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 LOL. It was YOUR review that introduced me to it. :D Hehehe. Ooops:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I've had this bookmarked for over a year already & my oldest is still years away from the recommended start level. I've read a TON of posts on here about it. If I do it, I'll probably end up starting it in 9th because my oldest is allergic to pencils. :tongue_smilie: I haven't figured out what a good "intro" program to this is, although Lightning Lit & Windows to the World are both on my "continue to check into" list. I hadn't even considered the worldview issue. So, share if you find out, eh? One wonders if you can do this & CW at the same time without overloading the kids? :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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