susesmiles Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I've just begun planning for 3rd grade. For those of you who have 'been there, done that', please tell me, is this enough for 3rd grade language arts: Writing With Ease Level 3 First Language Lessons Level 3 Abeka Spelling Level 3 I've been using Abeka for K-2 and sporadically working in WWE and FLL this past year. As I look at Abeka 3rd grade language arts, it looks a lot like the WWE & FLL. So I'm thinking of doing all WWE & FLL, what do you think? Plus, what do you use for a 3rd grade reading program? I do not like the Abeka reading program, it does not work well for my child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I think that would be plenty. I don't use a reading program once they can read independently. I just have them read real books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloggermom Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 We use First Language Lessons 3, Writing With Ease 3 and CLE Language Arts. However, I like to over do things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagira Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I'm in there now. Ds8 is in 3rd now, and we're using: WWE 2 PLL VIE 3 student text as a reference and resource when needed Whole books for reading and reading aloud Copywork and written narrations on days we don't do WWE (Tue and Thu) I chucked formal spelling, but I may try using Natural Speller again next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susesmiles Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 I'm in there now. Ds8 is in 3rd now, and we're using: WWE 2 PLL VIE 3 student text as a reference and resource when needed Whole books for reading and reading aloud Copywork and written narrations on days we don't do WWE (Tue and Thu) I chucked formal spelling, but I may try using Natural Speller again next year. What is VIE 3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagira Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 What is VIE 3? Voyages in English Grade 3 student book (I have the used 2006 version) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sncstraub Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 WWE, FLL and spelling are enough. My 3rd grader does phonics as well, but depending on the spelling program, that might be included/covered (it isn't in ours). I don't use a reading program. Ds8 just reads real books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I've just begun planning for 3rd grade. For those of you who have 'been there, done that', please tell me, is this enough for 3rd grade language arts: Writing With Ease Level 3 First Language Lessons Level 3 Abeka Spelling Level 3 I've been using Abeka for K-2 and sporadically working in WWE and FLL this past year. As I look at Abeka 3rd grade language arts, it looks a lot like the WWE & FLL. So I'm thinking of doing all WWE & FLL, what do you think? Plus, what do you use for a 3rd grade reading program? I do not like the Abeka reading program, it does not work well for my child. WWE, FLL and some spelling would be plenty. I wouldn't add Abeka language onto FLL as it would be an awful lot during the week. On reading. For my kids who were independent readers, I assigned lots of books related to our history period, fun science readings and articles printed from the internet (mostly of cool science or historical discoveries). For my youngest, who struggled more with reading, I did controlled readers like Usborne Beginners books, or DK level 3 & 4 readers. When I found a book he liked, we would stick with the series until he'd read them all or tired of it. I had him read a lot to himself and read some to me (he'd read a chapter to himself and maybe a page or two to me). I'm so trilled to say that he's reading the last Hunger Games book. There were long days when I thought I'd failed him entirely with reading. So happy to see him get lost in a book.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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