3browneyedboys4me Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I was planning on purchasing LL8 for next year. My son has read To Kill A Mockingbird and The Hobbit this year in his Lit. class. Would it still be worth purchasing if we skip these two books? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in MN Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 It's really up to you. But one idea: I purchased LL7 and LL8, in order to give myself more options for 8th grade. Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Especially if you haven't done any poetry previously and want a resource that will really hold your hand, you might want to go ahead and get LL8. The program has 12 units, 3 of which are on poetry; 3 are on short stories; and 6 are on longer works (2 of which you've already done). The other reason you may enjoy LL8 is for the exposure to previously unknown works -- we had never heard of 2 of the short stories and 2 of the longer works prior to doing LL8. And finally, in the work pages of LL8 there is an additional short story for analysis. Below is a list of what is covered in each of the 12 units, in case it is of help. BEST of luck, whatever you decide to go with! Warmest regards, Lori D. LL8 units 1. "A Crazy Tale" (short story) literary lesson: author's purpose mini writing lesson: taking notes 2. Treasure Island (adventure novel) literary lesson: setting mini writing lesson: rewriting in your own words 3. poetry unit -- 6 poems literary lesson: vivid imagery mini writing lesson: free verse and the ballads 4. A Day of Pleasure (autobiography) literary lesson: sharing your culture mini writing lesson: rewriting in your own words 5. "Wakefield" (short story) literary lesson: details in writing mini writing lesson: citing sources in a paper 6. A Christmas Carol (novella) literary lesson: character development mini writing lesson: the narrator 7. poetry unit -- 8 poems literary lesson: figurative language mini writing lesson: fun poems 8. The Hobbit (fantasy) literary lesson:conflict mini writing lesson: genre fiction 9. "Reflections" (short story) literary lesson: symbolism mini writing lesson: sentence structure 10. My Family and Other Animals (humorous novel) literary lesson: humor mini writing lesson: bibliography 11. poetry unit -- 8 poems literary lesson: meter in poetry mini writing lesson: the sonnet 12. To Kill a Mockingbird (realistic novel) literary lesson: writing a literary analysis mini writing lesson: writing a conclusion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3browneyedboys4me Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 Thank you, Lori D!! That is most helpful. I think that I would still get plenty of content for a year. I appreciate you taking the time to share this with me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHASRADA Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I agree that, while the books are used to teach and lead into the literary and composition components taught, it is not necessary to read them in conjunction with the writing assignments. If your dc has already read some of the books, he can simply go straight to the assignments. There are some comprehension questions, but for the most part, the literature is mainly an example and a jumping-off point for the concepts being taught. He'll be ahead on the reading, but still have plenty to learn from the writing lessons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3browneyedboys4me Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 This is good to know, and it makes sense. I wasn't sure how much would be duplicated for him, but it sounds like he would be fine. I'm glad to hear it b/c I was really wanting to use LL8. :001_smile: I had considered doing PP if it didn't work out, but I've heard so many good things about LL that I was hoping to use it. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine State Sue Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I'll add that LL8 provided some nice essay practice that dove-tailed very well with the last season of Write Shop. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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