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RamonaQ Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I would totally be doing Calvert if we hadn't joined a co-op two years ago that requires a lot of time away from home. 8th grade: Math: Foerster Algebra I with Math without Borders teaching CDs History: Pandia Press History Odyssey II Early Moderns (with a 6 week hiatus for our state's history course...high school grad req.) Science:APEX online (offered through our co-op and we need a broad science background/ vocab before high school) World Language: ASL 102 (co-op; hs/college credit) Literature: Mix between Lightening Literature and co-op middle school class Composition: rolled into ASL, middle school class, LL and History (specific goals include persuasive writing, outlining and some sentence level tricks) Extra: Archery Guitar Free reading (1 hour per day) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieW in Texas Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 (edited) My dyslexic dd is starting 9th grade. My plans are: Hewitt's Conceptual Physics - I'll teach this as a class with other students (have maybe 2 others so far). finish MUS Algebra I and then move on to MUS Geometry with Patty Paper Geometry - Math is her biggest struggle area right now. Movies as Literature - I'm hoping this will work well for her. She really hates to read anything that would normally be used for literature. Spelling Power - We've been using this for the past several years. She is up to the 8th grade level now. I don't know if we'll keep it going beyond 9th grade. I still haven't figured out whether we'll be using Oak Meadow US History (already own it) or Hippocampus US History. I really liked OM US History, but I know that if we use it, I will end up needing to read it to her because anything of that type that she reads means nothing to her. She can read it just fine, but she can't understand what she read afterwards (doesn't have that problem with novels). Hippocampus has free online videos for each lesson. I wouldn't have to be involved at all. I really need that. We'll start Visual Link Spanish I for foreign language. I already own this too. She doesn't really want to learn any language, but at least this would be easy to do. She will continue with private guitar, banjo, and voice lessons and with group sewing classes. Edited June 24, 2012 by AngieW in Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacefully Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 (edited) . Edited November 20, 2012 by yllek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaNYC Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Dyslexic 6th grader here too. We're going with the readalouds, copywork, narrations, dictation exercises, timelines, mapwork, and schedules of Ambleside Online Year 4. This will cover History, Science, Geography, Literature, Reading, & Writing Math: Saxon 65 and 76, but we do have TT7 on hand as well in case Saxon is a bust. Spelling, Grammar, Vocabulary: Wordly Wise, Spelling Skills 5 & 6, Simply Grammar Art: Artistic Pursuits Nature Study: Outdoor Hour Challenge blog Extras: Show Choir, CCD, Weekly field trips/tour/classes I'm feeling confident and ready. Ambleside has always worked well with him. But this year I have to stick more to a set schedule and I need to make sure I prepare the lessons ahead of time instead of the morning of :blushing:. I'm also going to incorporate a lot more art projects, science experiments, and a history book of centuries to go with what we're learning about. The more hands-on, the better for ds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathermomster Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 (edited) This is it. I have struggled, and this is it for 7th grade. Language Arts Spelling -- Megawords 2 Reading -- Historical Fiction for Ancients Writing -- IEW with tutor Grammar -- Winston Grammar Basic with Easy Grammar punctuation and Abeka Oral Language Lessons Vocab- English from the Roots up flash cards Math pre-algebra, McDougal Littell classroom text with supplementation History Pandia Press lev 2 Ancients with k12 Human Odyssey Vol 1 supplement Science McDougal Littell Life Science w/Kym Wright Microscope Unit and labs (I gave up CPO) Extras trumpet with intermediate band Bible Memoria Press Vol 2 & 3 and Westminster Shorter Catechism review Edited June 25, 2012 by Heathermomster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLDebbie Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 My dyslexic son is entering 3rd grade and here's what we will be doing: Reading and spelling - Barton Levels 5 and 6 (and we'll keep going depending on how he does), and hopefully he'll actually start reading books on his own as well Writing - WWE 2 Grammar - GWG 3 Handwriting - HWT (finish up printing), Cursive Writing Made Easy Logic - Logic Countdown Math - Singapore 3 History and Science - CTT Geography - Evan Moor Daily Geography Practice Art - Artistic Pursuits Whew, it seems like a lot, but many of these are 5-10 minutes a day type items which is good for his short attention span. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lecka Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 (edited) My son is 7 and a rising 2nd-grader in public school. I am going to be working on fluency at his current level (end-of-1st-grade) and doing a lot of read-alouds. His weak areas are reading, spelling, and handwriting; I have decided to focus on reading and following his interests, and put less emphasis on spelling and handwriting. For now, anyway. Edited June 24, 2012 by Lecka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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suzziesnowflake Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 (edited) Verticy by Calvert for my dyslexic 8th grader! Reading and Spelling-farmed out to a professional while doing everything I can to help!:001_smile: History-U.S.-lots of movies, hands on, timeline, adding a election year lapbook! Science-lots of hands on, brain pop, discovery education, anything lego education I can get my hands on, Disney Science Series, Bill Nye the Science guy! Math-Vericy 7th grade :001_huh::confused: Can't believe that he tested a year behind! Lit-Verticy- Movie Day after reading the books! Grammar/Comp-finish green level and on to red-with help from tutor Getting this kid to realize that technology can be your friend! Electric Guitar lessons, youth group, 4-H, engine class(maybe), YMCA, sign language in the fall at community education, monthly co-op for art & PE, weekly bowling for hs's! Going to spend the next few weeks going over curriculum when it gets here to see where I can add hands on ect. I'm sure I am going to drive the counslor at Calvert crazy before we start!:D I WILL be getting my money worth:lol: Not sure about 6th grader yet? :tongue_smilie: Edited June 26, 2012 by suzziesnowflake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
precious4b Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Fall 2012 For my oldest - 1st grade Bible - Pearables Math - MUS Alpha Reading/Phonics- Abeka Writing - Abeka Spelling -All about spelling - Level 1 Science - Apologia Astrology History - Mystery of History - Volume 1 Extra's - Coop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firestar Academy Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Here's mine for my 12 year old, dyslexic, musical child: math- tt pre-alg history/lit/writing - CHOLL logic-stage ancients and book reviews online spelling- apples & pears B science - apologia gen sci with audio vocabulary - wordly wise 6 grammar - shurley 7 Plus, she will be taking 7 credits at the community college in the fall in music. Robin in nj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Woods Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Here is my 6th graders plans: Math: Saxon 6/5 Grammar: Hake 6/EM daily paragraph editing Writing: WWS History: HO Ancients Level II w/ K12's HO book 1 as supplement Lit: MP Lit guides Spelling: EM Daily SPelling Science: k12's Earth Science 6th grade Vocab: cross curriculm Art: co-op Latin: FFL Other: EM daily reading Comprehension, Outlining skills, notetaking & researching skills workbooks Free Reading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasia Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Dh and I just finished going through this last night and this is what we've decided on. He didn't have much interest in what curricula I picked at first (his thinking was that whatever we use will be better than ps), but he's actually been really helpful and made some of the big decisions for me. It's amazing how differently we think about our kids' abilities. Of course, suggestions and comments are always appreciated. :bigear: 8th Grade Lial Introductory Algebra Derek Owens Physical Science History of the Ancient World Analytical Grammar Time4Writing 8-week essay course Excellence in Literature I Galore Park French 1 6th Grade AoPS Pre-algebra Real Science 4 Kids Biology, Physics, Astronomy & Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology History of the Ancient World Grammar, Practice and Essay Voyage Time4Writing 8-week essay course Caesar's English 1&2 Lightning Literature 8 4th Grade Math Mammoth 4A & 4B Singapore Challenging Word Problems 3 Real Science 4 Kids Biology, Physics, Astronomy Story of the World 1 Sentence Island, Grammar, Practice and Paragraph Town Caesar's English 1 3rd Grade Math Mammoth 3A & 3B Singapore Challenging Word Problems 2 Real Science 4 Kids Biology, Physics, Astronomy Story of the World 1 Barton Reading and Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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suzziesnowflake Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Yep, based on what the tutor recommended. I would have ditched Grammar/Comp but she said she is familiar with it and has used it with her students. After he completes level green and starts with red she will swap out some content and add some using Language Circle. I will keep you posted as how it goes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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