Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I am considering this for my ds for 11th grade. Has anyone used it? Thoughts good or bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4wildberrys Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 We have been using is loosely for a couple of years now---and LOVE it!!! ;) It's not really our style as far as an English/Comp credit, but the movies are great and we are having so much fun analyzing them! I hope this helps, as I do find this an enriching program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjmw1 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 This looks really fun! And something the whole family could enjoy! Thanks for mentioning this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NineChoirs Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 My 8th grade son is doing this now. He is interested in film studies so it is a perfect fit. We are really enjoying it! Most of the movies and accompanying books are easy to find and cheap or free (we have Netflix and Amazon Prime). On day 1 he watches the movie straight through without interruption. On day 2 he watches the movie again and answers the very in depth questions. On day 3 he compares his answers with the answer key. He watches the movie one more time after checking all of his answers. After that he reads the matching recommended book. After watching the movie one more time he writes a 5 paragraph essay. Each movie takes about 2 weeks. There are 18 movies in all, making it fit into a typical 32 week school year. I would have no problem giving using this for a High School lit credit, as long as the suggested book was read and the essay was required. I would also grade the questions myself. Since my son is only in 8th I let him check and grade the questions on his own and leave the process very informal, but if he were using it for High School I would be the one checking them. They are not easy questions and require long, well thought out answers. Letting him do it on his own takes the pressure off of him, because otherwise they would be overwhelming at his grade level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jane Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 DS15 is using it and really likes it. I think it's great too but we're not counting it towards an English credit.. he'll get .5 credit in Film Analysis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 Thanks all for the info. Right now I am trying to decide between Movies as Literature and The One Year Adventure Novel for ds's 11th grade English. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I bought this for dd this year....and it looks great....but, we never sit and watch a whole movie....here it is November, and we haven't watched one yet. We are too active to sit still once our main book work is done. Funny, we have no problem sitting and reading.....but sitting and watching.....we just can't do it....sigh.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinL in Canada Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I've considered using this program on and off over the years. Would it be feasible to use in a co-op setting? Are the movies easily obtainable (for rent)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NineChoirs Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 I imagine it would work great in a co-op. You could just use the questions for group discussion. I have not had any trouble finding the movies or books. Many movies are available on Netflix or Amazon Prime. Also several of the DVD's can be purchased used or even new for under $10 from Amazon. If you have Prime, they offer many used books and movies with free shipping. Also you have the ability to skip around in the book, you do not have to do all the movies or do them in order. The program is very flexible, and my son really enjoys it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.