ktgrok Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I'm looking towards 8th grade with my son and I think I've convinced myself to pull things together myself. It's probably my last year with him home and if any year is worth the effort this one will be. We will be doing an indepth American History course. I'll use a lot from the Sonlight list, and from TWTM lists. Also going to do a LOT with documentaries, including the Story of Us documentaries. I also have the books that go with it, on my tablet. The documentaries/books will be a sort of spine. I'm wondering if Lies My Teacher Told me is appropriate for this age (he will be 14). He's the kind of kid that would REALLY enjoy that kind of thing, and I'd like to be able to pull readings from that into the year at various places. Preferably him reading and then us discussing but if need be we could do it as a read aloud. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I think it is appropriate for his age. I would heavily press the idea that pretty much every history book (including the one in question) comes from a certain bias and/or agenda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Loved this book. I had my dd read it when she was 13 or 14. It's age-appropriate for eighth grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoObvious Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Loved it. This was required reading in my elementary education program. I think it's a great discussion starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I had my honors eighth graders read a couple of chapters when I was teaching and they found it engaging and interesting. I think it's a great book for that age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 yay! I'm really excited to use this with him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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