JadeOrchidSong Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I feel that Caesar's English 2 (after CE1) is getting harder for my boys. In fact, it is more I that get tired of the discussing time.. I would consider S.O. Vocab as mentioned in the title. I got the middle school A book and it looks just right for ds10. Which one is one or two levels below A for my younger? I like the fact that I don't have to discuss with them as much as with CE and they can do it independently. They like the idea of having their own workbooks to write in. We have done AAS 1--4 followed by Spelling Power for two years. Ds8 often spells better than ds10. I am considering dropping spelling in favor of Sadlier-Oxford Vocab Workshop. Do I have permission? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Yup. We loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 VW has an elementary series with color names. Kolbe Academy starts with the Orange level in 4th grade. I haven't personally seen it, however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 My boys love it too. We have vocabulary workshop purple, orange, green and blue 2011 version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Twain Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I am using the orange level for my 4th grader (10 y.o.) and the purple for my 2nd grader (8 y.o.). I think it is good. My kids do it independently. All I do is grade and discuss it with them if they get any incorrect. I could put a little more effort into it if I had the time, but I don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 We did the orange level in 4th grade. I've used CE as a supplement, but we're up to Level C in Sadlier-Oxford with my 8th grader, and I consider it a very solid program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Can you buy the Sadlier Oxford VW as a homeschooler? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I just ordered a copy of the Orange book through an Amazon third-party seller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 DD did enjoy Orange level ed. 1999, but it was not the right level for her. I did like the aspect of handing it to her and giving her something to do independently. I ordered it used from ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Can you buy the Sadlier Oxford VW as a homeschooler? The student book but not the TM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 The student book but not the TM. Not even with homeschooling documentation? An answer key would be great. I did voice my opinion with them, pointing out that other publishers let homeschoolers buy teacher's manuals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 This is what their website states: "Annotated Teacher's Guides and Answer Keys can only be shipped to a home address if the order and check is accompanied by the ordering person's Teaching Certificate. The Teaching Certificate may be faxed to us when using a credit card.." I don't get why HSers who are registered with their state aren't allowed to order TM's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarynB Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Just as another option, Wordly Wise 3000 workbooks are quite similar to Sadlier-Oxford, and you can buy the WW TMs with no hassle, from all the usual book sources. I looked at both programs and decided to go with WW just because I liked the format better than SO, plus the TM issue. My DS works mostly independently with WW. Includes roots, vocab in context, plenty of practice, reading comprehension, SAT/ACT prep in higher levels, critical thinking activities, etc. You can see samples of WW workbooks here. All the word lists by level are available here (just click on students), as well as free online reinforcement activities (vocab games). ETA: In my state, homeschoolers do not register with anyone and there is no paperwork to file, so I have no documentation that would satisfy SO's requirements. Those types of requirements are frustrating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JadeOrchidSong Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 DD did enjoy Orange level ed. 1999, but it was not the right level for her. I did like the aspect of handing it to her and giving her something to do independently. I ordered it used from ebay. Crazy for Latin, I PMed you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JadeOrchidSong Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 I decide to hae ds 10 start with the middle school Level A I got new from the used book list on Amazon for only $8. So which one should choose for younger ds8? He is good at spelling and I am thinking of putting him in either Orange or Blue. Please help me choose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarynB Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I decide to hae ds 10 start with the middle school Level A I got new from the used book list on Amazon for only $8. So which one should choose for younger ds8? He is good at spelling and I am thinking of putting him in either Orange or Blue. Please help me choose. It would be very difficult for someone who doesn't know your child to recommend the proper level for him. You can see TOC and 15 preview pages for each elementary workbook here. Hopefully that will give you a better idea of the challenge level of each book. If that isn't enough of a preview, sometimes when I'm debating between levels, I just buy the higher level, knowing that I can save it for next year if it turns out to be too advanced. (If I buy the lower level and it's too easy, then I'm stuck with something I can't use.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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