KarenNC Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I'm looking at a variety of literature programs. Has anyone used the Reader's Journey (either level 1 or 2) from the Duke TIP? I'm wondering how it compares to something like EiL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 A late bump! I'm looking at it, too. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 A late bump! I'm looking at it, too. :) I'm surprised no one seems to have an opinion on it (perhaps a first in my experience on the boards :001_smile: ---we're usually overflowing with opinions!). Let me know if you find out anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo2 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 I hadn't seen this program before. Are you considering doing the online program or just using the books and winging it? And, just out of curiosity, what other literature programs are you looking at? I've been toying with the idea of EIL once we hit 8th grade and maybe TTC before then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 I hadn't seen this program before. Are you considering doing the online program or just using the books and winging it? And, just out of curiosity, what other literature programs are you looking at? I've been toying with the idea of EIL once we hit 8th grade and maybe TTC before then. We're likely not going to use the Reader's Journey I at this point, but it had been on my short list when I started this thread. I'd still like to know more about experiences with it (since who knows, I might change my mind again!). My plan had been to use the online program. Now through 8th grade: Currently, we are working on Classical mythology. I'm using the Vanidiver lectures from the Teaching Company and have just gotten a copy of Bolchazy-Carducci's Classical Mythology and More. Once we finish that, I'm going to use The Bible and Its Influence from the Bible Literacy Project (a text designed for use in secular high schools---need to plug holes in my daughter's familiarity with the Bible). Once that is completed, probably by Christmas, I expect to go into Windows to the World. While we are not Christian, I feel that one needs a good grounding in Classical mythology, Shakespeare and the Bible to be truly literate in Western culture (lit, architecture, art, etc) and I'm trying to cover holes before high school. I picked WttW because it has a good rep here and does focus on Biblical allusions as well as beginning lit analysis. There is a local class that uses WttW as well as additional novels for a full year and I like the teacher (she's my daughter's current writing teacher), so I haven't ruled out that option if we don't get as far as I'd hoped. We go year round, so we'll see what happens. For 9th and beyond, I'm looking at a variety of things. EiL, some of the literature courses free at www.learner.org, maybe Kolbe Academy, Reader's Journey 2---I haven't yet narrowed it down and whatever we do may be a hybrid. We recently got her scores back from the ACT with Duke TIP and I'm thinking I really do need to ramp up a bit on what we're doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarynB Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 We're likely not going to use the Reader's Journey I at this point, but it had been on my short list when I started this thread. I'd still like to know more about experiences with it (since who knows, I might change my mind again!). My plan had been to use the online program. Now through 8th grade: Currently, we are working on Classical mythology. I'm using the Vanidiver lectures from the Teaching Company and have just gotten a copy of Bolchazy-Carducci's Classical Mythology and More. Once we finish that, I'm going to use The Bible and Its Influence from the Bible Literacy Project (a text designed for use in secular high schools---need to plug holes in my daughter's familiarity with the Bible). Once that is completed, probably by Christmas, I expect to go into Windows to the World. While we are not Christian, I feel that one needs a good grounding in Classical mythology, Shakespeare and the Bible to be truly literate in Western culture (lit, architecture, art, etc) and I'm trying to cover holes before high school. I picked WttW because it has a good rep here and does focus on Biblical allusions as well as beginning lit analysis. There is a local class that uses WttW as well as additional novels for a full year and I like the teacher (she's my daughter's current writing teacher), so I haven't ruled out that option if we don't get as far as I'd hoped. We go year round, so we'll see what happens. For 9th and beyond, I'm looking at a variety of things. EiL, some of the literature courses free at www.learner.org, maybe Kolbe Academy, Reader's Journey 2---I haven't yet narrowed it down and whatever we do may be a hybrid. We recently got her scores back from the ACT with Duke TIP and I'm thinking I really do need to ramp up a bit on what we're doing. Taking notes . . . thanks for sharing your plan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo2 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Thanks for sharing your plan. I am leaning toward EIL for 8th and up. My dd11 will be a 6th grader so I have 2 years to try to prep her for that. I haven't yet watched Teaching the Classics (trying to find someone to borrow it from so I don't have to shell out the money for it) but I think that might be the way to go. I'm also planning on the Bible and It's Influence because we are not Christian. I think WttW might be a little *too* Christian for us, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 I think WttW might be a little *too* Christian for us, I am concerned it might prove to be so done in the class situation I mentioned, but I don't think it will be for us at home. I have a used copy of the teacher's guide and, in flipping through it, I remember thinking it wouldn't be too egregious, particularly after The Bible and Its Influence, but I haven't gone through it with a finetooth comb yet, either. I'm also finding that, as my daughter matures, I am a bit more willing to branch out into areas I might have avoided before (still not ever planning on anything from BJU, AiG or Apologia, though ;)). Lit is one of the areas in which I am more comfortable considering *some* more Christian-focused materials at this stage, if they seem the best fit for my overall needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Well, I signed one of my daughters up. :) She hasn't started yet, but $78 for a full year of literature was a good deal, and she really liked the sample. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted April 28, 2013 Author Share Posted April 28, 2013 Well, I signed one of my daughters up. :) She hasn't started yet, but $78 for a full year of literature was a good deal, and she really liked the sample. Let us know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babysparkler Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Well, I signed one of my daughters up. :) She hasn't started yet, but $78 for a full year of literature was a good deal, and she really liked the sample. When will you start? I'm looking forward to hearing how it goes too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 We've had a horrid summer, so she hasn't started yet. I do have one concern, though. I signed up and it said for a full year. And then my confirmation only says a semester. I need to contact them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwg Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 This might be good for my ds. I am looking for a reading program! :lurk5: ETA- did you find the text? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 No, not used, and it is really expensive! So far I haven't seen anything where you need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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