katlew82 Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Hello, I am just wondering what would be best to move into for LA for my oldest next year? He is in 4th grade now, and I'm just thinking ahead... This is our 3rd year homeschooling, and we have been using FLL since 2nd grade (now on level 4), as well as WWE (also on level 4, and we're going to try out the 1st week of WWS1 just to see how he does working independently)... We just started using MFW, and they recommend Writing Strands and Primary/Intermediate Language Lessons, but I stayed with SWB's books because we have enjoyed them so much and I wanted to continue in what we were already doing. I'm assuming we will move on to WWS once we're done with WWE, but what is best for grammar? I heard a rumor that there was going to be a book called Advanced Language Lessons, but is that just a rumor? My issue is that I don't want to switch to something that will be behind from what he already knows, so he doesn't get bored... It would be great if we could find something that continues where FLL leaves off... Not sure if Intermediate Language Lessons will not be enough, so I'm just looking for some good suggestions :) Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amsunshine Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Advanced Language Lessons is on the back burner until SWB completes her writing program, so you are best served by looking for something else for next year. At least, that's what I last heard on these boards. I don't know anything about Intermediate Language Lessons. You have several choices for grammar programs after FLL. We went with Hake 6, which is secular, and our transition was seamless. (Hake 5 would have been too repetitive/easy after 4 yrs of FLL.) Another choice recommended on these boards is Rod and Staff, which is not secular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I second the Hake recommendation. It is a solid program though it is quite dry. Have you thought about MCT? I don't know much about FLL so I don't know which book would be best to start with from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katlew82 Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share Posted August 30, 2013 What is MCT? I don't know all the abbreviations :willy_nilly: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katlew82 Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share Posted August 30, 2013 How independent are these programs? I'd love to be able to break away from sitting with him for the whole lesson like we have to do with FLL, as next year I'll also have a 3rd, 1st, and kindergartner to teach, plus a busy 3 yr old and an infant... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBJones Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 What is MCT? I don't know all the abbreviations :willy_nilly: Michael Clay Thompson Language Arts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katlew82 Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share Posted August 30, 2013 Ok one more question :) I just looked up Hake and it's grammar and writing... Would I do the writing part of it and forego WWS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 The writing component of Hake is weak. I'd use the grammar piece alongside WWS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warneral Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Hake can be completely independent. I verbally go over the lesson with my kids (but they do the same level at once, so it isn't so hard to do). It is actually written to the student! I bought the writing component and think it had some good stuff (basic composition lessons), but I want to continue WWE and move to WWS so I won't be using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillymommy Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 We completed WWE 2-4 & FLL 1/2-4 and moved to Hake Grammar 5 this year. Ds(5th grade) is completely independent with this subject(which is essential for me to homeschool all my dc). He's on lesson 10, and its easy for him. I don't mind because I feel he needs a couple of easy subjects-WWS & Latin are challenging for him & working independently is new. Hake 5 is giving him straightforward review/practice & confidence in his ability to work independently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnMomof7 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Second vote for CLE. My 4th grader did it 95% independently last year, using it again or 5th this year. I also have a bunch of busy younger children :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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