brla Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I am trying to figure out what to do for my son's language arts. You'd think after 8 years, I'd figure this. This child, though, doesn't do well with just absorbing things like the rest of the children have. I was looking at Essentials in Writing for him (middle child uses it and its OK). BUT, I don't think he will work well with that. I have Sonlight LA 2 (the 2013? one). That might work, but he HATES all the writing and balks at it daily. We have been working with it for half a year now and are only on week 4 for many things. He's one of those kids that likes to get in there and get it done without the extras. So, I was looking at CLE online but know nothing about it. I am fine with him being in a workbook-based language arts. I need it to be as complete as possible and not take a very long time to complete per day. Any thoughts, ideas, suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Writing is just a part of life. I have a few boys like that, too. What about this? https://www.queenshomeschooling.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=60_61&zenid=5ecb4a88b1d920af9a35b64874257003 CLE is very good but does not include writing. It will cover your spelling and grammar well. R&S is also easy to do. You can do most of it orally and it includes some writing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brla Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 I think, for this child, it's a matter of maturity as well as a sensory issue. He does write a bit with the history notebooking, so I know he's getting writing in. I am ok with starting later with formal writing, once he gets more comfortable. I haven't looked at Queens, so I will take a look. Thanks for the suggestion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almondbutterandjelly Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Have you looked at Language Smarts by Critical Thinking Company? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brla Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 No, I haven't. Hadn't heard of it before. I'll look now. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I have 2 like that, as well. I did LOTS of Mommy dictation/scribing for years for them. You do what you need to help the child succeed, right? With CLE, the first 2 levels are lots of phonics. They have also been recently revised to include some writing. CLE is going to give a little new and lots of review, just like their math. If your guy is a git 'er done guy, this might drive him batty. Classical Writing has a Primer series that is nice and gentle, as well. It might be too young for your guy, though. Have you seen McRuffy LA? It is a complete LA. http://mcruffy.com/SEAnnouncement.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brla Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 No I haven't seen Mcruffy. Thanks, I'll check it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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