Renai Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Renai - is Chuy a common nickname for Jesus? Yes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Is this like IEW's other stuff? Because we tried their Student Writing Intensive in 6th grade and only lasted a couple of weeks before we were both ready to gouge out our own eyes. (I think writing is really one of those "student specific" areas. DD is a willing and natural writer. Susanne Barrett at Brave Writer has finally bullied hectored gently persuaded me to be more Charlotte Mason-ish in my approach to writing with DD. Which works out well, because it really means just leave her alone and let Brave Writer teach her the necessary skills when she reaches the appropriate age. :thumbup1: ) I have never actually used an IEW writing program or even seen one. I assume that Windows uses an IEW-influenced style, as it is pretty formulaic. The way it approaches literature analysis is top notch. Then the way it teaches writing is very incremental and formulaic, but I think that even a natural writer can benefit from having a formula to follow when writing a literature analysis essay. We're talking about a four paragraph essay here, broken into tiny pieces over four weeks. I dislike formulaic, and I think I would love Brave Writer if I ever had the energy or desire to add another program to the mix, but I really like the Windows to the World approach. It is solid, IMO, particularly combined with the Teaching the Classics DVDs and exercises. I have been very pleased with the program. I am also good at tweaking and adding additional resources and teaching aids, which I have done a lot of during this class. This is a course that could easily be used with an 8th grader. The amount of output is a bit light, but it has been good for my reluctant writers. It lays a good foundation for understanding literature that will benefit students during the rest of their lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Renai - is Chuy a common nickname for Jesus? How is this pronounced? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 My dh says I have to play games with the kids now. :leaving: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 How is this pronounced? Chew-ee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 How is this pronounced? Chewy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Oh, look! Renai and I were mind-melding! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 (edited) Keep in mind I have never actually used this program. :lol: But yes, it is listed as a high school program. I like my high school programs to have a combo of literature and writing and this one does appear to do so but one could craft a literature program and do this for writing. I think it would be best for reluctant writers, though helpful for most writers. If I had it to do over, I would probably use this either in 8th grade or in the summer between 8th and 9th. The author is the same one who wrote Windows to the World so I am familiar with her style/approach. Windows takes a conversational approach to the student that is particularly approachable for teens, IMO. I do like the author's style, and I have already extolled the virtues of Windows. True story: I had planned to continue to use the WWS books with my boys, even though they resisted them. They are both reluctant, though adequate, writers. I stumbled upon the Windows program while reading high school threads on this forum and fell in love with the program. Next I decided to teach it at co-op. So I kind of backed in to this whole thing, but now I am really digging the entire approach. Also, since we are talking, work through Figuratively Speaking with your middle school students, even if you do it orally. You can trust me on this, too. :laugh: I have an English degree, so I like creating my own literature programs. However, teaching writing has come especially hard for me. I never had to be taught to write -- I just did it -- so, it has been hard for me to teach this skill to the dc. Ds15 is really benefitting from WWS, but I think that some of the girls may benefit from a different approach (if the budget can support it). And, Figuratively Speaking is on my bookshelf. I just have to figure out a time to use it. :) edited: because I am an English teacher and I proofread my own work (after I "publish" it) Edited January 2, 2016 by Junie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Since we're making educational posts, may I just say that my quarter horse mare, Scarlet, makes the Best.Hay.Infusions.Ever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 My nose won't stop running. If anyone sees it go by, can you tell it to come back home please? Thanks. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Another homeschool-related post: Any feedback or information on Philosophy Adventure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 My nose won't stop running. If anyone sees it go by, can you tell it to come back home please? Thanks. I really think you should chase it. Noseless is bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 I can't find the literature guide for MFW Ancients, ack!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Since we're making educational posts, may I just say that my quarter horse mare, Scarlet, makes the Best.Hay.Infusions.Ever. What does that mean? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Since we're making educational posts, may I just say that my quarter horse mare, Scarlet, makes the Best.Hay.Infusions.Ever. :confused1: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 (edited) Another homeschool-related post: Any feedback or information on Philosophy Adventure? Good question. It's on the Timberdoodle list for 10th. I considered it. Edited January 2, 2016 by Renai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 I am done with the newsletter. Except for two of them that should go to my niece and nephew if anyone in the family will actually tell me their addresses. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 I really think you should chase it. Noseless is bad. I can't. I feel terrible, and it hasn't gotten any better for the last three days. Well, actually, it has gotten better. I only have one earache, sore throat and headache have both toned down. But, still. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 What does that mean? Since we live in the frozen tundra, each of my horses requires a 16 gallon heated water tub in his or her stall. Miss Scarlet backwashes heavily into hers. Horsey-hay backwash + heated water = hay infusion. Which means that I dump and scrub the blasted thing at least every other day. I console myself by telling everyone that my horsey is a science genius. It's the little things that keep me going. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 I need to make lesson plans for my class since school starts back next week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Gargle with warm (as warm as you can stand it before it becomes really hot) salt water. And do a saline rinse. And hug your pillow. :grouphug: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Good question. It's on the Timberdoodle list for 10th. I considered it. Yay! I made a good question! Now I shall wait for a good answer! :001_tt2: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Since we live in the frozen tundra, each of my horses requires a 16 gallon heated water tub in his or her stall. Miss Scarlet backwashes heavily into hers. Horsey-hay backwash + heated water = hay infusion. Which means that I dump and scrub the blasted thing at least every other day. I console myself by telling everyone that my horsey is a science genius. It's the little things that keep me going. :blink: That's. Just. Gross. :ack2: Lol! :P 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 I can't. I feel terrible, and it hasn't gotten any better for the last three days. Well, actually, it has gotten better. I only have one earache, sore throat and headache have both toned down. But, still. :sad: Poor Renai! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Chew-ee Chewy. Thank you. I've never heard this before. This might be the first new thing I've learned this year! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Now we've moved to picking out pinewood derby templates here. Bleh. Plan for next year for ds: history: History of the Ancient World, ancient literature, math: MUS geometry (supplemented with problems from Koeberlein), english: ancient literature + IEW science: biology--either macaw or quark's schedule or apologia: need to decide art: Artistic Pursuits Senior High Book 1: http://www.artisticpursuits.com/2115bk_sh1.html foreign language: spanish: breaking the barrier 1 elective: ds wants to do movies as literature, but I'm not sure it's going to fly--movies are so classic they are hard to affordably find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 We're watching really bad karaoke on Apple TV. It's funny. I had a Nerf war with DS earlier. We're both dead now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Since we live in the frozen tundra, each of my horses requires a 16 gallon heated water tub in his or her stall. Miss Scarlet backwashes heavily into hers. Horsey-hay backwash + heated water = hay infusion. Which means that I dump and scrub the blasted thing at least every other day. I console myself by telling everyone that my horsey is a science genius. It's the little things that keep me going. Forgive me for being dense. Is the infusion then something that you put under a microscope? I am not being my brightest today I told my family earlier that "Sherlock: the Abdominal Bride" was going to be on later tonight. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 ((((Renai)))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Thank you. I've never heard this before. This might be the first new thing I've learned this year! If we tried real hard we could probably teach you a couple other new things. What don't you know? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 If we tried real hard we could probably teach you a couple other new things. What don't you know? Oh, I only need to learn one new thing a day. I'm good until tomorrow. ;) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 (edited) Forgive me for being dense. Is the infusion then something that you put under a microscope? I am not being my brightest today I told my family earlier that "Sherlock: the Abdominal Bride" was going to be on later tonight. Yes. Hay infusions are popular simple science experiments to illustrate how to grow germies and bacteria. My horsey apparently majored in Biology. :glare: ETA: Hay infusion water is not healthy to drink, not for people or horses. Hence, the frequent dumping and scrubbing. Edited January 2, 2016 by JoJosMom 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Thank you. I've never heard this before. This might be the first new thing I've learned this year! Dh has a bil who is Chuy, so I had to ask that question a long time ago. I was like, "What's he chewing on?" :lol: jk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Come on ya'll. Help me find the literature supplement guide. Keep in mind, I live in an extremely cluttered 659 sq ft apartment. It can be anywhere. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 It got shelved with your cookbooks? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Under a corner of the couch? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 I was just on the cookbook shelf the other day. Alas, it is not there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Put away with the wrapping paper? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Dh moved the sofa the other day looking for the bp monitor tube that Gymnast lost. Not there either. Although, that gives me an idea of where to look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 I was just on the cookbook shelf the other day. Alas, it is not there. And it didn't break? J/k 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Yes. Hay infusions are popular simple science experiments to illustrate how to grow germies and bacteria. My horsey apparently majored in Biology. :glare: ETA: Hay infusion water is not healthy to drink, not for people or horses. Hence, the frequent dumping and scrubbing. So, now I have learned two new things today. I'm ahead!! I may end up being well-educated after all. :lol: And... Reason #287 not to own a horse. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Come on ya'll. Help me find the literature supplement guide. Keep in mind, I live in an extremely cluttered 659 sq ft apartment. It can be anywhere. Thanks. Slash hid it. You know how she is sometimes. :001_rolleyes: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Put away with the wrapping paper? I'll check there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Slash hid it. You know how she is sometimes. :001_rolleyes: I wouldn't put it past her. Brb... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 It's with the tube for the bp monitor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professormom Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Just doing a quick drive by to say, HAPPY NEW YEAR :hurray: We have been sick and busy and company-infested;-) and I have no time to ketchup, lol. But I am sending :wub: to you all!! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professormom Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Booyah?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professormom Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 (edited) Boo hoo Never mind the boohoo... Booyah to ring in the New Year... May it be filled with... Elephant ninjas ready to fight Wookies Healthy kids Well-behaved in-laws And bosses Good sleep Hula dancing Prosperity Good skin Nice neighbors And all of the good things:-) Edited January 2, 2016 by Professormom 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 And it didn't break? J/k Brat. Not with wrapping paper, or the stow-away box by the sofa. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Just doing a quick drive by to say, HAPPY NEW YEAR :hurray: We have been sick and busy and company-infested;-) and I have no time to ketchup, lol. But I am sending :wub: to you all!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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