fastforward Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 We recently moved (3 weeks ago today!) and I've dropped the ball with my 9th grader. I lost an entire box of books that were to be used for her English course this year, and it's overwhelming to think of trying to piecemeal together something for her while we're still living from boxes. Any suggestions for writing instruction and literature discussion that have a later start date? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loesje22000 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Bravewriter? They have not posted yet their winter, spring an summer classes. Even some fall classes are enrollable. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 I'll second Bravewriter. They are expensive, but I have to say dd just took her first course with them, and it was a very positive experience. She's starting another class soon. They have 4-6 week classes starting at staggered times all year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastforward Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 Thanks. I've looked at Bravewriter, but am having a hard time with spending so much on one course. I should add that we are already outsourcing Latin and Geometry, so my last minute decision to have my daughter do an online class should be a less expensive option. Now, to get something challenging that fits the budget... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastforward Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 Doing a little searching and I'm looking at K12 Lit. Analysis & Comp. and BYU as options. K12 is expensive, but we've used one of their courses years ago with decent success. I'm curious what feedback that the teacher-led BYU 9th grade English course entails. Anyone have experience with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Virtual Homeschool Group? (Bravewriter would be my first choice, too, but it is costly. :sad: ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 I think you can join Center for lit book discussions at any point. Write at Home would have some options that might work.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastforward Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 Write at Home is an option, but she would either have to catch up the past weeks that they were in session or wait until January for the second semester. Thanks for the recommendation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 I thought of another option - Home2Teach. They have I think 6 or 8 week sessions throughout the year, and each session is $85 (so, much cheaper than Bravewriter) They do have a very strict policy of having your kid send in a writing sample (one they do to certain parameters just for the purposes of placing into their program), and then they tell you what class (or classes) your kid can start with. Then after a class is taken, they tell you which class or classes your kid can take next (sometimes they recommend a second go at the same class, and modify the assignments the second time through). I find it a bit annoying that I can't just decide which class I want my kid to take in what order, but I do have to say that I had my youngest dd take a couple of classes from them a few years back - I think in 5th grade? (they did have her take the class twice), and I did think it was well organized and well done. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Isle Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Silicon Valley high school has a ninth grade online English course. It is self paced. Just a thought. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdj2027 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Shmoop also has English courses. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastforward Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 Shmoop also has English courses. I signed up for Schmoop with a teacher account, but am wondering if I could make it work for my daughter without paying again for a separate student account. Admittedly, I haven't gone back and looked too deeply into it just yet, but I'm planning to look at the website more in depth this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastforward Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 Silicon Valley high school has a ninth grade online English course. It is self paced. Just a thought. Wow, super affordable at $50 per class! Thanks. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkT Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 (edited) Wow, super affordable at $50 per class! Thanks. :) If you use this option please give feedback to the forum. SVHS is very new. Their courses do not appear to be honors level. BYU has been providing distance learning for decades. But I have only seen their math courses. Edited October 7, 2016 by MarkT 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebonnetgirl Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 (edited) Check out homeschoolconnections.com Edited October 7, 2016 by bluebonnetgirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 (edited) If you use this option please give feedback to the forum. SVHS is very new. Their courses do not appear to be honors level. BYU has been providing distance learning for decades. But I have only seen their math courses. My daughter took 8th grade English using BYU independent study. It was okay, but I wasn't impressed and wouldn't use them again. Edited October 7, 2016 by Erica H 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirabillis Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 From my experience, SVHS is just an aggregate of other video-based content around the Web, links to outside places. There is little, sometimes no, in-house created curriculum. I experienced this firsthand with Span, and I have seen another poster here taking World History, happy for a self-paced, independent video-based program, but be aware it is just a compilation of content from outside sources, with multiple choice quizzes, tests, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastforward Posted October 8, 2016 Author Share Posted October 8, 2016 My daughter took 8th grade English using BYU independent study. It was okay, but I wasn't impressed and wouldn't use them again. What were the issues with it? I ended up choosing BYU as a 'get 'er done' option, mainly because I'm feeling antsy about DD getting something done. I accelerated the end date so that she finishes in a much shorter period of time, plus I plan to heavily supplement the literature. It's better than nothing, I suppose, but we'll see. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastforward Posted October 8, 2016 Author Share Posted October 8, 2016 If you use this option please give feedback to the forum. SVHS is very new. Their courses do not appear to be honors level. BYU has been providing distance learning for decades. But I have only seen their math courses. Are there any honors level asynchronous English options available? I want to bookmark them for later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkT Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 From my experience, SVHS is just an aggregate of other video-based content around the Web, links to outside places. There is little, sometimes no, in-house created curriculum. I experienced this firsthand with Span, and I have seen another poster here taking World History, happy for a self-paced, independent video-based program, but be aware it is just a compilation of content from outside sources, with multiple choice quizzes, tests, etc. http://www.svhs.co/TeachingMethods.aspx How does this work for English? [They only offer English for 9th grade.] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirabillis Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 (edited) Don't have experience with English... Edited October 8, 2016 by mirabillis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 (edited) What were the issues with it? I ended up choosing BYU as a 'get 'er done' option, mainly because I'm feeling antsy about DD getting something done. I accelerated the end date so that she finishes in a much shorter period of time, plus I plan to heavily supplement the literature. It's better than nothing, I suppose, but we'll see. My biggest issue was that there wasn't any feedback. My dd would write an essay and it would be graded with 100% on it with a "Great job" or whatever, but nothing on how to improve. Other than that, I felt that the course wasn't challenging enough and took a long time to get any questions about the course answered. It was definitely fine for a 'get 'er done' option, though. My dd did like it (probably because it was easy for her!). Edited October 8, 2016 by Erica H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
journey00 Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Time4Writing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie of KY Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Another vote for Bravewriter. Also, Center for Literature will often work with you and I wouldn't be surprised if they let you join at any time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emzhengjiu Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Landry Academy has semester long classes in writing and literature. The classes are more affordable if you buy generic semesters either from Landry well in advance or from anyone who is willing to sell their generic semesters. The generic semesters are transferable. Landry, also, offers specials fairly often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Another option ~ pick up a copy of The Lively Art of Writing by Lucile Vaughan Payne (less than $7.00) and have your daughter work through that until you find your missing box of resources. It's not an online option, but I recall that Hewitt Homeschooling had a grading option for their Lightning Literature courses; you might see if they still offer it. Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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