love2read Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Does the teacher's guide give enough of a lead that the parent can use their own graphic organizers? I'm trying to stay on budget, but really want to give this program a whirl with two children. I have a package of about 25 different organizers that I bought at a teacher's garage sale years ago and have been using that for literature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I actually just started using DITHOR within the last week or so... so I do not know what post you referred to that stated that I was using it... However, in answer to your question: the student workbook and the teacher's guide are designed to "work as a team " together. The program is incomplete without either of those two parts. It is a great program. My eight year old is so - loving it! I was totally taken aback by his enthusiasm. He chose mystery for his genre and is bummed that we don't do reading every day. I give it two thumbs way up! :thumbup: In my opinion, it is definitely worth investing in... if you are looking for a reading program that you can use with any book you choose and want to develop a biblical lense to analyze literature. HTH, Rebecca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 In case I wasn't clear: you really can't use graphic organizers to support the teacher's text. There are written directions in the student books written directly to the student- along with important information and resources in the back of the student books. The student books ARE reproducible within a family, though. HTH, Rebecca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shougmom Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I agree with Rebecca. If you can swing it, get both. :) I got the student book for my 5th grader but not my 3rd, thinking I could do it on my own for him. I regret that decision. Graphic organizers alone really wouldn't help. But, I really do love the program! It's saved my children from endless reading of historical fiction, nonfiction, and biographies! We've loved the adventure and mystery genres, and are looking forward to fantasy next! :) Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2read Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 :( I suspected that was how it would be. I'll be checking back later in case anyone has more comments before I send in my order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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