Mamabyrd Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 What can you tell me about it? Is this something I could use as a literature program with books of my choosing? Did you find the book helpful? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa B Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I don't know how helpful this will be. I purchased it some time ago and was not impressed. I don't really remember why now. I read it and sold it without taking any notes on it and remember thinking it wasn't worth the money. :) I think a majority of people here like Teaching the Classics for building your own literature program - or The Well Educated Mind for older students. I use ROMAN reading. I don't know if it will link. http://static.scribd.com/docs/c9k2zf3tmokaq.pdf He also has a website and the above work can be found somewhere on the website. http://www.romanreading.com And I plan to have my children read and apply Adler's How to Read a Book when they are a bit older. I also like Classics in the Classroom by Thompson, but that is obviously geared toward a classroom setting and I use it more as a guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat in GA Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 We use Reading Strands with Writing Strands. It is more of a book for the parent...it has explanations of various literary techniques (from plot, conflict and resolution, characterization, point of view, etc...) and then an explanation on how to have a socratic dialogue with your child about said topics. Absolutley, you could use Reading strands as a guide with books of your choosing. That is basically how we use it. We do a three week Writing Strands cycle: one week of writing strands, week two we discuss topics from Reading strands, and week three my daughter reads a book - and at the end of the week she writes about the book in relation to the Reading strands topic. I think the book is adaptable to most any level. Let me know if you have any other questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in Central TX Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I still have an older version that I picked up at a used curriculum sale. Here are a few of the Table of Contents entries: . . . Image Visualization Prior Knowledge Ways to Understand Fiction Talking About Characters Examining Situation . . . Types of Stories Literary Terms (defined) . . . Suggested Books & Stories I agree with Melissa that Teaching the Classics is a better resource for building your own literature program. Just flipping through my copy, I don't find the format appealing or inviting. Of course, this is just my opinion. HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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