7th grade planning help

[WahM]

Hello, I'm trying to decide on a couple of things for 7th grade. For writing we used WWS1 and I think it is just a fabulous program and wanted to keep going with it, but my daughter on the other hand loves W&R and wants to switch back to that program. My concern is that it's not a "rigorous" enough of a program? I want to her have a solid writing background, will W&R be solid enough and teach her the skills needed? If we do switch back what book should we do? We had only completed 1-3 last time we used it because we also used some Killgallon writing books with it. So should we move up to book 5 or 6 or continue with 4? I’ve also looked at LLATL and considering switching to this since it contains all aspects of English in one and possibly adding in a middle school killgallon book. I’m just worried it too “light” it looks great, but I have no experience with it.

Now for math, she completed pre-algebra last year along with doing Alcumus and has still continued to do Alcumus. So we are going to move on to algebra 1 and tentatively plan to take 2 years to complete, if needed. I plan on using Foerster's and I may possibly purchase the MOB videos. Does this sound like a good plan or is there a different program we should look into that's better suited for a student her age starting Algebra?

Are there self paced online/video courses for science and history that won't break the bank? 

Edited July 6, 2020 by WahM

[dsbrack]

I can't really help with the math but I'm in the opposite position on the writing track.  We have used W & R through book 6 and are switching to Writing with Skill this year for my 7th grader.  He likes the W&R program which is a good motivator in doing the work but I'm not seeing the kind of progress I would like in paragraph formation or outlining skills.  This is just our experience. From what I've read of others, W&R has been enough to get their children writing well for high school.  I wouldn't skip any of the books if I were you.  They do build on each other.  

[hollyhock2]

I don't think there is anything wrong with W&R writing programs. Although I have no personal experience with them, they have been very popular on these boards and I don't think I've seen anything negative posted about them. I wouldn't hesitate to use them. If your daughter loves it, I would let her use it.

I like LLATL Green, but there isn't much for writing in it, so if you are looking for an all-in-one English, this might not be it. I have my kids do other writing on the side, so you would still maybe want to add W&R to it. Also, the grammar coverage is basic. Out of the whole series, I think it's covered the best in Green (and Gray) but it isn't anywhere on par with something like R&S English. It depends on how much grammar coverage you want. I would check the scope & sequence and the table of contents to see if it's what you want.

[WahM]

Thanks for the input. This year I opted to sign up for Lantern English. I hope it works out as well as the reviews I’ve heard!