Quiver0f10 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 She isn't planning on college down the road, but I want her prepared no matter what as I know a lot can change in 4 years. She isn't academically gifted but does OK. Her biggest issue is motivation :glare: R&S English 9 (over kill?) IEW SWI C Lightning Lit US Lit ( both eary to mid and mid to late) Henle Latin I SOS Spanish I BJU Physical Science ( might use their Earth & Space instead-not sure yet) Notgrass Exploring America (History only) Chalk Dust Algebra I She is hoping to take voice lessons and is involved in a musical theather group as well as CAP. What do you think? I know it's early to be thinking of school for fall but we buy our supplies in Jan/Feb so I need to make some kind of descision soon. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katarzyna Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 It is almost excatly what I'm doing this year except for math, we are using Prentice Hall Algebra 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 The only thing I would wonder about is the Rod and Staff with IEW. That level of R&S deals mostly with writing (, outlining, essay types, letter writing, style, clarity, etc.). There is some grammar in there, but not like the earlier levels. I wonder if using both would be overkill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 I agree that it's probably too much grammar. I would like something to use for review though. I wonder if easy grammar or daily grams would do? She will get grammar with latin too so she should be fine, I just worry that she will forget everything lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 If you're looking for a grammar review, I don't think I would use that level of Rod & Staff - it is mostly writing. I think the IEW would be plenty of writing without the Rod and Staff. Maybe Easy Grammar Plus or Analytical Grammar (which is kinda expensive IMO) be good for a grammar review. I'm considering using the Barron's Grammar the Easy Way next year with my son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 Thanks, I will look at AG and Barrons. I looked at EG earlier and it's on the list of possibilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Jenny Flint Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Quiver, AG sells grammar review booklets separately from their big program, to be used specifically as a review - one worksheet per week or so. You'll find these on their website. They move according to literature groupings- their newest is a world lit. grammar review coming out this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 Thanks! I will take a look at them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Won't she get some grammar review doing Latin and Spanish? Unless there isn't enough in level 1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 Won't she get some grammar review doing Latin and Spanish? Unless there isn't enough in level 1? I do think between the latin, spanish and IEW that she will have enough grammar. Plus she will finish R&S 8 this year. I most likely will not use an additonal resource, but it's nice to know there are options available if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Have you looked at Our Mother Tongue for grammar? It is inexpensive but comprehensive. She could easily do it as review in a couple of weeks at the beginning of the fall semester and then spend the year really honing writing skills using IEW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 Have you looked at Our Mother Tongue for grammar? It is inexpensive but comprehensive. She could easily do it as review in a couple of weeks at the beginning of the fall semester and then spend the year really honing writing skills using IEW. I have never heard of this, but will look at it. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
langfam Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 http://www.homeschoolchristian.com/curricula/reviews/basiclanguage.php I really like Basic Language Principles with Latin Background. It would dovetail nicely with Henle. Lessons are short, but effective. You can buy it here with answer key and lesson plans. http://www.emmanuelbooks.com/product_detail.cfm?ID=448 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 http://www.homeschoolchristian.com/curricula/reviews/basiclanguage.php I really like Basic Language Principles with Latin Background. It would dovetail nicely with Henle. Lessons are short, but effective. You can buy it here with answer key and lesson plans. http://www.emmanuelbooks.com/product_detail.cfm?ID=448 This looks really interesting! Adding it to the list :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I think I would drop the Rod and Staff. Other than that it looks great. Does she need a fine arts credit--the voice lessons could apply. Some places need a high school Health and PE credit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted December 19, 2008 Author Share Posted December 19, 2008 I think I would drop the Rod and Staff. Other than that it looks great. Does she need a fine arts credit--the voice lessons could apply. Some places need a high school Health and PE credit. I am going to give her a fine art credit for the theater group & voice/piano lessons. She is in the Civil Air Patrol and they do drill each week so I think I could give a her credit for that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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