ummtafari Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I am planning out my ds curriculum for next year and have decided on continuing with Saxon and the SOTW. What will you all do for Language Arts for fifth grade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssexton Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I'm contemplating this right now for my ds who will be in 5th next year. Can't wait to read your replies! Right now, we use: GWG4, Literature from TOG, and a mix of IEW Ancient history lessons and Writing Strands. We also use an old, out-of-print spelling program that I like. I think for next year, we'll do this: Spelling: continue our current program and add in Megawords, as spelling is a weak area for him. Grammar: Jr. Analytical Grammar (only 11 weeks!) Writing: IEW SWI A. When this is done, we'll transition to Writing Aids using IEW concepts. We may also do some more Writing Strands Literature: from TOG I also do a read aloud at bedtime, so he will get more literature then too, only it won't be tied to history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Here's ours!! Sonlight Core 5 Readers Handwriting Without Tears Can Do Cursive Fix It Grammar Phonetic Zoo Spelling Level A IEW Student Writing Intensive Level B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 We keep it pretty simple & traditional. She'll be 9/10yo and in 5th grade. CLE Reading (a first for us as we've used R&S Bible Nurture series 1-4th) R&S English (this will be our 4th year using) R&S Spelling Copywork for handwriting I may start a Greek/Latin Root program, but I may wait since DD has an excellent vocabulary. Tons of assigned reading with discussion (don't have my list yet but it changes anyway). Content writing in history/science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 CW Aesop B encompasses the majority of our LA program. We are using Bulfinch's Mythology and Lamb's Shakespeare for lit. Not in-depth analysis, but more focus than our normal read alouds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narrow Gate Academy Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Ours plans for 5th grade LA next year are: Spelling: Finish SWO G and H Grammar: R&S 5 Writing: CW Homer and part of CW Poetry Literature: Library books, still need to compile a list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna T. Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 This is the first year that I've known for sure what we'll be doing for LA the next year! Greek for Children English from the Roots Up Spelling Power First Language Lessons 4 Brave Writer with The Arrow Sonlight Core 3 Advanced Readers The Research Packet the comes with Sonlight Core 3 Writings Strands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 We get our grammar from our Latin and Greek studies. For writing we use IEW. For literature I use the book list from WTM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sweetbaby Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 My 5th grader's line up will be: Rod and Staff English 5 Math U See Delta/Epsilon Latina Christiana II Spelling Wisdom My Father's World:Creation to Greeks for Bible, History, Science, Music (composer studies) and Art Mind Benders and Logic Games Piano Music Lessons Drama Co-op Literature with My Father's World and some independent reading literature Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I think we'll be using Rod & Staff English, Spelling Power, and Imitations in Writing Aesop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa B Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 CW - Homer A CW - Poetry Beginner A Michael Clay Thompson LA - Level 2 (Grammar Town, etc.) Sequential Spelling 2 Literature list (matched with history) Free reading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 My DD will be using.... Spelling Power Michael Clay Thompson (Grammar Voyage, Essay Voyage, and Practice Voyage) IEW - Medieval History Based Writing Lessons A traditional handwriting workbook of some sort Math-U-See Epsilon SOTW2 with AG and various library books Apologia - Astronomy (we are starting this spring & finishing up in the fall) and Zoo2 Independent reading Independent creative writing And whatever read alouds we do together I'm up in the air about MCT's vocab and poetry still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I think it's in my signature spelling: megawords grammar: growing with grammar 5 Literature with various guides (like progeny press and a couple I got for free) various novels including: Anne of Green Gables, Island of the Blue Dolphins, The Bronze Bow, and Midsummer's Night Dream writing: outlining work for 9 weeks, then start on WriteShop All of our choices seem to be going well. I'm impressed with the work dd has produced with WriteShop. We've only just started the 3 unit though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2GirlsTX Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Easy Grammar 5/6 IEW Level B Calvert Spelling CD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeegal Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Learning Language Arts Through Literature with old Calvert spelling cd-roms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I use So You Really Want to Learn English, from Galore Park. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Honestly, I lose track of the whole grade thing. I usually remember only because my son's best friend is about a year older, so I subtract a grade to figure out where my son would be. For language arts this year, he's doing: CW-inspired writing: I'm doing only the writing portion of this and using my own samples to coordinate with our history agenda. English Prep 2 (Galore Park) for reading comprehension, grammar, punctuation, etc. We're skipping the writing assignments, because we're doing the modified CW. Word Roots B1 for vocabulary Lots of reading coordinated with history I think that's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie in CA Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I am still thinking about this. My older son will be 5th next year. Here is what I am leaning toward: So you really want to learn English by Galore Park Reading list Anciants from the WTM I am looking at incorporating Outling, Teaching your children how to read Non-Fiction and Diagramming. I just have a real dislike for most Grammar and Spelling Programs. I love Galore Park English. So I think that's what I am going for. Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pongo Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Spelling-SWR...almost done:D English- Shurley English 5 Vocabulary- Wordly Wise Composition- IEW Latin- Latina Christina 1 Literature Analysis- Poetry-Poetics Program by Michael Clay Thompson "Building Poems" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyco Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 We're in 5th grade this year and for LA we use Rod and Staff 5 for grammar, Spelling Workout E (about to start F), dictation from The Harp and Laurel Wreath, readings from the booklist from WTM (Ancients), and some poetry memorization/copywork--free choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanie Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 CW Aesop B R&S Grammar 5 Simply spelling H&LW Poetry or CW Poetry for Beg Living Memory-dont know how,but I love it! Lively Latin Hey Andrew, Greek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunaLee Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 5th Grade LA next year: R&S 5 SWO F Vocabu-Lit F WWE 3 (More for reading comprehension and articulation than writing) Write Source 5 Latina Christiana I Reading will be the books from History Odyssey MA II and an additional list of classics/Newberry winner's I've yet to put together. And I'm thinking of using the Andrew Pudwea poetry program or something like it. Reading will be the books from History Odyssey MA II and an additional list of classics/Newberry winner's I've yet to put together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Dd is in 5th this year. R&S Grammar Spelling Workout finishing E then F WTM reading lists. Reading from science and history Reading Detective/Building Thinking Skills/Logic puzzles Latina Christian II Also have her enrolled in Classical Conversations where she does IEW and more grammar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I have two 5th graders this year, and this is what we've been doing for LA: Grammar - Easy Grammar 6 (planning to use this over 2 years), Editor in Chief, Punctuation Puzzlers Spelling - dd#1 - Sequential Spelling, dd#2 - Spelling Wisdom 2 Vocab/Roots - Word Roots Writing - Outside writing Class Lit/Reading - Lots of assigned books from history/science, Monthly book club w/ discussion Poetry - Monthly poetry memorization, Sporadic Poetry Teas Handwriting - Getty Dubay F Also 2 foreign languages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Here is ours: GWG5 Jump In! Evan Moor Building Spelling Skills Daily Practice 5 (EMBSSDP) Vocab. Workshop Orange (Sadlier-Oxford) Just because I have it. WTM Ancients Reading list and others Reading Detective:A1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alana in Canada Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Interesting reading. I wonder if we're doing enough? Spelling--SWR Grammar--Rod and Staff 4 Writing--switching to CW Homer Outlining--chapters and exerpts from various weekly recommendatins in the AG for SoTW3 1x/week Book Summary (answering questions from WTM) for selected books (yet to be selected). 1x/month Dictation 3x/week Narrations (based on History) 2x/week If Latin is considered part of Language Arts--then Lively Latin, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 For 5th grade LA, we are using: LLATL Purple CW Homer A/CW Poetry A/Harvey's Grammar Spelling Power Calvert Spelling CD/Everyday Spelling grade 5 Pentime Handwriting Latin for Children I have a degree in English and just can not find a program that does what I want....so I pick and pull and create my own-ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Next year for gr 5 language we are using R&S English 4 MCP plaid phonics E (which is more word study than phonics) WS 4 Sequential spelling 2 A reason for handwriting and copywork for penmanship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee in MI Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Classical Writing Beginning Poetry and Homer A Spelling only from Writing Road to Reading, and Spelling City for independent study Growing with Grammar 5 Latin for Children B Spanish for Children A Independent reading for History, Science, and Fiction Read-alouds in the same categories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiegirl Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 This is what I have planned for Gr. 5 for next year. Writing: CW Homer A, CW Beginning Poetry Spelling: Bartons Reading and Spelling--dd is mildly dyslexic, she can read well but has problems with spelling Grammar: Mother Tongue I Vocab: Vocab-U-Lit 5 Literature: we use the book list at AO, we will also be using Bullfinch's Mythology and Lamb's Shakespeare. My dd and I read the selection then just discuss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 This year, for fifth grade, I am using Spelling Workout (continuing the series we started in first grade). It is really functioning as a word study, too, at the level we're doing, but I've also added in some other miscellaneous workbooks for extra word study/dictionary skills work this year. My son finished up a Getty Dubay Italics workbook earlier, and now he's doing some copywork in italics for reinforcement. I've done some outlining, summarization, and other writing work with him and he has now started working in Wordsmith Apprentice. He is working in Abeka grammar "God's Gift of Language" series, level B. This is a continuation from last year, when he did the level A book. It's nothing if not thorough. I put together my own reading list related to our history studies. I'm also covering literary elements this year, using some things I found online (worksheets, etc.). I also still read literature aloud and discuss. Some people count Latin studies in with their language arts. We have started Latin Primer I this year, after playing around with the Minumus series prior to this. My older son worked through that series so I already owned the teacher guides, videos, etc. That's mainly why I'm using it again. My son studies Spanish, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieW in Texas Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 SL Core 3 advanced readers Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales from IEW for writing Sequential Spelling for spelling Rewards Secondary for reading Winston Grammar for parts of speech Daily Grams for grammar review http://www.spellingconnectionsonline.com/game3.php for proofreading exercises My dd is dyslexic, so she still needs reading instruction even though she is reading at grade level now. I would prefer to use Fix-it Grammar for proofreading, but the lowest level is too difficult for my dyslexic dd. I plan to have her work through all the proofreading exercises on spellingconnectionsonline and then switch her over to Fix-it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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