CTC and English

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schultzjen13
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CTC and English

Post by schultzjen13 » Thu Sep 12, 2013 11:00 am

This has probably been posted somewhere before, but I couldn't find it. My twins are doing CTC this year, and so far it's been great! However, I do have a question about English. They are in fifth grade, and we are only just starting Rod & Staff English 4. If we are only in the book twice a week, it's going to take us two years to get through it. Should I be doing it all four days? Just concerned that we won't be where we need to be. That would put us in English 6 in 8th grade. Thanks for your help!
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farmfamily
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Re: CTC and English

Post by farmfamily » Thu Sep 12, 2013 5:21 pm

Carrie recommends completing R&S 6 by the end of 8th grade. Here are some links:

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Mom2monkeys explains I think what progression you would follow in this link:

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schultzjen13
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Re: CTC and English

Post by schultzjen13 » Thu Sep 12, 2013 8:24 pm

Thanks so much. That's exactly what I needed to hear! I'm enjoying a lighter English load this year, and so are the kids!
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momof2n2
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Re: CTC and English

Post by momof2n2 » Sun Sep 29, 2013 4:37 pm

We do R&S on our own with one lesson a day. I do not follow the guide recommendations. But - I will say my kiddos seem to have a strong command of the material (unlike math, let's say) and it is very comfortable. I hope to complete R&S 10 in grade 10 and then have them take English at the local community college for grades 11 & 12. :)

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