When adding the older child extension, should their be additional reading beyond the history and science readings? And if so, is that where DITHOR comes in?
Also, is the integrated language arts (copywork, dictation etc...) enough for my 11yo if I add in Language Lessons for the Secondary Child? Or would I need to "beef it up" for him?
Warmly,
Another Preparing Question :-)
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angela&4boys
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Another Preparing Question :-)
~Angela~
wife to Greg
Mama to Alex, Aaron, Ben, & Noah
2012-13 Rev to Rev
"I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33
wife to Greg
Mama to Alex, Aaron, Ben, & Noah
2012-13 Rev to Rev
"I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33
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6timeboymom
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I haven't used it yet, but based on my experience with the other programs I would say just adding "language lessons" would be enough. We use that as our language arts program along with the integrated stuff (we use Bigger) and I also use Ignite your writing.
As for how I'm reading your DITHOR question, yes, these books for that portion of the lessons would be an additional book, not one that's assigned as one of the history or science readers.
As for how I'm reading your DITHOR question, yes, these books for that portion of the lessons would be an additional book, not one that's assigned as one of the history or science readers.
Darci
mom to 6 great boys-"they've got me surrounded!!"
using: as much HOD as possible!
mom to 6 great boys-"they've got me surrounded!!"
using: as much HOD as possible!
Angela,
Darci did a great job of answering your questions, so I"ll just pop-in to agree!
DITHR does give you the higher level of literature study needed for your 11 year old's reading instruction. By adding in Secondary Language Lessons, you should have your bases covered language arts-wise (as the writing lessons, dictations, and copywork should be enough).
If you felt you needed more writing, you could always add in Igniting Your Writing Vol. I, as Darci mentioned!
Blessings,
Carrie
Darci did a great job of answering your questions, so I"ll just pop-in to agree!
DITHR does give you the higher level of literature study needed for your 11 year old's reading instruction. By adding in Secondary Language Lessons, you should have your bases covered language arts-wise (as the writing lessons, dictations, and copywork should be enough).
If you felt you needed more writing, you could always add in Igniting Your Writing Vol. I, as Darci mentioned!
Blessings,
Carrie