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Has anyone used this as a spine for Ancient History? I think I would like a spine and then add some other books (probably from MA and RC History) into the mix. I have heard great things about Story of the World book 1, but there is so much anti-Catholic stuff in the later books that I don't really want to go there.
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Wow. That looks really interesting. Since we are also looking for first grade/second grade history spines, I'll be interested to read others' responses.
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I have not used this one; but have used two others in this series originally written by H.A. Guerber and revised by Christine Miller. I thought they worked very well as a spine. Although both were used with 7th/8th grader, reading on his own.
If you go to Christine Miller's site, Nothing New Press you can read a two-page spread from the book as well as the table of contents. Look on the right side of the page at "Learn More About The Story of the Ancient World."
I think it could work with a younger set as a read-aloud, but I would go slowly. Her chapters are short, but even then I would at least break then into several narrations, if not several days.
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I forgot to mention! In the two volumes we used, Ms. Miller included a thorough index as well as a timeline, which is helpful, and a recommending reading list that corresponds with the chapters. Very useful.
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Thanks for posting the link to sample pages. That is extremely helpful! I would love to hear more opinions if anyone has used this!
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After seeing this chapter, I am wondering why this is listed as a first grade book on Living Books Curriculum. I think an older child would get so much more out of this book! My kids can handle complex writing, but this has lots of words such as regents, heirs, etc that I don't think they will understand at all.
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kristinannie wrote:
| After seeing this chapter, I am wondering why this is listed as a first grade book on Living Books Curriculum. I think an older child would get so much more out of this book! My kids can handle complex writing, but this has lots of words such as regents, heirs, etc that I don't think they will understand at all. |
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Yes, I do understand and that would be my caution. However you know your kids best. My oldest loves language and would have been delighted with all the new words! Rather than a put-off, this would have been a real draw for him.
Charlotte did often have her teachers lay a bit of foundation before beginning a reading. It was a 'hook' to build their interest. This *brief* time might include the following:
1. Have the children (child) recap the last lesson (chapter);
2. Show a picture or ask a personal question;
3. Tell them specific information they might need (explain words and concepts, dates, a map).
4. In Vol. 3, Charlotte even suggested proper names be written on a blackboard.
Dr. Carroll Smith at ChildLight USA, a CM enthusiast and expert, says of this preparation time, "This prepares the mind to receive new information related to specifics in the reading selection." It is the beginning of the scaffolding process. A process that includes narration, 'journals' such as Books of Centuries, Commonplace Books, etc. and even the examinations.
So, they need not have all the concepts already at their disposal in order to interact with the material. Better yet, they will have the concepts and new words more firmly in mind with such a vivid example following in the reading.
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