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the Didache high school religion series, and/or Jensen's Format Writing? (HSYOD suggests these texts, and I've never seen them.)
Any reviews/comments are appreciated!
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Nancy -- I have the 9th grade and 12th grade books -- Intro to Catholicism and Our Moral Life. Here's the site where they're available -- Midwest Theological Forum. They are solid theology texts, but they are textbooks (if you know what I mean  ).
The only complaint I have is that they tend to be expensive and when 16yos used the Intro in 9th grade, the book only lasted less than half the year -- the binding broke and the cover came off and it was a mess. NOw, granted ds is pretty hard on books (but not as bad as others I've seen), but I'd never seen a NEW book get trashed quited so quickly by him  .....
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I have the Grade 10 Understanding the Scriptures. I don't know about implementing it, but I thought the approach to Bible Study was excellent. I think Elizabeth has a copy, so maybe when she is feeling better she can give her input.
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Nancy,
I have Jenson's Format Writing. It worked very well for our dd who wanted a clear explanation of what was expected. It covers a variety of paragraph types beginning with a single paragraph and working up to a larger essay and culminating in a research type paper.
In the single paragraph, it covers example, classification,definition,process, analogy, cause and effect, comparison types. It gives a sample of paragraph of each type and then assignments to write a paragraph of that type (but of course you don't have to limit yourself to their topics)
In the section on multi-paragraph essays, the text discusses writing a thesis, and the introductory and concluding paragraph as well as how to transition between the various elements and paragraphs in the body of the essay. It uses a " 7 sentence" per paragraph rule as a minimum. I did have to make sure my dd knew this was a minimum and not a restriction on her. Again it covers the same types of things as the paragraphs only now in essay form.
The text covered business letters (asking information, of complaint, cover letters, political letters and the resume).
It also had a section on finer points - like saying things in a precise and succinct way (something I appreciated someone else presenting to dc as I am obviously deficient here!).
When dc were comfortable with lengthier essays, the text then addressed longer works involving research and requiring citation of works referenced.
We appreciate having the text here as a sort of reference even when not directly using it. The best part of it is that it included a writing sample for any type of thing they were asking the student to attempt.
We liked the idea starters but were glad not to be limited to them.
Hope this helps. By the way, I really did not like the Jenson grammar text - but this one we felt was helpful. I think some of it depends on how comfortable your own dc is in writing already. For someone who tends to freeze and panic and then get writer's block, this proved to be a gentle, yet thourough encouragement to writing. For someone who is already a prolific writer, it might be a bit boring as a "text" but still useful as a sort of quick review and reference.
Thanks for asking about Didache as I have heard about it for a few years now and wondering what it was like, myself.
Janet
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Nancy,
I have the 9th grade book from the Didache, Intro to Catholicism. I was disappointed with it. I thought it was directed to more of a "mainstream" child in its approach and language, making assumptions and suggestions that don't necessarily apply to homeschoolers. It's a beautiful book, don't get me wrong. Probably a wonderful book for the average CCD program and the typical teen. However, after going to the expense, and trying it out, I've chosen not to use it.
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I haven't used it but I read through several chapters to give MacBeth a review a few weeks ago. It's a textbook but I think it's a living book. It's Scott Hahn through and through, clearly written with his passion and his voice. I can HEAR him when I read the book. That's a neutral statement; if you don't like Scott's style or his theological exegesis, you won't like the series.If Scott resonsates with you, you'll love it.
I'm sorry to hear it didn't hold up well because it IS huge and it was expensive. I'll be sure to warn my boys to treat it gently.
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