http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ SCM Community Forum » Forum: Living Books - Recent Posts en Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:15:48 +0000 http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/twaddle-and-learning-to-read#post-23053 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:48:03 +0000 Gem 23053@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ <p>This book looks lovely - just looked at it on Amazon. &nbsp;And thanks for sharing that about your children and their differences. &nbsp;I hear so many stories of children "teaching themselves" to read or being very early readers; it is&nbsp;reassuring to know that I am not the only one with a six year old still starting to learn! even in an early reading family like yours.</p> http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/twaddle-and-learning-to-read#post-23040 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:38:24 +0000 quietwatersmommy 23040@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ <p>I just had to share this funny little story about how even young children can pick up on twaddle when they have been exposed to living books.</p> <p>My first 3 children learned to read easily all when they were each 4. I just spent lots of time reading good books to/with them, showing them how to sound out words. I never did use a formal phonics program either.</p> <p>My 4th child, who is now 6, had been having a really hard time learning to read. My husband was wondering why she still wasn't getting it, and I was getting worried too, as the older 3 were so easy to teach and much younger. So I tried a "highly recommended in homeschool circles" phonics program...it was painfully boring for both me and her, so we dropped that. Then I tried another well-known phonics program...again it was so boring for both of us, so I dropped that. I was getting frustrated thinking there was something wrong with me in that I could not get through to her. (Just wanted to add that I am not at all anti-phonics, but some of the materials out there are twaddle and very, very expensive)</p> <p>I was telling a friend my concerns and she gave me some easy readers from a well known homeschool supplier. My daughter was so turned off by the boring and way too silly stories and I actually dreaded when it was time to get out those readers. It is so true what Sonya says in one of her YouTube videos that "if you cringe when the child brings you the book to read, it's probably twaddle". My 6 yo had recognized the books as twaddle, too, although she didn't say the word twaddle! So I kept praying about it and felt to just stop the reading lessons for a few months then try again this summer. (They were not the Pathway Readers recommended here...I have not seen those, but only heard good thing about them).</p> <p>I happened upon Karyn Henley's Day by Day Begin to Read Bible in the library. The bible stories are written for a beginning reader. It is not dumbed down, but written in simple but rich language. We have been working on it a little each day and she's loving it and asks to work on reading every day! She said to me, now I love to read because I already know the stories from you reading the Bible to me and it helps me while I read these stories. I even bought her own copy for her and she loves it.</p> <p>What a delight! I'd much rather have her reading bible stories anyway from the Greatest Living Book of all time.</p> <p>Nanci</p> http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/to-kill-a-mockingbird-1#post-22976 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:08:52 +0000 Sanveann 22976@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ <p>I read this book at age 11 and thought it was wonderful (though I was a fairly mature kid). An alleged rape is a major topic in the book, but the incident itself is never described, except very briefly in a trial.</p> <p>Other major topics include poverty (it takes place in the Depression), judging others who are different and racism.</p> <p>Basically, it's told from the POV of Scout, a young girl who's growing up in Depression-era Mississippi with her brother and father. (Her mother has died.) When a black man is accused of raping a white woman, Scout's father is the only lawyer who will agree to defend him. The father, Atticus, is an incredible character. He's a very gentle, thoughtful man and one of my favorite literary characters of all time. Scout and her brother also form an odd sort of friendship with the town recluse. There's also actually quite a lot of humor in the book as well (despite the subject matter).</p> <p>Honestly, I think it's an amazing story, and I wouldn't hesitate to let a 14-year-old read it unless she was either extremely sensitive or totally unfamiliar with the facts of life.</p> http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/question-about-book-substitution-in-module-4#post-22792 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:45:41 +0000 Sonya 22792@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ <p>I haven't found any sample pages online, Des, so I can't give you an opinion. Give it the one-page test: read a page and see if it draws you in and makes you want to keep reading. Also check whether you can picture the action in your mind as you read. Those two tests should help you determine whether it's a living book that your children will enjoy.</p> http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/question-about-book-substitution-in-module-4#post-22772 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:00:16 +0000 Des 22772@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ <p>I did an ILL for the D'Aulaire's Leif the Lucky but they sent the wrong book.&nbsp; The title of the book is Leif the Lucky:&nbsp; Discover America by Eric Berry, i'm wondering if this is an ok substitution?&nbsp; Thanks</p> http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/to-kill-a-mockingbird-1#post-22633 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:17:42 +0000 Angie 22633@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ <p>I agree with Cindy.&nbsp; The book is definitely a classic and there's SO MUCH MORE to it than just the rape scene.&nbsp; But trying to skip inappropriate parts may just leave your daughter baffled.&nbsp; My son read it as a 17 year-old and he gleaned so much from it that the rape was seen as the "incidental" in the book.&nbsp; Our co-op is reading it for our high schooler's this year, so my next son in line will be reading it (he'll be 17 this school year).&nbsp; Maybe, like Cindy said, this book can be put off for a few more years.</p> <p>My 2 cents...Angie A.</p> http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/to-kill-a-mockingbird-1#post-22613 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 20:21:45 +0000 CindyS 22613@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ <p>I think I'd go for something else, rather than try to skip parts. That sounds like it could get stressful and open up things you may not want to discuss right now. Sometimes we just have to say, 'not now' to our children. As you say, there are so many other books just itching to be read.</p> <p>Blessings,</p> <p>Cindy</p> http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/to-kill-a-mockingbird-1#post-22611 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:28:44 +0000 anabetica 22611@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ <p>Thanks so much for that thread.&nbsp; So, it sounds like 14 might be a bit young?&nbsp; What chapters would you skip (or parts of the chapter)?&nbsp; My husband suggested me reading it to my daughter, but frankly there are so many other books I've already been wanting to read aloud but our summer has been so busy we have not had our read aloud time.&nbsp;</p> <p>I appreciate the info and guidance.&nbsp; This forum is so helpful.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/to-kill-a-mockingbird-1#post-22593 Sat, 17 Jul 2010 13:46:40 +0000 Bookworm 22593@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ <p>Betty,</p> <p>Here's a link to a previous thread about this book.</p> <p><a href="http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/to-kill-a-mockingbird#post-9074" rel="nofollow">http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/to-kill-a-mockingbird#post-9074</a></p> http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/to-kill-a-mockingbird-1#post-22592 Sat, 17 Jul 2010 13:23:25 +0000 Chantelle 22592@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ <p>It was a public school read for me around 7th or 8th grade I believe.&nbsp; I think it's the 50 anniversary of the release this year and that is whey we're seeing all the hype.&nbsp; I remember that I liked it and that I didn't understand all of it when I was reading it.&nbsp; I probably didn't help you at all!&nbsp;</p> http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/to-kill-a-mockingbird-1#post-22590 Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:31:54 +0000 CindyS 22590@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ <p>I guess it would depend on how much your daughter knows about those mature themes. If she is not familiar with it, then definitely not, unless you are wanting to explain it to her (though this would not be a very pleasant intro to that subject). My children read it at an older age, once they knew the facts of life. It is a wonderful story about acceptance, not prejudging others, forgivenness, and doing the right thing regardless of the consequences.</p> <p>Blessings,</p> <p>Cindy</p> http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/to-kill-a-mockingbird-1#post-22586 Sat, 17 Jul 2010 11:30:25 +0000 anabetica 22586@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ <p>Hi There,&nbsp;</p> <p>I have never read this book but it has been mentioned lately several times around my 14 yr old daughter.&nbsp; She surprised me by checking it out of the library yesterday and declaring that this was going to be the next book she read after Mary Bunyan.&nbsp; That is quite a contrast.&nbsp; i did snatch the book and flip through it, and I know it's a classic, but I see some swear words and mature content in it (rape).&nbsp;</p> <p>For those who have read the book, would you hand this to a 14 yr old?&nbsp; What is the redeeming (if any) thing about this book that makes is a "must read" to so many?</p> <p>I never read it nor did my husband, so I know you can survive without it.&nbsp; Is the movie better than the book in this case?&nbsp; I do recall seeing the movie when I was young, but I don't think I really understood the movie or the message as much as seeing Gregory Peck perform (my favorite actor when I was young).&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks for any guidance!</p> <p>Betty</p> http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/good-books-for-adults#post-22370 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:40:49 +0000 Rachel 22370@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ <p>Queenybell, check for that book on Amazon used or one of the other used internet outlets. You may find a deal.</p> <p>Rachel</p> http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/good-books-for-adults#post-22369 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:03:51 +0000 Queenybell 22369@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ <p>I LOVE Stepping Heavenward.&nbsp; I recently saw a book through Grace &amp; Truth that was a biography of Elizabeth Prentiss.&nbsp; It was $40 though so its on my wishlist.</p> http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/helpful-site-for-info-on-older-books#post-22265 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:51:34 +0000 Monucram 22265@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ <p><a href="http://openlibrary.org/works/OL24165W/A_child%27s_garden_of_verses" rel="nofollow">http://openlibrary.org/works/OL24165W/A_child%27s_garden_of_verses</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>I found this site to be pretty helpful, although I still haven't ended my search! But it has lots of info on older books, digitized books, and links for you to add books to your Kindle.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;this site helped me in that I was able to narrow down the publisher and when they acutally published, even though my copy doesn't have all the same details as these copies such as the same amount of pages, Roman numerals <em>before </em>the chapter title, and a few other details, but that's irrelevent. I just wanted to mention this site :)</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Yolanda</p>