Do I need to add a literature component to our English 9 course?

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  • August 17, 2012 at 5:49 pm
    tfigueroa
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    English 9 for my 14 1/2 year old dd is comprised of:

    One Year Adventure Novel

    Analytical Grammar

    Analogies 1

    Vocabulary for the College Bound Student

    Phonetic Zoo Level B

    I have never used OYAN before and don’t know how much work and time that it entails. Should I have her reading literature along side maybe a chap per day. This would be just to enjoy reading good books and not require analysis or reports? I don’t want to over burden her. Below is a list of her other subjects.

    Ancient History- using Truthquest and Simply Charlotte Mason

    CSI Science- Through Landry Academy

    Russian 1- Through Currclick

    Algebra 1- Teaching Textbooks

    Logic- Fallacy Detective

    Bible- using Truthquest and Simply Charlotte Mason

    I am also considering adding Art and Music appreciation with Harmony Art Mom’s lesson plans, but just trying not to over do it.

    August 17, 2012 at 11:26 pm
    jenirae
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    I would think so, but my complete lack of experience has me hesitant to recommend anything specific.

    August 18, 2012 at 12:17 am
    4myboys
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    Personally I think if you are planning to have your daughter try to write a novel, she needs to be reading them.  I would say yes to the lit question.  Now, if she is an avid reader anyway, you might be able to leave this to a real minimum.  I do not know if the OYAN is structured to included literary study or analysis of classical literature as the basis for the lessons or if it’s basically a straight forward do-it-yourself how-to type course.  If it’s the latter, I would stress lit all the more.  You can’t write good literature if you aren’t exposed to good literature.  Has she done any novel studies in earlier grades?  If not, I would consider doing a couple this year and holding off on the OYAN for another year.  Remember, that’s just my opinion, though, so take it for what it’s worth…

    August 18, 2012 at 12:44 am
    Sue
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    Please keep us posted on how she’s doing and especially how she likes OYAN. I’m curious, since my dd is the same age/grade, and she likes writing short stories. IMO, my dd needs to spend a bit longer reading good literature before she takes on a writing project like OYAN, but it might be a good option for next year.

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