Comments on: Course Requirements for History Program Using Living Books

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:29:38 +0000

Dear Susan,
Thankyou for your post. It is so helpful to see what others are doing. I will keep this curriculum guideline as highschool is starting for us ‘officially’ next year.

I love the layout of your site,

Warm Smiles
Michelle

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 04:07:23 +0000

Hi Suzanne,
Thanks for your comment! I’m sorry about using acronyms. I forget that not everyone has been homeschooling as long or used as many resources as me. My bad!

MOH : Mystery of History – http://www.themysteryofhistory.com and
HOW is Heart Of Wisdom – http://www.heartofwisdom.com

I don’t use a textbook per se. Oh, I’ve tried MoH and TruthQuest and Story of the World but my children and I prefer to read good, living books. However, I devised this ‘course requirement’ when I was going to do MOH with my high schoolers. However, I have mde up my own sheets, somewhat inspired by Barb Shelton (High School Form-U-La) and from our own needs. You can find all the forms on my main site–> Resources–>Downloads. try this link:
http://tinyurl.com/248a3c

I might write another post and explain how we use the forms with living books…I can be a little long winded so a whole post might in order. 😆

For now…I’m off to visit your blog!

Regards,
Susan

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 23:44:57 +0000

Hello Susan,
I have enjoyed reading your wonderful blog. And yes!!! Your design is BEAUTIFUL! Quick question: What course book are you referring to? Did you write your own? And what is MoH and HoW?
Also: How long is a chapter report?
I must really be revealing my lack of knowledge here. But I feel so adrift with my 8th and 10 graders when it comes to history. I give them materials I feel are best for them to read, but of course, they come with no tests so I don’t know what they are retaining. Any help would be appreciated. You can even steer me to the applicable posts you have written. This is really my first time on your site, and there is so much to yet to cover. But what I’ve read so far, I love.
Thank you,
Suzanne

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