Should I use Hewitt for 8th?

[Lux Et Veritas Academy]

I have not used anything for lit except reading, listening, writing and discussing it....ouch I need to get something going for 8th. But to be honest- I am not sure where to head. We love the idea of getting stuck on what author until we are sick of it......does anything exist that is flexible?:confused:

[Hoggirl]

It is put out by the IEW people. I *think* it goes through some samples, but then you choose your own books to read and discuss. They give lots of Socratic question ideas (I believe). Can you tell I don't really *know?* LOL! I don't know how much specifically there is about figurative language, symbolism, etc. though. But you could use a workbook (Walch Prose & Poetry) for that.
HTH

[Cathy in TX]

That's exactly where I was last year in regard to literature. I chose to go with Lightning Lit this year. It has been very good...quite clear, not overwhelming, effective. I'm glad I chose it.

[MIch elle]

WTTW (http://www.excellenceinwriting.com/index.php?q=product/windows-world%3A-introduction-literary-analysis-teacher/student-combo) looks excellent! It's new. You can view the TM & SM on the IEW families yahoo group (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IEWfamilies/?yguid=93229998).

[Angel]

My dd is in 8th this year and we are using LL. I am very pleased with how my dd has taken to this course. Lots of good information, she gets to read whole books (not just a part) and has some poetry thrown in. This is the first year we've done something "formal" for lit and it was an easy transition using LL.

Angel